/Recent content on ByteBlogHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/10-must-try-endless-runner-games-for-iphone-and-android.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/10-must-try-endless-runner-games-for-iphone-and-android.htmlTemple Run, Subway Surfers, and Despicable Me – these are just a few titles belonging to the huge family of games known as endless runners. The genre is known for its popularity on mobile devices, but also with how addictive it can be. The reason for the latter? Well, it is most likely the fact that dying during a run makes this "I'll give it just one more try" feeling inside the player's mind./news/11-3-million-iphones-sold-in-q4.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/11-3-million-iphones-sold-in-q4.htmlForget about iPhone killers, it looks like another huge quarter for Apple's touchscreen device. According to Wall Street analyst Brian Marshall of Broadpoint Am Tech, 11.3 million units will be sold worldwide in the current three month period. Marshall had originally expected 10 million iPhones to be sold in the fourth quarter, so the new estimate represents a nice increase for Apple. Much of Marshall's positive figuring comes from overseas sales of the device./news/2023-and-onwards-samsung-tablets-2024-ipad-may-feature-more-vibrant-oled-panels.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/2023-and-onwards-samsung-tablets-2024-ipad-may-feature-more-vibrant-oled-panels.htmlSamsung has started work on higher-quality OLED panels that may find their way to the company's future tablets and laptops, as well as Apple iPads, per South Korean outlet The Elec.The display arm of the South Korean company currently supplies OLED units with a single-stack structure and the new iteration that the company is now working on has a two-stack tandem structure and this will seemingly help increase the brightness twofold and extend the lifespan fourfold./news/30-mesmerizing-and-downright-awesome-android-boot-animations-that-you-can-easily-install.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/30-mesmerizing-and-downright-awesome-android-boot-animations-that-you-can-easily-install.htmlThe beauty and success of Android have always been firmly rooted in its tweakable core. We love highlighting cool ways to make your device your own, and not just 'another' Android phone. There honestly are hundreds of customizations that you can carry out, but checking your pre-loaded boot animation is rarely on most people's list. That's understandable -- after all, you most likely only get to see that one once every one or two weeks -- but it's still an area that can be manipulated to your taste rather easily./news/5g-apple-iphone-12-series-is-on-a-record-setting-sales-pace.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/5g-apple-iphone-12-series-is-on-a-record-setting-sales-pace.htmlThe current record for Apple iPhone sales was set in fiscal 2015 when Apple sold 231 million units. In September 2014, Apple debuted two different screen-sizes for the iPhone by unveiling the 4.7-inch iPhone 6 and the 5.5-inch iPhone 6 Plus. There was also a design change as rounded sides replaced the flat ones first used on the iPhone 4. But records are meant to be broken and the current iPhone 12 series appears to be on track to set a new record for sales./news/5g-handsets-with-a-month-of-battery-life-will-become-reality-says-verizon-s-ceo.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/5g-handsets-with-a-month-of-battery-life-will-become-reality-says-verizon-s-ceo.htmlVerizon's CEO predicts a month of battery life from 5G phones down the road 5G could make thick battery cases a thing of the past Imagine a future where your phone will have to be charged just once a month. Crazy? Verizon's CEO begs to differ. While taking part in a panel discussion during a tech conference, he clarified that what 5G networks will bring in terms of added value aren't crazy high download speeds, as 4G LTE can be fast enough at the moment, too, rivaling home broadband, but low latency, and the ability to handle much more crowded tower connections./news/6-great-smartphones-from-10-years-ago-2016-edition.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/6-great-smartphones-from-10-years-ago-2016-edition.htmlRight now, it's hard to imagine the world without iPhones and Android devices, but that's exactly what we did not have in 2006. Apple's first iPhone was still one year away, while the very first Android smartphone (T-Mobile G1 / HTC Dream) had to wait until late 2008 to hit the market.10 years ago, Symbian was by far the most popular smartphone OS (Nokia being the largest handset vendor), while Windows Mobile, BlackBerry, Palm, and Linux completed the top 5./news/action-launcher-3-december-update-brings-multiple-dock-pages-new-icon-style.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/action-launcher-3-december-update-brings-multiple-dock-pages-new-icon-style.htmlGreat news for Android users, as one of the most popular launchers has jut been updated with a handful of new features and many improvements. Actions Launcher 3 is getting its December update, but it's only available for the beta version of the application.However, the new changes should make it to the stable build very soon, so let's take a look at all the new features that developer Chris Lacy plans to add to Action Launcher 3./news/airpods-deals-recap-from-black-friday-2023.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/airpods-deals-recap-from-black-friday-2023.htmlAirPods Max Black Friday deals recapNot to sound excessively jolly, but Apple's over-ear headphones are outstanding, with excellent noise reduction, impressive pass-through, crystal-clear sound, and a wonderfully wide soundstage. And yes, they were the face of the new Spatial Audio, so naturally, they support it.They have a retail price of $550 and saw up to a $100 discount or 18% during last year's Black Friday. We expect similar discounts during the next event, so don't fret if you missed that train./news/amazon-is-selling-apple-s-most-affordable-m4-powered-ipad-pro-13-giant-at-a-new-record-low-price.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/amazon-is-selling-apple-s-most-affordable-m4-powered-ipad-pro-13-giant-at-a-new-record-low-price.htmlScoring a higher-than-ever discount on a product that's barely a month old may not sound very remarkable, but when said device just so happens to be made by Apple and look like the best tablet money can buy right now, a price cut of $80 is definitely nothing to sneeze at either.That's right, the recently released 13-inch iPad Pro with state-of-the-art Apple M4 processing power is on sale for a very cool 80 bucks under its $1,299 list price in an entry-level 256GB storage configuration sans cellular connectivity and a single "/news/amazon-slashes-the-galaxy-s23-plus-s-price-for-prime-day-making-it-even-more-tempting.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/amazon-slashes-the-galaxy-s23-plus-s-price-for-prime-day-making-it-even-more-tempting.htmlIt appears that this Amazon Prime Day is all about expensive, high-end Samsung phones getting huge price cuts. We already reported that you can save big on a brand-new Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy S23 Ultra, and now we are happy to let you know that you can also snatch a Galaxy S23 Plus with a sweet discount during Amazon Prime Day.At the moment, the 256GB version of the Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus can be yours for 20% off its price if you are a Prime Member./news/amazon-s-small-echo-pop-smart-speaker-packs-big-sound-at-a-super-low-price-for-big-spring-event.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/amazon-s-small-echo-pop-smart-speaker-packs-big-sound-at-a-super-low-price-for-big-spring-event.htmlAs expected when it was announced a few days ago, Amazon's Big Spring Sale is filled to the brim with huge discounts on popular products across many categories of the consumer tech industry. But a deal doesn't have to slash hundreds of bucks off the list price of a high-end smartphone or tablet to make headlines and grab the attention of bargain hunters nationwide.Even the most affordable Alexa-powered smart speakers out there are on sale at super-deep price cuts right now, bringing back some of that Christmas (or Black Friday) magic to help you start a new season on a high note./news/android-auto-for-phone-screens-officially-retiring-to-be-replaced-by-google-assistant-driving-mode.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/android-auto-for-phone-screens-officially-retiring-to-be-replaced-by-google-assistant-driving-mode.htmlRumors about Android Auto's retirement from phone screens have been going around for some time, but now it seems Google has finally started it, reports AutoEvolution. It seems Android Auto will no longer be available for phone screens, instead to be replaced by a new driving mode in Google Assistant with Android 12.Android Auto for phones is officially retiring, to be replaced by Google Assistant driving mode Two years ago, Google has launched Google Assistant driving mode, a mode that could be used as an alternative to Android Auto./news/apple-and-caltech-reach-an-agreement-on-years-long-patent-infringement-lawsuit.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/apple-and-caltech-reach-an-agreement-on-years-long-patent-infringement-lawsuit.htmlThe long legal battle between Apple and the California Institute of Technology is finally coming to a close, reports 9to5Mac. Apple and Broadcom have reached an agreement with Caltech in the patent lawsuit that began back in 2016. Patent infringement lawsuit between Caltech and Apple is ending now The lawsuit started back in 2016 and was a patent infringement case led by Caltech. The institute was accusing Apple of infringing patent technology with the Wi-Fi chips that were made by Broadcom that Apple used./news/apple-continues-to-lose-tablet-share-to-android.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/apple-continues-to-lose-tablet-share-to-android.htmlJust yesterday, the news came out that Apple had retaken the top spot in smartphone market share on the heels of the iPhone 5 success, but it looks like the news isn't all good for Apple as it has continued to lose tablet market share to Android. Of course, just like the smartphone market share, this may not be indicative of an overall trend. As we mentioned in the smartphone market article, Apple's market share tends to get a boost in Q4/Q1 because of its early fall release pattern, then Android will come along and reclaim the lost share in Q2/Q3, mostly on the back of the new Samsung Galaxy S model which usually hits in February/March./news/apple-ipad-2-review-phonearena.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/apple-ipad-2-review-phonearena.htmlUpdate: You can also read our Apple iPad 3 review! Introduction:Amazingly, the tablet market has evolved tremendously over the course of the last year thanks to the revolutionary onset of the Apple iPad. Prior to its release, tablets were merely thought of as secondary devices, or even expensive luxuries that rendered them almost completely incapable of reaching mass appeal. However, the iPad surely has taken things to an entirely new direction as consumers gobbled it up thanks mostly to its intuitive operation, portability, and more importantly, its manageable low cost of ownership./news/apple-iphone-14-deals-phonearena.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/apple-iphone-14-deals-phonearena.htmlView Full Bio Daniel, a devoted tech writer at PhoneArena since 2010, has been engrossed in mobile technology since the Windows Mobile era. His expertise spans mobile hardware, software, and carrier networks, and he's keenly interested in the future of digital health, car connectivity, and 5G. Beyond his professional pursuits, Daniel finds balance in travel, reading, and exploring new tech innovations, while contemplating the ethical and privacy implications of our digital future./news/apple-iphone-14-pro-max-vs-apple-ipad-2022-specs-comparison.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/apple-iphone-14-pro-max-vs-apple-ipad-2022-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 6.7 inches 10.9 inches Resolution: 2796 x 1290 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio, 460 PPI 2360 x 1640 pixels, 264 PPI Technology: OLED IPS LCD Refresh rate: 120Hz Screen-to-body: 88.45 % 82.35 % Peak brightness: 2000 cd/m2 (nit) 500 cd/m2 (nit) Features: Super Retina XDR, HDR support, Oleophobic coating, Scratch-resistant glass (Ceramic Shield), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Oleophobic coating, Ambient light sensor Hardware System chip: Apple 16 Bionic (4 nm) Apple A14 Bionic Processor: Hexa-core, 2x 3./news/apple-iphone-15-plus-vs-apple-iphone-15-pro-max-specs-comparison.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/apple-iphone-15-plus-vs-apple-iphone-15-pro-max-specs-comparison.htmlCellular 5G: n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n14, n20, n25, n28, n29, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n70, n71, n77, n78, n79, n258, n260, n261, NSA, mmWave n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n14, n20, n25, n28, n29, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n70, n71, n77, n78, n79, n258, n260, n261, SA, NSA, mmWave 4G (FDD): Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 14(700 PS), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS), 32(1500 L-band), 66(AWS-3), 71(600) Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 14(700 PS), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS), 32(1500 L-band), 66(AWS-3), 71(600) Connectivity & Features ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7sbTOp5yaqpWjrm%2BvzqZmqaCfo7K0e8KopKmZopp8grzPpZxmoYCdvK%2BxjGpsZoicqsBtjc%2Bpo55lmYW1sLrEZmhuZYCnvG6ZwLFmqaCfo7K0e5BqcGtxXGZ%2Ben%2BP/news/apple-iphone-15-plus-vs-google-pixel-8-pro-specs-comparison.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/apple-iphone-15-plus-vs-google-pixel-8-pro-specs-comparison.htmlCellular 5G: n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n14, n20, n25, n28, n29, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n70, n71, n77, n78, n79, n258, n260, n261, NSA, mmWave n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n29, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n70, n71, n77, n78, n258, n260, n261, SA, NSA, Sub-6, mmWave 4G (FDD): Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 14(700 PS), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS), 32(1500 L-band), 66(AWS-3), 71(600) Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 14(700 PS), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS), 66(AWS-3), 71(600) Connectivity & Features ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7sbTOp5yaqpWjrm%2BvzqZmqaCfo7K0e8KopKmZopp8grzPpZxmoYCdvK%2BxjGpsZoicqsBtk86onqWdXYW2ubHLZm9miKKkfLG0zqecrGdhZoZzhYtqaWpsZA%3D%3D/news/apple-iphone-16-vs-google-pixel-9-pro-xl-specs-comparison.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/apple-iphone-16-vs-google-pixel-9-pro-xl-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 6.1 inches 6.7 inches Resolution: 19.5:9 ratio 2400 x 1080 pixels, 393 PPI Technology: OLED OLED Refresh rate: 60Hz 120Hz Peak brightness: 2000 cd/m2 (nit) Features: Super Retina XDR, HDR support, Oleophobic coating, Scratch-resistant glass (Ceramic Shield), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Battery Type: Not user replaceable Not user replaceable Charging: Fast charging, MagSafe wireless charging Fast charging, Qi wireless charging Camera Rear: Dual camera Triple camera Main camera: 48 MP (Sensor-shift OIS) Specifications: Aperture size: F1./news/apple-iphone-4s-gets-stacked-with-an-iphone-4-samsung-could-sue-on-the-antenna-design.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/apple-iphone-4s-gets-stacked-with-an-iphone-4-samsung-could-sue-on-the-antenna-design.htmlA Vietnamese newspaper has gotten a hold on the iPhone 4S, and has snapped a few photos of it stacked up with an iPhone 4 to illustrate the design differences. They are subtle, but changes in the outer chassis do exist, and will most likely lead to new cases needed for the iPhone 4S, since the dimensions of the new iPhone are slightly different than those of the fourth generation./news/apple-iphone-4s-specs-phonearena.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/apple-iphone-4s-specs-phonearena.htmlDescription The iPhone 4s is a gradual step over the iPhone 4 improving the internals, but keeping the look and feel. At the same time, though, it brings a reworked iOS 5 and introduces Siri, a personal voice assistant allowing you to vocally communicate with the iPhone. It comes with a 3.5" screen with a resolution of 640 x 960 pixels, but on the inside there's a twice more powerful dual-core A5 processor./news/apple-iphone-5s-in-store-screen-replacements-to-grace-us-customers-with-broken-displays.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/apple-iphone-5s-in-store-screen-replacements-to-grace-us-customers-with-broken-displays.htmlBroke an iPhone 5S screen recently? There is hope amidst despair, as Apple Insider reports that some Apple stores in the USA have begun doing on-site iPhone 5S screen replacements for customers. It is said damaged displays could be repaired in as little as an hour. Previously, iPhones with fractured panels were to be shipped to Apple for service, which could take days. The service will cost you $149 if you don't have AppleCare - for comparison, off-site replacements are quoted a steep $269./news/apple-releases-star-wars-themed-ad-for-the-iphone-15-series.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/apple-releases-star-wars-themed-ad-for-the-iphone-15-series.htmlWhether Apple released its new Star Wars-themed ad for the iPhone 15 series today because tomorrow is May 4th (now known as Star Wars day because of the line "May the Force be with you), only the marketing geniuses behind the "Relax, it's iPhone" advertising campaign know for sure. The long video will need to be edited down to 30 seconds and 15 second versions for broadcast and streaming use. Luckily, there are plenty of spots where editors can cut out some frames without taking anything away from the advertisement./news/apple-takes-a-long-time-to-remove-fake-app-posing-as-a-popular-password-manager.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/apple-takes-a-long-time-to-remove-fake-app-posing-as-a-popular-password-manager.htmlImposter app LassPass posing as the popular password manager LastPass has been removed from the App Store one day after the creators of the original app issued a warning against it.Apple prides itself on keeping the App Store safe by performing numerous safety checks before approving an app and it does seem to have a higher bar for security than its immediate competitor. That doesn't mean it's doing a perfect job of keeping the App Store safe, as the latest incident shows./news/apple-to-shut-down-dark-sky-app-publishes-a-guide-to-weather-app-for-dark-sky-users.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/apple-to-shut-down-dark-sky-app-publishes-a-guide-to-weather-app-for-dark-sky-users.htmlYou may have heard that recently Apple announced it will be shutting down the weather app Dark Sky that it acquired in 2020. The date the app will be shut down is January 1, 2023, so basically in just a couple of weeks. And now Apple has published a document that should help Dark Sky fans switch to Apple Weather. And, as 9to5Mac reports, some users are not really happy. Apple publishes support document to help Dark Sky users switch to Apple Weather/news/apple-to-unveil-both-a-4-7-inch-and-5-7-inch-version-of-the-apple-iphone-at-wwdc.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/apple-to-unveil-both-a-4-7-inch-and-5-7-inch-version-of-the-apple-iphone-at-wwdc.htmlAccording to Sun Chyang Xu, an analyst from China who made a prescient call on the Motorola Moto X, Apple is going to have a pair of launches for the Apple iPhone in 2014. According to the analyst, Apple will start trial production of the Apple iPhone 6 with production of 2 million to 3 million units starting in May. This phone will feature a 4.7 inch screen with the same 640 x 1136 resolution used on its 4 inch models./news/apple-vision-pro-to-expand-its-availability-to-more-countries-after-wwdc-new-report-suggests.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/apple-vision-pro-to-expand-its-availability-to-more-countries-after-wwdc-new-report-suggests.htmlApple's annual developer conference, WWDC, is now less than a month away. Now, reputable Apple analyst Mark Gurman says that Cupertino is preparing to launch the Vision Pro in other countries, and this will most likely happen after the conference. Vision Pro availability to expand after WWDC Earlier, Tim Cook said that the Vision Pro will launch in China in 2024. On top of that, Apple has been recruiting Briefing Experience Specialists in Australia and Japan, and the role includes presenting the Vision Pro to customers./news/apple-watch-not-able-to-measure-your-heart-rate-relax-you-re-not-dead.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/apple-watch-not-able-to-measure-your-heart-rate-relax-you-re-not-dead.htmlIf you recently took delivery of your Apple Watch and found that the heart rate monitor isn't picking up a reading, don't panic. Odds are that you're not dead. Seriously though, there are some Apple Watch owners who can't get a reading on their watch and there is an easy explanation. If you have a tattoo on your wrist, it blocks the sensors on the back of the timepiece from working./news/apple-huawei-and-microsoft-tablet-shipments-rise-in-q2-2018.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/apple-huawei-and-microsoft-tablet-shipments-rise-in-q2-2018.htmlGlobal tablet shipments have been on a steep downward trajectory for over three years now, and the 40.9 million units totaled between April and June represented yet another decline of 6 percent compared to the same period of 2017.  But even during the market’s 14th consecutive losing quarter, there were bright spots and encouraging signs from a number of tier 1 vendors. Two of the world’s top five companies managed to boost their shipment and share scores, although the undisputed champion of tablet sales (and profits) reported just a marginal 1 percent year-on-year growth./news/asus-zenfone-11-ultra-vs-sony-xperia-10-vi-specs-comparison.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/asus-zenfone-11-ultra-vs-sony-xperia-10-vi-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 6.8 inches 6.1 inches Resolution: 2400 x 1080 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 388 PPI 2520 x 1080 pixels, 21:9 ratio, 449 PPI Technology: AMOLED Refresh rate: 144Hz 60Hz Screen-to-body: 88.31 % 82.41 % Peak brightness: 2500 cd/m2 (nit) Features: HDR support, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Hardware System chip: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SM8650-AB (4 nm) Qualcomm Snpadragon 6 Gen 1 SM6450 (4 nm) Processor: Octa-core, 1x 3./news/batteries-that-can-t-explode-and-last-a-lifetime-are-on-the-horizon.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/batteries-that-can-t-explode-and-last-a-lifetime-are-on-the-horizon.htmlIt seems that each year has brought with it a major development in smartphone technology. Each year we get better cameras with more impressive low light performance; bigger, brighter displays with less bezel; CPUs and GPUs that leave the previous year’s benchmarks in the dust. Yet the one place where we have seen little improvement is with the battery. Finally, companies have stopped trying to make phones thinner, and have started to embrace bigger batteries./news/behold-samsung-galaxy-note-9-the-first-terabyte-phone.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/behold-samsung-galaxy-note-9-the-first-terabyte-phone.htmlWhile we've seen phones with 6GB and even 8GB RAM, the expensive 512 GB flash memory chips that Samsung announced back in December have only appeared in the Huawei Mate RS so far, and we don't even know if the 512GB version of it isn't vaporware, as everyone is selling the 256-gigger only. Enter the Galaxy Note 9, which might very well be the first terabyte phone, as Samsung's leaked promo video of it insinuates, when you add the internal storage of its now-certain 512GB model, and a microSD card of the same capacity./news/best-apps-for-a-free-second-phone-number-on-ios-and-android.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/best-apps-for-a-free-second-phone-number-on-ios-and-android.htmlThey all share some common features and characteristics, but each one has something to make it stand out from the rest, so make sure you go through all of the options below to see which one fits your needs the most. Best apps for a free second phone number at a glance: What are the advantages of a second phone number?Like with any other tool, a second phone number can be utilized in multiple ways to make your life easier or more convenient./news/best-buy-has-several-already-cheap-amazfit-smartwatches-on-sale-at-even-lower-prices.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/best-buy-has-several-already-cheap-amazfit-smartwatches-on-sale-at-even-lower-prices.htmlAmazfit Stratos If you're not familiar with the Amazfit brand, the first thing you should know is that it's not related to Amazon in any way, shape, or form. The company behind it, which is called Huami, also has no apparent connection with Huawei. Instead, this is actually a Xiaomi subsidiary founded in 2014 and responsible for the production of the incredibly popular Mi Band line of activity trackers.In addition to those modest and crazy affordable wearable devices, Huami also makes some very compelling smartwatches under the aforementioned Amazfit brand, which are sold around the world at remarkably competitive prices./news/best-buy-mobile-s-my-mobile-map-concept-gathers-true-coverage-maps.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/best-buy-mobile-s-my-mobile-map-concept-gathers-true-coverage-maps.htmlWith the bickering and mudslinging between two of the nation’s largest wireless carriers still on-going, consumers may really wonder what kind of coverage they’re really getting with their provider. You can believe any side you wish to, but out of the blue, one big box retailer is looking to provide some hardcore data about coverage maps for all the major wireless providers. One of our tipsters has informed us that Best Buy Mobile is rolling out a new concept called My Mobile Map which aims to gather data from select GPS-enabled smartphones and build out an extensive database about the level of coverage./news/best-hd-wallpapers-for-ipad-2021.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/best-hd-wallpapers-for-ipad-2021.htmlA discussion is a place, where people can voice their opinion, no matter if it is positive, neutral or negative. However, when posting, one must stay true to the topic, and not just share some random thoughts, which are not directly related to the matter. Things that are NOT allowed: Off-topic talk - you must stick to the subject of discussion Trolling - see a description Flame wars Offensive, hate speech - if you want to say something, say it politely Spam/Advertisements - these posts are deleted Multiple accounts - one person can have only one account Impersonations and offensive nicknames - these accounts get banned Moderation is done by humans./news/best-phone-carriers-in-2024-top-carriers-and-networks-to-choose-from.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/best-phone-carriers-in-2024-top-carriers-and-networks-to-choose-from.htmlFrom unlimited 5G plans to prepaid SIM cards and the ease of bringing an unlocked phone to carrier in the US depending on your particular usage scenario. Why do we have this list?Choosing a phone and a carrier network has gradually become one of the most important decisions in both urban and rural lifestyles alike. A fancy phone is nothing without good network coverage at the places you live or frequent the most, so having a combination of the two is the ideal usage scenario and that's where the choice becomes challenging./news/bittersweet-the-only-iphone-16-model-you-should-wait-for-is-the-6-3-inch-iphone-16-pro.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/bittersweet-the-only-iphone-16-model-you-should-wait-for-is-the-6-3-inch-iphone-16-pro.htmlAfter a recent story about why it’s a bad idea to wait for the new iPhone 16 series, it might come as a little bit of a surprise that I’d now advise you to actually… wait for the iPhone 16 Pro.The “catch” is that I mean one iPhone 16 model in particular - not the iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro Max, the smaller iPhone 16 Pro. And the reason is that the iPhone 16 Pro will very likely be the dream iPhone upgrade for those with older 4./news/blackberry-keyone-review-phonearena.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/blackberry-keyone-review-phonearena.htmlIntroduction Smartphone users come in all shapes and sizes, so why are our phones all so similar? Sure, you have your pick from among plenty of different brands, but when's the last time you used a phone that really felt different? Newer, shinier – absolutely – and no doubt each year when you survey the landscape of new phones arriving, they're all faster and crammed to the brim with upgraded features like better and better cameras./news/bonkers-new-deal-knocks-the-unlocked-oneplus-10t-well-below-300-for-a-limited-time.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/bonkers-new-deal-knocks-the-unlocked-oneplus-10t-well-below-300-for-a-limited-time.htmlRemember when the OnePlus 10T dropped to a record low price of $299.99 in brand-new condition at Woot a couple of months back? If that outstanding deal seemed unbeatable, guess what, the Amazon-owned e-tailer has somehow just managed to outdo itself, charging an even lower $264.99 for the 2022-released Android powerhouse starting today.Yes, a fully unlocked 5G-enabled OnePlus 10T with a standard 1-year manufacturer warranty included can be yours right now at a lower price than something like the mid-range Nord N30 or Samsung Galaxy A25./news/brazilian-regulators-rule-that-the-iphone-is-an-android-handset-in-the-country.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/brazilian-regulators-rule-that-the-iphone-is-an-android-handset-in-the-country.htmlIt was just last week when word leaked that the Brazilian Institute of Intellectual Property would rule in favor of Brazilian manufacturer Gradiente giving the company the rights to the iPhone name in Brazil. The company had originally registered the name in the country back in 2000. Apple's argument was that Gradiente did not produce a handset until 2012. The Gradiente iPhone The INPI said that the decision applies only to handsets and that Apple has the rights to use the iPhone name on any other product or publication./news/casio-debuts-pro-trek-wsd-f21hr-rugged-smartwatch-with-heart-rate-monitor.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/casio-debuts-pro-trek-wsd-f21hr-rugged-smartwatch-with-heart-rate-monitor.htmlThe new rugged smartwatch from Casio is part of the company's Pro Trek series. Dubbed WSD-F21HR, the smartwatch is powered by Google's Wear OS and features some smart functions like a heart rate monitor/optical sensor.As far as the price goes, Casio announced the Pro Trek WSD-F21HR will soon be available for purchase in the United States for around $500. The smartwatch will come in black and red colors and you'll be able to pick it up from “select jewelry and watch retailers” across the country./news/check-out-these-new-us-5g-and-4g-lte-speed-tests-to-see-how-fast-your-city-really-is.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/check-out-these-new-us-5g-and-4g-lte-speed-tests-to-see-how-fast-your-city-really-is.htmlWhile companies like RootMetrics, OpenSignal, and Ookla have already analyzed the key distinctions between Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile's 5G and 4G LTE networks more times than this writer can count on the fingers of both hands this year alone, the latest in-depth report based on speed measurements conducted in the first half of 2020 does something differently.The result is certainly a unique and interesting perspective on the industry's progress as a whole at the dawn of the 5G era, with some surprising names ranked near the top of the nation's fastest cities list and some disappointing speed figures posted by a few of the cities theoretically considered the most important from a business perspective by all major wireless service providers./news/china-stretches-its-6g-lead-with-successful-tests-u-s-turns-to-nokia-and-ericsson.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/china-stretches-its-6g-lead-with-successful-tests-u-s-turns-to-nokia-and-ericsson.htmlEven though we are still in the early days of 5G connectivity, it isn't too early to start the development of 6G. And as it did with 5G, Chinese companies are ahead of the pack when it comes to the next generation of wireless. A recent report by ITHome (via GizChina) revealed that Chinese handset and telecom gear manufacturer ZTE, along with the country's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) ran a sample test of some technology that will be important for the creation of 6G./news/choose-one-sony-xperia-z5-premium-sony-xperia-z5-or-z5-compact.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/choose-one-sony-xperia-z5-premium-sony-xperia-z5-or-z5-compact.htmlSony brought the big guns this time around and unveiled not one and not even two, but three new phones at IFA 2015: welcome to the Sony Xperia Z5 family, consisting of the Z5 Premium, the Z5, and the Z5 Compact. In a nutshell, all three share the same visual style, design language and a fingerprint scanner embedded in the side-positioned lock key. All three come with the Snapdragon 810 system chip and all feature a 23-megapixel 1/2./news/color-thy-world-here-are-9-colorful-smartphones-that-are-offered-in-selections-of-vibrant-or-uni.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/color-thy-world-here-are-9-colorful-smartphones-that-are-offered-in-selections-of-vibrant-or-uni.htmlMost fancy gadgets in the tech world usually follow a well established pattern, when it comes to their looks – the first representatives of a brand new gizmo usually look bland, are commonly painted black (“Any customer can have a car painted any color that he wants so long as it is black"), and do not look to draw attention to themselves with any flashy looks, as the fact that they bring technological novelty to our lives makes them exciting enough to sell like hot cakes./news/costco-s-iphone-xr-offer-nets-you-up-to-390-in-a-trade-in-rebate-from-t-mobile.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/costco-s-iphone-xr-offer-nets-you-up-to-390-in-a-trade-in-rebate-from-t-mobile.htmlSelect Costco locations will have the iPhone XR for up to $390 off, after a trade-in rebate for your old phone via T-Mobile. You need to submit the rebate request in the link below with the COSTCOAPPLEXR promo code to get the goods, and you will get a pre-paid MasterCard in the amount within the span of 6-8 weeks. Why via T-Mobile? Well, your new iPhone XR purchase needs to be used on a postpaid plan with the carrier, and you need to trade in your eligible old phone on the same order as the XR./news/cult-strategy-game-xcom-2-finally-launches-on-android-in-july.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/cult-strategy-game-xcom-2-finally-launches-on-android-in-july.htmlOne of the most iconic franchises in the gaming industry, XCOM made its debut on mobile a long time ago. The newest entry in the series, XCOM 2 was launched on iOS late last year, but Android players will finally be able to play the game too starting next month.The fine folks at Feral Interactive have just revealed that XCOM 2 Collection is set for release on Android devices on July 13./news/define-success-and-then-we-can-talk-about-the-vision-pro-a-year-from-now.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/define-success-and-then-we-can-talk-about-the-vision-pro-a-year-from-now.htmlIt’s not exactly common knowledge — and with the XR industry’s state, that’s no wonder — but a lot of the problems, described by early Vision Pro adopters, already practically exist on some of the best VR headsets on the market. So what is the difference? No, it’s not the $3,500 price point. It’s the application of an idea. It’s the limitations, which with time, may expand to include more and through that may become a form of freedom./news/did-anyone-nab-an-iphone-x-deal-on-black-friday-or-cyber-monday-not-really-say-analysts.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/did-anyone-nab-an-iphone-x-deal-on-black-friday-or-cyber-monday-not-really-say-analysts.htmlIf you have been hoping to nail an iPhone X deal this past Black Friday, you have been in for a disappointment, analysts are categorical, as the offers simply weren't what they were last year, when carriers went crazy with BOGO offers for each and every major handset in their roster. This made a dent in their bottom line the previous holiday season, so they seem to have learned their lesson./news/did-you-know-that-htc-made-the-first-microsoft-smartphone-long-before-making-the-first-android-one.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/did-you-know-that-htc-made-the-first-microsoft-smartphone-long-before-making-the-first-android-one.htmlMost of today’s HTC users probably know the company for being the first to launch an Android smartphone: the legendary T-Mobile G1 / HTC Dream from 2008. While that was a major launch - not just for HTC, but for the whole smartphone market as we know it - it’s not the only first in the history of HTC.Before Android started to dominate the market, Microsoft’s Windows Mobile was the platform of choice for various manufacturers that wanted to offer a true smartphone OS./news/did-you-know-there-s-a-smartphone-that-you-can-smoke-err-vape.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/did-you-know-there-s-a-smartphone-that-you-can-smoke-err-vape.htmlHey there, any vapers around here? Believe it or not, someone in the smartphone industry is thinking about you! Los Angeles-based vape factory Vaporcade has a line-up of "cellular vaping" products that's surely worth taking a peek at. You might be thinking that integrating two devices that have nothing in common, other than lithium-ion batteries and mobility, doesn't make a whole lot of sense. But we think the Vaporcade's Jupiter and Shuttle products will leave you convinced./news/elon-musk-s-grok-has-a-new-version-that-will-help-you-understand-memes.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/elon-musk-s-grok-has-a-new-version-that-will-help-you-understand-memes.htmlDespite their appearance as nothing more than screenshots, simple drawings, or petite GIFs, memes can be surprisingly complex and meaningful, often conveying deep philosophical insights or life lessons.That's why, if ever in doubt, it's better to ask somebody about a meme's true meaning. Did I say "somebody"? Oops, I mean something. Something like Grok, Elon Musk's xAI creation. Now, Grok has a new version: Grok-1.5 Vision.Mr. SpaceX/Neuralink/Tesla recently launched Grok-1.5 – that was shortly after Google unveiled Gemini 1./news/espn-plus-launches-this-spring-on-ios-and-android-for-4-99-per-month.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/espn-plus-launches-this-spring-on-ios-and-android-for-4-99-per-month.htmlDisney president Bob Iger told CNBC yesterday that ESPN Plus, a new streaming service from the self proclaimed "sports leader" will be priced at $4.99 a month when it launches this spring. The platforms that will be offering the app include iOS, Android, tvOS and Chromecast. "10,000 live regional, national, and international games and events a year" will be streamed including Major League Baseball, National Hockey League and Major Soccer League contests./news/facebook-s-new-ios-app-goes-native.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/facebook-s-new-ios-app-goes-native.htmlEarlier, we told you about how Facebook had pushed out updates for both its Android and iOS apps, and we told you about how the iOS app has been made a lot faster, but we've just learned exactly how Facebook pulled off the speed boost: it went native. You see, previous versions of Facebook for iOS, and the current version of Facebook for Android were basically fancy HTML5 wrappers, the navigation was native, but the content was just the mobile website./news/fake-t-mobile-technician-climbs-miami-cell-tower-causing-outage-and-500k-in-damages.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/fake-t-mobile-technician-climbs-miami-cell-tower-causing-outage-and-500k-in-damages.htmlOnly in Miami would you find a story like this. According to WSVN, 38-year-old Richard Smith was arrested on Wednesday after he climbed up a 127-foot four-carrier cellphone tower owned by Crown Castle. By his actions and words, it seemed that Smith thought that he was working for T-Mobile. When he got to the top of the tower, he found a switch that allowed him to shut down the tower which set off alarms./news/fitbit-rolls-out-a-bunch-of-new-health-features-in-the-us.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/fitbit-rolls-out-a-bunch-of-new-health-features-in-the-us.htmlFitbit delivered quite a few updates after being acquired by Google, which is why today's announcement doesn't really come as a surprise. What's surprising is the number of new features that are now rolled out to Fitbit users in the United States (and probably other countries too).First and foremost, Fitbit announced that it's now adding a blood glucose tracking tool to its app in the US. The new feature helps users manage their blood glucose levels by logging or importing their levels and seeing their trends all in one place./news/foxconn-hires-more-assembly-line-workers-to-help-apple-meet-its-lofty-iphone-16-goal.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/foxconn-hires-more-assembly-line-workers-to-help-apple-meet-its-lofty-iphone-16-goal.htmlIt's that time of the year again when Foxconn starts hiring more workers to help it man the assembly lines at its largest factory in Zhengzhou. Yes, that means that the iPhone 16 series will soon undergo mass production to be ready for the traditional September launch. These new hires can look forward to making 25 yuan an hour ($3.44 based on the latest foreign exchange rates). Workers who were previously employed at the Zhengzhou factory also receive a bonus of up to 7,500 yuan ($1,032) according to recruitment posts circulated by Foxconn./news/galaxy-a53-5g-review-top-features.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/galaxy-a53-5g-review-top-features.htmlSamsung's Galaxy A53 is the latest mid-ranger offer from the tech giant. Last year the Galaxy A52 5G was a great all round phone — one of the better ones in its segment. So, can we say the same for the successor?  Well, to put it simply, the A53 5G seems like a solid upgrade over the A52 5G and is a great phone for its price range. However, it does not introduce enough upgrades to justify purchasing it if you already have an A52 5G or another good mid range phone./news/galaxy-z-fold-4-may-sport-samsung-s-ultrafast-and-slim-1tb-ufs-4-0-storage.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/galaxy-z-fold-4-may-sport-samsung-s-ultrafast-and-slim-1tb-ufs-4-0-storage.htmlDuring the ongoing Flash Memory Summit 2022 at the Santa Clara Convention Center, Samsung announced its future flash memory and storage technologies, but also detailed the plans for mass production of product innovations it already unveiled.One of those was the next generation of ultrafast UFS 4.0 flash storage for mobile devices which it said will be hitting the conveyor belts as soon as this month. The start of UFS 4.0 phone chips coincides with the second big Galaxy phone unveiling event for the year, Samsung's August 10 Unpacked keynote where it is expected to introduce the Galaxy Z Flip 4 and Z Fold 4, whose preorder reservations are now live before they've even been unveiled yet./news/gboard-may-be-getting-an-incognito-mode-in-android-o.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/gboard-may-be-getting-an-incognito-mode-in-android-o.htmlIncognito mode in Gboard in Google Chrome With the latest beta update for Android O—Developer Preview 3 (DP3), which was released last week—Google has extended Chrome's incognito mode to Gboard. When browsing the web in incognito mode on Chrome, users running Android 8.0 and the latest version of the browser can now enjoy even more privacy by having the keyboard "forget" what they're typing.Marked by the familiar fedora plus glasses graphic against a dark background, incognito mode in Gboard is exactly what you'd expect – it prevents Google's keyboard from learning from your inputs, as well as from offering suggestions from it's accumulated word data base./news/gmail-is-getting-scheduled-send-time-and-smart-compose-is-now-on-more-devices-than-ever.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/gmail-is-getting-scheduled-send-time-and-smart-compose-is-now-on-more-devices-than-ever.htmlAmidst all the absurd products Google is “announcing” as part of its April Fools campaign, there is also legitimate news coming from the company. With a post on its blog, Google is making official its Smart Compose functionality available for all Android devices with Gmail (iOS support “coming soon”). The feature had already appeared with an update on some devices besides Pixel smartphones, but today marks its broader release.For those unfamiliar with Smart Compose, it helps you type in your emails faster by suggesting phrases with which you can autocomplete your sentences./news/google-changes-image-on-website-nexus-8-is-now-the-nexus-7.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/google-changes-image-on-website-nexus-8-is-now-the-nexus-7.htmlOn Sunday, we showed you a picture taken straight from the Android website that showed someone using what looked to be a thin-bezeled tablet that was assumed to be the Nexus 8. After all, the LG-V510 had recently received its Bluetooth Certification and while that might still turn out to be a Nexus 8, the picture on the Android website is certainly not a Nexus 8, at least not anymore. One of our eagle-eyed readers alerted us to the change./news/google-is-rolling-out-android-14-qpr3-beta-2-1-with-several-pixel-bugfixes.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/google-is-rolling-out-android-14-qpr3-beta-2-1-with-several-pixel-bugfixes.htmlGoogle today announced the release of Android 14 QPR3 Beta 2.1 (Build AP21.240305.005), which is a minor update to Android 14 QPR3 Beta 2. This update comes approximately a month after the release of Beta 2 and tackles a number of bugfixes for Pixel devices in addition to the usual optimizations to performance, stability, connectivity, inetactivity, and camera. The update comes in at about 414MB and is available for the Pixel 5a, Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6a, Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7a, Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel Fold, and Pixel Tablet series devices./news/google-pixel-6-vs-oneplus-nord-n30-specs-comparison.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/google-pixel-6-vs-oneplus-nord-n30-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 6.4 inches 6.7 inches Resolution: 2400 x 1080 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 411 PPI 2400 x 1080 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 392 PPI Technology: AMOLED IPS LCD Refresh rate: 90Hz 120Hz Screen-to-body: 83.55 % 86.69 % Features: HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Hardware System chip: Tensor (5 nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 SM6375 (6 nm) Processor: Octa-core, 2800 MHz, Cortex X1, 64-bit Octa-core, 2x 2./news/google-releases-february-pixel-update-and-yes-t-mobile-subscribers-received-it.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/google-releases-february-pixel-update-and-yes-t-mobile-subscribers-received-it.htmlCompatible Pixel models include Pixel 4a, Pixel 4a (5G), Pixel 5, Pixel 5a, Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6a, Pixel 7, and Pixel 7a. Google is releasing a special version of the updates to T-Mobile and Project Fi subscribers. Considering that Project Fi is an MVNO (Mobile Virtual Network Operator) that heavily depends on T-Mobile's 4G and 5G networks, it is no surprise that Pixel users who use Project Fi join T-Mobile subscribers in receiving a slightly different version of the update./news/google-testing-split-screen-ui-for-maps-street-view-on-android.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/google-testing-split-screen-ui-for-maps-street-view-on-android.htmlA server-side update disseminated by Google for the Android version of the Google Maps app is bringing to users a new split-screen UI to Street View. The split-screen mode surfaces when Street View is opened after a pin is dropped on the map. However, if you open Street View directly from a location's listing, the UI you see will be the regular full-screen one with a minimize button in the lower right-corner./news/google-translate-to-soon-feature-real-time-voice-to-text-translation.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/google-translate-to-soon-feature-real-time-voice-to-text-translation.htmlImagine firing up the Google Translation app on your handset, engaging in a conversation with someone that is speaking in another language, and understanding exactly what was said. This will happen soon. Updates to the app will instantly translate spoken words in another language into text in your language. The text will show up on your phone's screen, making it easy for you to understand in real-time what someone speaking in a foreign language has just said./news/google-s-cardboard-vr-goes-international-now-also-available-in-the-uk-canada-germany-and-france.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/google-s-cardboard-vr-goes-international-now-also-available-in-the-uk-canada-germany-and-france.htmlAt this point, it's safe to say that VR is here to stay, and one of the cheapest ways to experience the new techy trend is by getting yourself a Google Cardboard VR headset. It costs $15 in the US - virtual reality doesn't get any cheaper than this!Over 5 million Cardboards got sold in the USA since its release, but and this number is doomed to grow as Google just launched the affordable VR headset in the UK, France, Germany, and Canada, where it's available straight from the Google Store./news/google-s-not-new-pixel-buds-a-series-are-now-available-in-a-hot-new-shade-of-blue.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/google-s-not-new-pixel-buds-a-series-are-now-available-in-a-hot-new-shade-of-blue.htmlAre you looking for the perfect pair of true wireless earbuds to use alongside Google's permanently discounted Pixel 6a mid-ranger or the first-of-its-kind Pixel Fold once your pre-order is fulfilled? How about the not-new Pixel Buds A-Series in a hot new hue?Admit it, you totally forgot about that "Sky Blue" colorway rumored a while back and leaked in all its glory last week. With so much other exciting hardware and software stuff formally unveiled and fully detailed at the I/O conference yesterday, we obviously can't blame you if you missed this comparatively low-profile launch, but the time has come to at least consider a purchase./news/government-official-orders-emptying-a-whole-dam-after-dropping-his-samsung-galaxy-in-it.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/government-official-orders-emptying-a-whole-dam-after-dropping-his-samsung-galaxy-in-it.htmlIn the next installment of real life being weirder than fiction, a local government official in India has managed to drain a whole dam just because he dropped his $1200 Samsung Galaxy  phone there.One Rajesh Vishwas, a food inspector from the Indian state of Chhattisgarh, managed to plop his expensive Samsung handset, which, judging from the price, could very well have been a Galaxy S23 Ultra, into the Kherkatta Dam.Granted, he asked for the help of local divers first, but they failed to find the phone on the bottom of the artificial lake./news/have-you-used-an-alternative-to-google-play-app-store-on-your-android-device.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/have-you-used-an-alternative-to-google-play-app-store-on-your-android-device.htmlWith more than a million apps, the official Google Play store for apps and games offers more than you are likely to use in your lifetime. Still, there are plenty of handsets our there that haven't shelled out for a full Android license, complete with Gapps and Play Store support (phones sold in China come to mind), or there are apps that aren't in the Play Store for various reasons./news/hbo-max-launches-in-may-2020-it-s-free-for-at-t-and-hbo-now-subscribers.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/hbo-max-launches-in-may-2020-it-s-free-for-at-t-and-hbo-now-subscribers.htmlIt's been quite a year for streaming services and as we're getting closer to the end of 2019, it looks like 2020 shapes up to be just as great. Although it will probably become harder and harder to pay a subscription for just one service, at least it's good to know there are plenty of alternatives to choose from.After Apple TV+ and Disney+, AT&T announced earlier today its HBO Max streaming service will launch in May 2020./news/here-s-why-the-motorola-razr-v3-was-once-the-coolest-phone-in-the-world.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/here-s-why-the-motorola-razr-v3-was-once-the-coolest-phone-in-the-world.htmlBut the Motorola RAZR V3 wasn't cheap. At launch, it was priced at $500 with a 2-year contract, meaning that you would mostly see one in the hands of the rich and famous. And in TV ads and on the covers of magazines, of course. On the other hand, that initial exclusivity and aura of luxury surrounding the V3 made it even more desirable in the months that followed. Motorola had succeeded in striking an emotional chord with consumers./news/high-end-lg-v30-spotted-at-bargain-price-from-walmart.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/high-end-lg-v30-spotted-at-bargain-price-from-walmart.htmlProductConditionLocationPriceLG V30+NewWalmart$399.99 Buy HereThe LG V30 is a pretty cool phablet. It's thin, sleek, light, has a great AMOLED screen and the best haptic feedback we've felt on an Android phone, aside from the Pixel 3. It comes with LG's dedicated movie-shooting suite, giving you fine control over microphone settings, zoom focus, and filters and makes use of a super-wide-angle secondary camera where the competition usually puts a telephoto lens or nothing but a monochrome sensor./news/honor-magic-v2-specs-phonearena.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/honor-magic-v2-specs-phonearena.html5G: n1, n3, n5, n8, n28, n38, n41, n77, n78, SA, NSA 4G (FDD): Bands 1(2100), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 66(AWS-3) 4G (TDD): Bands 34(2000), 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+) 3G: Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 6(800), 8(900) Data Speed: LTE-A, HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s SIM type: Dual Nano SIM ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7sbTOp5yaqpWjrm%2BvzqZmqaCfo7K0e6eopaiqXYKuqLXCZo1rl5mZfnN9mG0%3D/news/how-to-add-and-remove-favorite-addresses-in-google-maps-where-to-find-stored-favorites.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/how-to-add-and-remove-favorite-addresses-in-google-maps-where-to-find-stored-favorites.htmlHello, hello! Ever wanted to be able to quickly jot down an address that you may inevitably need in the future, or just one that you travel to often? Well, you may or may not know that Google Maps allows you to add favorite addresses and the process is actually pretty quick, easy, and streamlined. The result is that the specific spot you bookmarked will now always be marked on your map with a pretty little star, as well as make itself present in your own little "/news/how-to-restore-full-audio-codec-support-ac3-dts-in-mx-player-android-s-best-video-playback-app.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/how-to-restore-full-audio-codec-support-ac3-dts-in-mx-player-android-s-best-video-playback-app.htmlDue to some licensing issues, many loyal users of what's arguably the best video player for Android sooner or later find out that the sound in the movies they just loaded for that long-haul flight wouldn't play in MX Player. We are talking AC3, MLP, DTS or Dolby here, which usually means that if you load a high-res, high-quality container with your favorite TV series, you might be unpleasantly surprised that the sound won't play mid-air, when you don't have access to the Play Store to get an alternative like VLC or KMPlayer./news/how-to-use-an-android-device-and-nfc-tag-to-turn-on-a-windows-pc.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/how-to-use-an-android-device-and-nfc-tag-to-turn-on-a-windows-pc.htmlYou have a spare NFC tag laying around and you aren't sure how to use it? Here's an idea - power up your Windows PC using the tag and a NFC-enabled Android device. You'll only need 10-15 minutes, three apps on your device, and a simple configuration in your PC's wireless adapter settings. First, open up your Windows Network and Sharing Center. Click Change adapter settings. Right click your active internet connection and select Properties./news/how-to-use-your-iphone-s-led-flash-as-a-notification-light.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/how-to-use-your-iphone-s-led-flash-as-a-notification-light.htmlWhile the majority of Android devices have been toting LED notification lights for a pretty long time now, Apple's iPhones have been lacking this pretty neat functionality. Alas, iPhone-wielding enthusiasts are unable to simply glance at their devices and get notified whether they have a pending notification by a nifty blinking light. Well, this might be somewhat of a deal-breaker for some users (then again, the devil's in the details), but still, there's a certain method that enables iPhone users to take advantage of their iPhone's hardware and emulate this notifying functionality to some extent./news/huawei-p50-pro-vs-honor-magic5-pro-specs-comparison.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/huawei-p50-pro-vs-honor-magic5-pro-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 6.6 inches 6.8 inches Resolution: 2700 x 1228 pixels, 449 PPI 2848 x 1312 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio, 460 PPI Technology: OLED OLED Refresh rate: 120Hz 120Hz Screen-to-body: 91.52 % 90.58 % Features: HDR support, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Hardware System chip: Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 4G (5 nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SM8550-AB (4 nm) Processor: Octa-core, 2840 MHz, Kryo 680 Prime Core, 64-bit Octa-core, 1x 3./news/if-galaxy-ai-is-headed-to-the-galaxy-s22-do-you-really-need-the-s24-ultra.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/if-galaxy-ai-is-headed-to-the-galaxy-s22-do-you-really-need-the-s24-ultra.htmlAI is everywhere, and it may just as well be taking over the entire galaxy this very moment. Well, actually this is a more positive experience than the cyborg apocalypse scene that many people will imagine when I say AI is taking over the galaxy... I simply mean that Galaxy AI, Samsung's new and hot set of S24 series AI-powered features, has been announced to come to the S22 series./news/if-you-suffer-from-iphone-passcode-amnesia-ios-17-will-give-you-72-hours-to-straighten-things-out.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/if-you-suffer-from-iphone-passcode-amnesia-ios-17-will-give-you-72-hours-to-straighten-things-out.htmlApple is adding some great new features to iOS 17. Standby turns a charging iPhone into a smart display when turned to landscape orientation. With the update, users will be able to create their their own Contact Posters which show up on the recipient's phone when they make a call. Live Voicemail gives you a transcription of a voicemail being left as it is happening in real-time. If you see that the call is of interest, you can quickly connect to it./news/ios-6-vs-ios-7-did-performance-drop.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/ios-6-vs-ios-7-did-performance-drop.htmlWith iOS 7 now officially out, we had hordes of iPhone users report their experience with the new OS through pretty much every possible medium. The first revamp of the simplistic OS has definitely rejuvenated iPhone owners' interest in their devices, and that's no surprise – the changes are significant. But, a common question we've seen being asked is whether the new iteration made things better or worse, at least as far as performance is concerned./news/iphone-13-pro-and-13-pro-max-announced-with-120hz-bigger-batteries-and-pro-camera-features.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/iphone-13-pro-and-13-pro-max-announced-with-120hz-bigger-batteries-and-pro-camera-features.html, and among them two are the stars of the show: the iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max, the most expensive and most feature-packed of the bunch. The iPhone 13 is a 6.1-inch phone, while the iPhone 13 Pro Max is a truly gigantic 6.7-inch phone, and both have grown slightly thicker compared to the previous generation. The reason for that is bigger batteries, one of the most requested features, and Apple delivers./news/iphone-13s-in-2022-not-happening-the-s-iphone-is-gone-forever-and-here-s-why.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/iphone-13s-in-2022-not-happening-the-s-iphone-is-gone-forever-and-here-s-why.htmliPhone XS - the last "S" model that Apple released, which openly said: "I'm a small upgrade. You might want to skip me if you have last year's iPhone". It's not exactly clear what the "S" in the name of all iPhones that carried it stands for. Back in the day when the first "S" - the iPhone 3GS was released, Phil Schiller said that "S" was for "speed" because this was the fastest iPhone./news/iphone-16-vs-iphone-se-2022-it-s-worth-paying-the-extra-buck.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/iphone-16-vs-iphone-se-2022-it-s-worth-paying-the-extra-buck.htmlIntroWe are patiently waiting for Apple's next base flagship, the iPhone 16, which we expect to come with lots of AI-centric features to catch up to the competition. But what if you don't want to spend a premium price on a brand new iPhone? Well, you still have the option to go for the iPhone SE that launched in 2022, but what would you lose if you opted for that choice?/news/iphone-users-on-tiktok-are-freaking-out-as-the-app-is-requesting-sensitive-personal-data.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/iphone-users-on-tiktok-are-freaking-out-as-the-app-is-requesting-sensitive-personal-data.htmlThere is something that is making TikTok users with an iPhone a bit nervous. According to Reddit, the short-form video app is asking users for their iPhone passcode before allowing them to continue to use the app. We recently showed you an interview with a cybercriminal who ripped off people for an amount estimated to be anywhere between $300,000 and $2 million. His MO was to watch iPhone users punch in their passcode, steal the iPhone; and take control of that device inside of 10 minutes./news/israeli-facial-recognition-firm-realface-bought-out-by-apple.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/israeli-facial-recognition-firm-realface-bought-out-by-apple.htmlApple has reportedly acquired RealFace – an Israeli company that specializes in cybersecurity and facial recognition technology. RealFace was established as a startup in 2014, and has developed a type of “revolutionary software” that offers users a smart biometric log-in method on mobile. On Sunday, The Times of Israel reported about these proceedings, estimating that the deal was worth “a couple of million dollars”. Some people may know RealFace for Pickeez – an app which used the firm's facial recognition software to automatically select the best photos from a given assortment./news/it-s-already-time-for-t-mobile-and-metro-to-announce-their-back-to-school-deals.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/it-s-already-time-for-t-mobile-and-metro-to-announce-their-back-to-school-deals.htmlSorry kids, your return to skol school is apparently right around the corner and summer will soon be over. T-Mobile and its Metro by T-Mobile prepaid unit have started offering their Back to School deals which means that if you can convince your parents that you need some new devices for school, they will save some money by taking advantage of the following deals.The Back to School deals at T-Mobile include:FREE iPhone 15 Pro (up to $1000 off) when you trade in an eligible device on the Go5G Next plan./news/jelly-bean-4-2-1-leaks-for-og-samsung-galaxy-note.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/jelly-bean-4-2-1-leaks-for-og-samsung-galaxy-note.htmlAndroid 4.2.1 leaks for the Samsung GALAXY Note Just because the Samsung GALAXY Note II just about out specs the original in every way doesn't mean that no one loves the poor Samsung GALAXY Note. In fact, Android 4.2.1 has leaked for the 5 incher and software version N7000XXLSA happens to be the first Jelly Bean update ever leaked for the device. So far, Samsung hasn't included much S-Pen functionality with the Jelly Bean source code, something that is sure to be addressed before the software update becomes official./news/lego-bricktales-is-out-on-meta-quest-and-yes-it-lets-you-build-lego-in-mr.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/lego-bricktales-is-out-on-meta-quest-and-yes-it-lets-you-build-lego-in-mr.htmlReasons that I love some of the best VR headsets out there:They look neatThey let me do things straight out of my dreamsThey enable me to have fun solo or with friends And I can go on, and on, but somewhere in that list, we’re going to find something that — as of now, at least — is exclusive to the Quest 3: exceptional MR capabilities. And now for something completely different: I have a love/hate relationship with Lego./news/lg-g6-price-and-release-date.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/lg-g6-price-and-release-date.htmlView Full Bio Daniel, a devoted tech writer at PhoneArena since 2010, has been engrossed in mobile technology since the Windows Mobile era. His expertise spans mobile hardware, software, and carrier networks, and he's keenly interested in the future of digital health, car connectivity, and 5G. Beyond his professional pursuits, Daniel finds balance in travel, reading, and exploring new tech innovations, while contemplating the ethical and privacy implications of our digital future./news/lg-muziq-specs-phonearena.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/lg-muziq-specs-phonearena.htmlDescription The successor of the Fusic changes the design and replaces the toy-like white color with glossy black surface and VX8600-like keys. It features 262k color TFT display, 1.3 megapixel camera, Bluetooth, Media player, FM radio transmitter and microSD slot for memory. ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7sbTOp5yaqpWjrm%2BvzqZmqaCfo7K0e6uAZIatqp6%2BoLXDa2dybQ%3D%3D/news/lg-optimus-f3-review-phonearena.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/lg-optimus-f3-review-phonearena.htmlIntroduction:LG is never one to shy away from gaining traction in the entry-level segment of the market, seeing that it’s still highly regarded as the bread and butter of a company’s growth opportunity. Likely one to attract people to its $29.99 on-contract cost, the LG Optimus F3 for Sprint might look like an inferior port of LG’s flagship devices, but don’t be fooled for a moment to think it’s automatically a forgettable thing./news/lg-velvet-2-pro-appears-in-all-its-glory-in-new-unboxing-video.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/lg-velvet-2-pro-appears-in-all-its-glory-in-new-unboxing-video.htmlhad finished, an unboxing video of the phone appeared on YouTube. The video is in Korean, and shows both the phone and it's packaging. It also reveals a couple of new features that were to come on the Velvet 2 Pro if  hadn’t called it quits. The design of the Velvet 2 Pro is very similar to its predecessor, the LG Velvet 5G. On the front, a punch-hole selfie camera located in the middle is present./news/life-is-strange-for-ios-is-available-for-free-for-a-limited-time.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/life-is-strange-for-ios-is-available-for-free-for-a-limited-time.htmlLife Is Strange made its debut on iOS back in December, but publisher Square Enix decided that it's already time to discount it so that more people could try out the choice-based narrative game.Since Life Is Strange is a five part episodic game, just the first episode is on sale. So, for a limited time, iOS users can get the first episode, which usually costs $3, for free. The other four episodes aren't on sale and their prices range from $1 to $5, or $9 for the entire bundle./news/like-to-binge-watch-classic-television-series-your-new-favorite-streaming-app-has-arrived.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/like-to-binge-watch-classic-television-series-your-new-favorite-streaming-app-has-arrived.htmlThe latest app in the video streaming competition is now available to iOS and Android users. Peacock is NBCUniversal's entrant in a very crowded field all with designs on your wallet. Peacock offers a free tier of service with limited content and ads. Peacock Premium, with all of the streamer's content available with ads, is free for a week and then $4.99 a month. Peacock Premium Plus gives you everything that the latter tier offers, but at $7./news/major-bug-creates-a-problem-for-some-5g-apple-iphone-12-series-users.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/major-bug-creates-a-problem-for-some-5g-apple-iphone-12-series-users.htmlSeveral Apple iPhone users, including those who have purchased one of the new 5G iPhone 12 models, are complaining about issues that they are experiencing with the Messages app on their phone. Some say that they are not seeing all of the messages sent to their group chat. For example, a post from an iPhone 12 user with the handle of Lmonteleon found on Apple's communities support site reads, "I am unable to see group message replies regardless of carrier./news/microsoft-surface-duo-release-date-price-features-and-news.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/microsoft-surface-duo-release-date-price-features-and-news.htmlin a press event video in mid-August of 2020, and released on September 10, 2020. Jump to section:Microsoft Surface Duo release date In June 2020 we heard optimistic rumors suggesting a limited early release of the Surface Duo during summer. As September got ever so closer, it became clear that those rumors were false, and in August Microsoft itself confirmed the official US release for the Surface Duo to be on September 10, 2020./news/microsoft-updates-groove-music-so-not-all-features-are-available-in-all-markets.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/microsoft-updates-groove-music-so-not-all-features-are-available-in-all-markets.htmlSince Microsoft replaced Zune with Groove Music, the latter has been often updated with new features and improvements. If not monthly, at least once per two months Groove Music still receives updates on Windows Phone devices.The latest update for Groove Music improves the experience for those who are listening to the music while offline. Also, it disables some features in some countries, or at least that's what the official changelog mentions./news/minecraft-pocket-edition-for-windows-phone-won-t-receive-any-new-updates-due-to-low-usage.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/minecraft-pocket-edition-for-windows-phone-won-t-receive-any-new-updates-due-to-low-usage.htmlMicrosoft is putting an end to Minecraft Pocket Edition for Windows Phone development since there aren't that many active players spending time in the game that would justify the resources needed for its support.Sources familiar with Microsoft's plans confirmed the company will no longer offer updates to Minecraft Pocket Edition for Windows Phone 8.1 and Windows 10 Mobile. However, those who still use phones powered by these platforms will continue to be able to download the game from the Windows Store, at least for the time being./news/more-information-about-sony-ericsson-s-wilma-k800i-cellphone-revealed.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/more-information-about-sony-ericsson-s-wilma-k800i-cellphone-revealed.htmlA discussion is a place, where people can voice their opinion, no matter if it is positive, neutral or negative. However, when posting, one must stay true to the topic, and not just share some random thoughts, which are not directly related to the matter. Things that are NOT allowed: Off-topic talk - you must stick to the subject of discussion Trolling - see a description Flame wars Offensive, hate speech - if you want to say something, say it politely Spam/Advertisements - these posts are deleted Multiple accounts - one person can have only one account Impersonations and offensive nicknames - these accounts get banned Moderation is done by humans./news/moto-360-best-buy-listing-shows-texas-instruments-cpu-and-249-price-tag.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/moto-360-best-buy-listing-shows-texas-instruments-cpu-and-249-price-tag.htmlMotorola has been very tight-lipped when it comes to the Moto 360, and even refused to answer the majority of questions that we had during the hands-on time at Google I/O. However, with the announcement of the device apparently about two and a half weeks away, it's time for the leaks to give us all the info we want. And, Best Buy wants to be the source for all the info you might want on the Motorola Android Wear device./news/motorola-edge-50-ultra-specs.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/motorola-edge-50-ultra-specs.html5G: n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n77, n78 4G (FDD): Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 32(1500 L-band), 66(AWS-3) 4G (TDD): Bands 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+), 42(3500), 43, 48(3600) 3G: Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 8(900) Data Speed: LTE-A, HSDPA+ (4G) 42./news/motorola-moto-g54-vs-samsung-galaxy-a55-5g-specs-comparison.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/motorola-moto-g54-vs-samsung-galaxy-a55-5g-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 6.5 inches 6.6 inches Resolution: 2400 x 1080 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 405 PPI 2400 x 1080 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 399 PPI Technology: IPS LCD Super AMOLED Refresh rate: 120Hz 120Hz Screen-to-body: 85.43 % 84.30 % Peak brightness: 550 cd/m2 (nit) Features: Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Hardware System chip: Mediatek Dimensity 7020 (6 nm) Exynos 1480 (5 nm) Processor: Octa-core, 2x 2./news/motorola-thinkphone-specs-phonearena.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/motorola-thinkphone-specs-phonearena.html5G: n1, n2, n3, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n41, n66, n77, n78 4G (FDD): Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 32(1500 L-band), 66(AWS-3) 4G (TDD): Bands 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+), 42(3500), 43, 48(3600) 3G: Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 8(900), 19(800) Data Speed: LTE-A, HSDPA+ (4G) 42./news/navigon-arrives-for-android-in-the-us.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/navigon-arrives-for-android-in-the-us.htmlThe NAVIGON MobileNavigator for Android was debuted almost a year ago, and has been faithfully guiding its European customers with offline navigation, traffic updates, and augmented views for almost a year. They have also had an iPhone version for even longer. Now NAVIGON has released their Android version for the US, chock full of 1.5 GB worth of maps for your driving pleasure.Gerhard Mayr, VP of worldwide mobile phones, offered the following statement: "/news/netflix-and-game-streaming-giant-to-launch-gaming-platform-just-not-in-the-app.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/netflix-and-game-streaming-giant-to-launch-gaming-platform-just-not-in-the-app.htmlAfter Google with Stadia, Facebook Gaming, and Microsoft's Xbox Cloud, it's time for another digital giant to try and develop a game streaming platform - Netflix. Wait, what?That's right, the most popular movie and TV series streaming platform was rumored to dip its toes into the fast-moving gaming waters, and now Bloomberg corroborates the claim, adding extra details.First off, Netflix is already hiring popular gaming industry execs like Mike Verdu from Electronic Arts, as well as posted a number of gaming-related positions in its jobs section./news/new-apple-patent-could-result-in-the-use-of-bone-conduction-to-deliver-audio-on-the-next-airpods.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/new-apple-patent-could-result-in-the-use-of-bone-conduction-to-deliver-audio-on-the-next-airpods.htmlApple's Bluetooth Wireless AirPods remains one of the company's hottest devices. And we wouldn't be surprised to see several fabulous deals for the AirPods Pro as we get closer to the upcoming holiday shopping season. Walking down the street you're likely to see a number of people sporting the in-ear wearable. There is anecdotal evidence that the AirPods are replacing the Apple Watch as iPhone users' most desired accessory. Apple patents method that would allow bone conduction to be used on a future version of the AirPods/news/new-lg-stylo-k-series-and-x-series-phones-to-debut-at-ces-2017.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/new-lg-stylo-k-series-and-x-series-phones-to-debut-at-ces-2017.htmlLG is reportedly planning to announce a bunch of new smartphones at CES 2017 in early January, though there won't be any high-end models among them. According to Venture Beat, we're going to see new K-series, X-series, and Stylus (aka Stylo) phones. More exactly, it's said that at least 6 new LG handsets will be unveiled at CES. Here are the new phones that are expected to be showcased next month, plus some of their features:LG Stylus 3 (will be known as Stylo 3 Plus in the US) - a 5./news/new-pocket-pc-phone-on-windows-kinpo-s600.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/new-pocket-pc-phone-on-windows-kinpo-s600.htmlFCC has approved a new Pocket PC Phone running on Windows Mobile 2003 SE for Pocket PC, that is manufactured from Kinpo. The device is a tri-band GSM (900/1800/1900) phone, and features a touch screen, but not full numeric keypad. For the control of the device there are some “PDA”-styled keys on the front and the side of the device. On its back it is equipped with a 1.3-megapixel camera with CMOS sensor and LED Flash, which can capture videos also./news/nintendo-s-original-dragalia-lost-mobile-game-gets-a-commercial-us-launch-date.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/nintendo-s-original-dragalia-lost-mobile-game-gets-a-commercial-us-launch-date.htmlAfter years and years of stubbornly resisting what always seemed like an inevitable mobile expansion, video gaming giant Nintendo made its timid Android and iOS debut back in 2016 with Miitomo.  Namely, on September 27, at least in select Asian markets, including Japan, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Macau, as well as the US. For the time being, we can only assume (and hope) this will be a free-to-play game, rolling out simultaneously to Android and iOS users via Google Play and Apple’s App Store./news/nokia-lumia-s-windows-phone-8-line-is-heading-to-mexico.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/nokia-lumia-s-windows-phone-8-line-is-heading-to-mexico.htmlThese three handsets are expected to come to Mexico Nokia Mexico's web site is showing off the Nokia Lumia 920, Nokia 820 and Nokia 620 and all three are expected to bring Windows Phone 8 into the country. The flagship Nokia Lumia 920 is expected to launch in April and could cost 10,499 Mexican pesos ($824.67 USD). Currently, Mexico's Telcel offers the low-end Nokia Lumia 505 which comes powered by Windows Phone 7./news/nokia-suing-oppo-over-patent-infringement-in-several-countries.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/nokia-suing-oppo-over-patent-infringement-in-several-countries.htmlNokia, just like other big companies in the telecom industry, is very protective when it comes to its own patents. The Finnish company signed licensing agreements with many companies that use its patents and sued those that used them without permission.The most recent on the list of companies that have just got sued by Nokia is Oppo. As per IAM's report, Nokia has decided to file lawsuits against Oppo for patent infringement in four countries: England, France, Germany, and India./news/nokia-x100-vs-oppo-a55-specs-comparison.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/nokia-x100-vs-oppo-a55-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 6.7 inches 6.5 inches Resolution: 2400 x 1080 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 395 PPI 1600 x 720 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 270 PPI Technology: IPS LCD IPS LCD Screen-to-body: 78.55 % 82.64 % Peak brightness: 550 cd/m2 (nit) Features: Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Scratch-resistant glass (NEG Dinorex), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Hardware System chip: Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 SM4350 (8 nm) Mediatek Helio G35 MT6765G (12 nm) Processor: Octa-core, 2000 MHz, Kryo 460, 64-bit Octa-core, 2300 MHz GPU: Adreno 619 PowerVR GE8320 RAM: 6GB 4GB Internal storage: 128GB 64GB Storage expansion: microSDXC up to 1024 GB microSDXC OS: Android (11) Android (11) Device type: Smartphone Smartphone Battery Capacity: 4470 mAh 5000 mAh Charging: Qualcomm Quick Charge 3./news/nothing-phone-1-vs-apple-iphone-16-specs-comparison.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/nothing-phone-1-vs-apple-iphone-16-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 6.5 inches 6.1 inches Resolution: 2400 x 1080 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 402 PPI 19.5:9 ratio Technology: AMOLED OLED Refresh rate: 120Hz 60Hz Screen-to-body: 85.93 % Peak brightness: 2000 cd/m2 (nit) Features: HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Super Retina XDR, HDR support, Oleophobic coating, Scratch-resistant glass (Ceramic Shield), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Hardware System chip: Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ SM7325-AE (6 nm) A18 Pro Processor: Octa-core, 1x 2./news/one-of-lenovo-s-most-affordable-android-tablets-is-cheaper-than-ever-before-christmas.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/one-of-lenovo-s-most-affordable-android-tablets-is-cheaper-than-ever-before-christmas.htmlNo, ladies and gents, all hope is not yet lost as far as finding, ordering, and receiving the perfect budget-friendly Christmas gift is concerned, at least if you're shopping for someone who you think is likely to appreciate a compact Android tablet with a... decent set of features.That's because the... respectable Lenovo Tab M9 just so happens to be sold by Best Buy at its lowest ever price at the time of this writing, and if you hurry, the retailer can ship the 9-inch mid-ranger pretty much anywhere across the nation (way) ahead of December 25./news/oneplus-11-vs-htc-u23-pro-specs-comparison.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/oneplus-11-vs-htc-u23-pro-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 6.7 inches 6.7 inches Resolution: 3216 x 1440 pixels, 20.1:9 ratio, 526 PPI 2400 x 1080 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 393 PPI Technology: AMOLED OLED Refresh rate: 120Hz 120Hz Screen-to-body: 89.31 % 84.24 % Peak brightness: 1300 cd/m2 (nit) Features: HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Hardware System chip: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SM8550 (4 nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 SM7450-AB (4 nm) Processor: Octa-core, 1x 3./news/oneplus-11-vs-oneplus-open-specs-comparison.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/oneplus-11-vs-oneplus-open-specs-comparison.htmlCellular 4G (FDD): Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 30(2300 WCS), 32(1500 L-band), 66(AWS-3), 71(600) Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 30(2300 WCS), 32(1500 L-band), 66(AWS-3), 71(600) Connectivity & Features ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7sbTOp5yaqpWjrm%2BvzqZmqaCfo7K0e8KopKmZopp8kLrEiaOuq11mfm2bzZ6Hpa2jYpyxsc1op6GnnprAcH2RaWpuZGFnfnmD/news/oneplus-nord-2-5g-vs-apple-iphone-15-plus-specs-comparison.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/oneplus-nord-2-5g-vs-apple-iphone-15-plus-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 6.4 inches 6.7 inches Resolution: 2400 x 1080 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 409 PPI 2796 x 1290 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio, 460 PPI Technology: AMOLED OLED Refresh rate: 90Hz 60Hz Screen-to-body: 85.82 % 88.16 % Peak brightness: 2000 cd/m2 (nit) Features: HDR support, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Super Retina XDR, HDR support, Oleophobic coating, Scratch-resistant glass (Ceramic Shield), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Hardware System chip: MediaTek Dimensity 1200 MT6893 (6 nm) A16 Bionic (4 nm) Processor: Octa-core, 3000 MHz, Cortex-A78, 64-bit Hexa-core GPU: Mali-G77 MC9 Apple GPU 5-core RAM: 6GB LPDDR4 6GB LPDDR5 Internal storage: 128GB (UFS 3./news/oneplus-nord-n20-5g-vs-oneplus-nord-n300-5g-specs-comparison.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/oneplus-nord-n20-5g-vs-oneplus-nord-n300-5g-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 6.4 inches 6.6 inches Resolution: 2400 x 1080 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 409 PPI 1612 x 720 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 269 PPI Technology: AMOLED IPS LCD Refresh rate: 90Hz Screen-to-body: 85.27 % 83.93 % Features: Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Hardware System chip: Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G SM6375 (6 nm) MediaTek Dimensity 810 MT6833P (6 nm) Processor: Octa-core, 2x 2./news/oneplus-nord-n300-5g-specs.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/oneplus-nord-n300-5g-specs.html5G: n2, n25, n41, n66, n71, n77, SA, NSA 4G (FDD): Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 17(700 b), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 66(AWS-3), 71(600) 4G (TDD): Bands 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+) 3G: Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 8(900) Data Speed: LTE-A, HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s SIM type: Nano SIM ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7sbTOp5yaqpWjrm%2BvzqZmqaCfo7K0e66nnImkpah6j7vRnWSHa2BlenaTvqKbampgaIA%3D/news/phones-with-best-battery-life-2016-edition.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/phones-with-best-battery-life-2016-edition.htmlBattery life: it's often the number one thing that people want to see improved in a modern smartphone. After all, charging your phone every night is not much fun, and for those times when a workday flows into a night outing, you need your phone to be with you and last, and last. Not every phone is capable of this, though, and that's why we are measuring battery life on every major flagship that arrives in our office to better figure out how they do in comparative terms./news/pubg-mobile-beta-gets-released-in-the-google-play-store.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/pubg-mobile-beta-gets-released-in-the-google-play-store.htmlTencent has already made PUBG Mobile available in the Google Play Store, so everyone can just download and play the game. Although the game is pretty stable and perfectly playable, PUBG Mobile isn't yet a finished product. Last month, the game received an important update that brought it to version 0.6.0, but there are still a few steps to reach that 1.0 final version. However, if you're one of those players who loves to test new gaming features before that are introduced for everyone, Tencent has just released a beta version of PUBG Mobile in the Google Play Store./news/rebranded-quick-share-is-finally-rolling-out-to-pixels-and-it-s-not-an-exact-copy-of-samsung-s.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/rebranded-quick-share-is-finally-rolling-out-to-pixels-and-it-s-not-an-exact-copy-of-samsung-s.htmlAs we know from the news initially shared during CES 2024, and then followed up by the announcement of the January Pixel Feature Drop, Google and Samsung are yet again joining forces for good and bringing clarity to its users by combining Google's "Nearby Share" and Samsung's "Quick Share" into one name: Quick Share. This new rebranded product will be present in both Samsung and Pixel devices as a universal file sharing solution that can be used across Android, and soon, Windows./news/report-4-7-inches-is-the-most-popular-phone-screen-size-and-you-can-guess-why.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/report-4-7-inches-is-the-most-popular-phone-screen-size-and-you-can-guess-why.htmlIf you still doubt Apple's dominance, then a new report by device intelligence provider DeviceAtlas ought to change your mind. While the scope of the write-up spans a number of categories, one in particular caught our eyes: screen sizes (and resolutions) and their respective popularity across the globe.According to DeviceAtlas, the data comes from web traffic reports that also usually capture information such as operating system, browser, and the aforementioned screen size and screen resolution./news/retailer-leaked-the-moto-watch-70-a-simple-but-capable-fitness-tracker.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/retailer-leaked-the-moto-watch-70-a-simple-but-capable-fitness-tracker.htmlLast year, we saw that Motorola is aiming to get back into the smartwatch game with at least three models planned. One of them, the Moto Watch 100 is already live, which leaves two more to go. Or rather one left, as BestBuy Canada has seemingly unveiled the second of the planned smartwatches, namely the Moto Watch 70. While it is not up for sale yet, the product page lists some details that we can’t help but comment on./news/riot-games-sues-chinese-studio-for-allegedly-making-a-mobile-league-of-legends-rip-offs.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/riot-games-sues-chinese-studio-for-allegedly-making-a-mobile-league-of-legends-rip-offs.htmlRiot Games is one of the top-grossing video game studios in the world, thanks to its hugely popular MOBA game, League of Legends. Needless to say, a lot of studios on all possible platforms have been trying to replicate this success, and while some have obviously been inspired by the big games in the genre, such as Dota 2 and League of Legends, others have gone a bit further than that./news/rog-phone-8-pro-vs-rog-phone-7-ultimate-parting-ways.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/rog-phone-8-pro-vs-rog-phone-7-ultimate-parting-ways.htmlIntroAsus' ROG Phone 8 series departs from the typical style of its predecessors. For the first time ever, we have thin bezels all around, a focus on camera features, and an attempt to please the mainstream consumer. This is in stark contrast to the ROG Phone 7, which was the ultimate niche gaming phone, with the all-out aggressive style, big bezels to hold front-firing stereo speakers, and a shape that made it feel like a handheld console./news/samsung-galaxy-a51-review-phonearena.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-galaxy-a51-review-phonearena.htmlThe biggest new feature that you will notice is the new gesture navigation. You can switch to the gesture navigation by going into Settings, Display and Navigation Bar. With this new navigation you swipe up from the bottom to go to the home screen, swipe from the bottom and hold it for a moment to bring up your recent apps, and swipe from either side of the phone to go back one step./news/samsung-galaxy-a71-vs-samsung-galaxy-s24-ultra-specs-comparison.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-galaxy-a71-vs-samsung-galaxy-s24-ultra-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 6.7 inches 6.8 inches Resolution: 2400 x 1080 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 393 PPI 3088 x 1440 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio, 501 PPI Technology: Super AMOLED Plus Dynamic AMOLED Refresh rate: 60Hz 120Hz Screen-to-body: 87.24 % 89.12 % Peak brightness: 2600 cd/m2 (nit) Features: Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 3), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Armor), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Hardware System chip: Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 SM7150-AA (8 nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SM8650-AB (4 nm) Processor: Octa-core, 2200 MHz, Kryo 470, 64-bit Octa-core, 1x 3./news/samsung-galaxy-m22-with-a-massive-5-000-mah-battery-unveiled-in-europe.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-galaxy-m22-with-a-massive-5-000-mah-battery-unveiled-in-europe.htmlWhat started as a rumor some weeks ago has finally become reality, as Samsung has just made the Galaxy M22 official. What makes the Galaxy M22 stand out is the huge 5,000 mAh battery, a slightly smaller amount than previously rumored.As far as the specs goes, Samsung Galaxy M22 runs Android 11 and it’s powered by an octa-core MediaTek Helio G80 processor, coupled with 4GB RAM and 128GB expandable storage. This phone features dual-SIM support and has both a 3./news/samsung-galaxy-note-8-on-sale-at-t-mobile.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-galaxy-note-8-on-sale-at-t-mobile.htmlIt's only been a day since Costco launched its special offer on the Galaxy S9/S9+, and T-Mobile has decided to raise the stakes with its own promotional offer aimed at fans of the Note series.For a limited time, Samsung's flagship, the Galaxy Note 8 is on sale at T-Mobile for just $720, exactly $230 off. Customers who can't afford or don't want to pay the upfront can still benefit from the deal by grabbing the phone for no down price and $30 per month for 24 months./news/samsung-galaxy-s-iii-mini-just-99-cents-at-at-t.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-galaxy-s-iii-mini-just-99-cents-at-at-t.htmlAT&T has announced on Wednesday that it is selling the Samsung Galaxy S III mini for just 99 cents with a signed two-year pact. The phone, which launched overseas nearly a year ago, is not exactly brimming over with the latest specs. But we suspect that you already figured that out, considering the price.The Samsung Galaxy S III mini offers a 4 inch Super AMOLED screen with a 480 x 800 resolution (WVGA)./news/samsung-galaxy-s10-vs-asus-zenfone-10-specs-comparison.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-galaxy-s10-vs-asus-zenfone-10-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 6.1 inches 5.9 inches Resolution: 3040 x 1440 pixels, 19:9 ratio, 550 PPI 2400 x 1080 pixels, 20.4:9 ratio, 445 PPI Technology: Dynamic AMOLED AMOLED Refresh rate: 144Hz Screen-to-body: 88.66 % 84.81 % Peak brightness: 1100 cd/m2 (nit) Features: HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 6), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Hardware System chip: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (7 nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SM8550 (4 nm) Processor: Octa-core, 2840 MHz, Kryo 485, 64-bit Octa-core, 1x 3./news/samsung-galaxy-s10-vs-samsung-galaxy-a51-specs-comparison.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-galaxy-s10-vs-samsung-galaxy-a51-specs-comparison.html4G (FDD): Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 14(700 PS), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS), 66(AWS-3), 71(600) Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 14(700 PS), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS), 66(AWS-3), 71(600) 4G (TDD): Bands 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+), 46 Bands 38(2600), 39(1900+), 41(2600+) 3G: Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 8(900) Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 8(900) Data Speed: LTE-A Pro Cat 20 (2000/150 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42./news/samsung-galaxy-s22-ultra-vs-samsung-galaxy-s23-fe-specs-comparison.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-galaxy-s22-ultra-vs-samsung-galaxy-s23-fe-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 6.8 inches 6.4 inches Resolution: 3088 x 1440 pixels, 19.3:9 ratio, 501 PPI 2340 x 1080 pixels, 29.5:9 ratio, 403 PPI Technology: Dynamic AMOLED Dynamic AMOLED Refresh rate: 120Hz 120Hz Screen-to-body: 89.72 % 83.24 % Peak brightness: 1750 cd/m2 (nit) Features: HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Hardware System chip: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SM8450 (4 nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SM8450 (4 nm) Processor: Octa-core, 1x 3./news/samsung-galaxy-s23-ultra-vs-s21-ultra-two-years-of-difference.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-galaxy-s23-ultra-vs-s21-ultra-two-years-of-difference.htmlIntroWhat new features does the Galaxy S23 Ultra bring and how does it compare to the Galaxy S21 Ultra? And should you upgrade to the S23 Ultra now? We pit these two Galaxy phones across various categories: we test their screens, performance speed, battery life and cameras, so read on!  Galaxy S23 Ultra vs Galaxy S21 Ultra in a nutshell: Wider design with square corners vs narrower design with rounded cornersBrighter and more impressive display on S23 UltraS23 Ultra is significantly fasterBut base S23 Ultra model comes with less RAMS23 Ultra has double the storage in base modelCameras have improved all aroundS23 Ultra has longer battery lifeS23 Ultra supports 45W charging vs 25W on S21 UltraTable of Contents:/news/samsung-galaxy-s24-specs-phonearena.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-galaxy-s24-specs-phonearena.htmlBluetooth: 5.3 Wi-Fi: 802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, ax, Wi-Fi 6E; Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot USB: Type-C (reversible), USB 3.2 Features: Charging, OTG Location: GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, BeiDou, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning Sensors: Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer Other: NFC ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7sbTOp5yaqpWjrm%2BvzqZmqaCfo7K0e7KapKytnpx6iK3Lmq%2ByZYNngWyryJ1oa2lhaQ%3D%3D/news/samsung-galaxy-s24-vs-google-pixel-8-specs-comparison.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-galaxy-s24-vs-google-pixel-8-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 6.7 inches 6.2 inches Resolution: 3088 x 1440 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio, 509 PPI 2400 x 1080 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 424 PPI Technology: Dynamic AMOLED OLED Refresh rate: 120Hz 120Hz Screen-to-body: 89.05 % 86.95 % Peak brightness: 2600 cd/m2 (nit) 2000 cd/m2 (nit) Features: HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Hardware System chip: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SM8650 (4 nm) Google Tensor G3 Processor: Octa-core, 1x 3./news/samsung-galaxy-s7-edge-specs.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-galaxy-s7-edge-specs.htmlNot good choice for day to day usage Posted: Jul 22, 2021, 11:00 AM Phone owned for more than a year I purchased this phone in Dec 2018, and I'm now looking for a new one. That's around 2.5 years of usage. Here's my feedback on the phone: [-] 1. Battery drainage is very high. I find myself in need to recharge the phone 2-3 times a day. It's even worse when you're using Google Maps for around 30-45 minutes./news/samsung-galaxy-s8-vs-samsung-galaxy-s8-what-are-the-differences-and-which-one-is-for-you.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-galaxy-s8-vs-samsung-galaxy-s8-what-are-the-differences-and-which-one-is-for-you.htmlWell folks, the most anticipated high-end Android handsets of 2017 are finally official! Samsung just announced the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ - two premium smartphones with a radical design and a host of interesting features. The pair looks fantastic and both devices will undoubtedly sell like hotcakes, but despite the many observable similarities, there are some key differences between the two that could influence your buying decision if you're thinking of committing to a purchase./news/samsung-galaxy-tab-s6-vs-samsung-galaxy-tab-s9-specs-comparison.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-galaxy-tab-s6-vs-samsung-galaxy-tab-s9-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 10.5 inches 11.0 inches Resolution: 2560 x 1600 pixels, 16:10 ratio, 288 PPI Technology: Super AMOLED Dynamic AMOLED Refresh rate: 120Hz Screen-to-body: 81.93 % Features: HDR support, Ambient light sensor HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5), Ambient light sensor Hardware System chip: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SM8150 (7 nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SM8550-AC (4 nm) Processor: Octa-core, 2840 MHz, Kryo 485, 64-bit Octa-core, 1x 3./news/samsung-galaxy-z-flip-6-specs.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-galaxy-z-flip-6-specs.htmlBluetooth: 5.3 Wi-Fi: 802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, ax, Wi-Fi 6E; Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot USB: Type-C (reversible) Features: Charging, OTG Location: GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, BeiDou, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning Sensors: Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall (for flip covers), Barometer Other: NFC ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7sbTOp5yaqpWjrm%2BvzqZmqaCfo7K0e7KapKytnpx6iK3Lmq%2ByZYpik621z2ZtmKGUZn9zhY8%3D/news/samsung-gamedriver-brings-better-gaming-performance-to-the-galaxy-s20-series-and-the-note-20-series.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-gamedriver-brings-better-gaming-performance-to-the-galaxy-s20-series-and-the-note-20-series.htmlGaming on the Samsung Galaxy S20 and Note 20 series just got better with a new app, introduced by Samsung. The GameDriver app will allow Samsung to deliver updates to their smartphones’ GPU without having to go through an entire firmware update to fix issues with games. XDA-Developers reports that the South-Korea-based tech giant has partnered with Google and major GPU vendors, such as Qualcomm and ARM, for the development of the new app./news/samsung-phones-news-and-reviews.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-phones-news-and-reviews.htmlSamsung was founded as a trading store in 1938 by Lee Byung-Chull. After focusing on industrialization and expanding its business to textile manufacturing, the company entered the electronics industry in 1969 with black-and-white TV sets. Samsung further expanded in the '80s establishing several electronics branches and venturing in semiconductor manufacturing. In the 2000s, the company launched the Galaxy smartphone series, one of the company's most-praised products viewed by many as a direct competitor of Apple's iPhone./news/samsung-teams-up-with-maison-margiela-in-preparation-for-a-special-edition-of-the-galaxy-z-flip-4.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-teams-up-with-maison-margiela-in-preparation-for-a-special-edition-of-the-galaxy-z-flip-4.htmlSamsung is known for its tendency to release special limited-edition versions of its flagship devices. The Galaxy Z Flip 3, the most successful foldable to date, received no less than 5 limited-edition makeovers over the course of its production cycle. The Galaxy Z Flip 4 and Galaxy Z Fold 4, although just a couple of months old, have already been included in special bundles of their own. Most collaborations thus far have typically followed a similar formula./news/sanyo-katana-ii-review-phonearena.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/sanyo-katana-ii-review-phonearena.htmlThe Sanyo Katana-II is an update to the original Katana, which was introduced by Sprint last year. Even though the features have remained the same, the Katana-II has been redesigned to be more fashionable and pleasing to the eye. The Katana-II is considered an entry-level phone and lacks some of the more advanced features of the Katana DLX, such as a MicroSD card slot. It is targeted to consumers that are looking for a basic cell phone, such as teens, without spending a lot of money./news/save-50-on-the-high-end-sennheiser-momentum-3-earbuds-while-you-can.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/save-50-on-the-high-end-sennheiser-momentum-3-earbuds-while-you-can.htmlA few days ago, we reported about two sweet deals on top-notch Sennheiser headphones. The first one was on the Sennheiser HD 450BT and their massive 53% discount on Amazon, while the second one was on the flagship Sennheiser Momentum 4, which were discounted by a whopping $150 at Best Buy.Now, we are back with another sweet deal on a Sennheiser audio product, but this time, we'll be talking about the company's ex-flagship MOMENTUM True Wireless 3 earbuds in White and their awesome 50% price cut on Amazon./news/seidio-obex-case-for-samsung-galaxy-note-3-review.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/seidio-obex-case-for-samsung-galaxy-note-3-review.htmlThis years’ line of flagship smartphones are increasingly bearing water-resistant properties, but for the majority of last year’s models, they’re still prone to damage if they come into contact with water. One of them, of course, is none other than the Samsung Galaxy Note 3. Indeed, it’s one productivity power house that’s filled to the brim with several top-notch qualities, but being water resistant isn’t one of them. Luckily, that’s where the Seidio OBEX case comes to the rescue by sprinkling that added level of protection./news/sharp-s-latest-flagship-one-ups-rivals-with-the-biggest-camera-sensor-and-a-240hz-screen.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/sharp-s-latest-flagship-one-ups-rivals-with-the-biggest-camera-sensor-and-a-240hz-screen.htmlJapanese company Sharp has announced a new smartphone that's unlike any other on the market currently. The Aquos R6 flaunts the biggest camera sensor ever seen on a handset, a higher dynamic refresh rate than competing products, and the Qualcomm 3D Sonic Max under-display fingerprint scanner.Aquos R6 features a Leica-branded camera system with a one-inch sensor The Sharp Aquos R6 allegedly features a one-inch Sony sensor. Image Credits - Engadget The Aquos R6 comes with a one-inch smartphone sensor, and if you count out the Panasonic Lumix CM1, which was marketed as a communication camera capable of running Android, it is the first handset to feature a module of this size purpose-built for a smartphone./news/skagen-hagen-connected-review-phonearena.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/skagen-hagen-connected-review-phonearena.htmlIntroduction If you've been following smartwatches, you may or may not have heard of this new breed called 'hybrid watches'. This take on the contemporary smartwatch actually loses much of what makes the smartwatch smart. We're talking about the screen, the processor, and, in fact, the OS itself. You'll find none of that in a hybrid watch. So why buy one, then? Hybrid watches aren't good for checking the weather, or playing Spotify from the wrist./news/some-android-auto-users-are-experiencing-a-strange-searching-for-gps-google-maps-bug.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/some-android-auto-users-are-experiencing-a-strange-searching-for-gps-google-maps-bug.htmlIn the last few days, some users have been experiencing an issue with Google Maps on Android Auto, reports 9to5Google. The affected users are seeing "Searching for GPS" on their Android Auto. Android Auto "Searching for GPS" issue surfaces The affected users have taken it to Reddit and Google Support Forum to express their frustrations with this issue and to search for a fix. Interestingly enough, the issue has started appearing in the past few days, but for some users, it started a few weeks ago./news/sony-xperia-1-vi-vs-asus-zenfone-11-compact-specs-comparison.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/sony-xperia-1-vi-vs-asus-zenfone-11-compact-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 6.5 inches 5.9 inches Resolution: 2340 x 1080 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio, 396 PPI 2400 x 1080 pixels, 446 PPI Technology: OLED AMOLED Refresh rate: 120Hz 144Hz Screen-to-body: 86.59 % 84.24 % Features: HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor HDR support, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Hardware System chip: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SM8650-AB (4 nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SM8650-AB (4 nm) Processor: Octa-core, 1x 3./news/sony-xperia-5-iv-vs-asus-rog-phone-5s-specs-comparison.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/sony-xperia-5-iv-vs-asus-rog-phone-5s-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 6.1 inches 6.8 inches Resolution: 2520 x 1080 pixels, 21:9 ratio, 449 PPI 2448 x 1080 pixels, 20.4:9 ratio, 395 PPI Technology: OLED AMOLED Refresh rate: 120Hz 144Hz Screen-to-body: 83.11 % 82.12 % Peak brightness: 1200 cd/m2 (nit) Features: HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Hardware System chip: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SM8450 (4 nm) Snapdragon 888+ SM8350 (5 nm) Processor: Octa-core Octa-core, 2990 MHz, Kryo 660, 64-bit GPU: Adreno 730 Adreno 660 RAM: 8GB 8GB LPDDR5 Internal storage: 128GB 128GB (UFS 3./news/sony-xperia-xz2-and-xz2-compact-battery-test-shows-they-outlast-your-average-2018-flagship.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/sony-xperia-xz2-and-xz2-compact-battery-test-shows-they-outlast-your-average-2018-flagship.htmlSo let's bring the Xperia XZ phone and a couple of other popular phones, and see how each of them performs in our battery test. Battery Test ResultsThe XZ2 and XZ2 Compact perform above your average 2018 flagship phoneThe flagship Xperia XZ2 lands an excellent score of almost 9 hours, more than your average 2018 flagship. The smaller XZ2 Compact does even better with a score of 9 hours and 13 minutes, again beating most of the competition with a good margin./news/spotify-family-plan-price-phonearena.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/spotify-family-plan-price-phonearena.htmlSpotify has just announced a pretty big update to its family plan that puts it on equal terms with Apple Music and Google Play Music in terms of pricing. Spotify's new family plan now costs $14.99 a month. The same price will be applied for up to six users, the maximum allowed. Under the old Spotify Family Plan, that money was only enough for two users. The previous pricing for five users was $29./news/t-mobile-ceo-happy-with-windows-phone-and-vice-versa.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/t-mobile-ceo-happy-with-windows-phone-and-vice-versa.htmlIt's a lovefest between Microsoft and T-Mobile. The CEO of  the latter, Philipp Humm, told the Seattle Times in an interview that the carrier is "quite pleased" with Windows Phone and believes that Microsoft feels likewise about T-Mobile. The nation's fourth largest carrier is Microsoft's second largest purveyor of Windows Phone models, starting all the way back with the HTC HD7 and the Dell Venue Pro. The current top Windows Phone model for T-Mobile is the Nokia Lumia 710, a non-flagship model that still reaps some of the rewards from all of the money that AT&T and Nokia have been spending to promote the flagship Nokia Lumia 900./news/t-mobile-confirms-huge-new-security-breach-claims-no-financial-information-was-compromised.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/t-mobile-confirms-huge-new-security-breach-claims-no-financial-information-was-compromised.htmlUPDATE: Shortly after T-Mobile formally confessed to yet another security mishap, The Wall Street Journal issued a new report providing additional context and a few details the wireless service provider initially left out.The most worrying revelation is by far the total number of customers reportedly affected by the breach, closely followed by the period of time during which hackers went unnoticed while accessing and stealing people's data. While the "problem" was discovered on January 5 and fixed "/news/t-mobile-outspends-verizon-sprint-and-at-t-on-t-v-ads-during-july.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/t-mobile-outspends-verizon-sprint-and-at-t-on-t-v-ads-during-july.htmlIf it seemed that every ad on television last month was for T-Mobile, you weren't seeing things. A recent study found that the upstart mobile operator, which just surpassed Sprint to become the third largest mobile carrier in the nation, was responsible last month for 23% of the amount spent by the industry for television ads. In June, AT&T was on top as the carrier continued to use Milana Vayntrub as sarcastic customer service rep Lily Adams./news/t-mobile-samsung-galaxy-s8-s8-now-receiving-android-oreo-update.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/t-mobile-samsung-galaxy-s8-s8-now-receiving-android-oreo-update.htmlT-Mobile subscribers with the Galaxy S8/S8+ are now receiving Android 8.0 We can tell who are T-Mobile subscribers carrying the Samsung Galaxy S8 or Samsung Galaxy S8+ in their pockets. How? Because they're the ones with the huge ear-to-ear grin on their faces. Today, the Un-carrier started pushing out Android 8.0 Oreo to Sammy's 2017 flagships. The update is rather hefty with the one for the Galaxy S8 weighing in at 1./news/t-mobile-suspends-the-sidekick-slide.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/t-mobile-suspends-the-sidekick-slide.htmlOn Friday evening, T-Mobile USA suspended the sales of the Sidekick Slide after Motorola (the manufacturer) confirmed a problem that results in powering the device off after the sliding display is opened or closed. Customers who experience such problems should contact T-Mobile Customer Care, or go to a T-Mobile retail store. T-Mobile reminds that this doesn’t affect other Sidekick models. source: T-mobile ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7sbTOp5yaqpWjrm%2BvzqZmp52nqHyVeayomaKklWLAtr%2FPnqWdq12ptaZ5sqKbnqOZmLhun8uim56XmZl%2Fc32R/news/telltale-s-batman-episode-1-now-free-for-iphone-and-ipad.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/telltale-s-batman-episode-1-now-free-for-iphone-and-ipad.htmlTelltale is a popular game developer that makes episodic, story-driven adventure games. You know, The Walking Dead, The Wolf Among Us, Game of Thrones, Tales From the Borderlands... And yes, the developer also has a Batman game out, split into five episodes. Each installment costs $4.99, which means that buying the episodes separately would set you back around $25. However, now, the initial download, which gets you episode 1, is free for iOS users./news/the-budget-friendly-ipad-10-2-2021-is-now-even-more-affordable-on-amazon.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/the-budget-friendly-ipad-10-2-2021-is-now-even-more-affordable-on-amazon.htmlOn the hunt for a new iPad? Well, today is your lucky day! Amazon is currently selling the 64GB variant of Apple's 9th Generation iPad for 18% off its price, which means you will save $59 if you grab this awesome tablet through this deal. In case you need more space to house your photos, you can go for the 256GB option instead, which is discounted by 19% and can now be yours for $89 off its price./news/the-budget-friendly-oneplus-nord-n30-se-5g-now-has-a-price-tag-for-the-eu-prior-to-launch.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/the-budget-friendly-oneplus-nord-n30-se-5g-now-has-a-price-tag-for-the-eu-prior-to-launch.htmlAnother budget-friendly device is soon hitting the European markets – the OnePlus Nord N30 SE 5G. Now, this phone might sound slightly similar to the OnePlus Nord N30, but I assure you – they’re not the same.On a side note: for a while some years ago, there was a major online feud on what the “SE” in the iPhone SE meant. Finally, it became known that it stands for “Special Edition”./news/the-galaxy-s22-is-a-steal-at-that-price-grab-it-at-its-cheapest-ever.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/the-galaxy-s22-is-a-steal-at-that-price-grab-it-at-its-cheapest-ever.htmlLightweight, elegantly designed, and packed with a handful of incredible features, the Galaxy S22 is one of Samsung’s highly praised flagship smartphones of late. The armored aluminum frame and Gorilla Glass Victus+ glass panels make it classy and desirable. It might not be everyone’s choice of the best smartphone, but it’s undoubtedly worth most people’s attention. And now, it sees a dramatic price drop at Woot by over 40%!The S22 is currently on sale at Woot, and we’d say you better hurry up and get yours before it’s too late!/news/the-google-app-is-getting-a-brand-new-version-on-android.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/the-google-app-is-getting-a-brand-new-version-on-android.htmlA "brand new version" of the Android Google+ app will launch in the coming days, Google+ engineering manager Leo Deegan teased in a post on the waning social network. Unfortunately for those of you who were expecting a radical redesign of the app, "brand new" in this case means that the app will look and behave mostly the same, but the new version will introduce a plethora of under-the-hood changes aimed at alleviating some of the platform's shortcomings on a functional level./news/the-ipad-mini-6-has-the-iphone-13-s-chip-but-there-s-a-catch.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/the-ipad-mini-6-has-the-iphone-13-s-chip-but-there-s-a-catch.htmlSo quite recently we learned that Apple is offering a somewhat stripped down version of 5G for the iPad mini 6. For most people, that detail probably will not matter much, but it was still a bummer.Now, MacRumors states that according to their benchmarks, there is one more part where Apple decided to downgrade its newest iPad mini. The part in question is none other than the chip powering the small tablet itself—A15 Bionic—the same one that is inside all iPhone 13 series models./news/the-liquid-metal-turing-phone-with-end-to-end-encryption-goes-for-pre-order-this-month.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/the-liquid-metal-turing-phone-with-end-to-end-encryption-goes-for-pre-order-this-month.htmlBack in April, we got our very first glimpse of the Turing Phone, designed by Turing Robotic Industries. Intriguing in design, it boasts a number of bespoke features, including a liquid metal finish that is apparently stronger than steel. Robust throughout, the device should appeal to those concerned about security and privacy, with end-to-end encryption that creates a 'protected communications network' immune from third-party intrusion. According to a new press release from TRI, the device will make pre-order on July 31st, with the base-level 16 GB model starting at $610./news/the-next-step-for-steam-may-be-a-pc-vr-console-but-is-that-what-gamers-want.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/the-next-step-for-steam-may-be-a-pc-vr-console-but-is-that-what-gamers-want.htmlIf you are into gaming, then there’s no real need for me to explain who Valve is. This team not only brought us Half-Life: one of the most revolutionary games of all time, but are also the ones behind Steam: one of the world’s largest PC gaming platforms.But Valve isn’t all about software. In fact, Valve’s Index is one of the best VR headsets on the market. They also made the Steam Deck recently and that’s just a portable PC with a screen like a console, and I can’t describe to you in words how much I love it./news/the-phone-with-best-battery-life-meet-the-surprising-new-champion.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/the-phone-with-best-battery-life-meet-the-surprising-new-champion.htmlWhen you ask people which aspect of the modern smartphone they want improved the most, the answer you'd hear from practically everyone is 'better battery life'.The search for longer lasting phones has pushed some niche manufacturers to offer phones with extremely large batteries, but those often end up being too thick and not so practical in daily use. There is a new crop of phones, though, that don't compromise design, and are still able to offer a huge battery./news/the-walking-dead-season-three-gets-confirmed-release-date-not-yet-known.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/the-walking-dead-season-three-gets-confirmed-release-date-not-yet-known.htmlTelltale Games, the developer behind the highly-popular and critically-acclaimed The Walking Dead spin-off game series, confirmed that the award-winning game will be renewed for a third season. Well, fans of the undead-centric series will probably say that this renewal was a no-brainer, considering its great success, but it was still to be officially confirmed that the zombie-infested game that puts mots gamers on an emotional roller coaster will return for a third season./news/these-are-samsung-s-new-camera-related-accessories-for-the-galaxy-s23-series.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/these-are-samsung-s-new-camera-related-accessories-for-the-galaxy-s23-series.htmlMost flagship phones available on the market right now are more than capable to use as personal cameras, or even professionally. The Galaxy S23 series, which is one of the best Android phones at the moment, comes with a powerful camera system, especially when the S23 Ultra.If you already own the Gadget Case for your S23, then you might be interested to find out about Samsung's newly released accessories for it — the Slim Tripod Stand and a Camera Grip, both of which can be attached and detached from the case./news/these-boxers-protect-your-nads-from-the-effects-of-cellphone-radiation.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/these-boxers-protect-your-nads-from-the-effects-of-cellphone-radiation.htmlWorried that radiation from cellphone use is going to render you sterile? There may not be an app for that, but there is a pair of boxers that will protect the male reproductive system from the alleged radiation caused by a phone. Using an aluminum strip, these boxers allow you to use your handset and keep alive your wish to procreate.A Manhattan company known as Belly Armour, produces the RadiaShield boxer briefs./news/thieves-cut-hole-in-bathroom-wall-enter-apple-store-and-steal-463-iphones-some-ipads-and-more.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/thieves-cut-hole-in-bathroom-wall-enter-apple-store-and-steal-463-iphones-some-ipads-and-more.htmlAccording to Seattle's KING-TV, an Apple Store located at the Alderwood Mall in Lynwood, Washington had 436 iPhone units, and an undisclosed number of  iPad tablets, and Apple Watches stolen. The merchandise taken was valued at approximately $500,000. Two thieves entered the Seattle Coffee Gear store and cut a hole in the latter's bathroom giving them access to the Apple Store bypassing its alarm system.It is not obvious that the Seattle Coffee Gear store is right next to the Apple Store just by eyeballing it which means that the thieves might have obtained blueprints of the mall to plan the heist./news/this-bluetti-portable-power-station-just-dropped-to-a-new-record-low-price-on-amazon.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/this-bluetti-portable-power-station-just-dropped-to-a-new-record-low-price-on-amazon.htmlFinding a backup power source is essential nowadays. You can opt for outdated, loud, fume-emitting generators or enter the modern era with a new portable power station. Those are reliable, long-lasting, and environmentally friendly. And while many options in the 1100W+ capacity tend to sell for over $900, the super-capable BLUETTI AC180 now arrives at a whopping 40% off its price tag on Amazon. Mind you, this is a new record-low for the 1152Wh station./news/this-extraordinary-clearance-sale-makes-the-exquisite-google-pixel-8-cheaper-than-ever-before.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/this-extraordinary-clearance-sale-makes-the-exquisite-google-pixel-8-cheaper-than-ever-before.htmlYou know how the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro recently dropped to new all-time low prices at major US retailers like Amazon and Best Buy, as well as Google's own online store? Believe it or not, those seemingly unbeatable spring deals are still available across the nation, and one smaller but reliable e-tailer is offering an even heftier discount on one of the two stock Android-running handsets.The 6.2-inch Google Pixel 8 can be purchased for $469./news/threads-api-opens-to-all-developers.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/threads-api-opens-to-all-developers.htmlImage credit — PhoneArena Threads, the X-like social media platform from Meta, is making waves in the tech world today by opening its doors to third-party developers. This significant move means that developers can now harness the power of the Threads API (Application Programming Interface) to build new tools and features that will enhance the overall Threads experience for users.According to Meta's announcement, one of the key benefits of the Threads API is the ability for developers to directly publish posts on behalf of users, which can streamline content creation and management./news/three-display-firms-are-talking-to-apple-about-supplying-the-iphone-se-4-with-oled-panels.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/three-display-firms-are-talking-to-apple-about-supplying-the-iphone-se-4-with-oled-panels.htmlAccording to those in the "know," the price proposal from Samsung Display was the lowest with a $30 quote for each unit. BOE was next as the firm is asking Apple to pay $35 for each panel, and Tianma is seeking $40 for each OLED panel. However, Apple is trying to get one of these companies to supply them with OLED displays for $20 per unit and the negotiations will continue./news/tidal-launches-black-friday-and-cyber-monday-deals-with-massive-discounts-on-subscriptions.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/tidal-launches-black-friday-and-cyber-monday-deals-with-massive-discounts-on-subscriptions.htmlTidal is probably the least used music streaming in the United States after Apple Music, Google Play Music and Spotify, but that doesn't mean that it's not an important part of the music streaming industry.Today, the music company kicked off its own Black Friday and Cyber Monday sale, which includes some tempting deals on subscriptions. For a limited time, customers can buy a Tidal subscription for $.99 or $1.99 for 3 months of premium and HiFi, respectively./news/titanium-everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-cool-sounding-material.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/titanium-everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-cool-sounding-material.htmlFrom spaceships to prosthetics, titanium has been at the forefront of material science for the past couple of decades. You can find it mentioned everywhere: in science fiction books, in Marvel comics and movies, in high-performance cars, in the aerospace industry, and so on and so forth. In the minds of most people, titanium is associated with high-tech and expensive gadgets and bears a futuristic zing to its name. So, when Apple decided to go titanium with the new iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max models, a lot of people produced the "/news/top-t-mobile-rep-says-he-s-seen-more-fraud-here-than-anywhere-else-i-ve-been-so-far.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/top-t-mobile-rep-says-he-s-seen-more-fraud-here-than-anywhere-else-i-ve-been-so-far.htmlIf you browse through the T-Mobile sub-Reddit, you'll come across quite a few complaints from long-time T-Mobile employees who pine for the old days. Now admittedly I'm not a T-Mobile rep, but from what I can glean from these comments is that corporate is putting pressure on the sales team to meet certain metrics that are extremely hard to meet. And now one T-Mobile rep, who claims to be in the top 1% of the carrier's sales pros for six of the eight months that he has worked there has some shocking things to say about the company./news/u-s-galaxy-s24-ultra-units-could-be-powered-by-a-processor-using-a-slower-prime-core-clock-speed.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/u-s-galaxy-s24-ultra-units-could-be-powered-by-a-processor-using-a-slower-prime-core-clock-speed.htmlAccording to a tweet from  "X" leaker @TheGalox_alt (via Wccftech), Qualcomm has been planning to release two different versions of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy application processor (AP). This is the chipset that will be powering the Galaxy S24 Ultra in all markets, and the Galaxy S24 and Galaxy S24+ in the U.S. and China. But for purposes of this article, we are discussing the use of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy for the Galaxy S24 Ultra only./news/under-screen-touch-id-tipped-for-apple-s-iphone-14-series-2022-iphone-se-to-come-with-5g.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/under-screen-touch-id-tipped-for-apple-s-iphone-14-series-2022-iphone-se-to-come-with-5g.htmlIf the latest speculation is to be trusted, we're still three months and one day away from Apple's highly anticipated iPhone 13 family announcement. Of course, that's not stopping one of the world's most reliable sources of "iRumors" from already revealing some of the key selling points of next year's iPhone 14 series and third-gen iPhone SE.Despite Ming-Chi Kuo's excellent record when dealing with this type of information, everything we're about to tell you needs to be treated with the utmost caution and even a healthy dose of skepticism./news/verizon-is-automatically-tracking-subscribers-here-s-how-you-can-opt-out.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/verizon-is-automatically-tracking-subscribers-here-s-how-you-can-opt-out.htmlCORRECTION: Verizon no longer owns Yahoo. It was part of Verizon Media Group which was sold to Apollo as of September 1st. Verizon has recently been promoting its new Custom Experience programs by sending out emails to customers telling them all about it. The programs allow the nation's largest wireless carrier to track the location of devices, the phone numbers that you call, and more. And to top it off, the company is automatically enrolling its subscribers into the programs./news/verizon-quietly-releases-the-samsung-gusto-2.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/verizon-quietly-releases-the-samsung-gusto-2.htmlLast month, Verizonannounced that the new Samsung Gusto 2 would be released in the coming weeks and would besold for $79.99, after a $50 mail-in-rebate with a 2-year contract.Without any fanfare or eye-catching TV commercials, the Samsung Gusto 2 can now be yours starting today. Features of this moderately priced flip-phone include a 1.3MP camera, shortcut key, 2" 128x160 pixel internal display, 1" 96x96 pixel external display, Bluetooth 2.1, standard assortment of Verizon apps (VZNavigator, Verizon Tones, Mobile E-Mail), and comes with a 1000 mAh battery rated at 7 hours of talk time, or 14 days of standby time on a full charge./news/verizon-trails-t-mobile-and-at-t-over-use-of-the-superior-5g-standalone-network.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/verizon-trails-t-mobile-and-at-t-over-use-of-the-superior-5g-standalone-network.htmlWhen the major U.S. carriers first started offering 5G, they simply used networks with 4G cores to save time and money. There was extremely fierce competition among wireless providers to offer faster data speeds to as many subscribers as possible. But now that some time has gone by, a standalone 5G network (SA) is used by T-Mobile and AT&T has started moving its customers to its standalone 5G network.Verizon is three years behind its original plan to launch its 5G standalone network in 2020/news/vote-now-smartwatch-vs-regular-watch-which-one-do-you-prefer.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/vote-now-smartwatch-vs-regular-watch-which-one-do-you-prefer.htmlThe wristwatch is one of the oldest pieces of technology that we still use today, with little change to its conceptual design and purpose. It dates back to the early XIX century, and for more than 200 years, people have been strapping these time-showing mechanisms to their wrists with great dedication.Now, the smartwatch is a completely different animal, despite some similarities in the name and shape of the gadget (I guess we're all very traditional creatures)./news/whatsapp-now-lets-you-react-to-messages.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/whatsapp-now-lets-you-react-to-messages.htmlLast month, we reported that WhatsApp was working on several new features, including search message shortcuts, and message reactions, and now the latter has finally started rolling out to users.The feature was first uncovered by WABetaInfo, and it seems that WhatsApp is ready to push message reactions to users running version 2.22.8.3. It is worth mentioning that this version is not the official stable one, and it is only available to Beta testers./news/whatsapp-tests-new-text-formatting-tools-and-secret-codes-for-locked-chats.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/whatsapp-tests-new-text-formatting-tools-and-secret-codes-for-locked-chats.htmlWhatsApp is testing a couple of features on the beta for Android app that will give users more control over their locked chats and how they compose their messages. The upcoming features provide additional text formatting tools and the ability to lock down their private chats even further by adding a secret code.Both of these features began to appear in the beta version of the app on Android, though not at the same time./news/whatsapp-s-synced-locked-chats-with-linked-devices-are-now-rolling-out-in-beta.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/whatsapp-s-synced-locked-chats-with-linked-devices-are-now-rolling-out-in-beta.htmlWhatsApp, the popular and global messaging app owned by Meta, is constantly evolving to improve the user experience for its billions of users. In its latest beta update available via the Google Play Store (version 2.24.11.9) the app is introducing a new feature that prioritizes privacy: locked chats for linked devices. This new development was initially reported by WABetaInfo and is currently being rolled out to select beta testers, hinting at a wider release in the near future./news/winamp-makes-its-way-to-android.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/winamp-makes-its-way-to-android.htmlBack in the day when Windows Media Player and RealPlayer were in their infancy, there was Winamp that dominated PCs for playing back MP3 music files. Now Nullsoft, the company behind Winamp, is bringing their decade of experience to an Android phone near you. Even though its still in beta (version 0.9.1) it works rather well on our Motorola DROID X (Froyo) unit. Music played through Winamp sounds good, but we noticed it can't access Android's Audio Effects (EQ) directly in the program, but instead you have to go into the phone's settings to access it./news/xiaomi-redmi-6-specs-and-picture-leak-out.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/xiaomi-redmi-6-specs-and-picture-leak-out.htmlAfter invading Europe this week, Xiaomi will hopefully continue its march towards US shores, as its phones are some of the best value-for-money offerings there are currently, and recently its boss vouched to never cross the 5% profit threshold. The Mi Mix 2s, for instance, which has 82% screen-to-body ratio even without sporting a notch, comes with Snapdragon 845 processor, a ceramic body, and starts from 499 EUR/USD, while the Redmi Note 5 Pro, which the OnePlus 6 holds nothing against but the faster chipset, can be had for half that./news/youtube-app-rolling-out-a-redesigned-cast-menu-that-lacks-a-disconnect-button.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/youtube-app-rolling-out-a-redesigned-cast-menu-that-lacks-a-disconnect-button.htmlYouTube has been gradually rolling out a redesigned Cast menu, first introduced in YouTube Music, to its main app on both Android and iOS devices. This updated interface replaces the central "Cast to" prompt with a floating bottom sheet featuring rounded corners.Previously, tapping the Cast icon would open a prompt in the middle of the screen, allowing users to select a device. During an active casting session, this button offered volume control, while options like Voice search and Remote appeared for compatible televisions./news/zte-blade-z-max-vs-zte-maven-3-specs-comparison.htmlSat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/zte-blade-z-max-vs-zte-maven-3-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 6.0 inches 5.0 inches Resolution: 1920 x 1080 pixels, 367 PPI 854 x 480 pixels, 196 PPI Technology: IPS LCD TFT Screen-to-body: 70.63 % 66.20 % Colors: 16 777 216 Features: Scratch-resistant glass (Dragontrail), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Scratch-resistant glass (Dragontrail), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Hardware System chip: Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 8940 (28 nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 8909 (28 nm) Processor: Octa-core, 1400 MHz, ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit Quad-core, 1100 MHz, ARM Cortex-A7, 32-bit GPU: Adreno 505 Adreno 304 RAM: 2GB LPDDR3 1GB Internal storage: 32GB, available to use: 21 GB 8GB, available to use: 5./news/agm-h5-pro-best-phone-for-camping-and-hiking-rugged-large-battery-109-db-speaker.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/agm-h5-pro-best-phone-for-camping-and-hiking-rugged-large-battery-109-db-speaker.htmlThe inclusion of a more powerful SoC seeks to deliver performance for those that demand more of their rugged phone — the option to game or multi-task reliably on in, as if it was a regular, mainstream device. But with the added benefit of extra protection and an infrared camera! It’s necessary to bring our customers a good-performing rugged phone, durable, and that can help them finish their daily tasks./news/amazon-slashes-a-whole-300-off-samsung-s-galaxy-s23-ultra-high-end-device-this-prime-day.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/amazon-slashes-a-whole-300-off-samsung-s-galaxy-s23-ultra-high-end-device-this-prime-day.htmlYou've seen the Galaxy S23 Ultra marked down many times in just the few months it's been around, including only yesterday at Best Buy with obligatory carrier activation, but nothing could have possibly prepared you for the incredible discount currently offered by Amazon with no strings attached... apart from a Prime subscription.It feels fitting for the biggest tech sales event of the summer to kick off in earnest with a phenomenal and completely unprecedented deal on probably the best Android phone money can buy, which is now available for up to a whopping 300 bucks less than usual in an unlocked variant./news/amazon-s-first-gen-echo-buds-are-on-sale-at-an-unbelievable-price-new-with-warranty.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/amazon-s-first-gen-echo-buds-are-on-sale-at-an-unbelievable-price-new-with-warranty.htmlWhile words like "incredible", "outstanding", and "phenomenal" tend to lose their meaning after being constantly used to describe deals and discounts on some of the most popular consumer products out there, we truly and simply cannot believe how cheap Amazon's first-gen Echo Buds can be purchased today only.Commercially released back in 2019 at a recommended price of $129 and replaced by a vastly improved sequel earlier this year that's somehow even more affordable than that, the standard AirPods-rivaling true wireless earbuds are on sale at Woot right now for a measly $39./news/amazon-s-first-gen-echo-show-is-still-a-great-google-home-hub-alternative-at-a-massive-discount.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/amazon-s-first-gen-echo-show-is-still-a-great-google-home-hub-alternative-at-a-massive-discount.htmlIf you're in the market for a so-called "smart display", aka a smart speaker with a screen, there are really only two options to consider right now. But while the Google Home Hub is much more affordable than Amazon's "all-new" Echo Show, the latter has a significantly richer list of features. But while Amazon no longer sells the old-school smart display directly, either in brand-new or certified refurbished condition, Woot has been running several enticing promotions lately./news/android-14-qpr1-beta-2-is-now-available-for-eligible-pixel-devices-with-bug-fixes-and-new-features.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/android-14-qpr1-beta-2-is-now-available-for-eligible-pixel-devices-with-bug-fixes-and-new-features.htmlA discussion is a place, where people can voice their opinion, no matter if it is positive, neutral or negative. However, when posting, one must stay true to the topic, and not just share some random thoughts, which are not directly related to the matter. Things that are NOT allowed: Off-topic talk - you must stick to the subject of discussion Trolling - see a description Flame wars Offensive, hate speech - if you want to say something, say it politely Spam/Advertisements - these posts are deleted Multiple accounts - one person can have only one account Impersonations and offensive nicknames - these accounts get banned Moderation is done by humans./news/android-15-could-make-your-third-party-video-apps-much-better-at-stabilization.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/android-15-could-make-your-third-party-video-apps-much-better-at-stabilization.htmlIf you ever find yourself switching back to your phone's basic camera app just for the video effects, Android 15 might be about to change that for good. Effects such as super smooth slow-motion, or fancy stabilization that makes your videos look like they were taken with a pro rig, may not always be found in your third party camera app of choice. However, a new feature called "Eyes Free videography"/news/anyone-can-get-a-massive-300-discount-on-a-pixel-3-or-3-xl-now-with-google-fi-activation.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/anyone-can-get-a-massive-300-discount-on-a-pixel-3-or-3-xl-now-with-google-fi-activation.htmlIf Amazon didn't manage to convince those of you with a Prime membership to get a Pixel 3 or 3 XL at a cool $260 discount and you also missed out on a seemingly random promo code for taking a full $300 off the two phones' list prices at the official US Google Store, a phenomenal new deal that might grab your attention is underway today.This comes straight from Google too, but there are no coupon codes involved and virtually anyone can get in./news/apple-airpods-4-release-date-predictions-price-features-and-news.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/apple-airpods-4-release-date-predictions-price-features-and-news.htmlApple launched AirPods versions in 2016, 2019, and 2021, so it’s about time for the Cupertino tech giant to unveil the next generation. However, instead of speculating, it might be wise to wait for Apple’s official announcement. DeviceRelease dateAirPods (4th generation) 2024*AirPods (3rd generation)October 26, 2021AirPods (2nd generation)March 20, 2019AirPods (1st generation)December 13, 2016*-probable dates AirPods 4 priceRumors in the tech world suggest the fourth-generation AirPods might follow a similar pricing strategy to the current AirPods 2 and AirPods 3./news/apple-announces-product-red-iphone-7-and-7-plus-editions.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/apple-announces-product-red-iphone-7-and-7-plus-editions.htmlAs we predicted yesterday, Apple's web store shutdown was, in fact, related to new product announcements. Just a few minutes ago, the store went back up, and brought some new toys for Apple fans to buy. These include new, red-colored versions of last year's iPhone 7 and 7 Plus, as well as a new iPad model.First, let's start with the flashiest new products: the new, all-red iPhone 7 and 7 Plus./news/apple-discontinues-iphone-8-and-8-plus-in-favor-of-iphone-se.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/apple-discontinues-iphone-8-and-8-plus-in-favor-of-iphone-se.htmlAs suspected before the iPhone SE announcement earlier today, Apple has decided to officially discontinue the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus from its lineup after originally introducing the two devices in September 2017. The iPhone 8 is gone *pretends to be shocked* The discontinuation of the 4.7-inch iPhone 8 isn’t at all surprising because the new iPhone SE is essentially a superior version that retails for $50 less – $399, to be precise./news/apple-insider-says-that-the-next-apple-watch-series-will-monitor-a-user-s-blood-pressure.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/apple-insider-says-that-the-next-apple-watch-series-will-monitor-a-user-s-blood-pressure.htmlBy all accounts, Apple and Samsung are believed to be both working on a way to allow their smartwatches to offer a non-invasive blood glucose test for diabetics. This feature would be welcomed by the more than 200 million insulin-dependent diabetics worldwide who must give themselves a painful and expensive test before each meal to help them determine the dose of insulin they need to inject before eating.Currently, diabetics poke themselves with a short needle called a lancet to draw blood./news/apple-iphone-14-pro-max-vs-google-pixel-7-specs-comparison.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/apple-iphone-14-pro-max-vs-google-pixel-7-specs-comparison.htmlCellular 5G: n1, n2, n3, n4, n5, n7, n8, n12, n14, n20, n25, n28, n29, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n70, n77, n78, n79, n258, n260, n261, SA, NSA, Sub-6, mmWave n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n14, n20, n25, n28, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n71, n78, n260, n261, SA, NSA, Sub-6, mmWave 4G (FDD): Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 14(700 PS), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 30(2300 WCS), 32(1500 L-band), 66(AWS-3), 71(600) Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 14(700 PS), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS), 66(AWS-3), 71(600) Connectivity & Features ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7sbTOp5yaqpWjrm%2BvzqZmqaCfo7K0e8KopKmZopp8grzPpZxmoYCdvK%2BxjGprZoiipHqOrddlfqinl6GybpzIsZylZWdkvam7zZ6qaGlhbIN4eJBqcGlw/news/apple-iphone-14-pro-vs-apple-iphone-16-pro-specs-comparison.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/apple-iphone-14-pro-vs-apple-iphone-16-pro-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 6.1 inches 6.3 inches Resolution: 2556 x 1179 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio, 461 PPI Technology: OLED OLED Refresh rate: 120Hz Variable 1-120Hz Screen-to-body: 86.97 % 89.75 % Peak brightness: 2000 cd/m2 (nit) 2000 cd/m2 (nit) Features: Super Retina XDR, HDR support, Oleophobic coating, Scratch-resistant glass (Ceramic Shield), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Super Retina XDR, HDR support, Oleophobic coating, Scratch-resistant glass (Ceramic Shield), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Hardware System chip: Apple A16 Bionic (4 nm) A18 Pro (3 nm) Processor: Hexa-core, 2x 3./news/apple-iphone-15-plus-vs-motorola-moto-g73-5g-specs-comparison.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/apple-iphone-15-plus-vs-motorola-moto-g73-5g-specs-comparison.htmlCellular 5G: n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n14, n20, n25, n28, n29, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n70, n71, n77, n78, n79, n258, n260, n261, NSA, mmWave n1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41, n77, n78, SA, NSA Connectivity & Features ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7sbTOp5yaqpWjrm%2BvzqZmqaCfo7K0e8KopKmZopp8grzPpZxmoYCdvK%2BxjGpsZoicqsBtmc6tpqunnJZ6jrvTqGSAb2Nigoh7z6Gmp52jZH5yhZFyY2pqYWd%2F/news/apple-iphone-xr-was-the-top-selling-iphone-in-the-u-s-last-month.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/apple-iphone-xr-was-the-top-selling-iphone-in-the-u-s-last-month.htmlNovember was the first full month that the iPhone XR was available, starting at $749 for the 64GB model, $799 for the 128GB variant and $899 for the version with 256GB of internal storage. But Apple, seeking to rev up demand for its new handsets, is now offering the iPhone XR for as low as $449 (and the iPhone XS for as low as $699) with the trade-in of an older iPhone model./news/apple-relaxes-app-memory-limits-on-ios-and-ipados-with-the-latest-betas.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/apple-relaxes-app-memory-limits-on-ios-and-ipados-with-the-latest-betas.htmliOS and iPadOS developers will now be able to exceed RAM limits on supported devices, Apple notes in a support document (via MacRumors). Last month, it emerged that even apps running on the mighty M1-powered iPad Pro 2021 weren't able to access more than 5GB of RAM. That created quite a ruckus in the tech community, highlighting yet again that the iPad hardware is perhaps limited by software. Apple has always imposed RAM limits but they have become more pronounced with this year's iPad Pros./news/apple-remains-mum-on-flipper-zero-dos-attacks-that-render-an-iphone-unusable.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/apple-remains-mum-on-flipper-zero-dos-attacks-that-render-an-iphone-unusable.htmlSecurity researcher Jeroen van der Ham was on a train in the Netherlands two weeks ago when pop-ups started appearing on his iPhone. He described the attack by writing to ArsTechnica. "My phone was getting these popups every few minutes and then my phone would reboot," he wrote. "I tried putting it in lock down mode, but it didn't help. Your phone becomes almost unusable. You can still do stuff in between for a couple of minutes, so it's really annoying to experience./news/apple-watch-series-4-vs-series-3-size-comparison.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/apple-watch-series-4-vs-series-3-size-comparison.htmlThe new Apple Watch Series 4 comes with a bunch of new features, including an ECG and fall detection that may well save human lives, but possibly the first thing you notice about it is just how much more screen space you have when compared to the Series 3.Apple says that the screen has grown by more than 30%, but you don't really appreciate this number fully until you actually see the difference./news/apple-watch-series-5-deal-get-a-150-discount-on-apple-watch-series-5-nike-edition.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/apple-watch-series-5-deal-get-a-150-discount-on-apple-watch-series-5-nike-edition.htmlView Full Bio Izzy, a tech enthusiast and a key part of the PhoneArena team, specializes in delivering the latest mobile tech news and finding the best tech deals. Her interests extend to cybersecurity, phone design innovations, and camera capabilities. Outside her professional life, Izzy, a literature master's degree holder, enjoys reading, painting, and learning languages. She's also a personal growth advocate, believing in the power of experience and gratitude./news/apple-watch-ultra-2-vs-garmin-forerunner-965-specs-comparison.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/apple-watch-ultra-2-vs-garmin-forerunner-965-specs-comparison.htmlLocation: A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS GPS, Glonass, Galileo Sensors: Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Altimeter, Compass, Heart rate, Thermometer, Barometer, ECG, Blood Oxygen Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Pedometer, Altimeter, Compass, Heart rate, Thermometer, Barometer, ECG, Blood Oxygen ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7sbTOp5yaqpWjrm%2BvzqZmqaCfo7K0e8KopKmZopp8grzPpZxmj5GpsKl5tKWrq5ldZ3mIrdGmoKdldqS%2Fpr7Up6Weql1ug3Z7z6Gmp52jZH5zfZhrY2pqY2aD/news/apple-watch-all-you-have-to-know-about-apple-s-smartwatch.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/apple-watch-all-you-have-to-know-about-apple-s-smartwatch.htmlSmartwatches – they're definitely a thing now, and from the looks of it, interest in these novel timepieces is only going to rise in the foreseeable future. Need proof? Well, let's look at the facts – more than a million units of the Apple Watch have been pre-ordered so far, and sales figure are only bound to go higher now that Apple's smartwatch is available in stores. Yes, you can actually go to a major Apple outlet and check it out./news/apple-will-reportedly-start-to-phase-out-samsung-as-a-supplier-of-this-major-iphone-part.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/apple-will-reportedly-start-to-phase-out-samsung-as-a-supplier-of-this-major-iphone-part.htmlThe factory, located in Hakusan City, Ishikawa prefecture in western Japan, first started production in 2015. Ironically, Apple loaned Japan Display $1.5 billion to help build it and was supposed to receive a percentage of the sales of LCD panels produced at the plant. However, just as Japan Display turned the factory on, phone manufacturers were turning away from LCD screens and turning to OLED. As a result, the factory operated at only 50% of capacity and was closed this past July with Apple still owed $800 million by the company./news/apple-s-ai-or-bust-push-to-continue-with-safari-assistant-in-ios-18.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/apple-s-ai-or-bust-push-to-continue-with-safari-assistant-in-ios-18.htmlNow that apple was forced to allow third party browsers and default apps to its iPhones and iPads in Europe, it will have to do something to set Safari apart from Chrome, Arc, Edge, Opera, Firefox, and all other competitors that could be jostling for icon influence in iOS.Apple will also have to catch up to the Artificial Intelligence efforts by the likes of Google and Microsoft. Now, what is an aspiring AI juggernaut to do?/news/asus-zenfone-5-max-with-android-8-0-oreo-gets-certified-ahead-of-official-announcement.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/asus-zenfone-5-max-with-android-8-0-oreo-gets-certified-ahead-of-official-announcement.htmlIt appears that Asus plans to launch a new ZenFone series much earlier than last year. As many of you probably know by now, the ZenFone 4 smartphones were delayed several months, thus hurting Asus' revenue. However, the company's CEO Jerry Shen promised fans that it won't happen again and that the first ZenFone 5 smartphones should be unveiled as early as March. That means we might see these devices at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2018, which is set to kick off in late February./news/at-t-kicks-off-exclusive-in-store-prepaid-deals-ahead-of-black-friday.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/at-t-kicks-off-exclusive-in-store-prepaid-deals-ahead-of-black-friday.htmlAT&T is going to have a lot of Black Friday deals, which customers will be able to grab online, but in-store deals remain a thing even during these troubled times. We’ve just been informed about a bunch of exclusive in-store deals that should already be live at AT&T and Walmart brick and mortar stores.If you’re looking to purchase a prepaid smartphone and don’t want to wait for the Black Friday phones promotions, here are some of the most interesting AT&T Prepaid exclusive in-store deals that you’ll find at AT&T and Walmart retail locations starting this week./news/at-t-launches-new-prepaid-unlimited-plan-deals-galore.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/at-t-launches-new-prepaid-unlimited-plan-deals-galore.htmlAT&T Prepaid has just announced that it’s introducing a new unlimited plan in order to help customers prepare for the tax season. Additionally, the carrier now has a bunch of deals on various Apple and Android devices that customers can check out before paying their taxes.The new unlimited plan offers customers unlimited talk, text and data throughout the U.S. Mexico and Canada (limit 25GB in Canada). It’s also important to note that unlimited plan offers new customers one line of unlimited data for $40 per month./news/at-t-promotes-nokia-lumia-900-launch-with-huge-signs-phone-available-in-stores-today.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/at-t-promotes-nokia-lumia-900-launch-with-huge-signs-phone-available-in-stores-today.htmlWith the Windows Phone flagship Nokia Lumia 900 getting launched on Easter Sunday, the device will actually be first available in AT&T corporate stores on Monday. To let everyone in the States know that the device is available, AT&T has put up some major signage inside its stores. One gentleman told WPCentral that he drove past three of AT&T's corporate stores in Long Island and each had huge Nokia Lumia 900 banners hanging from the ceiling that could be easily spotted from the road./news/award-winning-city-building-board-game-suburbia-goes-free-on-android-and-ios-deal-ends-today.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/award-winning-city-building-board-game-suburbia-goes-free-on-android-and-ios-deal-ends-today.htmlProduct nameLocationPriceOffer ends inSuburbia city building board gameGoogle Play; App Store$6.99 -> Free7 hours Download for Android | iOSIf you're looking for an awesome and absorbing new game to get yourself into, you might want to check out this deal. Suburbia, a title that has been granted the prestigious Mensa Select Mind Games award, is on sale on both Android and iOS. As a physical board game, Suburbia costs $60. While its app adaptation usually comes at a much cheaper $7, you can grab it for free if you add it to your library within the next 7 hours./news/best-airpods-and-airpods-pro-cases.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/best-airpods-and-airpods-pro-cases.htmlDo you need a protective case for your AirPods or AirPods Pro? On one hand, Apple’s wireless earphones already come in their own case so they’re well protected. On the other, cool AirPods and AirPods Pro cases are becoming popular with their functional or fun design and can even be a fashion statement. Of course, rugged AirPods cases can add an extra layer of protection for your beloved AirPods, guarding them from scratches or accidental drops; some protective AirPods cases are even waterproof./news/best-buy-has-a-versatile-hp-tablet-with-a-detachable-keyboard-on-sale-at-an-amazing-price.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/best-buy-has-a-versatile-hp-tablet-with-a-detachable-keyboard-on-sale-at-an-amazing-price.htmlWhile Microsoft pretty much makes all of the best Windows tablets money can buy right now, productivity enthusiasts looking for an affordable alternative to the likes of the Surface Pro 8 and Surface Pro X may want to consider one such 2-in-1 device from HP.Granted, the Surface Go 3 is also pretty cheap (at least compared with its ultra-high-end cousins), but if you hurry, the impossibly named HP 11m-be0023dx can be yours for just $399./news/best-buy-is-offering-the-best-no-trade-in-no-activation-samsung-galaxy-s23-series-deals-to-date.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/best-buy-is-offering-the-best-no-trade-in-no-activation-samsung-galaxy-s23-series-deals-to-date.htmlSamsung's monster Discover Summer sale might be just about wrapped up at the time of this writing, but if you're not a big fan of trade-in discounts and other special requirements, Best Buy is only now ready to hook you up with the greatest Galaxy S23, S23 Plus, and S23 Ultra deals.We're talking the absolute greatest S23 series promotions to date with no device trade-in or upfront carrier activation involved, mind you, with the newest price cuts beating everything this retailer has offered in the past, as well as Amazon and Samsung's own official US e-store./news/best-buy-is-selling-surface-pro-7-at-a-steep-discount-with-a-freebie.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/best-buy-is-selling-surface-pro-7-at-a-steep-discount-with-a-freebie.htmlIt's easy for manufacturers to lure users with promises of chart-busting performance and convince them to buy devices that have features that most people simply don't need. For those who can see through marketing tricks and want a premium laptop/tablet hybrid that doesn't cost an arm and leg, Best Buy has the Microsoft Surface Pro 7+ on sale.Even though the Surface Pro 9 and Pro 8 are out now, the Surface Pro 7+ remains a competent device./news/best-buy-s-catchy-deal-on-the-compact-microsoft-surface-go-3-returns-with-a-bang.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/best-buy-s-catchy-deal-on-the-compact-microsoft-surface-go-3-returns-with-a-bang.htmlCan’t pick between an iOS and an Android tablet? In that case, Best Buy’s tempting promo on the Windows-powered Microsoft Surface Go 3 might be just what you need. The deal in question lets you save an impressive $150 on the 8/128GB model with an Intel Pentium Gold 6500Y chipset. In other words, one of the best 10-inch tablets now sells for just under $400 at Best Buy. While this isn’t the first time we’ve seen the generous promo, it hasn’t been available since February./news/best-galaxy-note-20-and-note-20-ultra-screen-protectors.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/best-galaxy-note-20-and-note-20-ultra-screen-protectors.htmlThere are some budget solutions to your Galaxy Note 20 screen protection woes, but “budget” not always mean inferior. ESR’s Tempered-Glass screen protector proves this point in an unambiguous way. It’s compatible with the ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor of the Galaxy Note 20, can withstand up to 5 kg of pressure, and the easy installation kit makes slapping it on a breeze. You get a pack of two for just $19./news/best-newegg-cyber-monday-deals-265-honor-8-free-300-hasselblad-camera-moto-mod.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/best-newegg-cyber-monday-deals-265-honor-8-free-300-hasselblad-camera-moto-mod.htmlView Full Bio Daniel, a devoted tech writer at PhoneArena since 2010, has been engrossed in mobile technology since the Windows Mobile era. His expertise spans mobile hardware, software, and carrier networks, and he's keenly interested in the future of digital health, car connectivity, and 5G. Beyond his professional pursuits, Daniel finds balance in travel, reading, and exploring new tech innovations, while contemplating the ethical and privacy implications of our digital future./news/bing-s-prediction-engine-employed-by-cortana-had-the-warriors-winning-the-nba-finals.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/bing-s-prediction-engine-employed-by-cortana-had-the-warriors-winning-the-nba-finals.htmlBing/Cortana correctly predicted the Warriors to win it all before the playoffs started We all know that Cortana is a gambler's dream. The virtual voice-activated personal assistant has proved her forecasting abilities with amazing calls in the World Cup, the Super Bowl and even in a European singing contest. What you might not know is that Cortana employs Bing's prediction engine to make these great calls.So how did Bing (and thus Cortana) do during the now ended NBA post-season./news/blackberry-bold-9650-specs-phonearena.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/blackberry-bold-9650-specs-phonearena.htmlBold 9650 - Verizon Posted: Jun 26, 2011, 12:52 PM Phone owned for more than a year -I have had this phone for about a year now. I was first in line to get it when it came out. I am a huge Blackberry fan, I have had almost every model to date, Storm2, Curve, Pearl and Pearl Flip. This phone has made me the most consistently happy. I have also had an iPhone (Hated it) and a Droid (hated it) and I can honestly say this is my favorite phone I have owned./news/chipsets-for-u-s-galaxy-s22-series-to-be-made-by-samsung-using-4nm-process-node.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/chipsets-for-u-s-galaxy-s22-series-to-be-made-by-samsung-using-4nm-process-node.htmlLast year, the first chips produced using the 5nm process node were rolled out by TSMC and Samsung Foundry. The iPhone 12 series and the iPad Air (2020) were among the first devices to sport 5nm chips. We expect to see chips made using the 4nm process node to hit the market during the end of 2021 and the start of 2022 delivering more powerful and energy-efficient components. According to MyDrivers, Samsung will be using its 4nm process node to produce the Snapdragon 898 chipset (SM8450 is the model number)./news/cmf-phone-1-retail-price-leaked-ahead-of-official-launch.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/cmf-phone-1-retail-price-leaked-ahead-of-official-launch.htmlShortly after teasing a new device, Nothing confirmed its sub-brand’s first smartphone will arrive very soon. Known as CMF Phone (1), the smartphone is expected to be introduced in India as a slightly different version of the Nothing Phone (2a).Although a launch date has not yet been confirmed nor leaked, we might have just learned how much the CMF Phone (1) will cost in India. Citing tipster Yogesh Brar as their source, 91mobiles reports that CMF Phone (1)’s box price will be Rs 19,999 ($240 / €220), at least for the 6/128GB model./news/comcast-launches-now-low-cost-and-prepaid-brand-for-data-tv-and-wifi-hotspots.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/comcast-launches-now-low-cost-and-prepaid-brand-for-data-tv-and-wifi-hotspots.htmlComcast, one of the U.S.'s largest cable and internet providers, has announced the launch of NOW. This new brand is aimed at consumers seeking low-cost, flexible options for internet, mobile, and streaming TV, without long-term contracts.Think of NOW as a mix-and-match approach to connectivity services. It includes an internet, mobile, TV and Wi-Fi hotspot component that users can pay for in advance, month to month. Here's what's currently on the menu:/news/curvy-glass-dual-cameras-and-huge-battery-for-cheap-the-bluboo-s8-s-pre-sale-boosted-by-more-bonu.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/curvy-glass-dual-cameras-and-huge-battery-for-cheap-the-bluboo-s8-s-pre-sale-boosted-by-more-bonu.htmlThis story is sponsored by Bluboo. PhoneArena's opinions in this article have not been affected in any way!A couple of weeks ago, we spoke of the Bluboo S8 — an “edgy” handset with a dual camera, tall screen, and an alluring price. Today, the S8's pre-sale is going strong and Bluboo is throwing in some extra incentive for potential buyers. Let's jog our memories a bit — the Bluboo S8 is a metal phone, squeezed between two slabs of curvy glass./news/despite-all-odds-iphone-15-pro-max-was-the-best-selling-phone-in-q1-2024.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/despite-all-odds-iphone-15-pro-max-was-the-best-selling-phone-in-q1-2024.htmlWith almost every other report painting a gloomy landscape for iPhone 15 sales and talking about the success of the Galaxy S24 family, you'd think more people bought Samsung's flagships than Apple's premium handsets. That isn't the case, according to a new report from Counterpoint Research.Despite being months old in Q1, the iPhone 15 Pro Max beat out every other handset to be the number one selling smartphone in the first quarter of 2024./news/did-you-know-these-were-some-of-the-first-smartwatches-ever.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/did-you-know-these-were-some-of-the-first-smartwatches-ever.htmlPop quiz: what straps to your wrist, tracks your activity, responds to voice commands, displays notifications, and even tells the time? Yup, that would be a smartwatch. Their popularity has been rising steadily over the past couple of years and it is only going to grow further now that Apple has joined the fun. Smartwatches, however, have been around, in one form or another, for longer than you might think.You see, bright minds have been trying to augment the functionality of the humble wrist watch for decades./news/doj-approves-google-acquisition-of-motorola.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/doj-approves-google-acquisition-of-motorola.htmlEarlier today we saw that the European Union Commission had approved the takeover of Motorola by Google, and now the US Department of Justice has also announced its approval of the acquisition. The DoJ had much the same to say in its announcement as the EU Commission as well. The DoJ said that in its investigations it has found that the acquisition of Motorola Mobility by Google is "unlikely" to lessen competition and that the transaction is "/news/download-life-is-strange-for-android.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/download-life-is-strange-for-android.htmlPublisher Square Enix announced last month that its smash hit teen drama Life Is Strange will land on Android sometime in July. Surprisingly, the game has silently made its way in the Google Play Store without any official announcements to mark the important event.Life Is Strange was one of the top 100 best-selling games on Steam in 2016 and as of May 2017, more than three million copies have been sold on all platforms./news/finally-iphone-15-waving-goodbye-to-flat-design-in-overdue-change-android-to-copy-again.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/finally-iphone-15-waving-goodbye-to-flat-design-in-overdue-change-android-to-copy-again.htmlWhether you think of picking up an iPhone 14 during the holiday season or not, iPhone 15 leaks and rumors aren’t going to wait! Some of the most exciting iPhone 15 series leaks we’ve had so far hint at a periscope zoom camera for at least one iPhone 15 model, Dynamic Island for all four 2023 iPhones, (finally) a new 3nm chip for the Pro models, and, of course, the one to rule all rumors - a USB-C charging port across the entire iPhone 15 lineup (with faster charging and data transfer speeds for the premium models)./news/first-image-of-verizon-wireless-boulder-in-orange.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/first-image-of-verizon-wireless-boulder-in-orange.htmlYesterday, a rebate form revealed that the upcoming successor of the Verizon Wireless G’zOne Type-S will really be called the Boulder, and will be available in Black Silver, Orange and non-camera variants. Today we are happy to show you a photo of the two color options, which appeared in our mailbox. Although orange is not the most serious color, it fits really well to the rugged design of this clamshell. As it will also be one of the first phones to offer VZW’s next generation Push to Talk (over EV-DO Rev./news/fitbit-confirms-google-accounts-will-soon-be-required-for-its-wearables.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/fitbit-confirms-google-accounts-will-soon-be-required-for-its-wearables.htmlAfter being acquired by Google back in January 2021, Fitbit continued to release new wearable like it used to de before the acquisition. No apparent changes have been made to its products post-acquisition, but 2023 is expected to be a very important year for Fitbit.The rebranding to “Fitbit by Google” was just a step toward complete assimilation. Although the name Fitbit will continue to be used for upcoming wearable, some proprietary software features will be removed in favor of Google’s services./news/five-nights-at-freddy-s-ar-special-delivery-enters-early-access-before-thanksgiving.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/five-nights-at-freddy-s-ar-special-delivery-enters-early-access-before-thanksgiving.htmlRevealed back in September, Five Nights at Freddy’s AR: Special Delivery, the next installment in the FNAF horror series, will be making its debut on Android and iOS devices later this year. More importantly, this will be the first free-to-play game in the franchise.Also, Five Nights at Freddy’s AR: Special Delivery is the first to have been designed from ground up for mobile, so this is not a port from another platform./news/food-poisoning-and-protests-shut-foxconn-plant-building-iphone-12-5g-in-india.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/food-poisoning-and-protests-shut-foxconn-plant-building-iphone-12-5g-in-india.htmlNews that the Foxconn factory near the city of Chennai in Southern India has closed means that iPhone production in the country will be negatively impacted. The plant churns out iPhone 12 models and factory workers have suffered through a bout with food poisoning which will leave the assembly lines shut down for the remainder of the week. With 150 employees in the hospital, the healthy workers started to protest the incident which also disrupted production./news/former-apple-employee-sam-sung-auctions-off-his-business-card-for-a-good-cause.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/former-apple-employee-sam-sung-auctions-off-his-business-card-for-a-good-cause.htmlBack in 2012, we told you the story about an Apple employee ironically named Sam Sung. Sam worked at an Apple Store in Canada as a "specialist", a position which entitled him to carry an official Apple Store business card. Imagine the looks and double takes that followed whenever he whipped out his card.Sam Sung no long works at Apple, and all he has left from those good ol' days is one business card and an Apple T-shirt./news/galaxy-s23-and-iphone-15-don-t-buy-an-ultra-in-2023-there-s-a-better-option.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/galaxy-s23-and-iphone-15-don-t-buy-an-ultra-in-2023-there-s-a-better-option.htmlThis year, Samsung's Galaxy S23 Ultra will not be the only mainstream flagship "Ultra" phone we'll be getting. Indeed, according to reliable industry insiders such as Mark Gurman, Apple may not be naming its top-of-the-line flagship the "iPhone 15 Pro Max," but simply the "iPhone 15 Ultra" this time around.Likely coming in mid-September, the iPhone 15 Ultra is obviously going to be the one to pack all the flagship bells and whistles an iPhone user could wish for./news/get-4-months-of-amazon-music-unlimited-for-just-0-99.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/get-4-months-of-amazon-music-unlimited-for-just-0-99.htmlPrime Day is just seven days away, but that doesn't prevent Amazon from running some early deals on some of its products and services. The newest deal that Amazon Prime members can take advantage of is aimed at music lovers.If you're a Prime member you can now grab 4 months of Amazon Music Unlimited for just $0.99 per month, although the music streaming service is usually available for $9.99/month. The deal is available in the United States and the UK, where Amazon Prime member can get it for £0./news/get-a-free-storage-upgrade-on-a-brand-new-galaxy-tab-s9-via-samsung-s-shop-app-with-this-deal.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/get-a-free-storage-upgrade-on-a-brand-new-galaxy-tab-s9-via-samsung-s-shop-app-with-this-deal.htmlSamsung Galaxy Tab S9: Score a free storage upgrade through Samsung's Shop App Get a free storage upgrade on a brand-new Galaxy Tab S9 by tapping the deal button below and snatching your new Galaxy slate through Samsung's Shop App. $120 off (13%) We should also mention that the offer is valid for all Galaxy Tab S9 variants, which means you will save big regardless of whether you go for the top-of-the-line Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra of its smaller siblings, the Galaxy Tab S9 Plus or the regular Galaxy Tab S9./news/get-an-apple-watch-series-8-with-lte-in-silver-for-a-whopping-200-off-its-price-on-amazon.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/get-an-apple-watch-series-8-with-lte-in-silver-for-a-whopping-200-off-its-price-on-amazon.htmlApple's products rarely receive significant discounts; however, today is an exception. Those in the market for a new, fancy Apple Watch can score massive savings if they are willing to go for a slightly older model.At the moment, the cellular version of the 45mm Apple Watch Series 8 with a stainless steel case in silver and a white sports band is on sale at a sweet 27% discount on Amazon. Such a price cut means you will save a whopping $200 on this sleek smartwatch if you are quick enough and purchase one through this deal today!/news/google-adds-a-section-in-the-play-store-that-shows-your-devices-compatibility-with-an-app.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/google-adds-a-section-in-the-play-store-that-shows-your-devices-compatibility-with-an-app.htmlIn today's world, you can have various devices running different variations of Android. You can have an Android smartphone, a tablet, an Android TV, a Wear OS smartwatch, and even your car's infotainment system could run Android as well.On all of these devices, you can download various apps. But how do you know whether an app is compatible with your TV or your tablet, for example? This is where Google's latest addition to the Play Store comes in./news/google-ceo-sundar-pichai-tweets-in-support-of-apple-s-decision-to-not-unlock-terrorist-s-iphone-5c.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/google-ceo-sundar-pichai-tweets-in-support-of-apple-s-decision-to-not-unlock-terrorist-s-iphone-5c.htmlA couple of days ago, a federal judge ruled that Apple assists the authorities in unlocking the iPhone 5c that belonged to Syed Farook — one of the two shooters in the recent San Bernardino terrorist attack. The data that is on the smartphone would be used for the ongoing investigation, as the authorities look for any accomplices or ties to other organizations.Apple's response came in the form of an open letter, penned by CEO Tim Cook./news/google-introduces-new-protected-by-android-branding-for-security-and-privacy-on-android.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/google-introduces-new-protected-by-android-branding-for-security-and-privacy-on-android.htmlIn recent years, the public's demand for more privacy and protection has been rising: people are starting to recognize the importance of being protected online. And 9to5Google now reports Google is ever on the quest to improve the security and privacy of its mobile OS. A new branding called "Protected by Android" looks ready to take the stage. Google publishes a short video on the "Protected by Android" branding/news/google-passes-the-ai-torch-to-samsung-one-ui-6-1-might-bring-pixel-8-s-ai-wallpapers-to-galaxy-ph.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/google-passes-the-ai-torch-to-samsung-one-ui-6-1-might-bring-pixel-8-s-ai-wallpapers-to-galaxy-ph.htmlNot long ago, Google launched its Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro, flaunting numerous AI features, including the nifty ability to create personalized AI wallpapers. Now, shifting gears to Samsung's camp, the upcoming One UI 6.1 update, riding on the coattails of Android 14, is set to introduce a slew of new features, and the spotlight seems to be on AI.As reported by 9to5Google, leaked images, courtesy of @BennettBuhner on X, unveil Samsung's adoption of Google's generative AI wallpapers for its Galaxy phones in One UI 6./news/google-pixel-6a-vs-samsung-galaxy-a14-5g-specs-comparison.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/google-pixel-6a-vs-samsung-galaxy-a14-5g-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 6.1 inches 6.6 inches Resolution: 2400 x 1080 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 431 PPI 2400 x 1080 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 399 PPI Technology: OLED Refresh rate: 60Hz Screen-to-body: 82.14 % 80.45 % Features: Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Hardware System chip: Tensor (5 nm) Mediatek Dimensity 700 MT6833 Processor: Hexa-core, 2x 2./news/google-pixel-6a-vs-xiaomi-redmi-7-specs-comparison.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/google-pixel-6a-vs-xiaomi-redmi-7-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 6.1 inches 6.3 inches Resolution: 2400 x 1080 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 431 PPI 1520 x 720 pixels, 19:9 ratio, 269 PPI Technology: OLED IPS LCD Refresh rate: 60Hz Screen-to-body: 82.14 % 81.40 % Features: Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Hardware System chip: Tensor (5 nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 632 SDM632 (14 nm) Processor: Hexa-core, 2x 2./news/google-pixel-7-pro-vs-motorola-razr-2024-specs-comparison.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/google-pixel-7-pro-vs-motorola-razr-2024-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 6.7 inches 6.9 inches Resolution: 3120 x 1440 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio, 513 PPI 2640 x 1080 pixels, 22:9 ratio, 413 PPI Technology: OLED P-OLED Refresh rate: 120Hz 120Hz Screen-to-body: 88.23 % 85.07 % Peak brightness: 1500 cd/m2 (nit) 3000 cd/m2 (nit) Features: HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Front cover display: OLED, Folding around the outside Hardware System chip: Google Tensor G2 (5 nm) MediaTek Dimensity 7300X (4 nm) Processor: Octa-core Octa-core, 64-bit GPU: Yes Yes RAM: 12GB LPDDR5 8GB LPDDR4X Internal storage: 128GB (UFS 3./news/google-pixel-8-pro-gets-its-first-ai-core-app-update.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/google-pixel-8-pro-gets-its-first-ai-core-app-update.htmlPixel 8 Pro users are receiving an update today for a new Google app called AI Core. This background service is responsible for powering AI-driven features across Android, keeping those features up-to-date, and providing AI functionality to other apps.As reported by 9to5Google, AI Core has been present on Pixel phones and tablets since the initial Android 14 update, but this is the first official update for the app. The update bumps the app version from 0./news/google-pixel-tablet-vs-samsung-galaxy-tab-s9-fe-specs-comparison.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/google-pixel-tablet-vs-samsung-galaxy-tab-s9-fe-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 10.9 inches 10.9 inches Resolution: 2560 x 1600 pixels, 16:10 ratio, 276 PPI 2304 x 1440 pixels, 249 PPI Technology: IPS LCD IPS LCD Refresh rate: 60Hz 90Hz Screen-to-body: 79.76 % 81.69 % Features: Ambient light sensor Ambient light sensor Hardware System chip: Google Tensor G2 (5 nm) Exynos 1380 S5E8835 (5 nm) Processor: Octa-core Octa-core, 2400 MHz GPU: Yes Mali G68 MP5 RAM: 8GB LPDDR5 6GB Internal storage: 128GB (UFS 3./news/google-play-s-1st-birthday-sale-gets-a-lot-better-with-new-deals-in-books-magazines-and-movies.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/google-play-s-1st-birthday-sale-gets-a-lot-better-with-new-deals-in-books-magazines-and-movies.htmlWhen Google first unveiled the birthday party sale for Google Play, we were a bit disappointed. It was cool that Google had worked with developers to put together birthday themed goodies, but the sale itself wasn't too impressive. But, the Google Play 1st birthday sale just got a lot better with deals in books, magazines, and movies.So, in addition to the old deals, which are still in effect, there are now new deals for TV, movie rentals, movie purchases, magazines, and books./news/google-to-drop-support-for-ar-focused-project-tango-on-march-1st.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/google-to-drop-support-for-ar-focused-project-tango-on-march-1st.htmlBack in February 2014, Google introduced Project Tango, an Augmented Reality system that was designed for mobile use. Today, Google announced that it will no longer support it starting on March 1, 2018. But this doesn't mean that Google is closing the door on AR. It means that Tango is being replaced by Google's ARCore, which is based on software unlike the more hardware oriented Tango. Tango peaked in June 2016 when the Lenovo Phab2 Pro was unveiled as the first Project Tango phone./news/google-to-let-go-12-000-employees-immediately.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/google-to-let-go-12-000-employees-immediately.htmlReuters reveals that Alphabet, the parent company behind Google, is about to lay off some 12,000 employees across a plethora of divisions effective immediately. This is 6% of Google's total workforce, which is roughly 200,000 employees globally.Allegedly, the information came straight from a memo written by Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai. Employees from all regions in which Google operates will be let go, the US included. The layoffs will reportedly involve various sectors and departments, like recruitment, corporate teams, as well as Google's own engineering and product divisions./news/google-s-low-cost-pixel-buds-a-series-look-and-should-sound-a-lot-like-their-pricey-siblings.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/google-s-low-cost-pixel-buds-a-series-look-and-should-sound-a-lot-like-their-pricey-siblings.htmlGoogle's first new A-series product of 2021 is finally here, going official with basically no advance notice... other than its accidental confirmation from early last month.In addition to ANC, the Pixel Buds A-Series seem to also come without wind reduction, as well as wireless charging functionality and the ability to control volume with a simple swipe gesture. Otherwise, these bad boys look extremely similar to their non-A-branded forerunners, which are normally priced at an arguably excessive $179./news/google-s-second-gen-nest-hub-smart-display-is-down-to-its-lowest-price-in-a-long-time-right-now.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/google-s-second-gen-nest-hub-smart-display-is-down-to-its-lowest-price-in-a-long-time-right-now.htmlIf you think that Google made its own dedicated smart displays obsolete with the Pixel Tablet launch a few months back... then you're probably not aware just how much cheaper a Nest Hub is compared to that super-versatile Android-based slate.Normally available for $99.99, which is already a lot lower than the Pixel Tablet's $500 price point, a second-generation Nest Hub starts at a measly 60 bucks at the time of this writing at multiple major US retailers./news/here-is-what-spatial-video-on-the-iphone-15-pro-is-and-how-it-relates-to-the-vision-pro.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/here-is-what-spatial-video-on-the-iphone-15-pro-is-and-how-it-relates-to-the-vision-pro.htmlYou might've heard of this little company from Cupertino called Apple. They produce this somewhat famous series of phones called the iPhone and — would you look at that?! — the company's latest reveal event: Wonderlust, just capped off with the introduction of the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max.And, as an Android nerd, I've got to be honest: I'm convinced. If switching to Apple-tech wouldn't cost me literally almost everything, I'd surely be shopping at an Apple Store near me right now./news/honor-70-vs-google-pixel-8-pro-specs-comparison.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/honor-70-vs-google-pixel-8-pro-specs-comparison.htmlCellular 5G: n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n77, n78, SA, NSA n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n29, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n70, n71, n77, n78, n258, n260, n261, SA, NSA, Sub-6, mmWave 4G (FDD): Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 32(1500 L-band), 66(AWS-3) Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 14(700 PS), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS), 66(AWS-3), 71(600) Connectivity & Features ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7sbTOp5yaqpWjrm%2BvzqZmqaCfo7K0e8KopKmZopp8ibvNqKlmb2BhlLC7xqWcZoiZrbKteZdmh6unX6W1sLrErGZqamBmhG19kWprbQ%3D%3D/news/hot-from-wwdc-2015-siri-gets-massive-improvements-apple-details-intelligence.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/hot-from-wwdc-2015-siri-gets-massive-improvements-apple-details-intelligence.htmlAs of this writing, Apple execs are still up on the stage, detailing the various improvements that are on their way to becoming a permanent fixture to your iOS 9 (soon) devices. One of the very first announcements has already been made, however — Siri is getting a massive bump in capabilities, and Apple has detailed a number of improvements to the contextual capabilities of its OS under a new 'Intelligence' initiative./news/hot-new-leaks-leave-almost-no-google-pixel-7a-question-unanswered.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/hot-new-leaks-leave-almost-no-google-pixel-7a-question-unanswered.htmlWidely expected to break cover in a couple of weeks alongside the far more exciting Pixel Fold, Google's "conventional" Pixel 7a mid-ranger hasn't exactly been the mobile industry's best-kept secret these past few months.That's unsurprisingly where the generally trustworthy folks over at MySmartPrice and 91mobiles come in today, helping us piece together a (nearly) complete Pixel 7a list of features with freshly leaked marketing materials and a bunch of specifications exclusively "/news/how-to-check-your-apple-iphone-s-battery-health-battery-cycle-counts-and-other-info.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/how-to-check-your-apple-iphone-s-battery-health-battery-cycle-counts-and-other-info.htmlApple's iPhone stores valuable information about the health of its battery: logged inside your phone is information about the battery cycle counts, or put simply, how many times you have charged your phone to 100%. Keep in mind, that Apple counts 1 battery cycle as a full 100% recharge run: you can charge up your phone 25% and then 75%, and combined together these two charges will count for 1 100% cycle./news/how-to-earn-candies-with-the-new-pokemon-go-buddy-system-distance-list-for-each-pokemon.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/how-to-earn-candies-with-the-new-pokemon-go-buddy-system-distance-list-for-each-pokemon.htmlIf you are just waking up, don't waste a second, but fire up your Apple Store or Google Play app, find Pokemon go, and hit update. Yep, the long-awaited update with the Buddy Pokemon companion system is finally here, released officially by Niantic yesterday after two excruciating weeks of teasing and limited testing.You can now choose a favorite Pokemon as a Buddy to walk alongside you in your endeavors (just hit the hamburger menu for customizing your character, and choose Buddy to assign one)./news/how-to-link-the-galaxy-note-10-to-a-windows-computer-notifications-and-messages-on-your-pc.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/how-to-link-the-galaxy-note-10-to-a-windows-computer-notifications-and-messages-on-your-pc.htmlApple users have always had the benefit of a unified ecosystem and continuity between their iPhones and Mac computers. Android users haven't been as lucky, though in recent years Samsung has started paying greater attention to the connectivity between smartphones and computers. Starting with Samsung Flow in 2017, Galaxy phone users could wirelessly link their devices to Windows, allowing them to view notifications, reply to messages, take advantage of a universal clipboard, and even project their phone's screen on the computer for direct access./news/how-to-make-the-most-of-the-iphone-8-and-8-plus-camera-tips-tricks.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/how-to-make-the-most-of-the-iphone-8-and-8-plus-camera-tips-tricks.htmlA discussion is a place, where people can voice their opinion, no matter if it is positive, neutral or negative. However, when posting, one must stay true to the topic, and not just share some random thoughts, which are not directly related to the matter. Things that are NOT allowed: Off-topic talk - you must stick to the subject of discussion Trolling - see a description Flame wars Offensive, hate speech - if you want to say something, say it politely Spam/Advertisements - these posts are deleted Multiple accounts - one person can have only one account Impersonations and offensive nicknames - these accounts get banned Moderation is done by humans./news/hp-announced-two-new-mobile-devices.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/hp-announced-two-new-mobile-devices.htmlThey're sleek, stylish, and they're directly from HP. The company recently launched the iPAQ Data Messenger and the iPAQ Voice Messenger.The Data Messenger sports a slide out QWERTY keyboard, along withWindows Mobile 6.1 Professional, a 2.8 inch QVGA screen, Wi-Fi,Bluetooth, and a 3.1-megapixel camera. It offers 128 MB of RAM and 256MB ROM, and a microSD card slot for additional expansion. In regards toconnectivity, the phone supports quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE(850/900/1800/1900 MHz), and tri-band UMTS (900/1900/2100 MHz -European 3G bands)./news/hulu-originals-adds-hdr-support-for-apple-tv-4k-roku-and-other-devices.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/hulu-originals-adds-hdr-support-for-apple-tv-4k-roku-and-other-devices.htmlWhen it comes to adopting new technologies, Hulu is clearly behind the curve. For example, HDR support is one of the many features that users have been requested for a long time. While we’re happy to report that Hulu has finally implemented the feature, HDR is only available for some of its Originals on select devices.Spotted by an AVS Forum user, the new addition to the service specifically works for select Hulu Originals such as Nine Perfect Strangers, The Handmaid's Tale, Little Fires Everywhere, Castle Rock, Four Weddings and a Funeral, The Runaways, and several others./news/if-you-want-to-see-what-mr-is-all-about-on-the-quest-3-look-no-further-than-these-mr-games.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/if-you-want-to-see-what-mr-is-all-about-on-the-quest-3-look-no-further-than-these-mr-games.htmlOkay, so you've heard about VR and AR before. But in this day and age, MR — or mixed reality — is where it's truly at! Don't believe me? Then you'll need to check out this list for the best MR games on the Quest 3 to believe me.I mean, think about it: MR is a main selling point for some of the best VR headsets out there. The Apple Vision Pro's primary draw is also spatial computation and mixed reality./news/instagram-enables-download-of-public-reels-in-the-us.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/instagram-enables-download-of-public-reels-in-the-us.htmlInstagram introduced Reels in 2020, and since then, this feature's popularity has grown, reaching over 2.35 billion monthly active users. Now, Instagram is rolling out a new feature for its users in the US.As reported by TechCrunch, Adam Mosseri, CEO of Instagram, announced on his broadcast channel that the company will allow users to download Reels to their camera roll. The process is simple: just tap the share button and select the download option./news/intel-video-shows-the-400-million-tool-that-will-help-it-build-more-powerful-chips.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/intel-video-shows-the-400-million-tool-that-will-help-it-build-more-powerful-chips.htmlExtreme ultraviolet lithography (EUV) machines are huge, about the size of a school bus. And they are expensive, too. Only one company, Dutch firm ASML, makes the machines which are used to etch circuitry patterns on silicon wafers. As chips get smaller and carry billions of transistors, these patterns have to be thinner than human hair and that's where the EUV machines come in. The latest generation of EUV machine, known as the High-NA EUV, is expected to be used to help build chips using a 2nm process node and smaller./news/ios-5-has-been-released-iphone-and-ipad-users-rejoice.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/ios-5-has-been-released-iphone-and-ipad-users-rejoice.htmlAnd... there it goes - Apple has finally released iOS 5 for owners of the iPad, iPad 2, iPhone 4, 3GS and soon, the 4S. A brand new Notification Center, Twitter integration, iCloud, iMessage, mail and Safari improvements, as well as many other new features are waiting for you behind that "Update" button in iTunes. A major software release? You bet! Stay tuned for our coverage of the new OS, while in the meantime, why don't you quickly refresh your memories reading our article on the new stuff that has made its way into the updated platform!/news/ipad-air-5-vs-ipad-air-4-it-s-what-s-on-the-inside-that-counts.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/ipad-air-5-vs-ipad-air-4-it-s-what-s-on-the-inside-that-counts.html's new 2022 iPad Air is out, it's reasonable for iPad fans to ask themselves whether it's a worthy upgrade over its predecessor, which was already a powerful beast and looks exactly the same. So, let's compare the new iPad Air (2022) against the iPad Air (2020), which are also confusingly known as iPad Air 5 and iPad Air 4 respectively. Best iPads buying guide: choose the best iPad for you iPad Air 5 vs iPad Air 4: Colors and storage options The blue one is the new iPad Air 5, the other – iPad Air 4./news/iphone-16-raises-questions-about-the-biggest-iphone-problem-apple-users-don-t-care.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/iphone-16-raises-questions-about-the-biggest-iphone-problem-apple-users-don-t-care.htmlNamed after German physicist Heinrich Hertz, the “Hertz” or “Hz” is a unit of frequency, equivalent to one cycle/event per second. Amongst things measured in Hz are audio frequencies, radio frequencies, CPU clock rate/speeds, and what’s most relevant to this story, display refresh rate - e.g. “how many times per second the screen can display a new image”. One hertz equates to one new image per second.The reason display refresh rate is relevant to smartphones is simple - the higher the refresh rate, the smoother your smartphone screen feels when you’re interacting with it - swiping around, gaming, etc./news/iphone-prices-are-not-the-only-reason-why-apple-is-losing-ground-in-china.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/iphone-prices-are-not-the-only-reason-why-apple-is-losing-ground-in-china.htmlThe iPhone XS and XS Max are considered too expensive and not innovative enough in China This may sound absurd to many people, but the company estimated to have ranked second in 2018 global smartphone shipments is seemingly going through an unprecedented crisis from a demand standpoint. Basically, iPhone sales numbers have started to decline, a worrying trend for Apple that analysts and industry pundits expect to continue for at least a little while longer./news/iphone-tutorial-how-to-change-your-sim-pin-to-something-you-will-remember-or-turn-off-sim-pin-lock.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/iphone-tutorial-how-to-change-your-sim-pin-to-something-you-will-remember-or-turn-off-sim-pin-lock.htmlOut of the many security features that our mobile devices usually tote, having to enter your SIM PIN unlock code upon every phone boot is probably the most annoying, and often – troublesome. Now, don't get us wrong, having our card safely locked is awesome, but on rare occasions, this little thing can backfire, while on others – it puts a slight barrier between a phone's reboot and it being back in an active state, which could get annoying./news/is-meta-making-the-products-of-my-dreams-because-setting-up-a-quest-3-headset-is-still-a-nightmare.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/is-meta-making-the-products-of-my-dreams-because-setting-up-a-quest-3-headset-is-still-a-nightmare.htmlI’ve got a few Quest headsets under my belt, yeah. I can totally understand why they are some of the best VR headsets around and, to be frank: I’d totally recommend one out of this series to anyone interested in becoming a VR enthusiast.And along with that recommendation, I’d get them an aspirin and a glass of water too, because they’re gonna need those in order to survive the setup process./news/killer-apple-watch-series-7-best-buy-deal-shows-prime-day-who-is-boss.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/killer-apple-watch-series-7-best-buy-deal-shows-prime-day-who-is-boss.htmlAmazon's second Prime Day event of the year is in full swing. Not one to be left behind, Best Buy has come out with deals of its own. The retailer is currently selling the excellent Apple Watch Series 7 for a discount of nearly 30 percent.The great thing about the rapid technological advancements of the past few years is that most recent products are good enough for most people and there is no need to shell out an exorbitant amount for the latest gadgets./news/kyocera-hydro-reach-vs-samsung-galaxy-j3-2018-specs-comparison.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/kyocera-hydro-reach-vs-samsung-galaxy-j3-2018-specs-comparison.htmlNotifications: Haptic feedback, Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone Haptic feedback, Music ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone Other features: Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording, TTY/TDD Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording, TTY/TDD ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7sbTOp5yaqpWjrm%2BvzqZmqaCfo7K0e8KopKmZopp8jMXOnJyrmV19xqW%2BzmaJnpmTnXmUrcysrKefXXyura3XsmSDa11nfXKEjqmfqKaVqHxyfI9rcGVpYGyAdw%3D%3D/news/lady-gaga-s-upcoming-artpop-album-will-arrive-as-an-ipad-iphone-app.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/lady-gaga-s-upcoming-artpop-album-will-arrive-as-an-ipad-iphone-app.htmlEccentric singer and performer Lady Gaga’s upcoming new album called ‘Artpop’ won’t be just another music release but a fully immersive experience and the best way to dive into it will be an iPad and iPhone application. ‘Artpop’ is expected to land in a couple of forms including a more traditional only-music download but Gaga says the app will be best and deepest way to enjoy the new album.Lady Gaga’s ‘Artpop’ and the apps coming along are exected in spring 2013./news/leaked-form-shows-100-rebate-for-verizon-s-rose-gold-samsung-galaxy-note-3.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/leaked-form-shows-100-rebate-for-verizon-s-rose-gold-samsung-galaxy-note-3.htmlRemember when mail-in rebates ruled the industry? Back in the day, we used to pass along leaked rebate forms like clockwork. What took us on this trip down memory lane was a leaked Verizon rebate form. The sheet shows rebates being offered by Big Red starting today, and running through January 26th. Among the phones covered is a Rose Gold Samsung Galaxy Note 3, which comes with a $100 rebate. More importantly, the inclusion of the phone on the list confirms that the nation's largest carrier will be offering this version of Sammy's current phablet shortly./news/leave-sprint-with-no-early-termination-fee.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/leave-sprint-with-no-early-termination-fee.htmlYou want that cool new phone sooooo bad that you can feel it in your hand. You think to yourself how great it would be to flash that handset in front of your friends. But the daydreaming abruptly stops when you remember that you are still locked into your contract with Sprint and you don't want to pay the Early Termination Fee. Well, there is a way out!By raising their non-government mandated administrative fee on January 1st, from 75 cents to 99 cents, the firm that let's you hear a pin drop is in material breach of contract./news/lenovo-a2010-specs-phonearena.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/lenovo-a2010-specs-phonearena.htmlDescription The A2010 offers dual SIM support, and is powered by a 64-bit, quad-core MediaTek MT6735M processor clocked at 1.0 GHz. Moreover, the handset comes with a 2 MP front-facing camera, a 5 MP rear camera, 1 GB of RAM, 8 GB of storage space, and microSD card support. The device measures 131.5 x 66.5 x 9.95 mm, weighs 137 grams, and includes a 2000 mAh battery. ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7sbTOp5yaqpWjrm%2BvzqZmqaCfo7K0e6uepaiun2KOc3yQaZainGlqhXQ%3D/news/lg-g7-one-specs-phonearena.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/lg-g7-one-specs-phonearena.htmlBluetooth: 5.0 Wi-Fi: 802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, dual-band; Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot USB: Type-C (reversible), USB 3.1 Features: Charging, OTG, Mass storage device Location: GPS, A-GPS, Glonass Sensors: Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass Other: NFC, VoIP, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7sbTOp5yaqpWjrm%2BvzqZmqaCfo7K0e6uAZIBvXYS7pqvInWhpcWhp/news/max-formerly-hbo-max-follows-industry-trends-as-ad-free-plans-get-pricier.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/max-formerly-hbo-max-follows-industry-trends-as-ad-free-plans-get-pricier.htmlIn what seems to be the latest trend in the streaming world, Max (formerly known as HBO Max) has announced that it will be increasing the price of its ad-free plans. This news follows a report last month that hinted at the possibility of a price change.As of today, new subscribers will be paying $16.99 per month for the standard ad-free plan, a dollar more than the previous price. For those who prefer the 4K ad-free plan, the monthly cost is now $20./news/microsoft-lumia-950-xl-review.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/microsoft-lumia-950-xl-review.htmlIntroduction After Windows Phone 8.1's release in April last year, the Lumia brand went undercover, as Microsoft released very few handsets and pondered what comes next for the operating system and its smartphone business. Fast forward to September 2015, though, and the Windows universe has been shaken by yet another Big Bang, for MS released the new Windows 10 on practically everything that has a computer and display in its assembly, from fitness-tracking wristbands all the way to smartphones, tablets, and laptops./news/moto-g7-power-to-pack-an-impressive-5-000-mah-battery.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/moto-g7-power-to-pack-an-impressive-5-000-mah-battery.htmlMotorola is readying its new lineup of mid-range smartphones, but they won't be unveiled until next year. Even so, information about the Moto G7 series has been popping up online for a few weeks now, so little remains to learn about the upcoming phones.There will be four Moto G7 phones that Motorola will launch in 2019, and we already reported about three of them: Moto G7, Moto G7 Plus, and Moto G7 Play./news/motorola-debut-i856-now-available-on-boost-mobile.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/motorola-debut-i856-now-available-on-boost-mobile.htmlBoost Mobile, the pre-paid carrier that is a division of Sprint, announced that starting today it will offer the Motorola Debut i856. The Debut is the carrier's first PTT slider and is chock full of features. The device offers a 1.3MP camera with video, threaded texting, instant access to music, a 3.5mm audio jack, microSD support up to 8GB, web browsing and a 2.2 inch display. The price for the phone is $169./news/motorola-droid-ultra-vs-lg-g2.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/motorola-droid-ultra-vs-lg-g2.htmlIntroduction With only a few months left in the year, all the chips are on the table, as phone manufacturers are battling it out for your purchasing dollars. In this comparison review, we’re going to take a look at the Motorola DROID Ultra and the LG G2, both of which are available from Verizon Wireless for $200 with a 2-year contract, or $600 full retail. Since we’re already reviewed both devices separately, we’re going to take a look at some of the differences between them; what we like and don’t like./news/motorola-edge-40-neo-vs-sony-xperia-10-vi-specs-comparison.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/motorola-edge-40-neo-vs-sony-xperia-10-vi-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 6.5 inches 6.1 inches Resolution: 2400 x 1080 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 402 PPI 2520 x 1080 pixels, 21:9 ratio, 449 PPI Technology: P-OLED Refresh rate: 144Hz 60Hz Screen-to-body: 90.34 % 82.41 % Peak brightness: 1300 cd/m2 (nit) Features: HDR support, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Hardware System chip: MediaTek Dimensity 7030 (6 nm) Qualcomm Snpadragon 6 Gen 1 SM6450 (4 nm) Processor: Octa-core, 2x 2./news/motorola-edge-vs-motorola-edge-2022-specs-comparison.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/motorola-edge-vs-motorola-edge-2022-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 6.7 inches 6.6 inches Resolution: 2340 x 1080 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio, 385 PPI 2400 x 1080 pixels, 399 PPI Technology: OLED OLED Refresh rate: 90Hz 144Hz Screen-to-body: 95.91 % 88.19 % Features: HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor 144Hz refresh rate, HDR support, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Hardware System chip: Qualcomm Snapdragon 765 SM7250-AA (7 nm) MediaTek Dimensity 1050 (8 nm) Processor: Octa-core, 2300 MHz, Kryo 475, 64-bit Octa-core, 2500 MHz, Arm Cortex-A78 @ 2./news/motorola-moto-g-power-2021-vs-google-pixel-8a-specs-comparison.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/motorola-moto-g-power-2021-vs-google-pixel-8a-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 6.6 inches 6.1 inches Resolution: 1600 x 720 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 266 PPI 2400 x 1080 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 431 PPI Technology: IPS LCD OLED Refresh rate: 120Hz Screen-to-body: 83.75 % 81.28 % Peak brightness: 2000 cd/m2 (nit) Features: Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 3), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Hardware System chip: Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 SM6115 (11 nm) Google Tensor G3 (4 nm) Processor: Octa-core, 2000 MHz, Kryo 260, 64-bit Nona-core, 1x 3./news/motorola-moto-g-stylus-5g-2024-vs-sony-xperia-10-vi-specs-comparison.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/motorola-moto-g-stylus-5g-2024-vs-sony-xperia-10-vi-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 6.7 inches 6.1 inches Resolution: 2400 x 1080 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 393 PPI 2520 x 1080 pixels, 21:9 ratio, 449 PPI Technology: P-OLED Refresh rate: 120Hz 60Hz Screen-to-body: 87.39 % 82.41 % Features: Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Hardware System chip: Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 SM6450 (4 nm) Qualcomm Snpadragon 6 Gen 1 SM6450 (4 nm) Processor: Octa-core, 4x 2./news/motorola-moto-g53-specs-phonearena.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/motorola-moto-g53-specs-phonearena.html5G: n1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n40, n41, n77, n78 4G (FDD): Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 20(800 DD) 4G (TDD): Bands 38(2600), 40(2300), 41(2600+), 42(3500) 3G: Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 5(850), 8(900), 19(800) Data Speed: LTE-A, HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s Dual SIM: Shared with microSD ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7sbTOp5yaqpWjrm%2BvzqZmqaCfo7K0e6yoq6iqn6GubpnOraZmf2VorKqwkGtoaW4%3D/news/motorola-moto-g54-vs-motorola-moto-g54-power-edition-specs-comparison.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/motorola-moto-g54-vs-motorola-moto-g54-power-edition-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 6.5 inches 6.5 inches Resolution: 2400 x 1080 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 405 PPI 2400 x 1080 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 405 PPI Technology: IPS LCD IPS LCD Refresh rate: 120Hz 120Hz Screen-to-body: 85.43 % 85.43 % Features: Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Hardware System chip: Mediatek Dimensity 7020 (6 nm) Mediatek Dimensity 7020 (6 nm) Processor: Octa-core, 2x 2./news/motorola-phones-news-and-reviews.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/motorola-phones-news-and-reviews.htmlMotorola was founded by Paul and Joseph Galvin in 1928 in Chicago. The company manufactured automotive radios known as Motorola and later expanded its business to other communication services and products. One of the most famous inventions of Motorola is the first handheld wireless phone that used cell towers to connect to the public telephone network.The company gained popularity in 2004 with the introduction of the Motorola RAZR flip phone series, which sold more than 130 million devices in its four-year run to become the world's best-selling flip phone./news/motorola-razr-2024-deals-pre-order-new-razr-2024-at-motorola-and-score-sweet-savings.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/motorola-razr-2024-deals-pre-order-new-razr-2024-at-motorola-and-score-sweet-savings.htmlMotorola's all-new clamshell stars, the Razr 2024 and Razr+ 2024, are now available for pre-order in the US. Both phones look absolutely astonishing and have a lot to offer. So, one of these fellas may be on your radar if you are in the market for an awesome new foldable smartphone.However, with a price tag of $699.99 for the Razr 2024 and $999.99 for the Razr+ 2024, these phones are far from budget-friendly./news/motorola-releases-two-apps-to-control-moto-mods-on-your-moto-z-droid-and-moto-z-force-droid.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/motorola-releases-two-apps-to-control-moto-mods-on-your-moto-z-droid-and-moto-z-force-droid.htmlMotorola launched a couple of apps on the Google Play Store today aimed at users of the Motorola Moto Z Droid and Motorola Moto Z Force Droid. Both new Droid models are Verizon exclusives in the U.S. and were launched today. The two apps help those sporting either model control the Moto Mods modular accessories that magnetically attach to the back of both handsets.The Moto Mods Manager allows you to update the Mods just in case Motorola needs to send a fix or add new features to one of the accessories./news/neuroscientists-prove-that-apple-causes-religious-like-brain-reaction.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/neuroscientists-prove-that-apple-causes-religious-like-brain-reaction.htmlWe knew it, you knew it, but now it seems that it has finally gotten to the scientific community: the sole sight of Apple-related images triggers virtually the same parts of the brain as in religious people viewing imagery related to the religion. You don’t need to take our word for it - Alex Riley from BBC’s program “Secrets of the Superbrands” used editor of World of Apple, a 24-hour-a-day Apple worshipper in his own words, as an experimental mouse for a series of MRI scans./news/new-barnes-noble-nook-tablet-with-google-play-access-goes-through-the-fcc.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/new-barnes-noble-nook-tablet-with-google-play-access-goes-through-the-fcc.htmlAlthough Barnes & Noble stopped selling Nook tablets and e-readers quite a while ago, a resurrection of the brand might be on the way as a device named the NOOK Tablet 7" BNTV450 has passed certification by the FCC. Its existence suggests that the bookstore chain is preparing to go back to selling tablets, although there's always the possibility of last-minute changes or cancellations.The device doesn't boast any remarkable specs, but it's apparently going to run Android with access to the Google Play Store and B&N software for purchasing and reading eBooks and such./news/new-macintosh-style-custom-paint-for-airpods.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/new-macintosh-style-custom-paint-for-airpods.htmlColorWare, a company that specializes in custom paint jobs and skins for tech products, has added a new paint option for Apple's AirPods. The new design is called "AirPods Retro" and is based on the style of the original Apple IIe, the predecessor of the first Macintosh. Besides the base color, called Pantone 453 (basically light beige), the two "features" added are the faux vents on the side of the box and the sync button painted in the rainbow colors of the original Apple logo./news/news360-hits-honeycomb-tablets-phonearena.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/news360-hits-honeycomb-tablets-phonearena.htmlWe know that the Honeycomb-specific apps are still fairly sparse right now, but now there's a pretty powerful news aggregator for you in News360. The app has been on iPad and iPhone for a while now and has garnered stellar reviews. Now, Android users finally get to share in the experience. News360 is a powerful news aggregator that can pull from over 1500 sources, or from your cloud on Facebook, Twitter, Google Reader, and Evernote to create a personal stream./news/nokia-230-goes-official-a-dirt-cheap-new-phone-that-seems-to-come-from-the-past.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/nokia-230-goes-official-a-dirt-cheap-new-phone-that-seems-to-come-from-the-past.htmlMicrosoft has just taken the wraps off two new basic phones: the Nokia 230 and its dual-SIM counterpart.The two are not smartphones - they are basic devices with a keyboard running on the once very popular Series 30+ platform. If you are feeling nostalgic about physical keys, or just want a dirt cheap phone that your elders can easily deal with, the Nokia 230 is just that. It brings a metal body (at least the back cover is made out of metal), it carries the familiar Nokia brand (despite being officially released by Microsoft), and it's got all the makings of a phone of the not so distant past./news/nokia-5-3-is-getting-official-android-11-in-selected-countries.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/nokia-5-3-is-getting-official-android-11-in-selected-countries.htmlHMD’s portfolio of smartphones is huge, so the Finnish company must dedicate time and resources to keep its products up to date software-wise. Fortunately for Nokia fans, HMD has been doing an excellent job keeping up with Android updates. Of course, there are still a handful of Nokia phones that should have received Android 11 by now, but we are convinced they will eventually get what HMD promised. Nokia 5.3 is no longer on the list of smartphones that have yet to receive the Android 11 update, at least in more than a dozen countries./news/nokia-planning-more-android-phones-after-the-x-normandy-release-tipped-for-may-june.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/nokia-planning-more-android-phones-after-the-x-normandy-release-tipped-for-may-june.htmlA source from Artesyn Technologies tips that the Nokia X Android phone that will be announced at MWC is not the only green robot rabbit to come from the Finns' hat this year, and we can expect several other models, including higher-end ones.The source goes as far as saying that those will be revealed in the May-June timeframe, and will cover different price points. Now whether those will be on the same forked Android principle without Google's apps and Play Store, remains to be seen, but that's the more likely scenario./news/nokia-smartphone-deflects-bullet-saves-police-officer.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/nokia-smartphone-deflects-bullet-saves-police-officer.htmlHere's a story of a smartphone – a trusty Nokia Lumia 520 – that literally saved its owner's bottom. On May 1, a 24-year-old military police officer went over to his parents' house with the intention to ask his mother to wash his uniform for him. Little did he know that he was about to arrive at a crime scene – two robbers were looting the house, all the while holding his mom and dad as hostages./news/one-day-deal-brings-brand-new-iphone-13-down-to-0-from-699-without-trade-in.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/one-day-deal-brings-brand-new-iphone-13-down-to-0-from-699-without-trade-in.htmlThe current generation iPhone 14 was an underwhelming update, nudging buyers towards the pricier iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max. That's not to say it's a bad phone. It's a great device but it's too similar to the iPhone 13. Since the iPhone 14 and iPhone 13 are practically the same phones but the latter is cheaper, it makes more sense to go for the older model. And right now, it's free, which makes it a no-brainer./news/oneplus-7-pro-users-are-experiencing-some-pretty-bizarre-issues-on-verizon.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/oneplus-7-pro-users-are-experiencing-some-pretty-bizarre-issues-on-verizon.htmlThe OnePlus 7 Pro is without a doubt one of the world's best Android smartphones, but despite this bad boy essentially escalating its manufacturer's status in the mobile industry from underdog and flagship killer to top dog and flagship maker, there are still a few things that could have been better out the box.While a software update is already on the way to improve a couple of major camera features, OnePlus may need to deliver a separate patch as soon as possible for an irritating bug plaguing 7 Pro users on Verizon./news/oneplus-nord-n20-5g-vs-oneplus-10t-specs-comparison.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/oneplus-nord-n20-5g-vs-oneplus-10t-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 6.4 inches 6.7 inches Resolution: 2400 x 1080 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 409 PPI 2412 x 1080 pixels, 20.1:9 ratio, 394 PPI Technology: AMOLED AMOLED Refresh rate: 120Hz Screen-to-body: 85.27 % 87.81 % Features: Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Hardware System chip: Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G SM6375 (6 nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SM8475 (4 nm) Processor: Octa-core, 2x 2./news/oppo-find-x7-specs-phonearena.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/oppo-find-x7-specs-phonearena.htmlBluetooth: 5.3 Wi-Fi: 802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, ax (Wi-Fi 6); Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot USB: Type-C (reversible), USB 3.1 Features: Charging Location: GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning Sensors: Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass Other: NFC, Infrared ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7sbTOp5yaqpWjrm%2BvzqZmqaCfo7K0e66Jh4hldp67pXm3cJainGFnf3aD/news/paypal-integrations-for-samsung-pay-finally-arrives-in-the-us.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/paypal-integrations-for-samsung-pay-finally-arrives-in-the-us.htmlSamsung and PayPal announced last year a partnership that will provide PayPal users in the United States with the option to make payments via Samsung Pay. Unfortunately, neither company said anything about when exactly PayPal integration will be available for Samsung Pay.Well, it looks like Samsung needed almost a year to make the option available for users of its mobile payment service. PayPal support in Samsung Pay is not yet live for all users in the United States, but some notice that the option suddenly appeared on their phones./news/pixel-7a-uk-price-tipped-expect-an-increase.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/pixel-7a-uk-price-tipped-expect-an-increase.htmlImage Credit - @OnLeaks x @MySmartPrice Google’s A-series is widely considered one of the best mid-range smartphone lineups out there, and the next iteration is just around the corner. At this point, it is virtually certain that Google will unveil the Pixel 7a at Google I/O 2023 next week. But there might be at least one nasty surprise the tech giant has in store for us. According to a recent tweet by Roland Quandt, a prominent tech leaker with a very reliable track record, the Pixel 7a will start at 449 GBP for the 128GB configuration (the equivalent of about $565) in the United Kingdom./news/rock-solid-leaker-delivers-surprising-news-about-the-us-bound-motorola-edge-2024.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/rock-solid-leaker-delivers-surprising-news-about-the-us-bound-motorola-edge-2024.htmlAfter unveiling the Edge 50 Pro, Edge 50 Fusion, and Edge 50 Ultra internationally and bringing the Moto G Stylus 5G (2024) stateside, it would seem safe to assume that the US launch of the Edge (2024) and Edge Plus (2024) was Motorola's next order of business.While we have no reason to doubt that will indeed happen soon enough, you might be surprised to hear where the Motorola Edge (2024) is expected to borrow its design and specs from./news/samsung-alias-u740-preview-phonearena.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-alias-u740-preview-phonearena.htmlPhoneArena.com: Preview of the Samsung U740 The new SCH-U740 from Verizon Wireless is Samsung’s first attempt of offering a QWERTY device that is in direct competition to LG’s enV (VX9900). While both phones offer a QWERTY keypad, that is where the similarities end. The enV has been on the market for three months and has a solid reputation, which is held over from the previous model last year (VX9800). LG took the VX9800 and made significant improvements with the second-generation VX9900 device./news/samsung-ativ-q-specs-phonearena.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-ativ-q-specs-phonearena.htmlDescription The Samsung ATIV Q is part of the emerging breed of dual-booting tablets/convertibles. Alongside the grown-up version of Windows 8, the ATIV Q also runs Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean. It sports a crystal clear 3200 x 1800 pixel 'qHD+' resolution 13.3 ''display and a comfortable QWERTY keyboard underneath, with a innovative hinge design. At user's disposal is a fourth-gen Intel Core i5 processor with Intel’s HD Graphics 4400 GPU and 4GB of RAM, while the size for the built-in SSD storage is 128GB./news/samsung-galaxy-a13-5g-vs-samsung-galaxy-s23-ultra-specs-comparison.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-galaxy-a13-5g-vs-samsung-galaxy-s23-ultra-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 6.5 inches 6.8 inches Resolution: 1600 x 720 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 270 PPI 3088 x 1440 pixels, 19.3:9 ratio, 501 PPI Technology: IPS LCD Dynamic AMOLED Refresh rate: 90Hz 120Hz Screen-to-body: 81.06 % 89.87 % Peak brightness: 1750 cd/m2 (nit) Features: Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Hardware System chip: MediaTek Dimensity 700 MT6833V/ZA (7 nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SM8550 (4 nm) Processor: Octa-core, 2× 2./news/samsung-galaxy-a23-vs-samsung-galaxy-a23-5g-specs-comparison.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-galaxy-a23-vs-samsung-galaxy-a23-5g-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 6.6 inches 6.6 inches Resolution: 2400 x 1080 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 399 PPI 2400 x 1080 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 399 PPI Technology: TFT TFT Screen-to-body: 83.02 % 83.02 % Features: Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Hardware System chip: Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 SM6225 (6 nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 SM6375 (6 nm) Processor: Octa-core, 4x 2./news/samsung-galaxy-amp-prime-specs.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-galaxy-amp-prime-specs.htmlDescription The Samsung Galaxy Amp Prime comes with a 5-inch Super AMOLED screen, and a 5MP camera that opens quickly and uses gestures to snap selfies. Ultra Power Mode will provide up to 24-hours of battery life with only a 10% charge. Other features include a mode that allows you to use the phone with one hand, and Easy Mode. The latter helps the smartphone newbies and elderly users by employing larger fonts and a simple UI that is easy to use./news/samsung-galaxy-express-3-vs-samsung-galaxy-s23-specs-comparison.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-galaxy-express-3-vs-samsung-galaxy-s23-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 4.5 inches 6.1 inches Resolution: 800 x 480 pixels, 5:3 ratio, 207 PPI 2340 x 1080 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio, 422 PPI Technology: Super AMOLED Super AMOLED Refresh rate: 120Hz Screen-to-body: 62.69 % 88.57 % Peak brightness: 1750 cd/m2 (nit) Features: Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Hardware System chip: Spreadtrum SC9830 (28 nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) Processor: Quad-core, 1300 MHz, Cortex-A7 Octa-core, 1x 3./news/samsung-galaxy-note-4-vs-huawei-ascend-mate7.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-galaxy-note-4-vs-huawei-ascend-mate7.htmlIntroduction The Galaxy Note series started the phablet craze in 2010, when the first-generation Note shocked us with its gigantic for the times, 5.3-inch display size, but fast forward to these days, and we’re seeing 5 to 5.2-inch devices becoming the norm for flagships, not phablets. Indeed, the definition of a phablet has changed, and today we’re looking at two devices of this new generation of even bigger phablets - the 5./news/samsung-galaxy-round-specs-phonearena.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-galaxy-round-specs-phonearena.htmlDescription The Samsung Galaxy Round is the first smartphone to come with a curved display. The 5.7 inch Super AMOLED screen offers resolution of 1080 x 1920, and is powered by a quad-core 2.3GHz processor with 3GB of RAM on board. A 2800mAh battery powers the unit which has Android 4.3 pre-installed. The handset is equipped with a 13MP rear-facing camera. The Samsung Galaxy Round also offers many news features such as the so called "/news/samsung-galaxy-s20-vs-samsung-galaxy-s21-fe-specs-comparison.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-galaxy-s20-vs-samsung-galaxy-s21-fe-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 6.2 inches 6.4 inches Resolution: 3200 x 1440 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 566 PPI 2340 x 1080 pixels, 403 PPI Technology: Dynamic AMOLED Dynamic AMOLED Refresh rate: 120Hz (@1080p) 120Hz Screen-to-body: 88.59 % 86.77 % Features: HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 6), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Hardware System chip: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SM8250 (7 nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SM8350 (5 nm) Processor: Octa-core, 1x 2./news/samsung-galaxy-s21-5g-with-snapdragon-888-posts-underwhelming-benchmark-scores.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-galaxy-s21-5g-with-snapdragon-888-posts-underwhelming-benchmark-scores.htmlUPDATE: Reservations for the Galaxy S21 preorder are now open in the US. Get $50 in store credit for registering!Mere days after Qualcomm unveiled the curiously named Snapdragon 888 sequel to the state-of-the-art Snapdragon 865 processor found under the hood of the vast majority of high-end Android smartphones released in 2020, one of the first-ever Galaxy S21 benchmarks appears to have cropped up online.In case you're wondering, that model number was widely believed to correspond to an "/news/samsung-galaxy-s21-fe-vs-samsung-galaxy-s23-fe-specs-comparison.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-galaxy-s21-fe-vs-samsung-galaxy-s23-fe-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 6.4 inches 6.4 inches Resolution: 2340 x 1080 pixels, 403 PPI 2340 x 1080 pixels, 29.5:9 ratio, 403 PPI Technology: Dynamic AMOLED Dynamic AMOLED Refresh rate: 120Hz 120Hz Screen-to-body: 86.77 % 83.24 % Features: HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Hardware System chip: Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SM8350 (5 nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SM8450 (4 nm) Processor: Octa-core, 2840 MHz, Kryo 680 Prime, 64-bit 1x 2./news/samsung-galaxy-s21-ultra-vs-apple-iphone-15-pro-max-specs-comparison.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-galaxy-s21-ultra-vs-apple-iphone-15-pro-max-specs-comparison.htmlCellular 5G: n2, n5, n12, n25, n41, n66, n71, n77, n260, n261, SA, NSA, Sub-6, mmWave n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n14, n20, n25, n28, n29, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n70, n71, n77, n78, n79, n258, n260, n261, SA, NSA, mmWave 4G (FDD): Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 14(700 PS), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 30(2300 WCS), 66(AWS-3), 71(600) Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 14(700 PS), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS), 32(1500 L-band), 66(AWS-3), 71(600) Connectivity & Features ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7sbTOp5yaqpWjrm%2BvzqZmqaCfo7K0e8KopKmZopp8lK3MrKynn118rq2t17JkjGphYqKtwNGaY3qooKGybrWvoaannV1mgm6c0ahkhpmoZL2pu82eqmhpYWp%2BcXiQanBsaA%3D%3D/news/samsung-galaxy-s21-ultra-vs-sony-xperia-1-vi-specs-comparison.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-galaxy-s21-ultra-vs-sony-xperia-1-vi-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 6.8 inches 6.5 inches Resolution: 3200 x 1440 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 516 PPI 2340 x 1080 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio, 396 PPI Technology: Dynamic AMOLED OLED Refresh rate: 120Hz (adaptable) 120Hz Screen-to-body: 89.33 % 86.59 % Peak brightness: 1500 cd/m2 (nit) Features: HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Hardware System chip: Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SM8350 (5 nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SM8650-AB (4 nm) Processor: Octa-core, 1x 2./news/samsung-galaxy-s22-ultra-review-best-features.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-galaxy-s22-ultra-review-best-features.htmlSamsung Galaxy S22 Ultra pros and cons This phone truly has it all: a 4-camera system with a long-range periscope zoom lens, a built-in S Pen that doesn't come at the expense of battery size, the latest and most powerful Android processor, the newest generation Samsung AMOLED display... basically, everything it takes for a blockbuster flagship. Oh, and then add a few bonus features on top like a record-breaking screen brightness, more granular refresh rate and a few fancy colors./news/samsung-galaxy-s24-vs-motorola-edge-2023-specs-comparison.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-galaxy-s24-vs-motorola-edge-2023-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 6.7 inches 6.6 inches Resolution: 3088 x 1440 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio, 509 PPI 2400 x 1080 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 399 PPI Technology: Dynamic AMOLED P-OLED Refresh rate: 120Hz 144Hz Screen-to-body: 89.05 % 90.92 % Peak brightness: 2600 cd/m2 (nit) 1200 cd/m2 (nit) Features: HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor HDR support, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Hardware System chip: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SM8650 (4 nm) Mediatek Dimensity 7030 (6 nm) Processor: Octa-core, 1x 3./news/samsung-galaxy-s24-vs-samsung-galaxy-s23-fe-specs-comparison.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-galaxy-s24-vs-samsung-galaxy-s23-fe-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 6.7 inches 6.4 inches Resolution: 3088 x 1440 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio, 509 PPI 2340 x 1080 pixels, 29.5:9 ratio, 403 PPI Technology: Dynamic AMOLED Dynamic AMOLED Refresh rate: 120Hz 120Hz Screen-to-body: 89.05 % 83.24 % Peak brightness: 2600 cd/m2 (nit) Features: HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Hardware System chip: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SM8650 (4 nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SM8450 (4 nm) Processor: Octa-core, 1x 3./news/samsung-galaxy-s4-active-review.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-galaxy-s4-active-review.htmlIntroduction:Water-resistant Android smartphones are anything but new. The Motorola DEFY – released back in 2010 – was one of the first notable members of the species, followed by handsets like the Sony Ericsson Xperia Active and the Samsung Galaxy Xcover, to name a few. These, however, were mid-range handsets at the time of their release, and it took a while before someone managed to deliver a water-resistant Android smartphone that was actually good on a hardware level./news/samsung-galaxy-tab-s6-lite-review.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-galaxy-tab-s6-lite-review.htmlThe Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite is positioned very well, price-wise, to take some attention away from Apple’s excellent iPad 10.2. The Galaxy Tab S6 Lite comes with an S Pen out of the box and only costs $350, while you will have to spend an extra $100 on top of the iPad’s $330 if you want to draw on Apple’s tablet. The Tab S6 Lite has excellent stereo speakers and One UI’s multitasking capabilities are nothing to snark at, though they can feel choppy on the midrange hardware./news/samsung-galaxy-tab-s6-vs-samsung-galaxy-tab-s9-ultra-specs-comparison.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-galaxy-tab-s6-vs-samsung-galaxy-tab-s9-ultra-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 10.5 inches 14.6 inches Resolution: 2560 x 1600 pixels, 16:10 ratio, 288 PPI 2960 x 1848 pixels, 16:10 ratio, 239 PPI Technology: Super AMOLED Dynamic AMOLED Refresh rate: 120Hz Screen-to-body: 81.93 % 90.77 % Features: HDR support, Ambient light sensor HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5), Ambient light sensor Hardware System chip: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SM8150 (7 nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SM8550-AC (4 nm) Processor: Octa-core, 2840 MHz, Kryo 485, 64-bit Octa-core, 1x 3./news/samsung-galaxy-tab-s7-vs-samsung-galaxy-tab-s8-ultra-specs-comparison.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-galaxy-tab-s7-vs-samsung-galaxy-tab-s8-ultra-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 12.4 inches 14.6 inches Resolution: 2800 x 1752 pixels, 266 PPI 2960 x 1848 pixels, 16:10 ratio, 239 PPI Technology: Super AMOLED Super AMOLED Refresh rate: 120Hz 120Hz Screen-to-body: 84.65 % 90.77 % Features: HDR support, Ambient light sensor HDR support, Ambient light sensor Hardware System chip: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ SM8250-AB (7 nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SM8450 (4 nm) Processor: Octa-core, 1x 3./news/samsung-galaxy-z-fold-3-vs-google-pixel-9-pro-xl-specs-comparison.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-galaxy-z-fold-3-vs-google-pixel-9-pro-xl-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 7.6 inches 6.7 inches Resolution: 2208 x 1768 pixels, 22.5:18 ratio, 372 PPI 2400 x 1080 pixels, 393 PPI Technology: Super AMOLED OLED Refresh rate: 120Hz 120Hz Screen-to-body: 88.57 % Features: Folding inside the device, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Front cover display: 6./news/samsung-has-patented-a-new-self-healing-oleophobic-coating.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-has-patented-a-new-self-healing-oleophobic-coating.htmlSamsung Galaxy S9 These days nearly every modern smartphone makes use of an oleophobic coating on top of the display glass. This not only provide a sleeker surface which in turn results in an added protection against scratches – the lack of friction helps objects just slide off the surface – but it also helps prevent fingerprint marks.  Despite the popularity of these coatings, though, Samsung is seemingly not content with the one that it currently uses and has now been granted a new patent related to a modified formula./news/samsung-starts-rolling-out-ai-packed-one-ui-6-1-to-galaxy-z-fold-4-units.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-starts-rolling-out-ai-packed-one-ui-6-1-to-galaxy-z-fold-4-units.htmlReleased in 2022, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 has started to receive the AI-packed One UI 6.1 update in South Korea which means that the update should be coming soon to your Galaxy Z Fold 4 unit.The update is version F936NKSU2FXDC and it weighs in at 2.8GB. To install the update go to Settings > Software update > Download and install. Other models that have received One UI 6.1 include the Galaxy S21 series, Galaxy S22 series, Galaxy Flip 3, Galaxy Z Fold 3, and Galaxy Z Flip 4./news/samsung-sway-review-phonearena.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-sway-review-phonearena.htmlIntroduction:Unlike most Samsung devices manufactured for Verizon that are flip-phones, the Sway is thin slider and is targeted to the consumer that is looking for a mid-level device with some extra style.  Its main competition comes from the Samsung Gleam and LG Venus, as both are in the same price range and offer similar features.  However, the Sway is lacking one key feature that the other two devices have, an EVDO radio for faster downloads (more on that later)./news/samsung-s-galaxy-s24-family-continues-to-sell-like-hotcakes-everywhere-from-south-korea-to-the-us.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-s-galaxy-s24-family-continues-to-sell-like-hotcakes-everywhere-from-south-korea-to-the-us.htmlIs it too early to assess the global success of a premium new smartphone (or three) at the close of their pre-order window? Probably. But that's no longer the case after around a month of availability, which is the point in time we've now reached as far as the ultra-high-end Galaxy S24 trio is concerned.Of course, that's a long way off, and many different factors will come into that equation, so for the time being, let us focus on the latest official and unofficial box-office achievements of the Galaxy S24, S24 Plus, and S24 Ultra./news/samsung-s-ram-plus-feature-adds-virtual-memory-to-a-5g-galaxy-handset.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-s-ram-plus-feature-adds-virtual-memory-to-a-5g-galaxy-handset.htmlAn update pushed out by Samsung adds a new feature called RAM Plus to the Galaxy A52s 5G. The update adds 4GB of virtual memory to the phone by using part of the phone's internal ROM storage as RAM. This is the same technology that ZTE used to increase the memory on the Axon 30 from 8GB to 20GB making it the first Android phone to carry that much memory.The update, carrying firmware version A528BXXU1AUH9, is now rolling out in India./news/samsung-s-snazzy-galaxy-buds-bts-edition-is-on-sale-at-an-unbeatable-price.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-s-snazzy-galaxy-buds-bts-edition-is-on-sale-at-an-unbeatable-price.htmlWhether you're a big K-pop fan or not, you have to admit the BTS Special Edition Samsung Galaxy Buds+ look mighty pretty in their sleek purple attire, with those little purple hearts imprinted on the diminutive headphones themselves, as well as the distinctive retail box.Released earlier this year alongside a matching wireless charging case featuring the iconic logo of South Korean boy band and global phenomenon BTS, the AirPods-rivaling true wireless earbuds are currently on sale at a truly mind-boggling price./news/score-pokemon-go-freebies-and-discounts-by-redeeming-google-play-points-you-ve-earned.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/score-pokemon-go-freebies-and-discounts-by-redeeming-google-play-points-you-ve-earned.htmlAndroid users can earn Google Play Points by purchasing paid apps, movies, books, or in-app items, and by trying featured free games and apps. Back in May, Google announced that it would be offering new perks and rewards for those trading in their Play Points. This includes exclusive early access to new games, and VIP experiences "at the hottest events in gaming and entertainment." Starting today, Google has teamed up with Niantic and 100 Thieves to give Play Points members at home or in New York City the chance to score exclusive perks and rewards for Pokemon Go./news/secure-and-sexy-blackphone-2-now-offered-in-the-u-s-priced-at-799.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/secure-and-sexy-blackphone-2-now-offered-in-the-u-s-priced-at-799.htmlThe BlackBerry Priv leak has made Android security a current topic for discussions, which makes it a perfect time for the Blackphone 2 to be launched in the U.S. Powered by a forked version of Android called Silent OS, the Blackphone 2 is being marketed as the most secure Android phone available. The device is available unlocked from the manufacturer's website for $799.The Blackphone 2 features a Gorilla Glass protected 5./news/s-more-dating-app-aims-to-get-you-a-meaningful-relationship.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/s-more-dating-app-aims-to-get-you-a-meaningful-relationship.htmlMeeting new people has become quite hard during our new COVID-19 infested reality. One has to rely on social media and dating apps to spice up the everyday bed-to-laptop-to-bed routine. The problem is that most dating apps and sites, such as Tinder, OkCupid, Bumble, Happn - tend to rely on looks to match people, and sometimes it’s not the best strategy.The new dating app S’More (Something More) adopts a different approach./news/snapchat-introduces-live-location-sharing.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/snapchat-introduces-live-location-sharing.htmlSnapchat's been enjoying a streak of big updates lately, announcing the introduction of ads to Snapchat stories, creating a Snapchat Tinder, and the list goes on. The latest addition is undoubtedly more safety-oriented: yesterday, Snapchat announced it was bringing live location sharing to the platform.Sharing your location a single time for a friend can make it easier to find each other and meet up, and Snapchat's already had that for a few years./news/sony-linkbuds-s-review-light-as-air-noise-canceling-as-airpods-pro.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/sony-linkbuds-s-review-light-as-air-noise-canceling-as-airpods-pro.htmlFollowing the over-ear Sony WH-1000XM5, recently the Japanese company also released the LinkBuds S as an alternative option to the older LinkBuds.Being the smallest and lightest* earbuds in the world right now (with many asterisks), Sony's new true wireless LinkBuds S are a worthy option at $200, especially if you value comfort and powerful ANC (active noise canceling). They're available now in Black, White, plus an additional Ecru color exclusive to Best Buy./news/sony-xperia-1-iii-vs-samsung-galaxy-s21-ultra.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/sony-xperia-1-iii-vs-samsung-galaxy-s21-ultra.htmlThe Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra has been the Android phone to beat in 2021: with an unparalleled zoom camera, fast performance, improved design and biometrics, it's hard to find its weak spot. But if there is a company that could rival the camera on the Galaxy it has got to be Sony, which also happens to make the world's most popular mirrorless cameras, and it has a new flagship phone in 2021: the Xperia 1 III./news/sony-xperia-10-iii-vs-sony-xperia-10-v-specs-comparison.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/sony-xperia-10-iii-vs-sony-xperia-10-v-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 6.0 inches 6.1 inches Resolution: 2520 x 1080 pixels, 21:9 ratio, 457 PPI 2520 x 1080 pixels, 21:9 ratio, 449 PPI Technology: OLED OLED Refresh rate: 60Hz 60Hz Screen-to-body: 79.70 % 82.41 % Features: Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 6), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Hardware System chip: Qualcomm Snapdragon 690 SM6350 (8 nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G SM6375 (6 nm) Processor: Octa-core, 2000 MHz, Kryo 560, 64-bit Octa-core, 2x 2./news/spotlight-ml-manager-for-android-lets-you-organize-apps-and-extract-them-to-apks.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/spotlight-ml-manager-for-android-lets-you-organize-apps-and-extract-them-to-apks.htmlWant to bring some law and order to the overwhelmingly many apps at your disposal? Try using ML Manager. This is a customization application manager for devices running Android 4.0 and later.ML Manager is able to extract both user and system apps in the form of APK files, letting you backup older versions of apps before updating, for example. It can also organize apps by marking them as favorite. And then, APKs can be easily shared with friends via cloud services and messenger apps./news/street-fighter-iv-for-the-iphone-will-test-your-thumbs.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/street-fighter-iv-for-the-iphone-will-test-your-thumbs.htmlIf there's going to be a game that really tests your thumbs on the iPhone, then it'll have to be one of the greatest arcade fighting games of all time. Capcom's Street Fighter IV is being ported over to the Apple iPhone and giving gamers a much needed challenge in getting their thumbs into shape. Capcom is meticulously going all out as they bring all of the wonderful looking graphics, eclectic mix of characters, and most importantly, the control scheme of controlling your fighter./news/stubhub-app-uses-vr-to-let-you-check-out-the-view-from-the-seats-you-are-planning-to-buy.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/stubhub-app-uses-vr-to-let-you-check-out-the-view-from-the-seats-you-are-planning-to-buy.htmlStubHub is an app where tickets to sporting events, concerts and other events are bought and sold. An update to the app adds a new 360 degree feature which works with VR headsets like Samsung Gear VR and Google Cardboard. Using the app and this new capability, you will be able to see a "virtual" view of the playing field or the stage from the seats you are looking to purchase./news/superb-deal-lands-the-premium-galaxy-tab-s9-to-a-new-best-price-on-amazon.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/superb-deal-lands-the-premium-galaxy-tab-s9-to-a-new-best-price-on-amazon.htmlWe all know that the ultimate tablet experience usually comes at hefty prices. On the plus side, the largest online retailer often drops epic discounts to excite users about getting the most bang for their buck. Today, for example, Amazon goes extra bananas by throwing a cooler-than-cool deal on one of the best Android tablets – the Galaxy Tab S9+. Right now, you can get not just one of the storage configurations but, in fact, both the 256GB and the 512GB variants at their lowest price to date!/news/sweet-new-150-galaxy-s24-ultra-discount-makes-an-amazing-phone-even-better.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/sweet-new-150-galaxy-s24-ultra-discount-makes-an-amazing-phone-even-better.htmlRemember how outraged you were when high-end smartphones broke the psychological $1,000 price barrier a few years ago and how you promised yourself you'd never spend a four-digit sum of money on a new handset no matter what? Unfortunately, pretty much all the best phones are really expensive nowadays by 2018 or 2019 standards, but that's where retailers like Amazon and Best Buy come in, often sweetening the deals of devices like the Galaxy S24 Ultra with significant discounts./news/symbian-anna-to-be-available-for-young-and-old-by-the-end-of-august-10-new-symbian-devices-coming.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/symbian-anna-to-be-available-for-young-and-old-by-the-end-of-august-10-new-symbian-devices-coming.htmlStephen Elop confirmed on stage in Singapore today that the first major update to Symbian^3, called Anna, will be pushed out of the door for all handsets in need of it, like the Nokia N8, Nokia E7, Nokia C6-01or Nokia C7 in July. New phones will ship with Symbian Anna straight from the factory, of course, but existing handsets might not get the firmware update until the end of August, according to the press release./news/t-mobile-announces-cheap-backup-internet-plan-with-cheaper-introductory-price.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/t-mobile-announces-cheap-backup-internet-plan-with-cheaper-introductory-price.htmlIf you are a business owner, and your current internet connection isn't reliable or you just want to be careful by having a secondary connection, T-Mobile has a great new offer for you.For a paltry amount of $15 per month, you can get T-Mobile's 5G Business Internet Backup.  Keep in mind that this isn't going to be your primary internet connection and is mainly meant for customers who have a cable or fiber connection./news/t-mobile-boasts-130x-more-5g-network-coverage-than-verizon-at-t-takes-the-speed-lead.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/t-mobile-boasts-130x-more-5g-network-coverage-than-verizon-at-t-takes-the-speed-lead.htmlTaking the meat from the latest state of the mobile union from Ookla, the makers of Speedtest, T-Mobile didn't miss the opportunity to brag with the findings that it is excelling in one very important 5G metric - availability."In its Q2 2020 Speedtest United States Market Report measuring 4G and 5G coverage and speed, Ookla found that T-Mobile customers get a 5G signal in nearly 20x more cities than Verizon and AT&T combined (and almost 130x more than Verizon alone)./news/t-mobile-got-john-travolta-to-sing-about-its-5g-home-internet-network-for-the-super-bowl.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/t-mobile-got-john-travolta-to-sing-about-its-5g-home-internet-network-for-the-super-bowl.htmlThe "Big Game" is almost here, and while some mobile network operators are bragging about snubbing the Super Bowl publicity festivities in commercials that just so happen to be released shortly before said sporting event, others seem to be taking great pride in participating for the tenth time. That's a feat only surpassed by the New England Patriots on the football field and, we're guessing, Verizon in the advertising arena as far as the top US wireless service providers are concerned./news/t-mobile-is-ready-to-throw-free-lines-at-almost-everybody-for-the-first-time-in-2021.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/t-mobile-is-ready-to-throw-free-lines-at-almost-everybody-for-the-first-time-in-2021.htmlThis is not a drill. We repeat, this is not a drill. The time has (almost) come for T-Mobile's first "proper" free line promotion of 2021, following in the footsteps of not one, not two and not three but a grand total of four similar deals from 2020, the last of which debuted just in time for Christmas.According to a very well-connected inside source that's practically never wrong about these types of things, both new and existing T-Mo customers will once again be able to score gratis lines of wireless service starting tomorrow, March 17 without jumping through too many hoops or meeting all kinds of special conditions./news/t-mobile-may-have-to-stop-calling-its-home-internet-network-fast-and-reliable-soon.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/t-mobile-may-have-to-stop-calling-its-home-internet-network-fast-and-reliable-soon.htmlA mobile network operator first and foremost (and a very popular one at that), T-Mobile got involved in the home internet war relatively recently, seemingly putting more and more financial and advertising effort into challenging industry heavyweights like Comcast, Charter, and Verizon over the last few months.The "Un-carrier's" aptly named and fast-growing Home Internet service makes some big promises despite its ultra-low price point, and although anecdotally many of its 1 million+ customers appear to be largely satisfied with how the network delivers out in the real world, the National Advertising Division is taking a stand against a number of claims characterized as insufficiently supported by hard, objective evidence./news/t-mobile-onesie-is-a-full-body-wearable-that-keeps-your-phone-charged-alll-day.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/t-mobile-onesie-is-a-full-body-wearable-that-keeps-your-phone-charged-alll-day.htmlWhat will they think of next? T-Mobile has just announced the T-Mobile ONEsie with many capabilities.  It is a full body tracker that measures your "vital signs, sleeping, waking, breathing, movement, body position and much, much more." It also gives your phone 4-bars no matter where you are. All you need to do to take advantage of this amazing product is to put your T-Mobile handset in your pocket and listen for the iconic T-Mobile ring tone./news/t-mobile-revvl-v-5g-vs-google-pixel-6a-specs-comparison.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/t-mobile-revvl-v-5g-vs-google-pixel-6a-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 6.8 inches 6.1 inches Resolution: 1640 x 720 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 263 PPI 2400 x 1080 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 431 PPI Technology: IPS LCD OLED Refresh rate: 60Hz 60Hz Screen-to-body: 81.58 % 82.14 % Features: Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Hardware System chip: MediaTek Dimensity 700 MT6833V/ZA (7 nm) Tensor (5 nm) Processor: Octa-core, 2200 MHz, Cortex-A76, 64-bit Hexa-core, 2x 2./news/t-mobile-revvl-v-5g-vs-samsung-galaxy-s24-specs-comparison.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/t-mobile-revvl-v-5g-vs-samsung-galaxy-s24-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 6.8 inches 6.7 inches Resolution: 1640 x 720 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 263 PPI 3088 x 1440 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio, 509 PPI Technology: IPS LCD Dynamic AMOLED Refresh rate: 60Hz 120Hz Screen-to-body: 81.58 % 89.05 % Peak brightness: 2600 cd/m2 (nit) Features: Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Hardware System chip: MediaTek Dimensity 700 MT6833V/ZA (7 nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SM8650 (4 nm) Processor: Octa-core, 2200 MHz, Cortex-A76, 64-bit Octa-core, 1x 3./news/telltale-s-guardians-of-the-galaxy-out-on-ios-android-version-coming-soon.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/telltale-s-guardians-of-the-galaxy-out-on-ios-android-version-coming-soon.htmlTelltale is back with yet another great game that aimed at Guardians of the Galaxy fans. The game is now available on multiple platforms, including PC, PS4, Xbox One and iOS. An Android version of the Guardians of the Galaxy game will be available as well, but for now, it's only up for grabs via App Store.Guardians of the Galaxy offers the same narrative gaming experience that all of Telltale's games are known for, so expect some well-written dialog, memorable characters, and smooth gameplay mechanics./news/tesla-succeeds-where-apple-failed-with-30-coil-wireless-charging-pad-set-for-release-next-february.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/tesla-succeeds-where-apple-failed-with-30-coil-wireless-charging-pad-set-for-release-next-february.htmlIn late March 2019, Apple finally canceled its AirPower wireless charging pad. Perhaps a bit too ambitious for the time, the 30-coil pad was unveiled in September 2017 only for Apple to put the kibosh on the product 562 days later. With the mat, users were supposed to be able to wirelessly charge an iPhone, an Apple Watch, and the AirPods carrying case all at the same time.At the time of the cancellation, Apple's senior vice president of Hardware Engineering, Dan Riccio, apologized and said that AirPower could not live up to Apple's high standards giving the company no other choice but to cancel it./news/the-galaxy-m12-samsung-s-newest-entry-level-smartphone-costs-less-than-200.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/the-galaxy-m12-samsung-s-newest-entry-level-smartphone-costs-less-than-200.htmlSamsung recently revealed a brand new affordable smartphone, the Galaxy M12. After the success of the Galaxy M11 and M21, Samsung hopes that the Galaxy M12 will be at least just as popular, and looking at the phone's specs, this might be the perfect candidate.First off, the Galaxy M12 introduced this month is not to be confused with the Galaxy M12 model launched in India back in March. Although they look similar and have many specs in common, they are different devices./news/the-galaxy-s24-256gb-is-on-sale-at-a-sweet-discount-on-amazon-ready-to-become-your-new-companion-in.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/the-galaxy-s24-256gb-is-on-sale-at-a-sweet-discount-on-amazon-ready-to-become-your-new-companion-in.htmlThe Samsung Galaxy S24+ is one of the best phones on the market, and guess what? It's sweetly discounted on Amazon right now. Its 256GB storage option in Onyx Black color is on sale at a lovely $175 price cut, slashing 18% off the phone's usual price.Check out these deals as well: While the current deal isn't as enticing as the $200 markdown this bad boy enjoyed around the beginning of May, it's still significant and worthy of your attention./news/the-lastpass-leak-from-last-year-keeps-getting-worse-users-were-affected-after-all.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/the-lastpass-leak-from-last-year-keeps-getting-worse-users-were-affected-after-all.htmlLastPass parent company GoTo has come forward with an official statement that — for the fourth or fifth time now — changes the impact that last year’s leak had. Ultimately, the impact is larger than we last reported, but it is limited to users for other GoTo products. User data related to GoTo services like Hamachi, RemotelyAnywhere, Join.me, Central and Pro has been extracted. The info itself was stored on a server, where the LastPass user creds were being held too./news/the-most-unstable-android-and-iphone-apps-that-crash-often-are-very-popular.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/the-most-unstable-android-and-iphone-apps-that-crash-often-are-very-popular.htmlView Full Bio Daniel, a devoted tech writer at PhoneArena since 2010, has been engrossed in mobile technology since the Windows Mobile era. His expertise spans mobile hardware, software, and carrier networks, and he's keenly interested in the future of digital health, car connectivity, and 5G. Beyond his professional pursuits, Daniel finds balance in travel, reading, and exploring new tech innovations, while contemplating the ethical and privacy implications of our digital future./news/the-powerbeats-pro-wireless-earphones-are-20-off-on-amazon.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/the-powerbeats-pro-wireless-earphones-are-20-off-on-amazon.htmlHere is some great news for audiophiles looking to buy a pair of earphones that won't force them to break the bank. The Powerbeats Pro earphones are now on sale on Amazon and even if it's not the lowest price we've seen to date, you can still score a good deal on these wireless earphones.As the title says, Amazon offers a 20% discount on the Powerbeats Pro, which brings their price just below the $200 mark since they usually sell for $250./news/the-recently-released-garmin-vivoactive-5-enjoys-a-17-discount-through-amazon-s-rare-deal.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/the-recently-released-garmin-vivoactive-5-enjoys-a-17-discount-through-amazon-s-rare-deal.htmlWouldn’t it be fantastic to save one of the latest Garmin watches? Of course, it would! And Amazon is here to help! The seller has thrown an ultra-rare deal on the recently released Vivoactive 5. This puppy hit the market in September last year and is now available at $50 off.The $50 price cut may seem unattractive, but get this: the wearable rarely sees deals. In fact, to our knowledge, it hasn’t been discounted since January!/news/the-symbian-anna-update-rolling-out-for-the-nokia-n8-c7-e7-and-c6-01.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/the-symbian-anna-update-rolling-out-for-the-nokia-n8-c7-e7-and-c6-01.htmlJust as promised for the hot summer month of August, the incremental Symbian Anna update is gradually rolling out to Nokia's Symbian^3 handsets, either OTA, or via Ovi Suite on your computer. The download is around 27MB, and that's if all your firmware is up to date, so Ovi Suite might be preferable here, rather than waiting for the OTA update to hit your specific handset. For now the Symbian Anna update, which takes about 20 minutes if all goes well, seems to grace handsets in places like UK, France, Italy and India, with more to follow in the week(s) ahead./news/this-11-inch-hp-tablet-with-windows-11-offers-a-lot-of-bang-for-250-bucks-and-up-today-only.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/this-11-inch-hp-tablet-with-windows-11-offers-a-lot-of-bang-for-250-bucks-and-up-today-only.htmlIf you're looking for one of the very best Windows tablets money can buy right now, we're pretty sure HP's name is not on your radar. But if you can't afford a Surface Pro 8 or Pro X powerhouse (even at a hefty discount) and trust you can do better than Microsoft's entry-level Surface Go 3 at a similar or lower price, you might want to consider the impossibly named HP 11m-be0023dx./news/tiktok-incorporates-research-api-in-order-to-provide-transparency-for-state-and-nonprofit-researcher.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/tiktok-incorporates-research-api-in-order-to-provide-transparency-for-state-and-nonprofit-researcher.htmlThere's never a dull moment with TikTok. Even if there are periods of calm, sooner or later, there is always a new conspiracy or dangerous trend that revolves around the dangerously popular social platform. So much so that state officials are politely asking Big Tech to outright ban TikTok.The company behind the short form video platform doesn’t take this sitting down though. And while they could retaliate and fight this move, they opted for peace and transparency./news/uefa-announces-the-official-smartphone-of-the-euro-2024-football-tournament.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/uefa-announces-the-official-smartphone-of-the-euro-2024-football-tournament.htmlIf you’ve been following the last few major football tournaments, then you probably know that both FIFA and UEFA team up with various tech companies that want to advertise their products.Two years ago, vivo became the official partner of the 2022 FIFA World Cup. This year, the Chinese handset maker is back with another important collaboration, this time with UEFA. The governing body of football in Europe, UEFA, and vivo announced the official smartphone(s) of EURO 2024 is the V30 series./news/us-carriers-turn-their-backs-on-one-of-samsung-s-most-popular-and-fairly-recent-phone.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/us-carriers-turn-their-backs-on-one-of-samsung-s-most-popular-and-fairly-recent-phone.htmlThe mid-range A series phones, and not the flashier Galaxy Z Fold and Flips or the Galaxy S range, are the bread and butter for Samsung, making up for a whopping 58 percent of the company's total smartphone sales in 2021. They are great options for anyone looking for a decent phone with basic features without an exorbitant price tag. Sadly for US consumers, one of Samsung's best mid-tier handsets, the Galaxy A32 5G, is no longer being sold by carriers./news/verizon-s-new-data-plan-for-international-travelers-allows-100mb-for-25.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/verizon-s-new-data-plan-for-international-travelers-allows-100mb-for-25.htmlNew Verizon Wireless Global Data Plan Takes The Guesswork Out Of International Travel BASKING RIDGE, NJ — Summer travel season is just around the corner, and Verizon Wireless is setting sail with a new, easy-to-understand Global Data Plan. Starting April 23, the new Verizon Wireless Global Data Plan offers U.S.-based customers 100 MB of data for $25 a month. For one low cost, customers can access email, browse the Web and update social networks while traveling outside the United States in 120 countries and destinations, including all of Europe, South America, the Caribbean, Mexico and Canada./news/vertu-ti-specs-phonearena.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/vertu-ti-specs-phonearena.htmlDescription The Vertu Ti is the company's first Android phone. The Ti comes with Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich inside a polished titanium case with leather accents and a virtually scratch proof sapphire crystal screen. It boasts a 1.7 GHz dual-core CPU, 3.7'' display, 8 MP main camera and 1.3 front one, 64 GB storage and 1 GB RAM. ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7sbTOp5yaqpWjrm%2BvzqZmqaCfo7K0e7Weqa2tXYm2oLXDcG9tag%3D%3D/news/video-here-s-the-firefox-os-based-25-smartphone.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/video-here-s-the-firefox-os-based-25-smartphone.htmlHow low can the price of a smartphone go? As we've seen time and time again, no definitive answer can be given, but we're getting pretty close to the very bottom. A few days ago, we covered a deal that Mozilla Corp. made a deal with Chinese chip maker Spreadtrum to supply the chipsets for a phone that will cost a measly $25! You read that right, the subsidiary of the non-profit Mozilla Foundation will charge you just $25 for a device that covers the basics of what we call a smartphone today./news/vivo-x80-pro-vs-vivo-x80-specs-comparison.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/vivo-x80-pro-vs-vivo-x80-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 6.8 inches 6.8 inches Resolution: 3200 x 1440 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 518 PPI 2400 x 1080 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 388 PPI Technology: AMOLED AMOLED Refresh rate: 120Hz 120Hz Screen-to-body: 89.69 % 89.41 % Peak brightness: 1500 cd/m2 (nit) 1500 cd/m2 (nit) Features: Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Hardware System chip: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SM8450 (4 nm) Mediatek Dimensity 9000 (4 nm) Processor: Octa-core, 1x 3./news/what-s-dumber-than-dumb-ways-to-die-dumb-ways-to-die-2-of-course.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/what-s-dumber-than-dumb-ways-to-die-dumb-ways-to-die-2-of-course.htmlWe and our morbid sense of humor are glad to inform you that Dumb Ways to Die 2: The Games, the official and unapologetic sequel to the viral hit that was Dumb Ways To Die, is out now on iOS. And just like any self-respecting sequel should be, DWTD 2 offers more of the same, only better. The dumb protagonists from the first game return to seek more dumb ways to part with they cartoony lives./news/which-pixel-phones-will-get-android-12.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/which-pixel-phones-will-get-android-12.htmlThe arrival of Android 12, the newest update to Google's mobile operating system, was one of the highlights of Google's launch livestream this week (along with the Google Pixel 6, of course).Even during the launch on Tuesday, the Android 12 update prompt had already started appearing on some of our Pixel phones. And as we found out, unsurprisingly, the most recent Android iteration will be hitting Pixel devices first. But will all Pixel phones be receiving the update?/news/wild-rumor-has-apple-testing-new-8-3-inch-screens-for-a-promotion-version-of-the-5g-ipad-mini-6.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/wild-rumor-has-apple-testing-new-8-3-inch-screens-for-a-promotion-version-of-the-5g-ipad-mini-6.htmlIn late September, when Apple released the iPad mini 6, several users started complaining about "jelly scrolling" on the tablet's 8.3-inch display. For those who are not sure what this means, when the device is oriented in portrait mode, the right side of the display is running faster than the left side delivering to users an uneven UI experience. Apple explained away the issue by stating that this behavior is normal for an LCD display because such screens refresh line-by-line./news/winner-of-our-at-t-htc-one-x-giveaway.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/winner-of-our-at-t-htc-one-x-giveaway.htmlSo, we guess this is goodbye then. We'll miss our One X+ giveaway unit, as it will now be heading towards its new owner - the winner of the AT&T giveaway we ran last week.Well, congratulations to our user AFnerdTP, who is one really lucky fellow. Despite the great number of participants, it looks like it was AFnerdTP's day yesterday when we drew the winner. Now, he'll be enjoying a brand new HTC One X+ for AT&T - a magnificent handset with a brilliant 4./news/xiaomi-mi-mix-3-is-official-a-93-screen-slider-with-up-to-10gb-ram-and-a-5g-version.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/xiaomi-mi-mix-3-is-official-a-93-screen-slider-with-up-to-10gb-ram-and-a-5g-version.htmlWhen Sharp and the Essential phone pioneered the waterdrop notch, nobody paid attention as they were, well, niche devices. When Apple notch-ified its whole lineup to fit the TrueDepth camera kit at the front and still brag with huge screen diagonals, most Chinese phone makers paid attention and started issuing one notch-y phone after another. Not Xiaomi, though, as it held out on the top bezel protrusion for its flagship devices, leaving it for phones like the A2 Lite, for instance./news/xiaomi-redmi-note-11-specs.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/xiaomi-redmi-note-11-specs.htmlBluetooth: 5.0 Wi-Fi: 802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, dual-band; Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot USB: Type-C (reversible), USB 2.0 Features: Charging Location: GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, BeiDou, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning Sensors: Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass Other: NFC, Infrared ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7sbTOp5yaqpWjrm%2BvzqZmqaCfo7K0e7eimKilmWKfprDMomSHp6SaenJ9vqKbamloaoE%3D/news/you-can-now-have-custom-action-buttons-on-wear-os-with-a-new-google-assistant-tile.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/you-can-now-have-custom-action-buttons-on-wear-os-with-a-new-google-assistant-tile.htmlYou can now have custom action buttons on your smartwatch with a new Google Assistant tile that is rolling out to Wear OS. The tile can be set up as a shortcut to do pretty much any action the Google Assistant on Wear OS can do, opening up tons of possibilities.As spotted by 9to5Google, the new Google Assistant tile is available on both Wear OS 3 and Wear OS 4 and facilitates the use of the Assistant on smartwatches, such as the Pixel or Galaxy Watch./news/you-can-now-virtually-try-out-a-samsung-device-right-from-your-iphone.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/you-can-now-virtually-try-out-a-samsung-device-right-from-your-iphone.htmlSamsung really wants iPhone users to get a taste of what using a Samsung device is like, and to make sure of it, it has released a new web app that allows them to try out the One UI interface right from their existing devices. As reported by 9to5Google, the new "Try Galaxy" demo tool. can be accessed directly from its website, where you are then prompted to scan a QR code for the link to access the experience./news/your-galaxy-s7-s-slow-motion-video-stutters-you-are-not-alone.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/your-galaxy-s7-s-slow-motion-video-stutters-you-are-not-alone.htmlThe Samsung Galaxy S7 is among the few handsets on the market capable of capturing slow-motion video at 240 frames per second. The exclusive club is joined by the S7 edge, the Google Nexus 6P, and the newest iPhones. While the feature is more than welcome among enthusiastic or budding slo-mo cinematographers, there seems to be a problem that Samsung needs to attend to.Galaxy S7 owners have been complaining about stuttering issues during slo-mo 240fps recording./news/zombify-your-waze-world-with-the-app-s-new-halloween-themed-in-car-experience.htmlFri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/zombify-your-waze-world-with-the-app-s-new-halloween-themed-in-car-experience.htmlYour monthly new Waze in-car experience is here, and it’s not very hard to guess that it’s related to the most important celebration happening every October, Halloween. Although we’re more than two weeks away from the spooky season, your Halloween-themed in-car experience with Waze is waiting for you to activate it.As the title suggests, Waze is bringing zombies to its navigation service. Starting today, users can enter a Zombified Waze world on their way to office and back home./news/a-new-htc-for-t-mobile-the-cleo.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/a-new-htc-for-t-mobile-the-cleo.htmlA leaked image of T-Mobile’s system reveals a new HTC phone, codenamed the Cleo. Unfortunately, there isn’t any other information about the device, only that we might speculate a little here that judging by its name this one may be more of a ladylike kind of handset. However, the list of phones seen on the image reveals the names of several other HTC devices, which have been out now for quite a while./news/amazon-cuts-the-price-of-the-premium-sennheiser-momentum-4-by-102-making-them-a-bargain-for-money.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/amazon-cuts-the-price-of-the-premium-sennheiser-momentum-4-by-102-making-them-a-bargain-for-money.htmlWe are back with another sweet deal on another pair of awesome-sounding top-tier headphones that you'll surely fall in love with. At the moment, you can snatch Sennheiser's phenomenal Momentum 4 cans in Black for 27% off their price on Amazon. Such a discount means you will save $102 if you act fast, pull the trigger on this, and snatch a pair from the retailer today. As proper Sennheiser headphones, the Sennheiser Momentum 4 have amazing sound./news/amazon-is-still-letting-you-snag-the-jbl-charge-5-at-an-irresistible-price.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/amazon-is-still-letting-you-snag-the-jbl-charge-5-at-an-irresistible-price.htmlRemember when we shared an exciting deal on the JBL Charge 5 a couple of weeks ago? Don’t worry – we’ll remind you! The offer was live on Amazon and gave shoppers a chance to scoop up this incredible speaker with a sweet 33% discount.Why are we saying all this? Well, this exciting offer is still up for grabs at the retailer. If, for some reason, you missed the chance to take advantage the first time, you can do it now./news/amazon-makes-one-cellular-capable-apple-watch-series-9-model-cheaper-than-a-gps-only-variant.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/amazon-makes-one-cellular-capable-apple-watch-series-9-model-cheaper-than-a-gps-only-variant.htmlDid you miss the opportunity to get one of the most affordable Apple Watch Series 9 units around at a cool $100 Best Buy discount a couple of days ago? That might prove to be a blessing in disguise, as Amazon now sells probably the best smartwatch in the world for iPhone users at a much cooler $200 less than usual in one very specific version.We're talking about an all-red timepiece with a 41mm aluminum case and basic sport band, as well as standalone cellular connectivity./news/amazon-makes-the-rugged-apple-watch-ultra-cheaper-than-ever-before-in-one-color.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/amazon-makes-the-rugged-apple-watch-ultra-cheaper-than-ever-before-in-one-color.htmlThe name "Apple Watch Ultra" and the word "cheap" don't usually go together very naturally, but Amazon's latest deal on one of the best smartwatches out there with a rugged design does make this absolute tank of an intelligent timepiece significantly cheap... er than usual.Frequently discounted by $50 or $60 in a number of different models and once or twice even marked down by a cool 70 bucks over the last few months in a couple of very specific flavors, Apple's first-ever alternative to those super-muscular Garmin wearables professional athletes seem to like so much is currently on sale at a whopping and totally unprecedented $97./news/android-4-1-2-firmware-leaks-for-the-galaxy-s-ii-aimed-at-the-impatient-video.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/android-4-1-2-firmware-leaks-for-the-galaxy-s-ii-aimed-at-the-impatient-video.htmlView Full Bio Daniel, a devoted tech writer at PhoneArena since 2010, has been engrossed in mobile technology since the Windows Mobile era. His expertise spans mobile hardware, software, and carrier networks, and he's keenly interested in the future of digital health, car connectivity, and 5G. Beyond his professional pursuits, Daniel finds balance in travel, reading, and exploring new tech innovations, while contemplating the ethical and privacy implications of our digital future./news/android-5-0-lollipop-the-new-features.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/android-5-0-lollipop-the-new-features.htmlIt's been less than a year since the last major Android version was announced, under the inconspicuous name KitKat, and the for the first time then Google partnered with a confectionery giant, of all things, for the marketing purposes. Today marked the arrival of the Android 4.4 KitKat's successor, dubbed Android Lollipop. That's right, regardless of the associations that come to mind when one hears the new naming scheme, Lollipop might be considered as one of the most visibly significant updates in Android's history./news/android-6-0-marshmallow-how-to-clear-app-cache-and-data.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/android-6-0-marshmallow-how-to-clear-app-cache-and-data.htmlLast year, we published an article about how to clear app cache and app data on Android - Android Lollipop, to be exact. Since then, Google released Android 6.0 Marshmallow, and things changed a bit when it comes to clearing app cache. You still have to go to Settings -> Apps in order to search for a specific app to clear its cache. However, once you tap on a certain app, Android Marshmallow doesn't provide a direct Clear Cache button (like Lollipop does)./news/another-price-hike-for-amazon-music-unlimited-this-time-prime-members-will-pay-more.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/another-price-hike-for-amazon-music-unlimited-this-time-prime-members-will-pay-more.html“I want to pay more for the same service!” said no one ever, yet here we are: Amazon Music Unlimited is raising prices for certain subscription plans, including Amazon Prime members.Following Spotify’s recent price hike and YouTube Premium’s monthly subscription increase, now it’s time for Amazon Music Unlimited to announce the news (via 9to5Mac). It’s like they’re taking turns at this point. Apple Music raised its plans almost a year ago, so maybe this coming fall it will be their turn again… (we really hope this joke does not materialize)./news/apple-and-samsung-both-working-on-thermometers-for-next-watches-but-one-is-struggling.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/apple-and-samsung-both-working-on-thermometers-for-next-watches-but-one-is-struggling.htmlEsteemed analyst Ming-Chi Kuo claims that Apple had intended to ship the feature with last year's Watch Series 7, but that didn't happen because the algorithm was apparently not good enough. The company has since made progress and if the algorithm passes the quality test, it may introduce the feature with the Watch 8.This isn't the first time we are hearing about the feature. Both Bloomberg and the Wall Street Journal have also reported that the Watch Series 8 could include a body-temperature sensor./news/apple-celebrates-the-new-year-in-japan-with-free-gift-card-promo-and-engraved-airtag-trackers.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/apple-celebrates-the-new-year-in-japan-with-free-gift-card-promo-and-engraved-airtag-trackers.htmlApple is currently running a gift card promotion in Japan while also offering a specially engraved AirTag that celebrates the upcoming Year of the Dragon. Celebrating the New Year is always a big deal in the country with businesses shutting down for a few days and some firms, like Apple, offering special promotions on their products. Like it did last year, Apple plans on rewarding purchasers of its devices in Japan with a free gift card./news/apple-confirms-that-all-three-2022-apple-watch-models-use-their-own-gps-systems.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/apple-confirms-that-all-three-2022-apple-watch-models-use-their-own-gps-systems.htmlWhen the Apple Watch was first released, it relied on a nearby Apple Watch for processing. But this changed with the release of the Apple Watch Series 3 back in 2017. The first Apple Watch to offer cellular connectivity which allowed the Apple Watch to make calls without an iPhone present. The year before, in 2016, the Apple Watch Series 2 added its own GPS system although the timepiece deferred to the GPS on a nearby iPhone whenever possible./news/apple-fitness-introduces-new-features-and-kickboxing-workouts.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/apple-fitness-introduces-new-features-and-kickboxing-workouts.htmlApple Fitness+ has introduced a few new features that are sure to motivate you into achieving your fitness goals. Among them are a new kickboxing workout, sleep-themed mediations, new trainers, and a Beyonce artist spotlight.The fitness platform, available on Apple products such as iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Apple TV, has added Kickboxing to the eleven workout types it already includes. It will consist of a round of moves followed by a final round in which all of the moves will be combined in an all-out one-minute interval./news/apple-ios-10-release-date-beta-download-and-new-features-video.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/apple-ios-10-release-date-beta-download-and-new-features-video.htmlView Full Bio Daniel, a devoted tech writer at PhoneArena since 2010, has been engrossed in mobile technology since the Windows Mobile era. His expertise spans mobile hardware, software, and carrier networks, and he's keenly interested in the future of digital health, car connectivity, and 5G. Beyond his professional pursuits, Daniel finds balance in travel, reading, and exploring new tech innovations, while contemplating the ethical and privacy implications of our digital future./news/apple-ios-messages-bug-also-affects-snapchat-and-twitter-users.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/apple-ios-messages-bug-also-affects-snapchat-and-twitter-users.htmlIt seems that the unique string of Arabic, Marathi and Chinese letters and symbols that can cause the Messages app to crash, and an iPhone in lock screen to reboot, can wreak havoc with third party messaging apps. A report published late Saturday says that a Twitter user running an iOS device can receive the malicious message via a Direct Mention or a public mention. If the victim has notifications on, the iOS device (which includes the iPhone, iPad or Apple Watch) will crash./news/apple-iphone-7-plus-vs-iphone-7-is-apple-s-larger-handset-worth-it.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/apple-iphone-7-plus-vs-iphone-7-is-apple-s-larger-handset-worth-it.htmlIn the not so distant past, Apple sweared by the small-phone mantra and it said that large phones were not 'common sense'.When other experimented with gigantic screen sizes, and the non-explosive Galaxy Notes were proving popular with Android users, Apple still stood by its famous ‘Thumb’ ad. The ad claimed that your thumb goes only a certain distance, which was not larger than the 4” screen on the iPhone 5 and iPhone 5s./news/apple-iphone-se-2020-vs-apple-iphone-12-specs-comparison.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/apple-iphone-se-2020-vs-apple-iphone-12-specs-comparison.htmlCellular 4G (FDD): Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 14(700 PS), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS), 66(AWS-3), 71(600) Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 14(700 PS), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS), 32(1500 L-band), 66(AWS-3), 71(600) Connectivity & Features ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7sbTOp5yaqpWjrm%2BvzqZmqaCfo7K0e8KopKmZopp8grzPpZxmoYCdvK%2BxjIx8ZmpgZ31tjc%2Bpo55lmYW1sLrEZmhrZ6CdvK%2Bx0mhoaW9lZXlyfZNqbg%3D%3D/news/apple-offers-refurbished-ipads-from-430.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/apple-offers-refurbished-ipads-from-430.htmlDon't be surprised if your kids send “Santa, I want an iPad” letters this Holiday season as Apple's iPad is one of the most wanted gifts. What you should be surprised and happy to find out, though, is that now the tablet is offered refurbished with a price tag starting from $429 for the 16GB Wi-Fi only model. This would save you $70 bucks in comparison to a new one. Prices for the 32 and 64 gig models are discounted by $100, while 3G equipped tablets get a price cut of only $50./news/apple-watch-gymkit-allows-you-to-get-accurate-and-detailed-workout-data-now-live-at-a-new-york-gym.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/apple-watch-gymkit-allows-you-to-get-accurate-and-detailed-workout-data-now-live-at-a-new-york-gym.htmlGymKit in action, Image courtesy of Sarah Tew, CNET Apple has now made it super easy to get accurate and detailed stats from your gym workouts on treadmills and ellipticals using only the Apple Watch. The feature comes as part of the Apple Watch's GymKit and has so far been rolled out only in a few gyms in Australia and London, but now it has made its debut at the Life Time Athletic at Sky gym located at 605 West 42nd Street in New York./news/apple-will-reportedly-move-30-of-airpods-production-to-vietnam-starting-this-quarter.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/apple-will-reportedly-move-30-of-airpods-production-to-vietnam-starting-this-quarter.htmlLast July, trial production of the Apple AirPods started in Vietnam. At the time, the U.S.-China trade war was the biggest thing in the news, and Apple was looking to move 15% to 30% of its production outside of China. Even though Apple designs most of its products in the states, the vast majority are assembled in China. That means that they are subject to a tariff that the U.S. imposes on products manufactured in China and exported to the states./news/asus-zenfone-v-live-now-available-as-a-verizon-exclusive-for-only-7-a-month.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/asus-zenfone-v-live-now-available-as-a-verizon-exclusive-for-only-7-a-month.htmlAsus and Verizon announced today that the new Asus ZenFone V Live is now available exclusively from Verizon. The budget priced handset features a 5-inch display made with slightly curved 2.5D glass, carrying a 720 x 1280 HD resolution. The phone is powered by the Snapdragon 425 chipset, which comes with a quad-core CPU and the Adreno 308 GPU. 2GB of RAM is inside, along with 16GB of native storage.The rear-facing 13MP camera has, according to Verizon, "/news/asus-zenwatch-3-video-demo-of-asus-first-round-smartwatch.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/asus-zenwatch-3-video-demo-of-asus-first-round-smartwatch.htmlAsus was one of the first companies to invite the press to its event in Berlin a day before IFA 2016, one of the largest tech expos of the year even starts.What it showed was mostly things we've already seen (it provided European prices and release dates for its tablets and laptops), but there was also one thing that was brand new: the Asus Zenwatch 3. The Zenwatch 3 feels stylish and luxurious in a way that a regular person would appreciateAsus has been continuously improving its design efforts lately, and it shows in the Zenwatch 3: it's a beautiful piece of technology./news/at-t-and-cricket-to-carry-samsung-s-latest-5g-phone-the-galaxy-a53.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/at-t-and-cricket-to-carry-samsung-s-latest-5g-phone-the-galaxy-a53.htmlSamsung has just taken the wraps off its latest Galaxy A series phones and many US carriers have already confirmed they will start selling some of these devices in the coming weeks. AT&T is among the first to announce that it will carry the Galaxy A53, Samsung’s most recent 5G-enabled handset.Unfortunately, customers won’t be able to pick this one up this month, as Samsung and AT&T have agreed to start selling the Galaxy A53 5G on April 1./news/at-t-becomes-the-first-major-us-carrier-to-update-the-galaxy-note-9-to-android-10.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/at-t-becomes-the-first-major-us-carrier-to-update-the-galaxy-note-9-to-android-10.htmlView Full Bio Adrian, a mobile technology enthusiast since the Nokia 3310 era, has been a dynamic presence in the tech journalism field, contributing to Android Authority, Digital Trends, and Pocketnow before joining PhoneArena in 2018. His expertise spans across various platforms, with a particular fondness for the diversity of the Android ecosystem. Despite the challenges of balancing full-time parenthood with his work, Adrian's passion for tech trends, running, and movies keeps him energized./news/at-t-to-be-fined-by-fcc-640-000-for-fixed-wireless-violations.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/at-t-to-be-fined-by-fcc-640-000-for-fixed-wireless-violations.htmlTelecommunications companies operate wireless stations not only for mobile communications, but also to connect stations in fixed point-to-point, and point-to-multipoint systems.These wireless systems operate under similar, and often more strict regulations from the FCC to ensure the frequencies do not interfere with other wireless communications, and because they will also cover much longer distances than a traditional cell-site would cover. AT&T operates hundreds of such microwave sites (as do other traditional telcos like Verizon and TDS)./news/bad-piggies-trailer-shows-the-pigs-are-hams-rovio-s-new-game-set-to-debut-on-september-27th.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/bad-piggies-trailer-shows-the-pigs-are-hams-rovio-s-new-game-set-to-debut-on-september-27th.htmlDid the head of game development at Rovio tell the developer's CEO that he would come up with a new game "when pigs fly?" Actually, the pigs more than fly in the new "Bad Piggies" game which is a spin-off of the extremely popular "Angry Birds" franchise. This time, it is the pigs that are the stars and based on a new trailer released by Rovio, the game looks similar to Rovio's Amazing Alex where you have to build machines or other wacky contraptions to escape past certain levels, carrying as many eggs as you can steal back from the birds./news/barnes-noble-goes-after-amazon-s-priciest-kindle-with-a-larger-and-cheaper-new-nook.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/barnes-noble-goes-after-amazon-s-priciest-kindle-with-a-larger-and-cheaper-new-nook.htmlWhile e-book readers are not the most glamorous or sophisticated class of consumer tech devices, one has to assume they're still pretty popular (and profitable) given two large US companies remain engaged in and committed to this market. Right off the bat, the device with B&N's biggest ever E-Ink screen holds a significant advantage over the Kindle Oasis, fetching $199.99. Notably, that's 70 bucks higher than the typical retail value of a Nook GlowLight 3 e-reader, as well as a whopping 150 and 70 bucks higher than the list prices of the 7 and 10./news/belkin-is-showing-off-magsafe-like-magnetic-qi2-wireless-chargers.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/belkin-is-showing-off-magsafe-like-magnetic-qi2-wireless-chargers.htmlPhoneArena is reporting from Berlin’s IFA 2023 tech show: stay tuned and get supercharged!The wireless charging game just got more interesting: Belkin has presented three brand new wireless charging solutions (Qi2 standard) alongside two “old school” wired USB-C chargers, a connectivity hub and two pairs of headsets. Let’s start with the wireless charging devices: as you’ve already read, they are bringing the Qi2 standard to the table. Before we proceed, a quick reminder on the Qi topic and its newest iteration: Qi2./news/best-buy-insignia-flex-specs.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/best-buy-insignia-flex-specs.htmlDescription Best Buy has launched an affordable Android tablet under its own Insignia brand. The Insignia Flex, as the device is called, is listed on Best Buy's web page and qualifies for free shipping. It comes with a 9.7-inch LCD screen with 1024 by 768 pixels of resolution, dual-core TI OMAP 4428 running at 1.0GHz CPU, 1GB of RAM, 2-megapixel front-facing camera, 8GB of storage that come on-board can be expanded with the use of a microSD card./news/best-oneplus-6t-cases-phonearena.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/best-oneplus-6t-cases-phonearena.htmlThis way, you can have that exact same hue for your case, too, instead of obviously see-through wrappers that still alter the original hue. The FlexiShield series offers non-slip finish for extra traction in the hand and a slim design that eschews bulk. The case lip is raised a bit to keep the OnePlus 6T'display away from rough surfaces if you place it face down. Signature sandstone:  the OnePlus 6T Double Defence Bundle ($43./news/best-samsung-galaxy-s21-fe-cases.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/best-samsung-galaxy-s21-fe-cases.html? You've come to the right place; here we've listed for you the best Galaxy S21 FE cases available right now. Best Galaxy S21 FE cases, summarized: Galaxy S21 FE 5G Clear Standing Cover We're starting with a simple and practical one. You get unobtrusive protection, as well as a kickstand, for hands-free video calls and movie watching. This case's shock-absorbing TPU bumper should keep your phone safe from the occasional drop, while its polycarbonate back will protect the S21 FE from daily wear and tear, such as scratches./news/big-on-word-puzzles-sidewords-is-a-fresh-new-take-coming-soon-to-ios.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/big-on-word-puzzles-sidewords-is-a-fresh-new-take-coming-soon-to-ios.htmlView Full Bio Daniel, a devoted tech writer at PhoneArena since 2010, has been engrossed in mobile technology since the Windows Mobile era. His expertise spans mobile hardware, software, and carrier networks, and he's keenly interested in the future of digital health, car connectivity, and 5G. Beyond his professional pursuits, Daniel finds balance in travel, reading, and exploring new tech innovations, while contemplating the ethical and privacy implications of our digital future./news/blackberry-10-users-receive-update-to-android-runtime-to-fix-bug.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/blackberry-10-users-receive-update-to-android-runtime-to-fix-bug.htmlBefore BlackBerry produced the Android powered BlackBerry Priv, it tried to fill the wide app gap between BlackBerry and Android by including Android Runtime in BlackBerry 10. This allowed some Android apps to run on BlackBerry 10; company executives in Waterloo hoped that this feature would be enough to prevent BlackBerry users from departing the platform for greener pastures (or should we say greener app stores).While this plan didn't work, forcing BlackBerry to go all in with Android hardware last year, there still are a number of BlackBerry 10 handsets out there that include Android Runtime./news/budget-friendly-motorola-moto-g-pure-is-here-with-a-two-day-battery-life.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/budget-friendly-motorola-moto-g-pure-is-here-with-a-two-day-battery-life.htmlMotorola just announced a new affordable device called the Moto G Pure. The new phone offers a big display and a large battery. It also comes at a very appealing price - $159.99. But aggressive pricing comes with its tradeoffs, especially in the performance department. Let’s see what the new Motorola Moto G Pure is all about. Design The Motorola Moto G Pure’s design looks like it comes from two years ago./news/buy-a-samsung-galaxy-watch-or-samsung-gear-s3-and-get-the-second-one-half-off-at-t-mobile.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/buy-a-samsung-galaxy-watch-or-samsung-gear-s3-and-get-the-second-one-half-off-at-t-mobile.htmlT-Mobile is running a sale this Friday that has major discounts on various flagships, including the Samsung Galaxy S9, OnePlus 6T, and LG V40 ThinQ. But there's more good news about this Friday, as the Un-carrier announced a special offer aimed at customers looking to buy one or more smartwatches.As part of its Magenta Friday promotion, T-Mobile customers who purchase one Samsung Galaxy Watch or Samsung Gear S3 smartwatch will be offered the option to get the second one half off after 24 monthly bills./news/did-you-know-about-this-hidden-menu-on-samsung-galaxy-smartphones.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/did-you-know-about-this-hidden-menu-on-samsung-galaxy-smartphones.htmlHidden pieces of code have been a part of computer software for decades. Referred to as easter eggs, they show up when a specific (and usually undocumented) set of commands is given – in Android, for example, tapping several times on the device's firmware version displays a secret screen. What we're about to go over, however, is not an easter egg. It is a hidden menu found on Samsung Galaxy smartphones and it can be used for checking whether the device is in good working order./news/disney-plus-reveals-how-much-time-you-ll-spend-watching-ads-on-its-ad-supported-tier.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/disney-plus-reveals-how-much-time-you-ll-spend-watching-ads-on-its-ad-supported-tier.htmlA few months ago, we reported that Disney Plus will introduce an ad-supported tier later this year, meaning that you will be able to watch Loki, Moon Knight, and Obi-Wan Kenobi for less money, with ads, of course. Although the price and the official release date of the new subscription plan are still unknown, we now know how many minutes of advertising you will see during the next adventure of The Mandalorian./news/do-you-pay-for-samsung-cloud-results.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/do-you-pay-for-samsung-cloud-results.htmlNowadays, there are tons of cloud providers out there, and some manufacturers also offer the service to their loyal users. Samsung, for example, offers anyone with a Samsung Account 15 GB of cloud storage for free, with two tiers to upgrade to — 50 GB for $1 monthly, or 200 GB for $3 per month. But there are tons of other cloud services out there that have been around for longer and offer integration with more 3rd party apps./news/entertainment-survival-guide-8-hilarious-netflix-stand-up-comedy-specials-to-see-during-isolation.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/entertainment-survival-guide-8-hilarious-netflix-stand-up-comedy-specials-to-see-during-isolation.htmlIn times of social distancing and staying at home, we've expectedly seen online streaming services such as Netflix get a significant boost of new subscribers, and even a new service, aimed specifically towards mobile users, Quibi, getting launched and amassing 2.7 million downloads in just its first two weeks.For a healthy mind, it's important to enjoy some entertainment just as much as it is to study and work, and in the following article we're going to take a look at eight hilarious and refreshing stand-up comedy specials you can watch right now on Netflix, starting with the more family-friendly ones./news/first-official-iphone-6s-camera-samples-give-us-a-preliminary-idea-of-what-the-phone-s-capable-of.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/first-official-iphone-6s-camera-samples-give-us-a-preliminary-idea-of-what-the-phone-s-capable-of.htmlOne of the biggest improvements Apple fans will find in the just announced iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus are superior main cameras. We start off with an 50% bump in resolution — from 8-megapixels to 12-megapixels — supposedly without any sacrifices in image clarity. Like before, the smaller, 4.7-inch iPhone 6s comes without optical stabilization, while the iPhone 6s Plus features one (and now it works for video). 4K UHD video capture will also be made available, along with humongous, (up to) 63-megapixel panaoramic photos./news/ftc-to-investigate-google-s-purchase-of-waze-years-after-the-deal-closed.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/ftc-to-investigate-google-s-purchase-of-waze-years-after-the-deal-closed.htmlIn June 2013, Google acquired the Israeli company behind crowdsourced navigation app Waze for $1.1 billion. While Google already offered its Google Maps app with turn-by-turn directions, Waze was different. Users exchanged traffic information about accidents, police speed traps, construction and inclement weather conditions that could cause a delay to fellow drivers motoring in the same vicinity. Some considered Waze to be a navigation app and a social media site where drivers could communicate with each other./news/goodbye-dot-hello-date-google-calendar-s-today-button-gets-a-facelift.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/goodbye-dot-hello-date-google-calendar-s-today-button-gets-a-facelift.htmlEver catch yourself asking, "What day is it today?" If you do, you're probably a frequent user of calendars. Since the early days of tracking time (some historians believe it goes way back to the Neolithic period), remembering the date has been a bit of a challenge. That's why little updates to our calendar apps are always a welcome sight.Google Calendar has just received a small but quite handy update on Android./news/google-nexus-7-review-2013.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/google-nexus-7-review-2013.htmlIntroduction:When it was introduced last year, the Google Nexus 7 came out of nowhere and shook up the market in more ways than one, to reign supreme in the (budget) Android market. Before its arrival, cheap Android tablets typically came from no-name companies and were attached with funky model names. Seriously, everyone jumped on the bandwagon when it came to dirt cheap Android tablets, but where many failed to deliver something profound, the Nexus 7 seemingly redefined what we expect from the segment./news/google-pixel-6-vs-samsung-galaxy-a53-5g-specs-comparison.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/google-pixel-6-vs-samsung-galaxy-a53-5g-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 6.4 inches 6.5 inches Resolution: 2400 x 1080 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 411 PPI 2400 x 1080 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 405 PPI Technology: AMOLED Super AMOLED Refresh rate: 90Hz 120Hz Screen-to-body: 83.55 % 85.36 % Peak brightness: 800 cd/m2 (nit) Features: HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Hardware System chip: Tensor (5 nm) Exynos 1280 (5 nm) Processor: Octa-core, 2800 MHz, Cortex X1, 64-bit Octa-core, 2x 2./news/google-pixel-6a-vs-apple-iphone-15-pro-specs-comparison.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/google-pixel-6a-vs-apple-iphone-15-pro-specs-comparison.htmlCellular 5G: n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n30, n38, n40, n48, n66, n71, n77, n78, n260, n261, SA, NSA, Sub-6, mmWave n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n14, n20, n25, n28, n29, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n70, n71, n77, n78, n79, n258, n260, n261, SA, NSA, mmWave, 5G Ready 4G (FDD): Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 14(700 PS), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS), 66(AWS-3), 71(600) Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 14(700 PS), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 30(2300 WCS), 32(1500 L-band), 66(AWS-3), 71(600) Connectivity & Features ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7sbTOp5yaqpWjrm%2BvzqZmqaCfo7K0e8KopKmZopp8iLvOoKOeZYCexaa4jG%2BYZXmgpbmmeciJn6imlWJ%2Bdnmvq6ZoqJiku6a%2FjmpocW1pYX5yhZFx/news/google-pixel-7-pro-vs-xiaomi-redmi-note-13-pro-5g-specs-comparison.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/google-pixel-7-pro-vs-xiaomi-redmi-note-13-pro-5g-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 6.7 inches 6.7 inches Resolution: 3120 x 1440 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio, 513 PPI 2710 x 1220 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 446 PPI Technology: OLED AMOLED Refresh rate: 120Hz 120Hz Screen-to-body: 88.23 % 89.95 % Peak brightness: 1500 cd/m2 (nit) 1800 cd/m2 (nit) Features: HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Hardware System chip: Google Tensor G2 (5 nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 SM7435-AB (4 nm) Processor: Octa-core Octa-core, 4x 2./news/google-pixel-7-vs-motorola-edge-2023-specs-comparison.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/google-pixel-7-vs-motorola-edge-2023-specs-comparison.htmlCellular 5G: n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n14, n20, n25, n28, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n71, n78, n260, n261, SA, NSA, Sub-6, mmWave n1, n2, n3, n4, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n77, n78, SA, NSA Connectivity & Features ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7sbTOp5yaqpWjrm%2BvzqZmqaCfo7K0e8KopKmZopp8iLvOoKOeZYCexaa4jHBjhqekpL%2BwuMBmfJ2flWJ%2FcX6SaKehp56awHB9kHJncWRhZ390gw%3D%3D/news/google-pixel-fold-review-finally-a-folding-phone-you-can-enjoy-using-even-without-unfolding.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/google-pixel-fold-review-finally-a-folding-phone-you-can-enjoy-using-even-without-unfolding.htmlGoogle Pixel Fold Intro Google had to make this phone. Foldable phones are definitely a thing now in 2023 and that is largely thanks to Samsung's four years of relentless efforts, but also since we only have Samsung in this game (in Western markets at least), this has resulted in only one form factor and only one extremely high price point. At first, this was not a problem, but a few years in, the lack of choice has become a real issue./news/google-pixel-fold-vs-oppo-find-n2-which-one-should-you-choose.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/google-pixel-fold-vs-oppo-find-n2-which-one-should-you-choose.htmlIntroGoogle might be late to the foldable phone party, but we say better late than never. The Google Pixel Fold offers a completely different form factor than the popular Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 with a wider instead of a taller screen, but... are there other options with a design similar to the Pixel Fold?Well, thanks for asking! Because we have just the perfect Google Pixel Fold rival: the lighter, smaller and also undeniably cute Oppo Find N2!/news/google-pixelbook-go-hands-on-phonearena.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/google-pixelbook-go-hands-on-phonearena.htmlThe Pixelbook Go is Google’s effort to make high-performance Chromebooks more accessible to everyone. Here are our first impressions of the new laptop.  Design The Pixelbook Go looks quite like a small MacBook, but it’s thinner at just 13mm. The lightweight (2.3 pound) magnesium body has a soft matte finish that provides a good amount of grip, which is augmented by the wavy ridges on the bottom. Despite being super light and easy to grip, the laptop feels sturdy and well-built./news/google-will-have-ai-write-your-emails-and-reply-to-your-incoming-texts.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/google-will-have-ai-write-your-emails-and-reply-to-your-incoming-texts.htmlIf you find it hard to write an email for any situation, don't worry because Google has an AI-powered feature on the way called "Help me write." As an example, Google CEO Sundar Pichai showed today during Google I/O how the feature could be used to write an email to an airline requesting a refund for a canceled flight. Using past correspondence you've had with the airline to add the date of travel and the flight number, the feature writes a complete email that you can add to, edit, or just send./news/google-s-upcoming-pixel-watch-2-bares-all-in-freshly-leaked-promo-video.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/google-s-upcoming-pixel-watch-2-bares-all-in-freshly-leaked-promo-video.htmlFor a first-gen Google product, last year's Pixel Watch was... definitely not too bad. Compared to the industry-leading Apple Watch, the Wear OS-powered timepiece looked much closer to a good old fashioned wristwatch, which seems to be an important buying factor for many people, and with Fitbit's help, the device integrated quite a few undoubtedly useful and functional health monitoring tools.But now it's (almost) time for a second edition, and as expected, teased, and rumored of late, the Pixel Watch 2 will look to improve on many of the things that the original model didn't do as well as (some) of the competition while adding a number of potentially game-changing sensors to the mix and keeping the external appearance largely unchanged./news/hall-of-fame-leaker-finds-and-shares-info-about-the-galaxy-z-flip-6-and-galaxy-z-fold-6.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/hall-of-fame-leaker-finds-and-shares-info-about-the-galaxy-z-flip-6-and-galaxy-z-fold-6.htmlHall of Fame leaker Evan Blass posted on Substack new product pages for the Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Galaxy Z Fold 6. The information discovered with this leak reveals that for the first time, Sammy's clamshell foldable will feature a 50MP rear camera. Previous Galaxy Z Flip models used 12MP image sensors which makes the 50MP primary camera a nice-sized upgrade. The ultra-wide camera will continue to weigh in at 12MP./news/harman-unveils-hot-new-own-brand-speaker-alongside-the-jbl-charge-5.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/harman-unveils-hot-new-own-brand-speaker-alongside-the-jbl-charge-5.htmlJBL Charge 5 Apart from unveiling 11, count'em, 11 different pairs of JBL-branded Bluetooth headphones and true wireless earbuds, Harman International also took the wraps off two impressive new Bluetooth speakers yesterday.While the Samsung-owned company plans to sell one product under its own name and the other under the celebrated and incredibly popular JBL label, both these bad boys are scheduled for a US commercial debut in April 2021./news/harmful-android-apps-racked-up-a-scary-number-of-google-play-downloads-just-last-month.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/harmful-android-apps-racked-up-a-scary-number-of-google-play-downloads-just-last-month.htmlDespite Google's best efforts, the go-to place for safe app downloads on Android devices is still riddled with all kinds of threats, ranging from the more innocent-sounding adware to the most damaging and dangerous stalkware or banking trojans. All in all, a grand total of 172 harmful Android apps were discovered in September, wreaking havoc on hundreds of millions of devices before the vast majority were pulled from Google's Play Store for various tricks and malicious behavior./news/here-is-how-you-can-get-up-to-six-months-of-free-apple-music.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/here-is-how-you-can-get-up-to-six-months-of-free-apple-music.htmlAlthough not really a Black Friday deal, Apple’s most recent Apple Music promotion is too good to skip. The Cupertino-based company has teamed up with Sony to offer PlayStation 5 owners up to six months of free Apple Music.Here is how to redeem the offer: Find the Apple Music app from your PS5 console’s search bar, or find it under “All apps” in Media home.Download and open the Apple Music app and follow the on-screen instructions./news/here-s-every-pokemon-go-easter-egg-in-one-video.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/here-s-every-pokemon-go-easter-egg-in-one-video.htmlAfter breaking countless records on both the App Store and Google Play Store, after beating every other game and app in number of downloads this year, after becoming the biggest mobile sensation in recent memory, Pokemon Go's popularity is apparently waning. At this point, Niantic will either add more content to the game, thus maintaining the interest of players, or it will let it fade into fad territory. Either way, since Pokemon Go is at this crucial junction in its existence, it is good a time to look back at all the secrets uncovered by fans of the game./news/here-s-why-you-should-act-fast-and-reserve-samsung-s-new-galaxy-s24-today.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/here-s-why-you-should-act-fast-and-reserve-samsung-s-new-galaxy-s24-today.html  Here's what you'll get by reserving the new Galaxy S24 By reserving the new Galaxy S24 now, you'll be eligible for a $50 Samsung Credit reservation gift, which you'll receive if you pre-order and purchase your new Galaxy S24 during the pre-order period. You can use the reservation gift towards another eligible product on Samsung.com or in the Shop Samsung App. However, you won't be able to use it to lower the price of your new smartphone./news/hissgate-explained-this-could-be-why-some-iphone-7-units-hiss.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/hissgate-explained-this-could-be-why-some-iphone-7-units-hiss.htmlBoy, this won't be a true iPhone launch without a glitch or two making headlines. And this is one you might have heard – literally. Several days ago, podcaster Stephen Hackett wrote about a peculiar issue affecting his iPhone 7 Plus. His phone was producing a faint, yet audible hissing noise, especially when burdened with heavy load. Since then, his 13-second video demonstrating the flaw has gathered over a million views./news/hot-deal-sony-s-awesome-xb40-bluetooth-speaker-is-108-43-off-at-best-buy-grab-one-now.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/hot-deal-sony-s-awesome-xb40-bluetooth-speaker-is-108-43-off-at-best-buy-grab-one-now.htmlProductLocationItem ConditionPriceSony XB40 wireless speaker (Black, Blue) Best BuyNew$248 -> $139.99Buy HereSony's reputation as a maker of high-quality tech can't be disputed, especially when it comes to audio and video products. The Japanese company is also known for charging a premium for its merchandise, so it's always good news when we see a great discount for anything carrying the Sony brand.  If you're on the market for an excellent wireless speaker, you should check out the latest deal from Best Buy./news/how-to-change-color-schemes-on-android-5-0-lollipop-invert-grayscale-etc.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/how-to-change-color-schemes-on-android-5-0-lollipop-invert-grayscale-etc.htmlBesides a major redesign and important new features, Android 5.0 Lollipop also includes smaller changes and novelties that you may have not noticed. One of them is the ability to change the entire UI’s color scheme - albeit for now this is a somewhat limited feature.First of all, did you know that you can make Lollipop show everything on the screen in grayscale? To enable this, go to Settings -> Developer options (make sure they’re enabled) -> Simulate color space./news/how-to-change-fonts-on-android-with-or-without-root.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/how-to-change-fonts-on-android-with-or-without-root.htmlIf you've been following our How-to section, by now you'll be aware that there are quite a few things you can change up about the way your Android device looks and operates. For example, you can install a launcher that will change the look of your homescreen, app drawer, and notification bar, change icons, boot animations, and more.Today, we thought we'd fill another blank -- system fonts. Indeed, changing the font of your device could be quite a big deal, especially if you're trying to get your UI to look exactly as you feel it should./news/how-to-check-if-you-are-eligible-for-a-phone-upgrade-with-at-t-verizon-sprint-or-t-mobile.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/how-to-check-if-you-are-eligible-for-a-phone-upgrade-with-at-t-verizon-sprint-or-t-mobile.htmlIf you're anything like us, you are probably tempted to ditch that old phone of yours and buy a brand new one this weekend. And how could one not be with all of these great Black Friday deals on smartphones and tablets that the nation's carriers are already teasing us with? However, taking advantage of any of these awesome discounts requires your signature under a new 2-year contract with the respective carrier./news/how-to-ungroup-ios-9-app-notification-alerts-and-display-them-in-the-order-received.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/how-to-ungroup-ios-9-app-notification-alerts-and-display-them-in-the-order-received.htmlThe freshly-released iOS 9 now allows you to ungroup the default alerts in the notification center from their app-centric display, to a more convenient chronological order. Ever since the Notification Center was concocted a few iOS editions ago, it displayed the alerts grouped by the apps they originated with, splashing your screen with redundant Gmail messages, for instance, while you were looking for the latest text message there to preview.In any case, iOS 9 now gives you the option to ungroup this app-centric view in the Notification Center, and reassemble them by the order they are received, so your most recent alerts are always front and center, instead of constantly being pushed out by app groupings./news/hp-mini-311-1037nr-netbook-now-for-sale-through-verizon-s-web-site.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/hp-mini-311-1037nr-netbook-now-for-sale-through-verizon-s-web-site.htmlAs today is October 22nd 2009, the official launch date of Windows 7, the new HP Mini 311-1037NR Netbook is now for sale through Verizon Wireless. The Mini 311 comes with Windows 7 Home Premium Edition, a 160GB hard drive, 2GB RAM, Intel Atom N270 1.6GHz processor, 11.6-inch 1366x768 resolution LED backlit display, 5-in-1 memory card reader, Nvidia ION graphics chipset,Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth, and Global Mobile Broadband support (1X/EVDO Rev A/UMTS/HSPA/GSM/GPRS/EDGE)./news/htc-evo-design-4g-for-boost-mobile-hands-on.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/htc-evo-design-4g-for-boost-mobile-hands-on.htmlWant an Ice Cream Sandwich powered device with 4G data speeds from a premium manufacturer like HTC – all on a competitively priced prepaid plan from Boost Mobile? While previously unheard of, now you can have your cake and eat it too with the HTC EVO Design 4G on Boost Mobile. We got a chance to check out this device, which hits store shelves on May 31st, and it’s an impressive addition to Boost Mobile’s prepaid lineup./news/htc-imagio-formerly-whitestone-gets-the-verizon-touch-october-6th.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/htc-imagio-formerly-whitestone-gets-the-verizon-touch-october-6th.htmlVerizon is expected to launch a couple of HTC handsets next month. On October 6th, Big Red will release the HTC Imagio, formerly called the Whitestone. The phone will be powered by Windows Mobile 6.5 and offers up some outstanding specs like a 5MP camera with AF and anti-shake, and a 3.6 inch WVGA display. Under the hood is a Qualcomm 528MHz processor and 512MB of ROM/256MB of RAM. And while it is not Snapdragon speed, it is powerful enough to keep your applications running smoothly./news/htc-roadmap-2007-phonearena.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/htc-roadmap-2007-phonearena.htmlEarlier we got information about the hybrid between PPC and UMPC – the Athena, and the Vox design for smartphones, as well as CDMA phones, the Taiwanese manufacturer is preparing, for Verizon Wireless. Here are a few other phones, operating in GSM networks: HTC Kaiser is an update to the TyTN (Cingular 8525) and its most significant change is the added GPS navigation: this turns it into Windows Mobile Pocket PC Phone with 400MHz Samsung processor, operating in quad-band GSM and tri-band UMTS/HSDPA networks, featuring Bluetooth, WiFi and GPS./news/htc-tilt-2-specs-phonearena.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/htc-tilt-2-specs-phonearena.htmlHTC TIlt 2 is a horrible phone Posted: Nov 30, 2010, 6:53 PM Phone owned for less than a year I have had my HTC TIlt 2 for about a year and i must say its the worst phone i have ever had...it literally deleted everything stored in its memory one time and this was a catastrophic loss of information...the phone freezes frequently, there are a limited number of apps available, hard restarts are frequently necessary to get it working, file saving seems to have a mind of its own, sometimes the keyboard will work and sometimes must use the stylus, sometimes the keyboard backlight turns on and sometimes not./news/huawei-mercury-specs-phonearena.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/huawei-mercury-specs-phonearena.htmlCricket is now running with the big boys!!! Posted: Jan 06, 2012, 1:32 PM Phone owned for less than a month I am so glad I replaced my Ascend II with this. I was a little sceptical but Cricket got it right this time. The phone is the biggest so far with a nice 4" screen. The screen is same width as the Ascend II but taller. Its very vibrant and clear./news/huawei-s-school-of-pronunciation-helps-you-learn-how-to-say-the-manufacturer-s-name.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/huawei-s-school-of-pronunciation-helps-you-learn-how-to-say-the-manufacturer-s-name.htmlHuawei has announced that it is holding a media event in New York on June 2nd, most likely to announce a handset for U.S. consumers. As the company expands, one issue that it has to take care of is getting smartphone buyers to correctly pronounce its name. Back in 2012, the company visited Times Square to see if New Yorkers could figure out how to correctly say Huawei.Fast forward to 2015 and Huawai is once again teaching the public the proper way to say its name./news/i-switched-from-big-android-phones-to-the-iphone-13-mini-any-regrets.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/i-switched-from-big-android-phones-to-the-iphone-13-mini-any-regrets.htmlOver the last few years I've been through a steady stream of huge Android phones with big batteries, big screens, and as is to be expected – heavy builds. From the 6.7-inch . Those phones weigh between 211 and 271 grams (9.56 oz), they take up a whole lot of pocket space and you definitely feel their heft carrying them around all day. However, the benefits of their size and weight include having a large display for video watching and social media browsing, and in most cases – a great big battery that can hold a charge for quite a while./news/images-of-the-fitbit-luxe-fitness-tracker-leak.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/images-of-the-fitbit-luxe-fitness-tracker-leak.htmlThe Fitbit Luxe is equipped with an OLED display and features interchangeable straps that use a classic watch buckle to close. Thanks to Google's acquisition of Fitbit, the Luxe will work with Assistant and will monitor your sleep and your heart rate. Speaking about your heart rate, if there is a certain range that you're trying to hit and an activity gets you there, the device will vibrate. The upcoming Fitbit Luxe will be available in three different color options/news/ios-and-ai-everything-you-need-to-know.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/ios-and-ai-everything-you-need-to-know.htmlWWDC kicks off with a keynote, giving us a sneak peek at the upcoming operating systems for Apple products, and this year is no different.  Artificial intelligence is the buzzword in tech right now, and Apple is diving in headfirst. At today's WWDC 2024, the Cupertino tech giant announced the new iOS 18 and some fresh AI updates across all its major software, dubbing it Apple Intelligence. Following the keynote, developers gain access to a beta build to test their apps./news/iphone-14-max-it-s-a-great-move-for-apple-after-the-mini-flopped-here-s-why-i-m-all-for-it.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/iphone-14-max-it-s-a-great-move-for-apple-after-the-mini-flopped-here-s-why-i-m-all-for-it.htmlThe iPhone 14 series Apple event is right around the corner, and the excitement is building up (or lack thereof, depending on where you stand on Apple)!In any case, there are two interesting, significant changes Apple is making to its flagship iPhone lineup this year – first, no more iPhone mini, and second, a new model just called "Max" – the iPhone 14 Max (or iPhone 14 Plus according to the latest rumor)./news/iphone-15-plus-vs-iphone-15-it-s-all-about-that-size-size-size.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/iphone-15-plus-vs-iphone-15-it-s-all-about-that-size-size-size.htmliPhone 15 Plus vs iPhone 15 in a nutshell: A16 chipSame 6GB RAMBigger screen on the PlusDynamic Island on both phonesSame storage options48MP main cameraBetter battery life on the PlusSame charging speedsUSB-C on both phonesTable of Contents: Read more: iPhone 15 series: all you need to knowDesign and SizeHoney, I enlarged the iPhone 15 For better of for worse, there are no big differences in design this year. Apple hasn't made a radical change in the past couple of generations, and the glass-aluminum trend continues with the iPhone 15 series./news/iphone-15-sales-are-reportedly-not-going-great-but-apple-is-still-the-world-s-top-smartphone-vendor.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/iphone-15-sales-are-reportedly-not-going-great-but-apple-is-still-the-world-s-top-smartphone-vendor.htmlIf you're a hardcore Apple fan who was delighted to hear about Samsung's inability to return its stagnant mobile business to growth even as both the Galaxy S23 and S24 families appear to be selling like hotcakes, today's news may arrive as a welcome reminder that negativity often comes back to bite you.Just in case it wasn't already abundantly clear that the entire mobile industry is in a bad place right now, word from a South Korea-based investment banking firm suggests that Apple had an even worse beginning of 2024 than its aforementioned arch-rival, which didn't stop the Cupertino tech giant from ruling the global smartphone market in terms of sales volume again./news/is-it-raining-robots-carrot-weather-gets-a-whimsical-upgrade-in-version-6-0.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/is-it-raining-robots-carrot-weather-gets-a-whimsical-upgrade-in-version-6-0.htmlThe Carrot Weather app just got a makeover with its latest update to version 6.0. This update brings a bunch of fresh features and improvements to the table.Now, when you open the app, you will notice a fun new design element – a "garden that grows over time." Plus, there are new line charts for both hourly and daily forecasts, making it easier to plan your day. You can now also keep up with weather news from around the world right from within the app./news/january-30th-2013-date-adds-up-to-blackberry-10-launch.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/january-30th-2013-date-adds-up-to-blackberry-10-launch.htmlEarlier on Monday, we passed along the word that RIM will be launching its eagerly awaited BlackBerry 10 line on January 30th 2013. How did RIM arrive at that date? Certainly the executives in charge of such decisions must have looked at exhaustive studies of demographics, seasonal tendencies and other important statistics. Perhaps RIM CEO Thorsten Heins checked with the crew heading up the project to see when the hardware and software would be ready for primetime./news/lg-chocolate-3-review-phonearena.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/lg-chocolate-3-review-phonearena.htmlThis is a CDMA phone offered with Verizon. Introduction:For the past two years, summer has meant a new Chocolate phone coming out for Verizon Wireless. This year is no exception, with the introduction of the Chocolate 3 (VX8560). Unlike the previous two versions which were sliders (VX8500, VX8550), the new model is a clamshell style, but is still is targeted as a music-centric device. It is currently available in both Black and Light Blue color versions, with more choices expected in the upcoming months./news/lg-g3-price-and-release-date-here-is-what-we-know-so-far.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/lg-g3-price-and-release-date-here-is-what-we-know-so-far.htmlIt is here, but it is not: the super-awesome LG G3 smartphone is now available, but only in its homeland of South Korea, where it was released on May 28. Over 170 other countries are on the waiting list, and there's little information regarding the flagship's global roll-out. Nevertheless, we did a little digging and managed to put all the LG G3 price and availability details in a single post./news/lg-g4-benchmarked-how-does-the-snapdragon-808-fare.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/lg-g4-benchmarked-how-does-the-snapdragon-808-fare.htmlIn the first quarter of 2015, the Android competition has adopted four options. Camp Samsung uses its own Exynos 7420 chip paired with the ARM Mali T760 GPU. Camps HTC, Sony, and Xiaomi choose the Snapdragon 810 SoC and its advanced Adreno 430 GPU. And on the eastern front, there are the Meizu and Huawei camps, which rely upon the MediaTek MT6595 (PowerVR G6200MP4) and HiSilicon Kirin 930 (Mali -T628 GPU), respectively./news/lg-g8-thinq-vs-samsung-galaxy-s23-specs-comparison.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/lg-g8-thinq-vs-samsung-galaxy-s23-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 6.1 inches 6.1 inches Resolution: 3120 x 1440 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio, 563 PPI 2340 x 1080 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio, 422 PPI Technology: OLED Super AMOLED Refresh rate: 120Hz Screen-to-body: 83.66 % 88.57 % Peak brightness: 600 cd/m2 (nit) 1750 cd/m2 (nit) Features: HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Hardware System chip: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (7 nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) Processor: Octa-core, 2840 MHz, Kryo 485, 64-bit Octa-core, 1x 3./news/man-gets-busted-trying-to-use-apple-airtag-as-stalking-tool.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/man-gets-busted-trying-to-use-apple-airtag-as-stalking-tool.htmlApple's AirTag is a useful tool for those who don't want to lose certain items including key rings. You can put one on the collar belonging to your cat or dog to keep track of your pets. And if you own an iPhone 11 or later, or an Apple Watch Series 6 or later, the U1 chip adds support for Ultra Wideband providing the AirTag user with extremely precise directions to help find a "/news/miss-an-animated-message-in-ios-10-1-apple-is-adding-a-replay-button-to-the-messages-app.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/miss-an-animated-message-in-ios-10-1-apple-is-adding-a-replay-button-to-the-messages-app.htmlOne of the new features that iOS users looked forward to on iOS 10 was the new animation on the Messages app. These allow messages to come across in one of four different ways. Invisible Ink hides a message in mist. The recipient has to tap on the message in order to read it. Gentle sends the message in a small balloon that slowly grows to regular size. Loud sends out a message in a big balloon to simulate yelling, and then drops back to normal size./news/monsters-from-asia-the-meitu-v4s-is-an-edge-in-a-round-world.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/monsters-from-asia-the-meitu-v4s-is-an-edge-in-a-round-world.htmlWith smartphones in danger of becoming commoditized, it seems it's increasingly hard for manufacturers to stand out with their products. But that hasn't stopped phone makers from trying. Some bet on price, others on unique software features. Meitu—an obscure maker outside of China—is putting its money on distinctive design. The Meitu V4s, the company's latest high-end, is unlike any other smartphone on the market right now. Alike to a rhombus in form, the V4s' most distinctive quality are its unique looks./news/moto-360-sport-review-phonearena.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/moto-360-sport-review-phonearena.htmlIntroduction Being teased off during IFA 2015 back in September, the Moto 360 Sport caught our attention because of its stark difference from most other smartwatches in the Android Wear sphere. While most other offerings try to approach the premium side of thing, it’s somewhat of a refreshing change of scenery to find something totally different. Although it might be quickly panned as a sportier variant of Motorola’s popular smartwatch and nothing else, there are actually several additions that make it unique, not only in comparison to the current Moto 360, but to the entire Android Wear portfolio as it is./news/motorola-brings-the-moto-360-smartwatch-back-from-the-dead-with-some-outside-help.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/motorola-brings-the-moto-360-smartwatch-back-from-the-dead-with-some-outside-help.htmlBack in 2014, Google had three big tech companies in its corner to support the Android Wear launch from a hardware standpoint. Fast forward five years, and even though global smartwatch sales are putting smartphones to shame with their incredible growth pace, the rebranded Wear OS platform is not doing very well. The aptly titled third-generation Moto 360 follows in the footsteps of 2014 and 2015 editions, but although it uses Motorola's name for advertising purposes, the surprising new gadget is reportedly manufactured by someone else./news/motorola-edge-2022-specs-phonearena.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/motorola-edge-2022-specs-phonearena.html5G: n2, n5, n7, n12, n14, n25, n29, n30, n41, n48, n66, n70, n77, n78 4G (FDD): Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 14(700 PS), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS), 66(AWS-3), 71(600) 4G (TDD): Bands 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+), 48(3600) 3G: Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 8(900) Data Speed: LTE-A, HSDPA+ (4G) 42./news/motorola-edge-20-pro-vs-motorola-moto-e20-specs-comparison.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/motorola-edge-20-pro-vs-motorola-moto-e20-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 6.7 inches 6.5 inches Resolution: 2400 x 1080 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 393 PPI 1600 x 720 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 270 PPI Technology: OLED IPS LCD Refresh rate: 144Hz 60Hz Screen-to-body: 87.51 % 82.03 % Features: Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Hardware System chip: Qualcomm Snapdragonn 870 SM8250-AC (7 nm) Unisoc T606 Processor: Octa-core, 3200 MHz, Kryo 585, 64-bit Octa-core, 1600 MHz, Cortex A75, 64-bit GPU: Adreno 650 Mali-G57 MC2 RAM: 12GB LPDDR5 2GB Internal storage: 256GB (UFS 3./news/motorola-has-something-big-planned-for-april-16-can-you-say-international-edge-50-family.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/motorola-has-something-big-planned-for-april-16-can-you-say-international-edge-50-family.htmlMotorola is quite possibly the busiest bee in the Android landscape nowadays, unveiling an India-first high-end(ish) handset just last week and following that up with a new entry-level product announcement yesterday, as well as confirmation of a mid-range launch for next week.Intriguingly enough, it appears that the Moto G64 5G is not the company's only phone scheduled to see daylight on April 16, with a separate event dedicated to the intersection of "/news/motorola-moto-g-stylus-5g-2022-vs-google-pixel-8-specs-comparison.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/motorola-moto-g-stylus-5g-2022-vs-google-pixel-8-specs-comparison.htmlCellular 4G (FDD): Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 14(700 PS), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS), 66(AWS-3), 71(600) Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 14(700 PS), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS), 66(AWS-3), 71(600) Connectivity & Features ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7sbTOp5yaqpWjrm%2BvzqZmqaCfo7K0e8KopKmZopp8jrvTqKmopJFimrDAzmZ%2BZoukrrm2v4xufmZqYGd%2FbZPOqJ6lnV2Ftrmxy2ZvaKiYpLumv45qaHJqYGF%2Bc32TbA%3D%3D/news/motorola-razr-40-vs-sony-xperia-10-vi-specs-comparison.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/motorola-razr-40-vs-sony-xperia-10-vi-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 6.9 inches 6.1 inches Resolution: 2640 x 1080 pixels, 22:9 ratio, 413 PPI 2520 x 1080 pixels, 21:9 ratio, 449 PPI Technology: P-OLED Refresh rate: 144Hz 60Hz Screen-to-body: 85.19 % 82.41 % Peak brightness: 1400 cd/m2 (nit) Features: Folding inside the device, HDR support, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Additional display: 1./news/motorola-razr-40-motorola-announces-its-first-budget-friendly-foldable.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/motorola-razr-40-motorola-announces-its-first-budget-friendly-foldable.htmlMotorola has been trying very hard to return to its glory days of the iconic RAZR V3 from 2004, but all of the new Motorola Razr foldable phones throughout the last few years have had small success in that endeavor. Of course, there are multiple reasons for that, but the high price tag was definitely one of the main ones.Now, the company has launched two new Razr phones, one of which is the Motorola Razr 40 — a more budget-friendly option that has the potential to pave the way for Motorola's big break into the foldable phone market./news/motorola-s-upcoming-moto-g85-5g-leaks-in-full-with-nice-curves-great-specs-and-a-major-omission.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/motorola-s-upcoming-moto-g85-5g-leaks-in-full-with-nice-curves-great-specs-and-a-major-omission.htmlOne of the most prolific smartphone manufacturers out there is not only working on two different foldables with very competitive price points, but also an even cheaper mid-range Android soldier with a "conventional" design. Like the Razr 50 and Razr 50 Ultra, the Moto G85 5G is clearly just about ready for its official introduction to the world, although we're still not sure exactly when that will end up happening./news/new-oneplus-buds-z2-leak-points-to-anc-and-great-battery-life.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/new-oneplus-buds-z2-leak-points-to-anc-and-great-battery-life.htmlTwo months after launching the Buds Pro wireless earphones and twelve months after unveiling the more affordable Buds Z, OnePlus is working on a new pair of earbuds that have been detailed in a new leak. The OnePlus Buds Z2 could rival the Nothing Ear 1 Set to hit shelves as the OnePlus Buds Z2 in the coming months, these upcoming wireless earbuds will offer active noise cancellation as standard, according to leaker Max Jambor./news/new-sprint-ad-reinforces-unlimited-data-for-the-apple-iphone.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/new-sprint-ad-reinforces-unlimited-data-for-the-apple-iphone.htmlMost of you already know that Sprint is the only one out of the four major carriers in the US that is continuing to offer truly unlimited data for their smartphones and to remind everybody of that they have released a new commercial featuring the Apple iPhone. Sprint knows that they have an advantage over the other carriers in the US because they still offer an all you can download buffet on smartphones./news/nokia-t20-vs-motorola-moto-g200-5g-specs-comparison.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/nokia-t20-vs-motorola-moto-g200-5g-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 10.4 inches 6.8 inches Resolution: 2000 x 1200 pixels, 224 PPI 2460 x 1080 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 395 PPI Technology: IPS LCD IPS LCD Refresh rate: 60Hz 144Hz Screen-to-body: 78.94 % 86.57 % Features: Ambient light sensor Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Hardware System chip: Unisoc Tiger T610 (12 nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ SM8350-AC (5 nm) Processor: Octa-core, 1800 MHz, ARM Cortex-A75, 64-bit Octa-core, 3000 MHz, Kryo 680, 64-bit GPU: Mali G52 MP2 Adreno 660 RAM: 3GB 8GB Internal storage: 64GB 128GB Storage expansion: microSDXC up to 512 GB OS: Android (11) Android (11) Device type: Tablet Smartphone Camera Rear: Single camera Triple camera Main camera: 8 MP (Autofocus) 108 MP (Autofocus) Specifications: Aperture size: F1./news/nothing-phone-2-update-brings-more-than-a-dozen-improvements-and-bug-fixes.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/nothing-phone-2-update-brings-more-than-a-dozen-improvements-and-bug-fixes.htmlNothing has been churning updates for both its Phone (1) and Phone (2) devices quite frequently. The most recent update, Nothing OS 2.5.2, brings a bunch of improvements and bug fixes to the company’s latest handset, the Phone (2).But first, let’s start with the key features in Nothing OS 2.5.2. Thanks to the update, Nothing Phone (2) users will get direct access to the Glyph Interface’s Music Visualization feature. Additionally, it’s now possible to directly set your network via Quick Settings without unlocking the device, a pretty nifty tweak that reduces the number of clicks you normally need to do this./news/nubia-red-magic-9-pro-vs-oneplus-12-specs-comparison.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/nubia-red-magic-9-pro-vs-oneplus-12-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 6.8 inches 6.8 inches Resolution: 2480 x 1116 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 400 PPI 3168 x 1440 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 510 PPI Technology: AMOLED AMOLED Refresh rate: 120Hz 120Hz Screen-to-body: 88.99 % 90.88 % Peak brightness: 1600 cd/m2 (nit) 4500 cd/m2 (nit) Features: HDR support, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Hardware System chip: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SM8650-AB (4 nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SM8650-AB (4 nm) Processor: Octa-core, 1x 3./news/nubia-z60-ultra-specs-phonearena.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/nubia-z60-ultra-specs-phonearena.html5G: n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n77, n78, SA, NSA 4G (FDD): Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 66(AWS-3) 4G (TDD): Bands 34(2000), 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+) 3G: Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 8(900) Data Speed: LTE-A, HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s SIM type: Dual Nano SIM ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7sbTOp5yaqpWjrm%2BvzqZmqaCfo7K0e82umaKZXY%2BDcXm0paurmY%2BesXJ%2BkW5t/news/one-ui-7-may-finally-deliver-a-much-requested-feature-that-s-been-missing-for-years.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/one-ui-7-may-finally-deliver-a-much-requested-feature-that-s-been-missing-for-years.htmlImage credit - PhoneArena Samsung Galaxy owners are about to have their privacy boosted big time, if this rumor turns out to be true: allegedly, there's going to be a built-in App Lock in One UI 7.That's according to Android expert Tarun Vats who posted this over at X: So, if the upcoming One UI 7 update really brings an App Lock feature, Galaxy users will finally have and easier and a more convenient way to lock things up./news/oneplus-10-pro-vs-samsung-galaxy-a54-5g-specs-comparison.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/oneplus-10-pro-vs-samsung-galaxy-a54-5g-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 6.7 inches 6.4 inches Resolution: 3216 x 1440 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 526 PPI 2400 x 1080 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 411 PPI Technology: AMOLED Super AMOLED Refresh rate: 120Hz 120Hz Screen-to-body: 89.62 % 81.47 % Peak brightness: 1300 cd/m2 (nit) Features: Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor HDR support, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Hardware System chip: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SM8450 (4 nm) Exynos 1380 (5 nm) Processor: Octa-core, 1x 3./news/oneplus-10t-vs-blackview-tab-11-se-specs-comparison.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/oneplus-10t-vs-blackview-tab-11-se-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 6.7 inches 10.4 inches Resolution: 2412 x 1080 pixels, 20.1:9 ratio, 394 PPI 2000 x 1200 pixels, 225 PPI Technology: AMOLED IPS LCD Refresh rate: 120Hz 60Hz Screen-to-body: 87.81 % 78.31 % Features: HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Ambient light sensor Hardware System chip: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SM8475 (4 nm) Unisoc T606 (12 nm) Processor: Octa-core, 1x 3./news/oneplus-12r-vs-asus-zenfone-11-compact-specs-comparison.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/oneplus-12r-vs-asus-zenfone-11-compact-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 6.8 inches 5.9 inches Resolution: 2780 x 1264 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 450 PPI 2400 x 1080 pixels, 446 PPI Technology: AMOLED AMOLED Refresh rate: 120Hz 144Hz Screen-to-body: 91.00 % 84.24 % Peak brightness: 4500 cd/m2 (nit) Features: HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor HDR support, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Hardware System chip: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SM8650-AB (4 nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SM8650-AB (4 nm) Processor: Octa-core, 1x 3./news/oppo-beats-snapdragon-8-and-apple-a15-with-new-marisilicon-ai-and-image-processor-for-phone-cameras.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/oppo-beats-snapdragon-8-and-apple-a15-with-new-marisilicon-ai-and-image-processor-for-phone-cameras.htmlIf you thought the 18-bit image signal processor inherent to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 that will be in most flagship Android phones next year is impressive, wait until you hear what Oppo just announced for its own flagship phones, and, perhaps for the OnePlus high-ends, considering that the two companies merged not long ago.Oppo has developed a chipset of its own, as has been trendy lately, perhaps inspired by Google's Tensor or Samsung's Exynos, but most likely because it needed to tailor processing power for its own needs and innovations, not to mention avoid paying licensing fees to the big guys./news/pantech-jest-specs-phonearena.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/pantech-jest-specs-phonearena.htmlDescription Pantech Jest is a CDMA slider with QWERTY keyboard. It is a feature phone that emphasizes on messaging and social networking through a dedicated My Messaging key. Navigation is done with an optical directional pad, and the camera is the meager 2MP. It targets the teenage crowd and its tendency to write insane amounts of texts, IMs and status updates. It looks well suited for that with its youthful looks, slider keyboard in black and orange, and dedicated buttons for messaging, music and snapshots./news/polls-arrive-on-discord-as-a-new-non-nitro-feature.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/polls-arrive-on-discord-as-a-new-non-nitro-feature.htmlThe lines between social media apps keep getting blurrier, and features that were once niche are becoming mainstream. Remember when short-form video was TikTok's thing? Or how Snapchat owned disappearing messages? But even in spite of the tidal wave of features, some platforms, like Reddit, Discord, and Telegram, have stubbornly clung to their identities. Discord, in particular, has been measured about adding new bells and whistles, so when it finally unveiled native polls, it felt like a long-overdue move./news/price-of-the-moto-razr-2022-revealed-ahead-of-launch-and-it-is-cheaper-than-the-flip-4.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/price-of-the-moto-razr-2022-revealed-ahead-of-launch-and-it-is-cheaper-than-the-flip-4.htmlAt this point, many are sick of hearing about foldables. Samsung just unveiled its two newest foldables - the Galaxy Z Flip 4 and Galaxy Z Fold 4 - which are already available for pre-order (at an exclusive price). Speaking of price, we have an interesting bit of information regarding the cost of another much-anticipated foldable - the Moto Razr 2022. The Razr 2022 was set to make its debut on August 2nd, but the event was subsequently pushed back to August 11th (i./news/queen-rock-tour-is-a-new-free-game-that-lets-you-perform-with-the-iconic-band.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/queen-rock-tour-is-a-new-free-game-that-lets-you-perform-with-the-iconic-band.htmlLegendary rock group Queen released their first game ever. Queen: Rock Tour is developed by Gameloft and includes twenty of the band’s biggest hits and stages from all over the world on which the group performed.Queen: Rock Tour is similar to Guitar Hero and Piano tiles, which are also rhythm games.  The goal of the game is to collect as many points as you can by putting on the best Queen performance ever./news/quest-update-v60-removing-notifications-adding-a-mountain-and-improving-boundaries.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/quest-update-v60-removing-notifications-adding-a-mountain-and-improving-boundaries.htmlaround. The it. We also have the Quest Pro, which is great at the right price. New Horizon Home environments With this new update, Meta is giving you the option to choose between three brand-new environments for Horizon Home. And if you’re still uncertain about what that refers to: it’s your home interior when you boot up a Meta Quest headset. The three locales consist of: Lakeside Peak: an inspiring mountain viewBlue Hill Gold Mine: for when you want to feel like a cowboyStorybook, which totally looks like some sort of elvish kingdom/news/razer-kishi-v2-for-android-now-supports-games-that-use-touchscreen-controls-only.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/razer-kishi-v2-for-android-now-supports-games-that-use-touchscreen-controls-only.htmlRazer has just announced that its popular Android controller, the Kishi V2, is getting an important update that adds support for games that only use touchscreen controls. The free update is now rolling out to all Kishi V2 controllers worldwide and the new features should be available to everyone by the end of the month.The new ability to play Android games that require touchscreen controls was made possible by an interesting solution that combines both hardware and software elements./news/realme-gt5-pro-vs-motorola-edge-50-ultra-specs-comparison.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/realme-gt5-pro-vs-motorola-edge-50-ultra-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 6.8 inches 6.7 inches Resolution: 2780 x 1264 pixels, 450 PPI 2400 x 1080 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 393 PPI Technology: AMOLED P-OLED Refresh rate: 144Hz 144Hz Screen-to-body: 92.00 % 92.97 % Peak brightness: 2500 cd/m2 (nit) Features: HDR support, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Hardware System chip: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SM8650-AB (4 nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 (4 nm) Processor: Octa-core, 1x 3./news/reddit-s-official-android-app-begins-closed-beta-test-ios-app-to-follow.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/reddit-s-official-android-app-begins-closed-beta-test-ios-app-to-follow.htmlMany Reddit users are looking forward to the official Reddit app for Android. Sure, there are apps available in the Google Play Store that will give you a mobile Reddit experience, but you have to believe that the official app will be the best. Back in December, we told you that Reddit was looking for Android-using beta testers, and on Thursday closed beta testing started for Reddit's Android app. Reddit CEO Steve Huffman said on Thursday that the Android app had just started beta tests, adding that iOS testing would soon begin./news/refurbished-amazon-fire-hd-6-price-cut.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/refurbished-amazon-fire-hd-6-price-cut.htmlIf you’re looking for a decent tablet but are on a very strict budget, make sure to check out Amazon’s latest deal on the Fire HD 6 Tablet. Usually priced at $85, the Fire HD 6 is currently offered at just $45.  The deal is good for a refurbished unit that’s been tested and validated by Amazon itself. At a price of $45, the Amazon Fire HD 6 is offered at a 47% discount./news/rim-blackberry-bold-9650-review.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/rim-blackberry-bold-9650-review.htmlIntroduction: The oft-praised BlackBerry Bold has landed on CDMA networks, kind of. The Bold 9000 was the first “premium” BlackBerry device and instantly made CDMA users jealous, as it was exclusively launched for GSM. The jealousy did not last for long, however, as the Tour 9630 was released half a year later and offered most of the Bold’s goodies in a sleeker package with a few upgrades of its own.  The Bold 9700 was then released last November, bringing the design more in line with the Tour, and now we have the CDMA RIM BlackBerry Bold 9650./news/ringdroid-allows-android-users-to-create-their-own-ringtones.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/ringdroid-allows-android-users-to-create-their-own-ringtones.htmlYou’ve certainly experienced one of those cases when there is a really cool song you want to have as a ringtone, but the problem is that the part you like most begins somewhere around 1:36… Well, for these cases, you can now use RingDroid – an application for Android that allows you to quickly and easily create your own ringtones. The interface is pretty simple - the track appears as a waveform and you have two sliders to mark the start and end points./news/ryan-reynolds-pokes-fun-at-verizon-in-new-non-super-bowl-mint-mobile-ad.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/ryan-reynolds-pokes-fun-at-verizon-in-new-non-super-bowl-mint-mobile-ad.htmlThe "Big Game" is right around the corner, and we all know what that means from both an athletic and marketing perspective. The top brands across many different domains are undoubtedly preparing to debut their most expensive commercials of the year, although as always, there are also companies that will try to generate similar levels of attention in a simpler, much cheaper, and often more effective way.Case in point, Mint Mobile, the small 2015-founded wireless company partially owned by none other than Ryan Reynolds./news/samsung-begins-rolling-out-one-ui-4-1-to-other-phones-here-s-what-you-ll-get.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-begins-rolling-out-one-ui-4-1-to-other-phones-here-s-what-you-ll-get.htmlThe Samsung Galaxy S22 series is the latest phone lineup in Samsung's fleet of phones. With the Galaxy S22 lineup, Samsung also introduced One UI 4.1, its latest version of Android 12. And now Samsung brings 'the latest Galaxy innovations to more users' by releasing One UI 4.1 to its older flagship phones as well. Some of these 'Galaxy innovations' that you will receive by installing the new One UI 4.1 update, depending on your phone, are: Google Duo Live SharingThe Expert RAW photo editing appAn Object Eraser featureStreamlined Photo Sharing experienceA Grammarly-Powered Keyboard/news/samsung-beware-foldable-heavyweight-vivo-x-fold-2-beats-galaxy-fold-4-in-performance.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-beware-foldable-heavyweight-vivo-x-fold-2-beats-galaxy-fold-4-in-performance.htmlSamsung is no longer the only name in the foldable game, and this brand new phone actually beats the Galaxy Z Fold 4 in terms of performance. What you see above is a first look at the Vivo X Fold 2 (thanks to 91Mobiles), one of the first folding phones to come with the beastly Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip, so it certainly is a very viable alternative to Samsung's Fold 4./news/samsung-character-specs-phonearena.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-character-specs-phonearena.htmlDescription Samsung Character SCH-R640 has a landscape sliding QWERTY keyboard and features a 2.8” touchscreen, 1.3-megapixel camera, microSD card slot, music player, and runs the TouchWiz Lite UI. Naturally, it’s primarily targeted for those who have a flare with text messaging. ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7sbTOp5yaqpWjrm%2BvzqZmqaCfo7K0e7KapKytnpx6hLTAq5icrJWnrKqwlG1scA%3D%3D/news/samsung-galaxy-a12-review-cheap-can-be-fun.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-galaxy-a12-review-cheap-can-be-fun.htmlNow, I know we mostly show more expensive devices here, but this time, we got our hands on one of the cheapest if not the cheapest new option from Samsung, the Galaxy A12.DesignTastes like blueWhen we say cheap, we mean really cheap. This phone starts at $180 and for the price, it’s actually well built.It’s a fully plastic build, but we think the blue color and textured back make it quite fun to hold in hand./news/samsung-galaxy-a23-5g-vs-motorola-moto-g-stylus-5g-2023-specs-comparison.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-galaxy-a23-5g-vs-motorola-moto-g-stylus-5g-2023-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 6.6 inches 6.6 inches Resolution: 2400 x 1080 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 399 PPI 2400 x 1080 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 399 PPI Technology: TFT IPS LCD Refresh rate: 120Hz Screen-to-body: 83.02 % 87.39 % Features: Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Hardware System chip: Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 SM6375 (6 nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 SM6450 (4 nm) Processor: Octa-core, 4x 2./news/samsung-galaxy-a53-5g-vs-google-pixel-9-pro-xl-specs-comparison.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-galaxy-a53-5g-vs-google-pixel-9-pro-xl-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 6.5 inches 6.7 inches Resolution: 2400 x 1080 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 405 PPI 2400 x 1080 pixels, 393 PPI Technology: Super AMOLED OLED Refresh rate: 120Hz 120Hz Screen-to-body: 85.36 % Peak brightness: 800 cd/m2 (nit) Features: Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Hardware System chip: Exynos 1280 (5 nm) Google Tensor G4 Processor: Octa-core, 2x 2./news/samsung-galaxy-a54-5g-vs-vivo-x100-specs-comparison.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-galaxy-a54-5g-vs-vivo-x100-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 6.4 inches 6.8 inches Resolution: 2400 x 1080 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 411 PPI 2800 x 1280 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 454 PPI Technology: Super AMOLED AMOLED Refresh rate: 120Hz 120Hz Screen-to-body: 81.47 % 90.90 % Peak brightness: 3000 cd/m2 (nit) Features: HDR support, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Hardware System chip: Exynos 1380 (5 nm) MediaTek Dimensity 9300 MT6989 (4 nm) Processor: Octa-core Octa-core, 1x 3./news/samsung-galaxy-a55-5g-vs-samsung-galaxy-a24-4g-specs-comparison.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-galaxy-a55-5g-vs-samsung-galaxy-a24-4g-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 6.6 inches 6.5 inches Resolution: 2400 x 1080 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 399 PPI 2340 x 1080 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio, 396 PPI Technology: Super AMOLED Super AMOLED Refresh rate: 120Hz 90Hz Screen-to-body: 84.30 % 82.34 % Peak brightness: 550 cd/m2 (nit) 1000 cd/m2 (nit) Features: HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Hardware System chip: Exynos 1480 (5 nm) Mediatek Helio G99 (6 nm) Processor: Octa-core, 4x 2./news/samsung-galaxy-ace-plus-review.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-galaxy-ace-plus-review.htmlIntroduction:The Samsung Galaxy Ace Plus is an heir to the Galaxy Ace, which was outed a year ago, upping the CPU speed to 1GHz, and the screen size to 3.65”. Unfortunately, it is keeping the same HVGA resolution that was all the rage in 2006. It is not aiming to win any specs or design awards, but is it a decent player in the value-for-money category? Read on our review of this entry level Android handset from Samsung to find out./news/samsung-galaxy-ring-to-launch-in-august-with-limited-functionality.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-galaxy-ring-to-launch-in-august-with-limited-functionality.htmlTL:DR Samsung may release the Galaxy Ring on July 26.Galaxy Ring price and battery life could be revealed together with the Z Fold 6.The Ring's medical-grade features will still need FDA certification.Samsung approached the marketing of its brand new Galaxy Ring wearable form factor in a rather unusual manner. There have been rumors that it is working on a smart ring for a good year before it officially confirmed it this January during the Galaxy S24 Unpacked event announcements./news/samsung-galaxy-s10-vs-samsung-galaxy-z-flip-6-specs-comparison.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-galaxy-s10-vs-samsung-galaxy-z-flip-6-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 6.1 inches 6.7 inches Resolution: 3040 x 1440 pixels, 19:9 ratio, 550 PPI 2640 x 1080 pixels, 22:9 ratio, 426 PPI Technology: Dynamic AMOLED Dynamic AMOLED Refresh rate: 120Hz Screen-to-body: 88.66 % 85.52 % Features: HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 6), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor HDR support, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Front cover display: 3./news/samsung-galaxy-s10e-vs-apple-iphone-14-specs-comparison.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-galaxy-s10e-vs-apple-iphone-14-specs-comparison.htmlCellular 4G (FDD): Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 14(700 PS), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS), 66(AWS-3), 71(600) Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 14(700 PS), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 30(2300 WCS), 32(1500 L-band), 66(AWS-3), 71(600) Connectivity & Features ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7sbTOp5yaqpWjrm%2BvzqZmqaCfo7K0e8KopKmZopp8lK3MrKynn118rq2t17JkjGlgmnmCvM%2BlnGahgJ28r7GMamtoqJiku6a%2FjmpoamlkYX5yg5Vt/news/samsung-galaxy-s20-fe-vs-samsung-galaxy-s22-ultra-specs-comparison.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-galaxy-s20-fe-vs-samsung-galaxy-s22-ultra-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 6.5 inches 6.8 inches Resolution: 2400 x 1080 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 405 PPI 3088 x 1440 pixels, 19.3:9 ratio, 501 PPI Technology: Super AMOLED Dynamic AMOLED Refresh rate: 120Hz 120Hz Screen-to-body: 85.79 % 89.72 % Peak brightness: 1750 cd/m2 (nit) Features: HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Hardware System chip: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SM8250 (7 nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SM8450 (4 nm) Processor: Octa-core, 1x 2./news/samsung-galaxy-s20-vs-samsung-galaxy-s25-ultra-specs-comparison.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-galaxy-s20-vs-samsung-galaxy-s25-ultra-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 6.7 inches 6.8 inches Resolution: 3200 x 1440 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 524 PPI 3088 x 1440 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio, 501 PPI Technology: Dynamic AMOLED Dynamic AMOLED Refresh rate: 120Hz (@1080p) 120Hz Screen-to-body: 90.94 % Peak brightness: 2600 cd/m2 (nit) Features: HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 6), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Armor), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Hardware System chip: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SM8250 (7 nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 Processor: Octa-core, 1x 2./news/samsung-galaxy-s21-fe-vs-samsung-galaxy-a54-5g-specs-comparison.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-galaxy-s21-fe-vs-samsung-galaxy-a54-5g-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 6.4 inches 6.4 inches Resolution: 2340 x 1080 pixels, 403 PPI 2400 x 1080 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 411 PPI Technology: Dynamic AMOLED Super AMOLED Refresh rate: 120Hz 120Hz Screen-to-body: 86.77 % 81.47 % Features: HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor HDR support, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Hardware System chip: Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SM8350 (5 nm) Exynos 1380 (5 nm) Processor: Octa-core, 2840 MHz, Kryo 680 Prime, 64-bit Octa-core GPU: Adreno 660 Mali-G68 MP5 RAM: 6GB 6GB Internal storage: 128GB 128GB Storage expansion: microSDXC up to 1024 GB OS: Android (11) Android (13) Device type: Smartphone Smartphone Battery Capacity: 4500 mAh 5000 mAh Type: Not user replaceable Charging: Qi wireless charging, Reverse wireless charging Fast charging Max charge speed: Wired: 25./news/samsung-galaxy-s22-ultra-vs-oscal-c20-pro-specs-comparison.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-galaxy-s22-ultra-vs-oscal-c20-pro-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 6.8 inches 6.0 inches Resolution: 3088 x 1440 pixels, 19.3:9 ratio, 501 PPI 1560 x 720 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio, 286 PPI Technology: Dynamic AMOLED IPS LCD Refresh rate: 120Hz Screen-to-body: 89.72 % 70.07 % Peak brightness: 1750 cd/m2 (nit) Features: HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Hardware System chip: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SM8450 (4 nm) UNISOC SC9863A (28 nm) Processor: Octa-core, 1x 3./news/samsung-galaxy-s22-vs-samsung-galaxy-s23-fe-specs-comparison.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-galaxy-s22-vs-samsung-galaxy-s23-fe-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 6.1 inches 6.4 inches Resolution: 2340 x 1080 pixels, 19.5 ratio, 422 PPI 2340 x 1080 pixels, 29.5:9 ratio, 403 PPI Technology: Dynamic AMOLED Dynamic AMOLED Refresh rate: 120Hz 120Hz Screen-to-body: 88.57 % 83.24 % Peak brightness: 1500 cd/m2 (nit) Features: HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Hardware System chip: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SM8450 (4 nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SM8450 (4 nm) Processor: Octa-core, 1x 3./news/samsung-galaxy-s23-vs-samsung-galaxy-a15-5g-specs-comparison.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-galaxy-s23-vs-samsung-galaxy-a15-5g-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 6.6 inches 6.5 inches Resolution: 2340 x 1080 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio, 390 PPI 2340 x 1080 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio, 396 PPI Technology: Dynamic AMOLED Super AMOLED Refresh rate: 120Hz 90Hz Screen-to-body: 89.71 % 84.49 % Peak brightness: 1750 cd/m2 (nit) 800 cd/m2 (nit) Features: HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Hardware System chip: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) Mediatek Dimensity 6100+ (6 nm) Processor: Octa-core, 1x 3./news/samsung-galaxy-s9-vs-samsung-galaxy-a14-5g-specs-comparison.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-galaxy-s9-vs-samsung-galaxy-a14-5g-specs-comparison.html4G (FDD): Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 14(700 PS), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS), 66(AWS-3), 71(600) 4G (TDD): Bands 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+), 46 3G: Bands 5(850), 8(900), 4(1700/2100), 2(1900), 1(2100) Data Speed: LTE-A Pro Cat 18 (1200/150 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42./news/samsung-galaxy-tab-3-lite-has-three-new-color-versions.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-galaxy-tab-3-lite-has-three-new-color-versions.htmlSamsung’s Galaxy Tab 3 Lite was announced in January and released in select markets in February. Initially, the new tablet only had two color versions: black and white. Now, Samsung is showing us three other color variants, all of which make the device look more like a Galaxy Tab Kids rather than a serious tablet. The three new colors are reportedly called Blue Green, Peach Pink and Lemon Yellow. /news/samsung-galaxy-tab-a9-finally-gets-updated-to-android-14.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-galaxy-tab-a9-finally-gets-updated-to-android-14.htmlOne of the most recent Samsung tablets, the Galaxy Tab A9+, is finally getting upgraded to Android 14. Initially introduced back in October along with the vanilla model, the Galaxy Tab A9+ was shipped with Android 13 onboard instead of the newer version of the operating system.Although Samsung has done a pretty good job at delivering Android 14 updates to as many of its devices as possible, it took the company more than five months to update the Galaxy Tab A9+./news/samsung-galaxy-z-flip-4-vs-samsung-galaxy-s23-ultra-specs-comparison.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-galaxy-z-flip-4-vs-samsung-galaxy-s23-ultra-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 6.7 inches 6.8 inches Resolution: 2640 x 1080 pixels, 22:9 ratio, 426 PPI 3088 x 1440 pixels, 19.3:9 ratio, 501 PPI Technology: Dynamic AMOLED Dynamic AMOLED Refresh rate: 120Hz 120Hz Screen-to-body: 85.52 % 89.87 % Peak brightness: 1750 cd/m2 (nit) Features: Folding inside the device, HDR support, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Front cover display: 1./news/samsung-internet-s-latest-release-focuses-on-privacy-and-security.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-internet-s-latest-release-focuses-on-privacy-and-security.htmlThe 17th iteration of Samsung Internet is finally ready for primetime, the South Korean company confirmed this week. We’ve previously reported about the beta version of Samsung Internet 17.0, but if you missed the news, here is what’s coming in this release.As the title says, this release mainly focuses on privacy and security. First off, Samsung Internet 17.0 further improves the AI-powered Smart anti-tracking feature, which is now turned on by default./news/samsung-s-low-end-galaxy-a15-leaks-in-high-quality-renders-with-a-very-distinctive-design.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-s-low-end-galaxy-a15-leaks-in-high-quality-renders-with-a-very-distinctive-design.htmlA top-tier smartphone manufacturer such as Samsung knows no rest, so even though the Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Z Fold 5 are still pretty new, you shouldn't be surprised to hear that the global industry leader is working on multiple other devices undoubtedly set to become official soon.We're talking first and foremost about the ultra-premium Galaxy S24 lineup, which is however only expected to see daylight in early 2024./news/samsung-s-monster-discover-summer-2023-sale-viciously-slashes-galaxy-s23-ultra-and-z-fold-4-prices.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-s-monster-discover-summer-2023-sale-viciously-slashes-galaxy-s23-ultra-and-z-fold-4-prices.htmlSamsung is heating things up early for its bargain-loving hardcore fans this... spring, kicking off a huge "Discover Summer" sales event set to end on May 21. That means you have this whole week to save big on essentially all of the company's best Android phones and a bunch of other popular products in a number of different ways.Many killer promotions on Galaxy handsets, smartwatches, true wireless earbuds, and various special bundles will remain available through Sunday, while a bunch of even more compelling flash deals and deals of the day are joining them, well, every single day to maximize the early summer (or late spring) savings of the most enthusiastic and active bargain hunters out there./news/siri-hack-in-ios-7-allows-third-party-functionality-such-as-instagram-and-spotify.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/siri-hack-in-ios-7-allows-third-party-functionality-such-as-instagram-and-spotify.htmlThe first and only hack for Siri in iOS 7 allows it to work with third party applications, an area that is normally tightly controlled by Apple. You can thank a team of student hackers who demonstrated the feat at PennApps Spring 2014 hackathon.Ajay Patel, Alex Sands, Ben Hsu and Gagan Gupta are freshmen at the University of Pennsylvania Management and Technology program and they call their creation GoogolPlex. GoogolPlex takes less than 30 seconds to set up, and requires adding an HTTP proxy to the iPhone’s Wi-Fi settings./news/snapseed-for-android-continues-to-live-on-with-a-new-minor-update.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/snapseed-for-android-continues-to-live-on-with-a-new-minor-update.htmlSnapseed, the classic and beloved photo editing app, has recently seen a series of small updates for its Android version. This comes as no surprise to long-time users, who have noticed the app has been in a bit of a maintenance mode for the past several years.Google acquired Nik Software, the original developer behind Snapseed, back in 2012. Since then, the app has experienced a major redesign in 2017 and the addition of a dark theme a year later./news/spice-up-your-easter-with-these-google-chat-easter-egg-commands.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/spice-up-your-easter-with-these-google-chat-easter-egg-commands.htmlA discussion is a place, where people can voice their opinion, no matter if it is positive, neutral or negative. However, when posting, one must stay true to the topic, and not just share some random thoughts, which are not directly related to the matter. Things that are NOT allowed: Off-topic talk - you must stick to the subject of discussion Trolling - see a description Flame wars Offensive, hate speech - if you want to say something, say it politely Spam/Advertisements - these posts are deleted Multiple accounts - one person can have only one account Impersonations and offensive nicknames - these accounts get banned Moderation is done by humans./news/spotify-s-music-in-a-bottle-will-let-you-re-experience-2023-later-on-as-a-musical-journey.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/spotify-s-music-in-a-bottle-will-let-you-re-experience-2023-later-on-as-a-musical-journey.htmlAre you looking for more ways to celebrate 2023? If the answer is yes, then Spotify has something for you. Their latest feature is called Music in a Bottle and it aims to help you turn this year into a musical journey to be re-experienced later on.The feature is live right now in most regions where the Spotify app is available, for both free and premium users. It only takes a few minutes to get it set up, and after you’ve done so, the app will do its magic throughout the year and then remind you of who your musical self was when 2024 comes around./news/sprint-borrows-popular-t-mobile-tuesdays-freebie-to-reward-its-customers-patience.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/sprint-borrows-popular-t-mobile-tuesdays-freebie-to-reward-its-customers-patience.htmlView Full Bio Adrian, a mobile technology enthusiast since the Nokia 3310 era, has been a dynamic presence in the tech journalism field, contributing to Android Authority, Digital Trends, and Pocketnow before joining PhoneArena in 2018. His expertise spans across various platforms, with a particular fondness for the diversity of the Android ecosystem. Despite the challenges of balancing full-time parenthood with his work, Adrian's passion for tech trends, running, and movies keeps him energized./news/sprint-s-plans-here-s-all-you-need-to-know.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/sprint-s-plans-here-s-all-you-need-to-know.htmlSo, you're thinking about signing up with Sprint? The network prides itself on offering highly-competitive prices and does run regular promotions, so it's definitely hard to resist.There aren't many plans to choose from, but even then — some details about which one is the right choice for you may be a bit fuzzy. We studied them and compiled them in the hopes that we might help you find the best Sprint plan for you./news/symbian-belle-showcased-on-a-nokia-n8-in-a-lengthy-video.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/symbian-belle-showcased-on-a-nokia-n8-in-a-lengthy-video.htmlOh, Symbian Belle, where art thou? Some could say the same thing for Symbian Anna still, but let's not pick up a fight. Our Nokia N8s in the office are tirelessly waiting for the Anna update, but we already downloaded the excellent new Nokia Maps and the Ovi Store update, so the only things to look forward to are a portrait keyboard and the new browser UI.Symbian Belle, however, is a whole different ballgame./news/t-mobile-reports-q2-earnings-adds-1-1-million-new-accounts-from-first-quarter.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/t-mobile-reports-q2-earnings-adds-1-1-million-new-accounts-from-first-quarter.htmlT-Mobile reported its second quarter earnings on Thursday morning. With two months of MetroPCS numbers included (May and June) the carrier led the industry during the three month period with 685,000 net new branded post-paid phone accounts. T-Mobile had a total branded post-paid net addition of 688,000 new accounts from April through June. That represented an improvement of 1.2 million net branded post-paid additions year-over-year. The mobile operator gave credit to a record low branded post-paid churn of 1./news/temple-run-2-is-already-celebrating-st-paddy-s-with-artifacts-and-a-hat.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/temple-run-2-is-already-celebrating-st-paddy-s-with-artifacts-and-a-hat.htmlSt. Patrick's day may be a week ahead,but Imangi Studios is showing up early for the celebration with a St.Paddy's themed update to its hit endless-runner Temple Run 2. Thistime, running away from angry monkeys will also involve collectingspecial artifacts that can be used to unlock a themed hat. Because,you know, celebrating St. Paddy's without donning the appropriategreen scalp-garment is simply wrong. Once obtained, the hat remainsin the game and can be worn by each of its unlockable characters./news/the-5g-iphone-12-2020-models-will-mark-apple-s-complete-transition-to-oled-screens.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/the-5g-iphone-12-2020-models-will-mark-apple-s-complete-transition-to-oled-screens.htmlNot that it comes as a huge surprise, but even the lowly 5.4" iPhone 12 and 6.1" 12 Max models with the scrappy screen resolution will apparently come with OLED displays, reports Nikkei today.Previously, it was not exactly clear whether one of those will or won't keep the mobile LCD display industry alive but it's not confirmed by industry sources that 2020 will see the complete Apple transition to OLED displays, and it won't be looking back./news/the-best-mid-range-phones-to-buy-in-2024.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/the-best-mid-range-phones-to-buy-in-2024.htmlMid-range phones have become increasingly popular and more impressive throughout the last half of the decade. The main objective of a mid-ranger is to offer premium feel and performance for a price that is considerably lower than that of the current flagship options on the market. Now, of course, price is a very subjective topic, but if we take a look at the high-end and then the best budget phones, we can assume the middle range fits somewhere between the $400 and $700 mark./news/the-best-samsung-galaxy-note-8-deal-unlocked-is-available-at-microsoft.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/the-best-samsung-galaxy-note-8-deal-unlocked-is-available-at-microsoft.htmlThe official US version of the Galaxy Note 8 normally costs $950 unlocked, but Samsung is currently taking $100 off the smartphone's price, offering it for $850. However, if you want the best deal on the unlocked Note 8, you shouldn't buy the device from Samsung. Get it from Microsoft instead. Right now, Microsoft is selling the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 for just $829.99. Obviously, that's not a huge discount, but the handset is still $20 cheaper than at Samsung./news/the-blackview-bv9700-pro-can-endure-any-lifestyle-from-hikers-to-gamers.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/the-blackview-bv9700-pro-can-endure-any-lifestyle-from-hikers-to-gamers.htmlAdvertorial by Blackview: the opinions expressed in this story may not reflect the positions of PhoneArena!  Just last month, Blackview introduced its brand new rugged flagship — the BV9700 Pro. A phone that's built to last, endure, and even be helpful in conditions where other phones might just give in. To top it off, it does so in style — instead of just making a brick of a rugged phone, Blackview took special care to add some extra panache to the design the BV9700 Pro with an aesthetic that the company calls "/news/the-dazzling-jbl-pulse-5-is-sweetly-discounted-on-amazon-letting-you-illuminate-your-party-for-less.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/the-dazzling-jbl-pulse-5-is-sweetly-discounted-on-amazon-letting-you-illuminate-your-party-for-less.htmlNow that we are just a few months away from the official start of the summer season, it's time to begin preparing for those summer parties. And what is the best way to enhance your gatherings if not with a great-sounding Bluetooth speaker at a discounted price? Amazon is selling the dazzling JBL Pulse 5 at a sweet $50 discount, allowing you to get your hands on one for under the $200 mark./news/the-final-version-of-ios-16-6-is-just-days-away.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/the-final-version-of-ios-16-6-is-just-days-away.htmlApple can't wait to get iOS 16.6 out, especially in light of the issues that caused it to try three times to patch a serious WebKit vulnerability in iOS and iPadOS 16.5. Apple was aware of reports that said the flaw was being actively exploited and could cause arbitrary code execution which would allow an attacker to steal your personal data. So out went iOS 16.5.1 and iPadOS 16.5.1. But before you could spell Cupertino, Apple pulled both releases because of some bugs found in the software./news/the-first-7nm-mobile-chipset-would-be-snapdragon-855-in-galaxy-s10.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/the-first-7nm-mobile-chipset-would-be-snapdragon-855-in-galaxy-s10.htmlYesterday, Qualcomm came out of the blue with the first chipset made on the groundbreaking 7nm process, but this one was a wireless modem, the X24, which will allow phones equipped with it to reach 2 Gbps 4G LTE download speeds. The Snapdragon 845 that is about to debut in theGalaxy S9 ten days from now, is packing X20, which does 1.2 Gbps, so we'd wager to guess that the X24 is meant for Qualcomm's next Snapdragon 855 SoC that will likely make a cameo in the Galaxy S10 at the earliest./news/the-galaxy-z-flip-5-and-the-galaxy-s23-ultra-are-part-of-the-squid-game-immersive-live-experie.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/the-galaxy-z-flip-5-and-the-galaxy-s23-ultra-are-part-of-the-squid-game-immersive-live-experie.htmlFor a short, but memorable time, the whole world was obsessed with people in green tracksuits who got killed in incredibly innovative ways in some fatal games – a.k.a. the Netflix hit series ‘Squid Game’.The craze is not over, as people in Los Angeles can right now be a part of the ‘Squid Game’ Immersive Live Experience which brings the series’ experience to life. Samsung is an official partner for Netflix’s immersive pop-up experience and the Korean giant is not providing sponsorship only./news/the-impossibly-thin-honor-magic-v3-foldable-will-be-unveiled-next-week.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/the-impossibly-thin-honor-magic-v3-foldable-will-be-unveiled-next-week.htmlAfter teasing its impossibly thin Magic V3 foldable last week, Honor confirmed earlier today that the device will be officially unveiled on July 12. Although the reveal of such an interesting phone is enough to make the event an important one for Honor and tech lovers alike, the Chinese company is making it even harder for use to want to miss the event.Honor confirmed that along with the Magic V3, three other devices will be introduced on July 12: Magic V3s, MagicPad 2, and MagicBook Art 14./news/the-lg-g4-s-battery-recharges-23-faster-with-a-quickcharge-2-0-charger-or-a-samsung-rapid-charge.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/the-lg-g4-s-battery-recharges-23-faster-with-a-quickcharge-2-0-charger-or-a-samsung-rapid-charge.htmlAlthough LG didn't mention it at the time of the phone's official announcement, the LG G4 does support Quick Charge 2.0. This was confirmed by both Qualcomm – the company behind the innovative tech – and LG several days after the phone's unveiling. But there's a catch. While the phone itself is compatible with Qualcomm's rapid charging technology, its stock charger is not. That's why the LG G4 requires a whopping 127 minutes to have its 3000mAh battery recharged from zero to full./news/the-surface-duo-3-is-microsoft-s-lineup-broken-by-design.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/the-surface-duo-3-is-microsoft-s-lineup-broken-by-design.htmlI think that at this point we can all agree that smartphones have become somewhat boring, at least visually. Sure, every year the specs go up, the camera becomes better and the design… stays almost the same. Admittedly, you can occasionally see slightly rounder or slightly sharper edges and a new camera module shape, but the general look and feel of smartphones has become all too familiar. This is precisely why I am so keen on foldables - they are a fresh take on a stagnating form factor which brings a plethora of benefits to the table./news/there-are-10-industry-first-features-in-apple-s-iphone-x.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/there-are-10-industry-first-features-in-apple-s-iphone-x.htmlThe original Apple iPhone was the pioneer of the smartphone industry, a leader that set an example for all others to follow. It scored a ton of 'industry first' features that changed the landscape and now the Apple iPhone X, ten years after that original, comes in the spotlight packed with features. And while it's not the ground-breaking change that the original was, there is one thing you cannot deny about it: Apple went all out and stuffed with 'industry first' achievements./news/this-is-what-will-happen-when-you-test-the-vision-pro-at-a-u-s-apple-store.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/this-is-what-will-happen-when-you-test-the-vision-pro-at-a-u-s-apple-store.htmlGetting consumers to buy the Vision Pro is much different than getting them to purchase an iPhone, for example. Pre-orders of the $3,499 spatial computer start this Friday and the most complex device Apple has built to date will be released on February 2nd. Buying one is not as easy as walking into an Apple Store and taking a box off of the shelf. Potential buyers need to choose between bands and Apple needs to determine which Light Seal will fit, and don't forget the availability of prescription lenses for the headset./news/this-sizzling-hot-new-lenovo-tab-p12-deal-will-bust-your-door-and-blow-your-mind-for-christmas.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/this-sizzling-hot-new-lenovo-tab-p12-deal-will-bust-your-door-and-blow-your-mind-for-christmas.htmlIf all you want for Christmas this year is a mid-range Android tablet with a lot of screen real estate and a very reasonable price, boy we have some good news for you today! Remember how Lenovo unveiled the Tab P12 around four months ago, commercially released it in the US just last month, and deeply discounted the already affordable 12.7-incher shortly thereafter to prepare for an extended Black Friday/Cyber Monday season?/news/tidal-outshines-apple-music-and-spotify-with-expanded-student-discounts.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/tidal-outshines-apple-music-and-spotify-with-expanded-student-discounts.htmlTidal is just one of many music streaming services struggling to stand out in a market dominated by Spotify and Apple, with recent Black Friday and Cyber Monday promotions followed by a more permanent discount today in the company's attempt to boost those all-important subscriber numbers.While the platform has long allowed students to sign up for "Premium" and "HiFi" streaming at special prices, more people than ever before can now enjoy a cool and effortless 50 percent monthly discount./news/tipster-says-narrative-about-the-cancellation-of-the-exynos-2300-was-wrong.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/tipster-says-narrative-about-the-cancellation-of-the-exynos-2300-was-wrong.htmlSince Samsung never put the Exynos 2300 SoC into mass production, the chipset was never used to power any device. Using the "Quadra" codename for the component, X tipster Revegnus posted on the platform once known as Twitter (via Wccftech) that "The decision to cancel was made before Quadra could be properly mass-produced, within the DS division. Looking at 2300's performance, it doesn't significantly lag behind Gen2."For some reason, the cancellation of the Exynos 2300 seemed to leave the chip with a false narrative that it couldn't compete with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 so Samsung 86'd the application processor (AP) and decided to go ahead and equip every Galaxy S23 series unit with Qualcomm's overclocked Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy AP./news/u-s-cellular-debuts-google-pixel-4-pre-sale-here-are-the-prices.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/u-s-cellular-debuts-google-pixel-4-pre-sale-here-are-the-prices.htmlWe've already told you about Pixel 4 series availability and pricing at major US carriers, so let us take a look at what the smaller carriers have to offer. U.S. Cellular announced it will begin preorders for the Google Pixel 4 and Google Pixel 4 XL online and in-store today, October 15. The carrier will launch both flagship smartphones on October 24.U.S. Cellular will offer the 64 GB Pixel 4 smartphones in Just Black, Clearly White and limited edition Oh So Orange, and the 128 GB options in Just Black./news/update-to-android-s-whatsapp-beta-app-makes-it-easier-to-use.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/update-to-android-s-whatsapp-beta-app-makes-it-easier-to-use.htmlWhatsApp is making a change to its UI as it is in the process of disseminating an update to the Beta version of its Android app. As per WABetaInfo (via AndroidCentral), WhatsApp is moving its navigation tabs (the ones on the top of the Android app that include Communities, Chats, Status, and Calls) to the bottom of the screen. This should make WhatsApp easier to use one-handed on large-screened devices. Moving elements to the bottom of the screen is what Samsung does with its One UI interface./news/utah-sues-tiktok-over-alleged-use-of-manipulative-design-features-to-keep-young-users-hooked.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/utah-sues-tiktok-over-alleged-use-of-manipulative-design-features-to-keep-young-users-hooked.htmlTikTok has been facing scrutiny from the US. Utah is now suing the company, while previously Indiana and Arkansas have brought similar lawsuits to the table, reports Reuters. TikTok is being accused of harming children by making them spend unhealthy amounts of time on its platform. TikTok in hot waters with the US once again Back in 2020, the possibility of banning TikTok over security concerns was first introduced. For the three years that followed, though, little has happened on the topic./news/verizon-adds-limitless-free-screen-repairs-to-its-device-protection-plan.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/verizon-adds-limitless-free-screen-repairs-to-its-device-protection-plan.htmlWe take our phones literally everywhere, which makes it only natural that we finally manage to break them somehow at some point. That is where device protection plans come in play, and Verizon just its Mobile Protect insurance program a much more appealing service to sign up for.For a limited time, between February 13 through April 13, 2023, the U.S. wireless carrier is opening up the enrollment for its device insurance program. Now, usually, customers have a total of 30 days after purchasing a new device to then sign up for insurance, however, during this time slot even those that have missed out to protect their phone can enroll./news/verizon-will-give-you-a-free-flagship-phone-with-a-trade-and-subscription-to-its-unlimited-plan.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/verizon-will-give-you-a-free-flagship-phone-with-a-trade-and-subscription-to-its-unlimited-plan.htmlGet one of today's hot flagship phones for free with a trade-in and a subscription to Verizon Unlimited How does a free flagship phone sound? Like music to your ears, right? But free flagship handsets are not handed out so easily. However, Verizon is using the launch of its new unlimited plan, Verizon Unlimited, as the backdrop for its free phone offer. Here is how it works. The phones being offered for free include the models that phone fanatics have wet dreams about./news/verizon-at-t-t-mobile-sprint-and-google-answer-fcc-on-etf-investigation.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/verizon-at-t-t-mobile-sprint-and-google-answer-fcc-on-etf-investigation.htmlThe FCC had requested that the major players in the ETF inquiry respond by February 23rd. So the Fab Five put their best lawyers down in front of a PC and had them respond. The focus for the FCC is to take a look at the pricing structure for the fees and to see if those getting hit with an ETF are billed different amounts based on the device they are using./news/video-explains-everything-about-samsung-s-super-amoled-display.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/video-explains-everything-about-samsung-s-super-amoled-display.htmlA discussion is a place, where people can voice their opinion, no matter if it is positive, neutral or negative. However, when posting, one must stay true to the topic, and not just share some random thoughts, which are not directly related to the matter. Things that are NOT allowed: Off-topic talk - you must stick to the subject of discussion Trolling - see a description Flame wars Offensive, hate speech - if you want to say something, say it politely Spam/Advertisements - these posts are deleted Multiple accounts - one person can have only one account Impersonations and offensive nicknames - these accounts get banned Moderation is done by humans./news/vivo-x60-pro-vs-honor-magic6-rsr-porsche-design-specs-comparison.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/vivo-x60-pro-vs-honor-magic6-rsr-porsche-design-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 6.6 inches 6.8 inches Resolution: 2376 x 1080 pixels, 19,8:9 ratio, 398 PPI 2800 x 1280 pixels, 19.5:20 ratio, 453 PPI Technology: AMOLED LTPO Refresh rate: 120Hz 120Hz Screen-to-body: 87.51 % 91.68 % Peak brightness: 5000 cd/m2 (nit) Features: HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 6), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor 120Hz refresh rate, HDR support Hardware System chip: Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 SM8250-AC (7 nm) Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Processor: Octa-core, 3200 MHz, Kryo 585, 64-bit Octa-core, 3300 MHz, 1x Cortex-X4 3./news/vivo-x80-specs-phonearena.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/vivo-x80-specs-phonearena.html5G: n1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n28, n38, n40, n41, n78 4G (FDD): Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 20(800 DD), 28(700 APT) 4G (TDD): Bands 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+) 3G: Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 5(850), 8(900) Data Speed: LTE-A, HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s SIM type: Dual Nano SIM ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7sbTOp5yaqpWjrm%2BvzqZmqaCfo7K0e9WirahliG19oLXDamlpcWQ%3D/news/vodafone-now-guarantees-iphone-14-buy-back-prices-to-meet-cost-of-living-challenges.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/vodafone-now-guarantees-iphone-14-buy-back-prices-to-meet-cost-of-living-challenges.htmlTo promote its exclusive iPhone 14 Buy-Back Guarantee service, UK carrier Vodafone has recently commissioned and published new research showing how the cost-of-living crisis has changed the shopping habits of the British people.According to the study, because of the current financial difficulties, Brits have become a "buy back" nation. Around two-thirds (62%) of those who participated are more likely to buy an expensive item — like a new iPhone, for example — if they know that they will be able to sell it next year./news/wait-times-for-iphone-14-pro-models-hit-extreme-levels-in-the-u-s-and-china.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/wait-times-for-iphone-14-pro-models-hit-extreme-levels-in-the-u-s-and-china.htmlAccording to SeekingAlpha, UBS analyst David Vogt has pointed out that the combination of low supplies and heavy demand has led to long wait times for iPhone orders. Production at Foxconn's largest iPhone factory in Zhangzhou China has been impacted by the COVID shutdown in the region which led many Foxconn workers to leave the campus. Apple itself has admitted that iPhone shipments are going to be reduced during the current quarter./news/watch-youtube-videos-at-2x-playback-speed-with-this-simple-experimental-gesture.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/watch-youtube-videos-at-2x-playback-speed-with-this-simple-experimental-gesture.htmlThere’s a way to watch YouTube videos twice as fast without the need for diving in settings and menus. YouTube is testing a gesture to switch to 2x playback speed on both mobile and desktop devices.Boosted playback speed is this author’s manna from heaven, in regards to podcasts. Even if your favorite creator speaks fast and clearly, there’s always a guest with a different tempo that gets on your nerves. Now users can make slow-talkers act twice as fast with a simple gesture./news/watchos-11-will-be-a-minor-update-but-that-might-actually-be-a-good-sign.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/watchos-11-will-be-a-minor-update-but-that-might-actually-be-a-good-sign.htmlWatchOS updates are usually not as packed with changes as iOS typically is, but last year we got a substantial software update with WatchOS 10. The WatchOS 11 update, however, is said to be fairly unimpressive. That is at least what the latest newsletter from Mark Gurman, a famous and highly reputable Apple insider, seems to imply when describing WatchOS 11 as a ‘minor update.’Gurman doesn’t mention how small the update will be, or any of the changes that will come with it./news/what-is-the-point-of-the-galaxy-ring.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/what-is-the-point-of-the-galaxy-ring.htmlAs I was digesting Samsung's big Unpacked day, I kept coming back to this unique and brand new device in the Galaxy ecosystem: the Galaxy Ring.You probably already know what the Ring is, but here is what it boils down to: it's a health, sleep and (barely a) workout tracker with a week-long battery life. And no screen. For some unknown reason, Samsung has priced it at a whopping $400, but tells users not to be too upset because at least there is no monthly subscription attached to it./news/when-it-comes-to-geeky-hobbies-wall-mounting-and-knolling-your-old-phones-takes-the-cake.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/when-it-comes-to-geeky-hobbies-wall-mounting-and-knolling-your-old-phones-takes-the-cake.htmlHey, what are you doing with your discarded devices? Aside from recycling them, selling them, or giving them away to your closest of kin, most of you likely keep a handful of your old devices tucked away in a drawer somewhere.  Well, Reddit user JediSamReye2013 is having none of this and has taken upon themselves to create art of the already obsolete technology. Proudly displayed on the walls in their house are a trove of disassembled and knolled out Android devices from the recent past that can easily pass as contemporary art./news/which-smartwatch-fitness-band-manufacturer-sold-the-most-at-best-buy-last-month-find-out-here.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/which-smartwatch-fitness-band-manufacturer-sold-the-most-at-best-buy-last-month-find-out-here.htmlA new online service called Jeeq Data LLC tracks which products are the top sellers in several categories at specific retailers. One of the stores that the service tracks is big box electronics retailer Best Buy. And one of the products it follows is wearables. So, we now have an idea which manufacturers sold the most smartwatches/fitness bands at Best Buy last month.According to the chart, a bit more than one out of every three smartwatches/fitness bands that was sold by Best Buy in April was branded with the Samsung name./news/why-apple-tv-failed-to-take-off-and-why-that-s-a-good-thing.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/why-apple-tv-failed-to-take-off-and-why-that-s-a-good-thing.htmlIn the world of tech, thinking ahead is of key importance to success. And for this exact reason, many companies and undertakings have fallen victim to the "too-ahead-of-its-time" trap. Back in the 90s, Apple attempted to kickstart the mobile revolution with the Newton – a revolutionary PDA equipped with a touchscreen that was pushing the boundaries of handwriting recognition on a portable device in 1993. Boundaries which, at the time, were quite narrow./news/why-did-verizon-and-at-t-networks-slow-down-unlimited-plan-users-went-crazy-with-mobile-data.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/why-did-verizon-and-at-t-networks-slow-down-unlimited-plan-users-went-crazy-with-mobile-data.htmlView Full Bio Daniel, a devoted tech writer at PhoneArena since 2010, has been engrossed in mobile technology since the Windows Mobile era. His expertise spans mobile hardware, software, and carrier networks, and he's keenly interested in the future of digital health, car connectivity, and 5G. Beyond his professional pursuits, Daniel finds balance in travel, reading, and exploring new tech innovations, while contemplating the ethical and privacy implications of our digital future./news/with-the-release-of-ios-developer-beta-9-today-apple-moves-one-step-closer-to-the-final-release-of.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/with-the-release-of-ios-developer-beta-9-today-apple-moves-one-step-closer-to-the-final-release-of.htmlApple today has released iOS 12 developer beta 9. Since these betas are intended to help developers test how their apps are faring with the latest iOS build, they are offered to those who have registered with Apple as a developer. The update to iOS 12 public beta 9 should be made available in a few days, and that is the version that non-developers can install on their iPhones. Some of the features included in iOS 12 include Screen Time, which allows users to track their app usage and limit the time spent on certain apps./news/worst-thing-about-galaxy-z-fold-6-is-glaringly-obvious-even-in-leaked-dummy-unit-photos.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/worst-thing-about-galaxy-z-fold-6-is-glaringly-obvious-even-in-leaked-dummy-unit-photos.htmlSometimes it's not hot to be a foldable phone with a tall and narrow cover screen. Samsung, which makes perfectly good foldable phones, has been on the receiving end of criticism for making devices with barely usable outer screens. The company has had enough and is ready to up the hot quotient with a refined and sleek Galaxy Z Fold 6.We have seen plenty of renders of the phone and now, we can have a better look at the alleged design, thanks to images of dummy units that were apparently shared on a South Korean forum and reposted on X by @ta__tech./news/wsj-apple-to-charge-10-a-month-for-its-new-streaming-music-service.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/wsj-apple-to-charge-10-a-month-for-its-new-streaming-music-service.htmlApple is looking to grab some of Spotify's leading 86% share of the U.S. and global streaming music market once it introduces its own streaming service later this month. The introduction is expected to take place at this year's WWDC developer conference starting June 8th. The tech titan is responsible for 80% to 85% of world-wide music downloads, but the transfer of music this way has been in a steady decline./news/xiaomi-11t-pro-vs-xiaomi-redmi-note-11-pro-5g-specs-comparison.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/xiaomi-11t-pro-vs-xiaomi-redmi-note-11-pro-5g-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 6.7 inches 6.7 inches Resolution: 2400 x 1080 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 395 PPI 2400 x 2080 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 476 PPI Technology: AMOLED AMOLED Refresh rate: 120Hz 120Hz Screen-to-body: 85.06 % 113.97 % Peak brightness: 1000 cd/m2 (nit) 1200 cd/m2 (nit) Features: HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Hardware System chip: Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SM8350 (5 nm) MediaTek Dimensity 920 MT6877T (6 nm) Processor: Octa-core, 2840 MHz, Kryo 680, 64-bit Octa-core, 2x 2./news/xiaomi-and-its-13t-pro-model-uncovered-through-imei-database.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/xiaomi-and-its-13t-pro-model-uncovered-through-imei-database.htmlNote: For illustrative purposes, the images used in this article are those of the Xiaomi 12T Pro. The Xiaomi 13 series of flagship phones are solid contenders for the best smartphones category. The latest series of models, as far as we’re aware of, feature: the Xiaomi 13, The Xiaomi 13 Pro and the upcoming Xiaomi 13 Ultra, which is likely to be officially announced later this month. This is a pretty typical line-up for a flagship series, which offers several variants with slightly different configurations./news/xiaomi-has-just-launched-its-latest-foldable-the-mix-fold-3.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/xiaomi-has-just-launched-its-latest-foldable-the-mix-fold-3.htmlAfter a long, long speech telling all about Xiaomi's history and its future goals, and how the company will compete with its competitors, Xiaomi just dropped its newest foldable phone, the Xiaomi MIX Fold 3. This fresh foldable is slim, boasts a sleek design, and features new zero-hinge technology.The MIX Fold 3 rocks a quad camera on the back, designed in collaboration with Leica, which offers versatile focal lengths, including a 50MP main camera (23mm), 10MP telephoto (75mm), 10MP periscope telephoto (115mm), and a 12MP super wide-angle (15mm) with advanced features like OIS (optical image stabilization) and PD focus./news/xiaomi-poco-f4-vs-xiaomi-redmi-note-13-pro-specs-comparison.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/xiaomi-poco-f4-vs-xiaomi-redmi-note-13-pro-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 6.7 inches 6.7 inches Resolution: 2400 x 1080 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 395 PPI 2400 x 1080 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 395 PPI Technology: AMOLED AMOLED Refresh rate: 120Hz 120Hz Screen-to-body: 86.60 % 89.02 % Peak brightness: 1300 cd/m2 (nit) 1300 cd/m2 (nit) Features: HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Hardware System chip: Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 SM8250-AC (7 nm) MediaTek Helio G99 (6 nm) Processor: Octa-core, 3200 MHz, Kryo 585, 64-bit Octa-core, 2x 2./news/xiaomi-poco-x4-gt-vs-xiaomi-poco-f5-specs-comparison.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/xiaomi-poco-x4-gt-vs-xiaomi-poco-f5-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 6.6 inches 6.7 inches Resolution: 2460 x 1080 pixels, 20.5:9 ratio, 407 PPI 2400 x 1080 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 395 PPI Technology: IPS LCD AMOLED Refresh rate: 144Hz 120Hz Screen-to-body: 84.97 % 89.02 % Peak brightness: 1000 cd/m2 (nit) Features: Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Hardware System chip: MediaTek Dimensity 8100 SM8250- (5 nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 SM7475-AB (4 nm) Processor: Octa-core, 4x 2./news/xiaomi-redmi-note-13-5g-review-cool-looks-on-a-budget.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/xiaomi-redmi-note-13-5g-review-cool-looks-on-a-budget.htmlXiaomi Redmi Note 13 5G Intro Redmi phones are known for their great value, and we have not one, but five of value-driven new Redmi Note 13 series devices to start the year 2024. This particular review is for the Redmi Note 13 5G, one of the more affordable phones in the bunch at a price of 300 euro. Like all the rest in the family, it features a 6.7-inch display and you should also know that the Note 13 5G is a substantial upgrade over the 4G Redmi Note 13 version./news/you-can-buy-a-oneplus-5-and-other-oneplus-products-for-10-off-if-you-re-a-student.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/you-can-buy-a-oneplus-5-and-other-oneplus-products-for-10-off-if-you-re-a-student.htmlOnePlus today kicked off a program aimed at students in various countries around the world. The company allows students to save 10% on any order they place via the official OnePlus website - buying phones, or accessories, or both. Thanks to this new program, if you're a student, you can purchase a brand new OnePlus 5 for $47.90 off if you want the model with 6 GB of RAM and 64 GB of storage space (normally priced at $479), or for $53./news/you-can-start-instagram-story-threads-with-the-new-add-yours-feature.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/you-can-start-instagram-story-threads-with-the-new-add-yours-feature.htmlInstagram is expanding on how interactive Instagram Stories can get. Recently announced, the social media app's new feature called Add Yours is essentially a new interactive sticker you can add to your Stories.Add Yours = a sticker that creates public threads in Stories With custom prompts and public responses, you can share the sticker and see who responds to it in their own Stories. pic.twitter.com/C9AXiFEo92 — Instagram (@instagram) November 1, 2021/news/zuckerberg-s-net-worth-is-down-70-billion-this-year-another-10-billion-could-disappear-tomorrow.htmlThu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/zuckerberg-s-net-worth-is-down-70-billion-this-year-another-10-billion-could-disappear-tomorrow.htmlThis has not been a good year for Mark Zuckerberg's wallet. Apple's App Tracking Transparency feature, which allows iPhone users to opt-out of being tracked for the purpose of receiving personalized advertising, is expected to cost Facebook $10 billion in revenue this year. That is a mighty big chunk of change and led investors to dump Meta's stock.Zuckerberg could lose another $10-11 billion when the market opens Thursday morning/news/thenextgalaxy-here-are-8-rumored-features-of-the-samsung-galaxy-s8-s8-edge-and-s8.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/thenextgalaxy-here-are-8-rumored-features-of-the-samsung-galaxy-s8-s8-edge-and-s8.htmlLots of saucy rumors regarding Samsung's next phones have been making headlines during the past few months and that trend will definitely continue until said devices get unveiled. This will most likely happen in late Q1 2017 or early Q2 2017, if the recent crop of rumors is to be believed. The rumor mill also has it that Samsung's new phones are also said to be hitting the market later in April./news/10-smartphones-and-accessories-made-of-pure-gold.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/10-smartphones-and-accessories-made-of-pure-gold.htmlWhen it comes to smartphone material quality, the lines are cut pretty clear - plastic is considered cheap and unfavorable, while aluminum is premium and expensive. There isn't anything beside that... with the exception of pure 24-carat gold, platinum, and silver, that is. These materials only make it into a very limited quantity of phones, because it goes without saying that they are incredibly expensive. That's why we don't see some hot-shot startup like OnePlus stand up and make golden phones affordable for every Tom, Dick, and Harry anytime soon./news/2020-iphone-se-product-red-proceeds-will-support-covid-19-relief-efforts.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/2020-iphone-se-product-red-proceeds-will-support-covid-19-relief-efforts.htmlApple has been offering Product Red versions of its devices and accessories for many years, with a portion of the proceeds going towards helping eliminate HIV/AIDS.With the newly announced 2020 iPhone SE coming out on April 24th, amid the coronavirus pandemic, with a gorgeous Product Red version to be one of its available colors, Apple began distributing some of the Product Red proceeds towards the Global Fund's COVID-19 Response. This is to continue until the end of the year and includes a wide range of Product Red Apple devices and accessories, from iPhones, iPhone and iPad cases, to Apple Watch bands and more./news/a-modern-smartphone-or-a-vintage-supercomputer-which-is-more-powerful.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/a-modern-smartphone-or-a-vintage-supercomputer-which-is-more-powerful.htmlIf you're the kind of person who enjoys watching popular science programs on TV, then you might have heard some of Dr. Michio Kaku's fascinating theories on what the future has in store for us. In this post, however, we'll take a quick trip back to the past, inspired by something that Kaku states in one of his recent books: "Today, your cell phone has more computer power than all of NASA back in 1969, when it placed two astronauts on the moon./news/action-launcher-update-brings-support-for-some-nifty-android-o-features.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/action-launcher-update-brings-support-for-some-nifty-android-o-features.htmlAction Launcher, the popular Android app has just received a small but important update that gives users a taste of what's to come when Google launches Android O.Of course, this update is not just about Android O, but these are among the most important changes you'll get in the newest version of Action Launcher. First off, Action Launcher now features Android O App Shortcut styling, as well as notification previews./news/aggressive-network-expansions-put-cell-phone-tower-maintenance-in-the-top-dangerous-jobs.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/aggressive-network-expansions-put-cell-phone-tower-maintenance-in-the-top-dangerous-jobs.htmlCrews that build and maintain cell phone towers are 10 times more likely to have deaths on the job than your average construction work crew, a PBS Frontline investigation shows.These is the same show that broadcast the working conditions at Foxconn for the first time, and it seems that they have made shining a spotlight on bad practices in the cell phone industry a priority now. Carriers are insulated from liability claims with a few layers of subcontracting for tower buildout and maintenance, but between 2003 and 2011, nearly 100 people have died in work around communication towers, 50 of whom perished climbing cell towers, mostly because safety rules and equipment regulations were routinely ignored in the rush to keep deadlines./news/all-of-garmin-s-fenix-7-series-rugged-smartwatches-are-on-sale-at-killer-200-discounts.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/all-of-garmin-s-fenix-7-series-rugged-smartwatches-are-on-sale-at-killer-200-discounts.htmlThis may come as a surprise to hardcore Apple fans who pay little to no attention to other tech companies, but Garmin has been selling many impressive rugged smartwatches for many years now. While some of those, like the Instinct 2 and Instinct 2 Solar, are significantly cheaper than the Apple Watch Ultra, others can set you back close to or even a full $1,000 apiece. The Fenix 7 family, for instance, includes models typically priced as low as $699./news/android-auto-update-removes-the-option-to-turn-off-wireless-android-auto.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/android-auto-update-removes-the-option-to-turn-off-wireless-android-auto.htmlWith the latest update to Android Auto, version 8.7, you can no longer turn off wireless connections from the app, reports 9to5Google. It's been a few years since the app has been supporting it and people have been using it, and it seems now Google deems it unnecessary to ever want to turn it off. You can not toggle off wireless Android Auto anymore with new update The toggle to disable the function was in the setting menu before the Android Auto 8./news/android-pie-updates-officially-reach-us-specific-moto-x4-and-motorola-one-variants.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/android-pie-updates-officially-reach-us-specific-moto-x4-and-motorola-one-variants.htmlAfter scheduling a grand total of ten phones back in August for indefinite Android Pie updates “starting this fall”, Motorola got the ball rolling somewhat surprisingly last month with the mid-range One Power, shortly followed by the even humbler non-Power One, as well as last year’s Moto X4. None of these three devices got the chance however to leave Oreo behind in the US, as the Motorola One Power is not officially sold stateside yet, while the other two official Android 9./news/anker-s-hybrid-733-power-bank-gives-you-the-best-of-both-worlds-at-an-irresistible-price.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/anker-s-hybrid-733-power-bank-gives-you-the-best-of-both-worlds-at-an-irresistible-price.htmlRemember the good old days when you could find a charger in every box? Well, those days are gone and over now, meaning it’s up to users to find the most suitable charger for their phones. If you need help picking the perfect thing for your needs, we might be able to help you out. Amazon’s now offering the compact Anker 733 Power Bank (GaNPrime PowerCore 65W) at 30% off its price tag!/news/apple-ceo-tim-cook-says-that-iphone-users-need-to-put-the-device-down.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/apple-ceo-tim-cook-says-that-iphone-users-need-to-put-the-device-down.htmlYou don't often hear the CEO of a tech company tell customers to put down the firm's major product. But that is what happened today with Apple CEO Tim Cook, who was speaking at the TIME 100 Summit. The conference allows those attending to hear from the most influential people. Among those speaking today were Cook, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, MeToo founder Tarana Burke, television producer Ryan Murphy, entrepreneur Tyra Banks, and more./news/apple-executive-involved-in-multi-touch-touch-id-face-id-and-vision-pro-is-leaving.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/apple-executive-involved-in-multi-touch-touch-id-face-id-and-vision-pro-is-leaving.htmlThe name Steve Hotelling might mean nothing to you but you probably are familiar with many of the inventions he worked on at Apple. Bloomberg reports that Hotelling is leaving Apple  after a long and illustrious career. He was involved in the creation of several important features that are used on many of Apple's most important products today. Multi-touch was one, for example. You might remember Steve Jobs introducing the iPhone on January 9th, 2007 when he said, "/news/apple-finally-releases-ios-14-5.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/apple-finally-releases-ios-14-5.htmlThe latest iOS build also includes the App Tracking Transparency (ATT) feature that will allow users to decide whether they want to be tracked by third-party apps for the purpose of receiving on-line ads. If a third-party app does not receive explicit approval from a user opting-in to be tracked, it will no longer be able to follow where the user goes on the internet and collect personal data. Approximately one-third of iPhone users are expected to opt-in./news/apple-iphone-11-vs-samsung-galaxy-z-flip-6-specs-comparison.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/apple-iphone-11-vs-samsung-galaxy-z-flip-6-specs-comparison.html4G (FDD): Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 14(700 PS), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS), 66(AWS-3), 71(600) 4G (TDD): Bands 34(2000), 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+), 42(3500), 46, 48(3600) 3G: Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 8(900) Data Speed: LTE-A Pro Cat 19 (1600/150 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42./news/apple-iphone-12-pro-max-vs-apple-iphone-15-pro-max-specs-comparison.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/apple-iphone-12-pro-max-vs-apple-iphone-15-pro-max-specs-comparison.htmlCellular 5G: n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n71, n77, n78, n79, n260, n261, Sub-6, mmWave n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n14, n20, n25, n28, n29, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n70, n71, n77, n78, n79, n258, n260, n261, SA, NSA, mmWave 4G (FDD): Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 14(700 PS), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS), 32(1500 L-band), 66(AWS-3), 71(600) Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 14(700 PS), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS), 32(1500 L-band), 66(AWS-3), 71(600) Connectivity & Features ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7sbTOp5yaqpWjrm%2BvzqZmqaCfo7K0e8KopKmZopp8grzPpZxmoYCdvK%2BxjGppZoiipHqOrddleKmonJp6qpzHqKWeZWFqepG%2BzmaEmrBfpbWwusSsZmppY2h%2BbX2Qcmpp/news/apple-iphone-13-pro-max-vs-huawei-p50-pocket-specs-comparison.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/apple-iphone-13-pro-max-vs-huawei-p50-pocket-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 6.7 inches 6.9 inches Resolution: 2778 x 1284 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio, 457 PPI 2790 x 1188 pixels, 21:9 ratio, 439 PPI Technology: OLED OLED Refresh rate: 120Hz 120Hz Screen-to-body: 87.97 % 86.37 % Peak brightness: 1200 cd/m2 (nit) Features: Super Retina XDR, HDR support, Oleophobic coating, Scratch-resistant glass (Ceramic Shield), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Front cover display: 1./news/apple-iphone-13-vs-sony-xperia-10-vi-specs-comparison.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/apple-iphone-13-vs-sony-xperia-10-vi-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 6.1 inches 6.1 inches Resolution: 2532 x 1170 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio, 457 PPI 2520 x 1080 pixels, 21:9 ratio, 449 PPI Technology: OLED Refresh rate: 60Hz 60Hz Screen-to-body: 87.24 % 82.41 % Peak brightness: 1200 cd/m2 (nit) Features: Super Retina XDR, HDR support, Oleophobic coating, Scratch-resistant glass (Ceramic Shield), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Hardware System chip: Apple A15 Bionic (5 nm) Qualcomm Snpadragon 6 Gen 1 SM6450 (4 nm) Processor: Hexa-core, 2x3./news/apple-iphone-14-vs-motorola-razr-40-ultra-specs-comparison.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/apple-iphone-14-vs-motorola-razr-40-ultra-specs-comparison.htmlCellular 5G: n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n14, n20, n25, n28, n29, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n70, n71, n77, n78, n79, n258, n260, n261, SA, NSA, Sub-6, mmWave n1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n41, n66, n77, n78, n79, 5G Ready 4G (FDD): Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 14(700 PS), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 30(2300 WCS), 32(1500 L-band), 66(AWS-3), 71(600) Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 32(1500 L-band), 66(AWS-3) Connectivity & Features ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7sbTOp5yaqpWjrm%2BvzqZmqaCfo7K0e8KopKmZopp8grzPpZxmoYCdvK%2BxjGprZYWfqbyzu8uaZKuZqqd6dXyMjqOtqpFkvam7zZ6qaGlhbIN1eJBraG1p/news/apple-iphone-15-plus-vs-samsung-galaxy-a14-5g-specs-comparison.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/apple-iphone-15-plus-vs-samsung-galaxy-a14-5g-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 6.7 inches 6.6 inches Resolution: 2796 x 1290 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio, 460 PPI 2400 x 1080 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 399 PPI Technology: OLED Refresh rate: 60Hz Screen-to-body: 88.16 % 80.45 % Peak brightness: 2000 cd/m2 (nit) Features: Super Retina XDR, HDR support, Oleophobic coating, Scratch-resistant glass (Ceramic Shield), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Hardware System chip: A16 Bionic (4 nm) Mediatek Dimensity 700 MT6833 Processor: Hexa-core Octa-core, 2400 MHz GPU: Apple GPU 5-core Mali-G57 MC2 RAM: 6GB LPDDR5 4GB Internal storage: 128GB, not expandable 64GB Storage expansion: microSDXC up to 1024 GB OS: iOS (17./news/apple-iphone-x-vs-apple-iphone-12-pro-specs-comparison.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/apple-iphone-x-vs-apple-iphone-12-pro-specs-comparison.htmlCellular 4G (FDD): Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS), 66(AWS-3) Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 14(700 PS), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS), 32(1500 L-band), 66(AWS-3), 71(600) Connectivity & Features ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7sbTOp5yaqpWjrm%2BvzqZmqaCfo7K0e8KopKmZopp8grzPpZxmoYCdvK%2BxjJFjeqigobJuta%2BhpqedXWZ%2FbpzRqGapoJ%2BjsrR7kGlramxcZn5zhZM%3D/news/apple-is-testing-pink-iphones-could-launch-them-this-year.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/apple-is-testing-pink-iphones-could-launch-them-this-year.htmlAccording to a Wall Street Journal report, Apple is currently "testing" a new color option for its next generation iPhones (possibly called iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus). While the new iPhones will most probably have the same three color versions that the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus have (gray, silver, and gold), the fourth color option, according to the WSJ, could be pink. The Wall Street Journal also notes that Apple will not change the size of the screens on its next-gen smartphones, so they should come with 4./news/apple-is-probably-working-on-an-airtag-2-with-mass-production-likely-to-start-late-next-year.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/apple-is-probably-working-on-an-airtag-2-with-mass-production-likely-to-start-late-next-year.htmlCommercially released more than two years ago, the AirTag tracking device is probably the least discussed product in Apple's current portfolio, especially if you choose to ignore news stories and reports tackling various security issues and privacy concerns among both existing users and prospective buyers waiting for some sort of a "fix."While it's unclear if the AirTag stalking problem will ever be resolved (or even if it can be resolved in a satisfactory manner), Apple is believed to be working on a sequel to the original 2021 edition that could see daylight as early as late 2024./news/apple-offers-free-repair-of-airpods-pro-with-sound-quality-issues-for-another-year.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/apple-offers-free-repair-of-airpods-pro-with-sound-quality-issues-for-another-year.htmlApple's AirPods Pro wireless buds debuted to a great fanfare two years ago, and we mean that literally as some of the batches subsequently exhibited unorthodox noise while listening and unpleasant crackling sounds.While Apple didn't say much about the issues, about a year ago it launched an out-of-warranty repair and replace program for those owners who encountered annoying sound issues during regular AirPods Pro usage. The repair program was supposed to last two years, but this week Apple just extended it for one more instead of allowing it to expire, indicating there are still people showing up with AirPods Pro bought before October 2020, and having the following problems:/news/apple-patent-application-revives-rumors-of-iphone-successor.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/apple-patent-application-revives-rumors-of-iphone-successor.htmlIt is supposedly preordained. The iPhone is supposed to be replaced by Apple's Augmented Reality-based smart glasses called Apple Glass. Looking like a regular pair of spectacles, Apple Glass will give wearers access to many of the same apps and features offered by the iPhone but without having to carry the handset wherever they go. Don't let Vision Pro throw you off because Apple Glass is not Vision Pro. The latter was never meant to be the successor to the iPhone but Apple Glass always was./news/apple-wants-future-airpods-generations-to-undercut-and-replace-traditional-hearing-aids.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/apple-wants-future-airpods-generations-to-undercut-and-replace-traditional-hearing-aids.htmlWhile Apple is constantly looking for innovative new ways to bridge the gap between good old fashioned consumer electronics and life-saving medical devices, it's no big secret that most of the tech giant's potentially game-changing ideas and concepts take years and years to commercially materialize, with many of them dying a slow and silent death in development hell.Unfortunately, there are no guarantees the latest "confidential" plans revealed by the Wall Street Journal will end up having a different fate from the vast majority of similar projects explored by Apple over the years, but if they do, the AirPods could definitely extend their industry supremacy even further./news/apple-watch-series-7-45mm-vs-apple-watch-ultra-3-specs-comparison.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/apple-watch-series-7-45mm-vs-apple-watch-ultra-3-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 1.9 inches Resolution: 448 x 368 pixels 502 x 410 pixels, 338 PPI Technology: OLED OLED Peak brightness: 3000 cd/m2 (nit) Features: Scratch-resistant glass (Sapphire) Battery Type: Li - Ion, Not user replaceable Li - Ion, Not user replaceable Charging: Qi wireless charging Qi wireless charging Design Weight: 1./news/apple-wins-lawsuit-%D0%BEver-copyright-infringement-on-multiracial-emojis.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/apple-wins-lawsuit-%D0%BEver-copyright-infringement-on-multiracial-emojis.htmlIt's safe to say that Apple can now put another lawsuit win under its belt. The Cupertino company just won a copyright lawsuit launched by Cub Club Investment (CCI), the developer of the iDiversicons app, which enables you to use racially diverse emojis (via Reuters). CCI accused Apple of copying its app idea and emojis and infringing on its intellectual property rights.Before making his decision, Vince Chhabria, the lawsuit judge, compared Apple's emojis with CCI's emojis and concluded that, overall, the emojis weren't similar enough for Apple to infringe./news/apple-s-airpods-pro-hit-a-new-all-time-low-price-in-certified-refurbished-condition.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/apple-s-airpods-pro-hit-a-new-all-time-low-price-in-certified-refurbished-condition.htmlIt's frankly a little crazy how often Apple's extremely well-reviewed and undoubtedly popular AirPods Pro are available at hefty discounts from retailers like Amazon, Best Buy, and Woot nowadays, even with a new "regular" edition reportedly supporting active noise cancellation technology right around the corner. Commercially released less than a year and a half ago, these high-end noise-cancelling true wireless earbuds have been on sale at special prices more times than you can count on the fingers of one hand in the last couple of months alone, scoring an additional $20 markdown today compared to a top Best Buy deal revived just last week./news/at-54-off-the-galaxy-buds-2-pro-are-a-real-steal-on-amazon.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/at-54-off-the-galaxy-buds-2-pro-are-a-real-steal-on-amazon.htmlThe Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro are among the best earbuds money can buy and because of that, their price is far from budget-friendly. But it's precisely this fact that makes this deal truly unmissable, as it lets you snag a pair of these expensive high-end earbuds for a fraction of their price.At the moment, Amazon is selling the White-colored model of the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro at a bonkers 54% discount./news/at-least-one-million-verizon-customers-need-to-return-this-faulty-device-before-it-catches-fire.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/at-least-one-million-verizon-customers-need-to-return-this-faulty-device-before-it-catches-fire.htmlAs more and more children and adults had to rely on their home internet solutions for educational and work purposes at the height of the coronavirus pandemic last year, the demand for affordable and reliable mobile hotspot devices sold by the largest US wireless service providers undoubtedly exploded (no pun intended).Unfortunately, at least 15 Verizon customers were seriously "inconvenienced" by one such low-cost gadget, which proved anything but reliable when it overheated, causing six known cases of fire damage to "/news/at-t-s-nokia-lumia-900-gets-windows-phone-update.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/at-t-s-nokia-lumia-900-gets-windows-phone-update.htmlOnce upon a time, the Nokia Lumia 900 was the flagship Windows Phone model. But eventually, as Windows Phone 8 was launched, the AT&T exclusive was replaced with the Nokia Lumia 920 which is another AT&T exclusive. If you bought the older model on contract, there is a very good chance that by dint of the two year pact that you signed, the Nokia Lumia 900 is still in your pocket./news/battle-of-the-thermal-imaging-cameras-flir-one-vs-seek-thermal-compact.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/battle-of-the-thermal-imaging-cameras-flir-one-vs-seek-thermal-compact.htmlIt’s dark, you’re out in the woods somewhere, and most of all, you’re scared about what’s lurking behind those bushes. So, what do you do? Well, if you can somehow sum up the courage to go, you can inspect it and use your phone’s LED light to try and illuminate things. That’s a practical thing to do, obviously, but not entirely safe either. Instead, you can use these new thermal imaging camera attachments to see through the darkness – getting a better look at what you’re possibly up against./news/best-buy-s-samsung-galaxy-s22-ultra-black-friday-deal-is-here-and-it-s-pretty-spectacular.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/best-buy-s-samsung-galaxy-s22-ultra-black-friday-deal-is-here-and-it-s-pretty-spectacular.htmlInstead of waiting until the end of November as tradition dictates and disturbing your Thanksgiving dinner digestion by dropping a sudden avalanche of deals on thousands of popular products across dozens of different categories, Best Buy has started a slow and gradual drip of Black Friday 2022 promotions last week.Some of the early holiday offers unveiled on October 24 were impressively improved as the week progressed, others disappeared or got replaced with smaller discounts, and now a bunch more are seemingly being elevated to must-buy status./news/blackberry-q5-specs-phonearena.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/blackberry-q5-specs-phonearena.htmlA good phone for a good price Edited: Mar 27, 2014, 5:58 AM Phone owned for less than 3 months The Blackberry 10 experience is very diferent from the Legacy Blackberry, it takes some time to adapt, but after a few day you will find that is the most intuitive OS on the market. The Q5 is actually a striped Q10, the specs may not be impresive but the phone performs verry well./news/blackview-bv9800-pro-vs-blackview-bv8900-specs-comparison.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/blackview-bv9800-pro-vs-blackview-bv8900-specs-comparison.html4G (FDD): Bands 1(2100), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 66(AWS-3) Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 30(2300 WCS), 66(AWS-3) 4G (TDD): Bands 38(2600), 40(2300), 41(2600+) Bands 34(2000), 38(2600), 40(2300), 41(2600+) 3G: Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 8(900) Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 6(800), 8(900) Data Speed: LTE-A, HSDPA+ (4G) 42./news/budget-friendly-galaxy-tab-a8-lite-possible-key-specs-and-design-leaked.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/budget-friendly-galaxy-tab-a8-lite-possible-key-specs-and-design-leaked.html*Image: Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite Recently, Samsung announced the Galaxy Tab A8, a quite capable mid-range tablet. Now, a new leak gives us some information about the Galaxy Tab A8 Lite, which should technically be a stripped-down version of the Tab A8 in order to cut down on the price. MySmartPrice reports the budget-friendly tablet has appeared on Safety Korea and Geekbench, and these listings have revealed some key info on the device./news/china-might-be-licking-its-lips-as-canon-reveals-tech-that-could-produce-2nm-chips-without-euv.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/china-might-be-licking-its-lips-as-canon-reveals-tech-that-could-produce-2nm-chips-without-euv.htmlThere is but one company in the world that builds the $200 million school bus-sized EUV (extreme ultraviolet lithography) machines that are used to etch circuitry patterns thinner than human hair onto a silicon wafer. That company is ASML, a Dutch outfit that took in nearly $26 billion in revenue last year. EUV machines are necessary to manufacture chips under 7nm because you need to etch extremely fine lines to accommodate the billions of transistors that are packed into cutting-edge chips./news/customer-leaves-at-t-for-t-mobile-after-spending-an-hour-trying-to-drop-one-line.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/customer-leaves-at-t-for-t-mobile-after-spending-an-hour-trying-to-drop-one-line.htmlAs a consumer, sometimes you have difficulties with a certain company leaving you with an experience that colors your opinion about this particular firm. Take Redditor BudgetPea9967 who posted about the difficulties he had canceling a single line on AT&T.  The person using the line had graduated, left the U.S., and wasn't expected to return to the States anytime soon. The AT&T rep continued to extend what should have been a minutes-long chat into an hour-long visit through hell for the AT&T customer who shared screenshots covering the whole conversation./news/deal-buy-an-iphone-xs-or-xs-max-and-get-a-free-200-target-gift-card-at-t-and-verizon-only.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/deal-buy-an-iphone-xs-or-xs-max-and-get-a-free-200-target-gift-card-at-t-and-verizon-only.htmlWhile Apple itself rarely offers deals on its smartphones, you can often stumble upon price cuts or perks when you buy iPhones via carriers or third-party sellers. Case in point: Target is now offering free gift cards with all the latest Apple smartphones - iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and iPhone XR. Unsurprisingly, some terms and conditions apply here, starting with the fact that you need to be (or become) a Verizon or AT&T customer./news/debate-pretty-phones-vs-durable-phones.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/debate-pretty-phones-vs-durable-phones.htmlA discussion is a place, where people can voice their opinion, no matter if it is positive, neutral or negative. However, when posting, one must stay true to the topic, and not just share some random thoughts, which are not directly related to the matter. Things that are NOT allowed: Off-topic talk - you must stick to the subject of discussion Trolling - see a description Flame wars Offensive, hate speech - if you want to say something, say it politely Spam/Advertisements - these posts are deleted Multiple accounts - one person can have only one account Impersonations and offensive nicknames - these accounts get banned Moderation is done by humans./news/display-battle-nova-display-vs-super-amoled-vs-retina-display-vs-clearblack-amoled.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/display-battle-nova-display-vs-super-amoled-vs-retina-display-vs-clearblack-amoled.htmlWe here at PhoneArena are suckers for bright shiny screens, as we spend most of our waking hours staring at them, so naturally when we got a prototype unit of the LG Optimus Black with the newfangled NOVA Display technology, we ought to stage a fight with the current cream of the crop in the mobile display technologies.First, a bit of tech specs background. From left to right we had the iPhone 4, with its 3./news/exciting-vr-games-releasing-this-month-that-you-should-keep-an-eye-on.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/exciting-vr-games-releasing-this-month-that-you-should-keep-an-eye-on.htmlMay is here, and with it comes a shower of new VR games to look forward to. In this list we’ll be looking at upcoming games for the Meta Quest, PC VR and PSVR platforms that are releasing this month.It goes without saying, but this list is not exhaustive, and mostly contains games I personally think are worth keeping an eye on. So! Let’s dive in, shall we? Mannequin (Meta Quest) As if mannequins weren’t creepy enough already./news/extreme-multitasking-the-best-floating-apps-for-android.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/extreme-multitasking-the-best-floating-apps-for-android.htmlEnvious that some Samsung Android device owners with the Nature UX can detach the video playback in a hovering window? Looking with interest to Sony's Small Apps suite, or those devices that have the Pop-up View app mode, letting you pin notes or a calculator on top of everything else? Well, Android's versatility is here to help. There are solutions out there that allow you to "float" videos, a note list, calculator, even browser and whatnot, above anything else you are doing underneath./news/facebook-messenger-for-ipad-likely-to-get-announced-tomorrow.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/facebook-messenger-for-ipad-likely-to-get-announced-tomorrow.htmlIn a big event tomorrow, Facebook is set to announce something and that something is very likely to be an iPad version of its Messenger application. The iPad Facebook Messenger is expected to become the highlight of tomorrow’s event, and there will be smaller announcements as well.The new Messenger app for Apple’s tablet will allegedly come with group messaging, photo sharing options, location tags, receipts about whether a message has been read or not and emoticons./news/facebook-s-valuation-drops-120-billion-after-it-announces-a-drop-in-future-profit-expectations.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/facebook-s-valuation-drops-120-billion-after-it-announces-a-drop-in-future-profit-expectations.htmlMark Zuckerberg's wallet just got much lighter today. Like $15 billion lighter. After the stock market closed yesterday, Facebook reported higher than expected second quarter earnings, although revenue fell short of the figure Wall Street was looking for. If that was all Facebook announced, the stock might have actually gone up today. However, due to the cost of new privacy initiatives that the company is putting in place, Facebook lowered its expectations for future profits./news/first-free-android-app-of-the-week-is-card-wars-adventure-time.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/first-free-android-app-of-the-week-is-card-wars-adventure-time.htmlEvery week, we tell you which app is the "Free iOS app of the Week." Sometimes the free app is a game for you to play, and other times it is a very useful productivity app. The current free iOS app of the week is a highly regarded video camera and editing app called Musemage. Downloading the app through Wednesday saves iOS users the $3.99 that the app usually costs./news/first-final-fantasy-xi-mobile-screenshots-leaked-out.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/first-final-fantasy-xi-mobile-screenshots-leaked-out.htmlThe first screenshots of an upcoming Final Fantasy game have just popped up online. Three years ago, Square Enix and Nexon Korea announced they will launch a mobile game based on Final Fantasy XI. Although the game was supposed to be released in 2016, we haven't heard anything about the Final Fantasy XI reboot since the first announcement went live. At that time, Nexon promised a “compelling storyline, engaging content and impressive graphics,” thanks to the Unreal Engine 4./news/first-iphone-modified-with-usb-c-port-has-100-100-bid-on-ebay.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/first-iphone-modified-with-usb-c-port-has-100-100-bid-on-ebay.htmlLast month we told you about an engineer by the name of Ken Pillonel who modified his Apple iPhone X to replace its Lightning port with a USB-C one. We know that many iPhone users have been calling for Apple to make this change for real because it might increase the number of third-party accessories that would work with the iPhone. And since the USB-C platform is not proprietary like the Lightning platform is, buying replacement cables and chargers for the iPhone might be cheaper./news/first-lte-phone-on-metropcs-is-named-samsung-craft.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/first-lte-phone-on-metropcs-is-named-samsung-craft.htmlA few days after its FCC approval, the Samsung SCH-r900 got confirmed as the first phone to appear on MetroPCS's LTE network by CEO Roger Linquist. On a conference call he shared some more info about the handset – it will cost around $300, and will actually be called the Samsung Craft. Samsung is the LTE gear provider for MetroPCS's Las Vegas network, so no wonder they will come up with the handset to match, too./news/fitbit-os-2-0-arrives-on-the-ionic-here-s-what-s-new.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/fitbit-os-2-0-arrives-on-the-ionic-here-s-what-s-new.htmlFitbit just recently announced a new smartwatch, the Fitbit Versa, but it hasn't forgotten about it's older products. The company yesterday announced that Fitbit OS 2.0 will begin gradually rolling out to the Ionic line of watches in the coming days. To keep things in order, just around 10 percent of Ionic users will receive the OTA update day one, while everyone else will be able to get in on the fun in a few weeks time, the company assures./news/flappy-bird-may-yet-officially-return-to-ios-and-android-according-to-developer.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/flappy-bird-may-yet-officially-return-to-ios-and-android-according-to-developer.htmlIf you have been in a funk not having access to your favorite Flappy Bird game, you may be in luck. Dong Nguyen told Rolling Stone Magazine that he is thinking about bringing the app back to iOS and Android for all to enjoy again.When he took it down a month ago, he did not get into too many details and that fed the rumor and innuendo machine to the point of nausea./news/garageband-for-ios-receives-major-update-including-alchemy-synth-and-third-party-plugin-support.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/garageband-for-ios-receives-major-update-including-alchemy-synth-and-third-party-plugin-support.htmlApple has released updates to a couple of its production apps, GarageBand for iOS and its bigger brother, Logic Pro X, bridging the gap between the two by introducing new features and integration options. Using Apple’s iCloud platform, projects can be easily synchronized between the two programs, providing a seamless workflow for producers.GarageBand users can expect to see a few big changes. Firstly, the music suite now includes a limited version of synth powerhouse Alchemy, which Apple acquired two years ago with the purchase of Camel Audio./news/get-a-free-samsung-galaxy-a13-or-moto-g-stylus-5g-2022-from-cricket-port-in-required.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/get-a-free-samsung-galaxy-a13-or-moto-g-stylus-5g-2022-from-cricket-port-in-required.htmlCricket Wireless is trying to attract more customers and convince them to sign long-term contracts. The carrier is currently running a promotion aimed at those who are willing to bring their own number and activate a new plan.The deal involves giving away a couple of cheap Android smartphones like the Samsung Galaxy A13 and Moto G Stylus 5G (2022). The problem is you’ll have to activate a $60/month plan, which is the most expensive the carrier sells at the moment./news/get-a-pair-of-beats-studio3-from-amazon-for-way-less-than-usual.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/get-a-pair-of-beats-studio3-from-amazon-for-way-less-than-usual.htmlWant a pair of awesome-sounding headphones? Tap the deal button below and grab a pair of Beats Studio3 in Defiant Black-Red or just Red from Amazon. The two color options of these awesome headphones are currently down by 27%, which means you will save approximately $96 if you are quick enough and capitalize on this deal right now. As true Beats headphones, the Beats Studio3 sound phenomenal, with a strong emphasis on bass./news/google-admits-the-pixel-6-pro-screen-flickering-issue-with-good-and-bad-news.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/google-admits-the-pixel-6-pro-screen-flickering-issue-with-good-and-bad-news.htmlView Full Bio Daniel, a devoted tech writer at PhoneArena since 2010, has been engrossed in mobile technology since the Windows Mobile era. His expertise spans mobile hardware, software, and carrier networks, and he's keenly interested in the future of digital health, car connectivity, and 5G. Beyond his professional pursuits, Daniel finds balance in travel, reading, and exploring new tech innovations, while contemplating the ethical and privacy implications of our digital future./news/google-assistant-can-now-identify-songs-for-you.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/google-assistant-can-now-identify-songs-for-you.htmlThe Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL may have their own exclusive always-on music recognition feature in the form of "Now Playing", but Google has decided to finally bring the functionality over to Google Assistant as well. Finally! When Google's AI personal assistant debuted in 2016, many users were disappointed to find out that it wasn't able to identify songs and simply responded with "I can't do that yet" when asked to identify a tune./news/google-assistant-will-initially-only-help-these-smartphones-with-things-like-texter-s-block-meme-c.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/google-assistant-will-initially-only-help-these-smartphones-with-things-like-texter-s-block-meme-c.htmlDuring the Made by Google event earlier this month, Google announced a new smarter version of Assistant with its generative AI chatbot Bard. The company said that Google Assistant with Bard would first be available to testers and roll out to other iOS and Android users over the next few months. It looks like a handful of Pixel and Samsung Galaxy devices will be the first to get it.While Google Assistant is okay for straightforward questions and tasks such as answering questions, scheduling events, and adjusting settings, it trips up when you ask anything with even a semblance of complexity./news/google-begins-roll-out-of-the-more-modern-redesign-of-its-sign-in-page.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/google-begins-roll-out-of-the-more-modern-redesign-of-its-sign-in-page.htmlIf you use Google services like Gmail, YouTube, or Google Drive, you'll soon notice a change in the appearance of the pages where you sign in. Google announced today that it is updating the look of its sign-in pages with a cleaner, more streamlined design.This new aesthetic brings these pages in line with the Material Design language used across other Google products, such as Gmail and Search, creating a unified and familiar experience./news/google-chat-logo-to-get-a-colorful-makeover-in-line-with-google-s-design-evolution.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/google-chat-logo-to-get-a-colorful-makeover-in-line-with-google-s-design-evolution.htmlEarlier this year, Google unveiled a revamped Chat experience fueled by AI features and a complete redesign, aiming for a more user-friendly interface, thanks to the updated color palette, typography, and visual styling inspired by the tech giant's Material You 3 design.Surprisingly, the Google Chat logo retained its original design despite speculations suggesting it would align with the app's overall redesign. However, recent developments indicate that the logo is finally poised to join the ranks of other four-color icons representing various Google apps./news/google-fi-reportedly-drops-us-cellullar-service-from-main-supported-network-to-extended-roaming.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/google-fi-reportedly-drops-us-cellullar-service-from-main-supported-network-to-extended-roaming.htmlAlthough not officially confirmed, it appears that Google Fi has dropped US Cellular as main network partner, leaving T-Mobile as the sole provider to choose from when using the MVNO. US Cellular is, however, still supported, but as part of Google Fi's extended network.This was discovered by users of the service when reaching out to Google Fi's customer service and was then promptly posted on Reddit where other users have chimed in confirming that they are receiving the same information./news/google-photos-update-brings-additional-backup-option-faster-sharing.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/google-photos-update-brings-additional-backup-option-faster-sharing.htmlGoogle Photos is one of the several apps that have been updated by Mountain View company this week. The application got two new features that will soon be available to all users on Android and iOS devices.The first one concerns the backup features of the Google Photos, which have been expanded with one more option. To make it easier for users living in areas with poor network coverage, Google added a new feature that allows the app to backup photos automatically in a lightweight preview quality./news/google-pixel-6-pro-vs-samsung-galaxy-s22-specs-comparison.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/google-pixel-6-pro-vs-samsung-galaxy-s22-specs-comparison.htmlCellular 5G: n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n71, n77, n78, n258, n260, n261, Sub-6, mmWave n1, n2, n3, n5, n8, n20, n25, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n75, n77, n78, SA, NSA, Sub-6, mmWave Connectivity & Features ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7sbTOp5yaqpWjrm%2BvzqZmqaCfo7K0e8KopKmZopp8iLvOoKOeZYCexaa4jG9kiaqfYaCiudKupaBld5a5osTYZopral%2BltbC6xKxmamlnaIBtfZBwbWw%3D/news/google-pixel-7a-vs-htc-u23-pro-specs-comparison.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/google-pixel-7a-vs-htc-u23-pro-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 6.1 inches 6.7 inches Resolution: 2400 x 1080 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 431 PPI 2400 x 1080 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 393 PPI Technology: OLED OLED Refresh rate: 90Hz 120Hz Screen-to-body: 80.86 % 84.24 % Features: HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Hardware System chip: Google Tensor G2 (5 nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 SM7450-AB (4 nm) Processor: Octa-core Octa-core, 1x 2./news/google-pixel-7a-vs-iphone-13.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/google-pixel-7a-vs-iphone-13.htmlAt the same time, the iPhone only runs at 60Hz, while the Pixel supports 90Hz for smoother scrolling. For biometrics, the Pixel 7a uses an optical type fingerprint scanner embedded in the display, while we have Face ID on the iPhone. You pick your preference. Usually mid-range Android phones have slower processors, but not the Pixel 7a, which is equipped with the flagship grade Tensor G2. The iPhone has the Apple A15 Bionic, one of the best processors around, which matches and in some aspects beats the Tensor despite its older age./news/google-pixel-fold-size-comparison.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/google-pixel-fold-size-comparison.htmlA new player is (finally) entering the foldable race and it is no other than Google. The American tech giant will try to give Samsung a run for its money with the Google Pixel Fold, a unique notepad-style foldable whose form factor brings something (somewhat) new to the US market. It should be noted that comparing foldable smartphones is no easy feat. Of course, we will try to do so nonetheless.   So how does the Google Pixel Fold measure up?/news/google-play-pass-is-just-a-lazy-response-to-apple-arcade.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/google-play-pass-is-just-a-lazy-response-to-apple-arcade.htmlOK, so Apple is diving headfirst into subscription services with News+, TV+, and Apple Arcade. The latter being a tab within the App Store, which is filled with games developed exclusively for iOS and held up to a high standard so that customers that pay $5 per month are always sure to find something nice in there.Apple Arcade launched in September and not a week passed before Google also launched a subscription service — the Google Play Pass for $5 per month./news/google-play-reaches-25-000-000-000-app-downloads-app-discounts-inbound.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/google-play-reaches-25-000-000-000-app-downloads-app-discounts-inbound.htmlGoogle's app store, Google Play, formerly known as Android Market, popped into existence with only a handful of apps in tow, but look at it now! It's the second-largest app ecosystem in the mobile world with a gigantic selection of over 675,000 titles. Powering such a prosperous OS like Android, you can imagine that quite a few apps get downloaded from Google Play each day. As a matter of fact, Google has just announced that the store has served a total of 25,000,000,000 (that's 25 billion!/news/google-thought-about-making-the-pixel-buds-pro-transparent.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/google-thought-about-making-the-pixel-buds-pro-transparent.htmlWhile you can't grill a burger on the Pixel Buds Pro, you can't fit one of the other three grills in your ear Besides Charcoal, the other color choices for Pixel Buds Pro buyers are Fog, Lemongrass, and Coral. But according to 9to5Google, code found inside an app that Google uploaded to the Play Store listed eight different SKUs with each one offering a different color earbud. We might not see Google ever release the Pixel Buds Pro in additional hues, but all eight of them listed in the discovered code included:ALLEGRO_SKU_COLOR_CARBON ALLEGRO_SKU_COLOR_FOG ALLEGRO_SKU_COLOR_STANDARD_BLACK ALLEGRO_SKU_COLOR_REAL_RED ALLEGRO_SKU_COLOR_LIMONCELLO ALLEGRO_SKU_COLOR_PROCELAIN [sic] ALLEGRO_SKU_COLOR_APPROX_GREY ALLEGRO_SKU_COLOR_CLEARThe interesting one is clear since it suggests that a see-through version of the Pixel Buds Pro was being considered./news/google-to-disable-rcs-chat-workarounds-for-messages-app-in-unsupported-regions.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/google-to-disable-rcs-chat-workarounds-for-messages-app-in-unsupported-regions.htmlGoogle is trying to simplify messaging on Android devices by using something called RCS (Rich Communication Services), also known as Advanced Messaging. It's meant to replace the traditional SMS messages and offers an enhanced phonebook and the option to send in-call multimedia.Unfortunately, the messaging service is only available in several countries like the United States, France, Mexico, and the UK. Because of that, some tech-savvy Android users found a workaround to make RCS available in unsupported countries./news/google-translate-will-now-help-you-more-accurately-decipher-hindi-russian-and-vietnamese-languages.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/google-translate-will-now-help-you-more-accurately-decipher-hindi-russian-and-vietnamese-languages.htmlGoogle Translate is one of the most powerful pieces of software you can currently get for your smartphone to help you better understand different languages. The service initially launched back in 2006, and it received some seriously impressive new tech last November - neural machine translation. This improvement to Translate essentially allows it to decipher entire sentences at once rather than individual words, and this consequently results in more natural translations of different languages./news/google-tv-got-itself-an-android-widget-sort-of.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/google-tv-got-itself-an-android-widget-sort-of.htmlThe latest version of the Google TV Android app has gotten a widget. Great! But it feels kind of limited. Seems like Google has jumped the gun and released it a bit earlier than expected. Or at least that's what this report from 9to5Google points to. If you are not familiar with it, Google TV is a service that combines all of your streaming subscriptions into one place. Its dedicated app is one of the things you’ll need in order to take advantage of the free service, but you’ll also need a Chromecast or a TV that comes with Google TV./news/grab-the-budget-friendly-jbl-tune-770nc-at-their-best-price-on-amazon.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/grab-the-budget-friendly-jbl-tune-770nc-at-their-best-price-on-amazon.htmlWant a set of headphones with punchy bass, ANC on deck, and a reasonable price tag attached to them? In that case, you should check out JBL’s Tune 770NC. Recently released on the US market, they’ve just received a substantial 31% discount on Amazon, making them even cheaper. As far as we know, this is the first time they’ve dropped to such a low price. Previously, we’ve seen them for about $100, but their 31% markdown now lands them under $90, which is definitely more attractive./news/hands-on-with-blackberry-pearl-flip-8230-dummy-phone.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/hands-on-with-blackberry-pearl-flip-8230-dummy-phone.htmlLast week Verizon announced the long-awaited BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8230 would be released June 19th for $129.99 after a $70 rebate with a 2-year contract. Other than the standard BlackBerry features, the Pearl Flip 8230 will have a 2MP camera with LED flash, SureType keyboard, microSDHC card slot with 16GB support, and two displays with the external one being able to view new messages. Since this is being sold by Verizon, it will also work with Visual Voice Mail ($2./news/history-of-the-top-five-phone-manufacturers.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/history-of-the-top-five-phone-manufacturers.htmlThere’s a well-known phrase, saying “behind every great man there is a great woman”. Along the lines of this logic, the success of the big cell phone manufacturers will involve numerous representatives of the fair sex. A good company is not born in a day – it will rather rise in the course of many years, and take the efforts of lots of people, actually.We are going to review in short the history of the big five in the mobile business: Nokia, Samsung, Motorola, LG, and Sony Ericsson./news/how-engaging-was-the-nokia-n-gage-odd-phone-mondays.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/how-engaging-was-the-nokia-n-gage-odd-phone-mondays.htmlIt was late 2003. The Game Boy Advance was one of very few decent options we had if we wanted to enjoy some gaming on the move, as opposed to being glued to a giant beige computer or a TV console.The Sony PlayStation Portable (PSP) hadn't come out yet, and mobile gaming was hardly a thing, unless you count playing Snake on your Nokia 3310 as gaming. Which technically, it is, of course./news/how-to-enable-theater-mode-on-any-android-wear-smartwatch.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/how-to-enable-theater-mode-on-any-android-wear-smartwatch.htmlWhen Android Wear 5.0 came around, it brought along a nice little feature called Theater mode. This article explains how to turn on Theater mode on any Android Wear smartwatch running at least version 5.0 of Google's wearable OS.In Theater mode, your Android Wear smartwatch will stop lighting up when you raise or tilt your wrist, and it will also stop vibrating to inform you of your notifications. Since the mode stops the screen from turning on and also kills the vibrating notification, it also helps a lot with extending the battery life of your smart wrist piece./news/how-to-install-the-android-q-beta-on-a-google-pixel-right-now-and-how-to-remove-it-later.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/how-to-install-the-android-q-beta-on-a-google-pixel-right-now-and-how-to-remove-it-later.htmlBetter privacy and accessibility, improved Digital Wellbeing, and Dark Mode – these are just some of the new features coming with Android Q later this year. And if you're like us, you're probably eager to try them out. Alas, it will take a few more months for Android Q to reach its finalized state – and hopefully get a catchy name along the way. But if you're of the daring type, there's the official Android Q Beta to play with./news/how-to-take-better-night-photos-with-any-smartphone.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/how-to-take-better-night-photos-with-any-smartphone.htmlWe hope you'll agree with us when we say that night photos can be pretty impressive. There's something unique about the warm glow of lights and scenery against the black, contrasting sky. The thing about night photos, however, is that most smartphones aren't very good at taking them, which is why we though we'd give a few tips on night-time photography with a smartphone. Hold your phone as still as possible/news/how-to-use-airdrop-on-your-iphone-and-ipad-to-share-photos-videos-contacts-and-links.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/how-to-use-airdrop-on-your-iphone-and-ipad-to-share-photos-videos-contacts-and-links.htmlApple might not be keen on letting its iPhones, iPads, and MacBooks receive files over Bluetooth from just about any other device. However, in its own ecosystem, it has this very convenient AirDrop feature. It lets you instantly and seamlessly share files, links, contacts, and media across iDevices and Apple computers. Sharing files through AirDrop is pretty straightforward. Here's what it looks like: Choose what you want to share and press the share iconSelect the AirDrop option, which is always first on the listChoose the device or person you wish to send your file toIf you are sending files to your own devices, you are done./news/hp-omni-10-looking-promising-runs-on-intel-s-latest-quad-core-atom-z3770-and-windows-8-1-for-399.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/hp-omni-10-looking-promising-runs-on-intel-s-latest-quad-core-atom-z3770-and-windows-8-1-for-399.htmlA new tablet has been sneakily outed by the lately slumbering HP, and it's actually good enough on paper to raise questions as to why it wasn't drummed up by the company. We've only heard of the Omni 10 once before, when it shot through the FCC's database, though it didn't really help us piece it all together. No matter, for Microsoft's store now shows the Windows 8.1-touting HP Omni 10 in stock, with a thorough specs sheet and snaps in tow./news/htc-one-will-also-be-available-in-red.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/htc-one-will-also-be-available-in-red.htmlThe HTC One will be available in not just the traditional black and white, but also in gorgeous red. HTC listed a red HTC One on its official website and we expect it to arrive along with the black and white one we heard about earlier.The HTC One has arrived and if its promise of drastically improved low-light images with the HTC UltraPixel Camera materializes, we definitely see one huge advantage for HTC and an argument that definitely convinces us./news/htc-s-third-high-end-phone-is-updated-to-android-9-0-pie-but-no-global-rollout-is-underway-yet.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/htc-s-third-high-end-phone-is-updated-to-android-9-0-pie-but-no-global-rollout-is-underway-yet.htmlAfter months and months of radio silence, a vague announcement back in March, and a slightly more specific timeline detailed in May, HTC is all of a sudden on a roll on the Android Pie update front. While the company technically missed its self-imposed deadlines for the U11, U11+, and U12+, the three phones are now officially on the newest (stable) version of the world's most popular mobile OS... at least in one particular country./news/huawei-mate-50-vs-huawei-mate-50e-specs-comparison.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/huawei-mate-50-vs-huawei-mate-50e-specs-comparison.html4G (FDD): Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 32(1500 L-band), 66(AWS-3) Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 26(850+), 28(700 APT) 4G (TDD): Bands 34(2000), 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+) Bands 34(2000), 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+) 3G: Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 6(800), 8(900) Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 6(800), 8(900) Data Speed: LTE-A, HSDPA+ (4G) 42./news/huawei-pura-70-ultra-review-high-hopes.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/huawei-pura-70-ultra-review-high-hopes.htmlHuawei Pura 70 Ultra Intro Sometimes one needs to sever its ties to the past to achieve purity of soul. Despite the overly dramatic and pretentious intro line, the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra aims to do just that. This phone is a spiritual successor to the Huawei P60, and to celebrate the 12th anniversary of the P-series, Huawei decided to purify things, so to speak.This one is an oddball, really. On one hand, it has a very powerful, fast, and quite unique camera system./news/in-2009-motorola-will-split-in-two.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/in-2009-motorola-will-split-in-two.htmlToday, Motorola officially announced that its Board of Directors has initiated the process of separating the company, with the idea to create two independent, publicly-traded businesses. One of the new, stand-alone companies will be Motorola’s Mobile Devices business, and the other will include the company’s Broadband & Mobility Solutions business. According to Greg Brown, Motorola’s president and chief executive officer, this will allow for “increased management focus - as well as more targeted investment opportunities for our shareholders./news/instagram-is-back-on-windows-10-mobile.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/instagram-is-back-on-windows-10-mobile.htmlIt lives! Well, sorta. It appears after a short absence, Instagram has re-emerged on Microsoft's dying (dead?) mobile platform. As we reported several days ago, the Universal Windows app for Instagram was updated to v.30 and the Mobile platform was dropped. It has since reappeared for Windows 10 mobile, but as v.10 which is an older version of the software. It is reported that users have lost some of the upgrades (which weren't numerous to begin with), but are now able to access the site via app again./news/ios-14-5-beta-allows-you-to-set-spotify-as-default-music-player.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/ios-14-5-beta-allows-you-to-set-spotify-as-default-music-player.htmlApple has been working on allowing iPhone users more customization options over their iPhones with iOS 14. Now, 9to5Mac reports that the possibility to set Spotify as your default music player on iPhone is present in iOS 14.5 beta. The feature was previously available on HomePods, but now it may also be available on iPhones, as it has appeared in the iOS 14.5 beta version. Reportedly, the first time you ask Siri to play something, it will present you with a list of streaming services installed and once you pick one, the assistant will default to it every time when asked to play music./news/ios-9-release-date-eligible-devices-and-space-requirements.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/ios-9-release-date-eligible-devices-and-space-requirements.htmlSignificant improvements to Siri and Spotlight Search, a new split-screen type feature allowing you to run several apps at the same time, improvements to battery life and a new, dedicated Low Power mode — these are the kind of changes that will have many iPhone and iPad users itching to get their hands the just-announced iOS 9. As you can imagine, a lot of people will soon begin asking when the good stuff is coming to their daily drivers./news/leaked-internal-t-mobile-memo-reveals-the-end-of-a-feature-used-by-1-5-million-subscribers.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/leaked-internal-t-mobile-memo-reveals-the-end-of-a-feature-used-by-1-5-million-subscribers.htmlA leaked internal memo from T-Mobile, discovered by The T-Mo Report, reveals that the nation's second-largest carrier is planning on ending support for its "Block All/Blacklist All Short Codes" account setting starting this coming Wednesday, August 18th. As many as 1.5 million existing T-Mobile customers using the feature will have it removed between August 31st and September 2nd.A short code is a telephone number made up of four, five, or six digits./news/lenovo-miix-2-11-specs.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/lenovo-miix-2-11-specs.htmlDescription The Lenovo Miix 2 11 is an Windows 8.1 tablet with 11.6" screen with 1920x1200 resolution powered by an Intel Core i5 processor, 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. Its other features included a 5-megapixel shooter on the back, 2-megapixel unit on the front, Wi-Fi and HDMI,. ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7sbTOp5yaqpWjrm%2BvzqZmqaCfo7K0e6uepaiun2KaqrXXZmlmaWGUtqWEkW9s/news/lg-esteem-to-bring-lte-gingerbread-to-metropcs-for-349-with-100-rebate.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/lg-esteem-to-bring-lte-gingerbread-to-metropcs-for-349-with-100-rebate.htmlA tipster sent Android Central screenshots from LG's Partner Portal that shows off the LG Esteem, heading for MetroPCS. The handset will offer LTE connectivity and will be equipped with a 4.3 inch LCD display and has a single-core Snapdragon 1GHz processor driving the phone with 512MB of RAM. The 5MP camera on back captures video at 720p while the 1.3MP front-facing shooter will snap self-portraits and allows you to video chat./news/lg-g4-stylus-to-make-its-european-debut-in-greece-next-week.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/lg-g4-stylus-to-make-its-european-debut-in-greece-next-week.htmlBack in May, when the LG G4 Stylus was unveiled, we told you that the phone was a rebranded LG G Stylo, which is now available via Sprint and T-Mobile (and two of their pre-paid brands, Boost Mobile and MetroPCS, respectively). As the LG G4 Stylus, the handset is about to make its European debut in Greece.To reiterate the specs, the LG G4 Stylus features a 5.7-inch screen with a 720 x 1280 resolution./news/lg-optimus-l5-review-phonearena.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/lg-optimus-l5-review-phonearena.htmlIntroduction: The L series of LG are meant to be affordable, yet stylish handsets that cover the gamut of screen sizes. The Optimus L5 is the middle child in that range, with a 4” display, and the same single-core Qualcomm processor that is in the L3 and L7. Does it stand a chance against the other affordable handsets which ship with dual-core processors and better screen pixel densities nowadays?/news/lg-stylus-2-plus-vs-lg-stylo-2-v-specs-comparison.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/lg-stylus-2-plus-vs-lg-stylo-2-v-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 5.7 inches 5.7 inches Resolution: 1920 x 1080 pixels, 386 PPI 1280 x 720 pixels, 258 PPI Technology: IPS LCD IPS LCD Screen-to-body: 72.71 % 72.71 % Colors: 16 777 216 16 777 216 Features: Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 3), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Hardware System chip: Qualcomm Snapdragon MediaTek Helio P10 MT6755 (28 nm) Processor: Octa-core, 1400 MHz, 64-bit Octa-core, 1800 MHz, ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit GPU: Yes Mali-T860 MP2 RAM: 3GB 2GB LPDDR3 Internal storage: 32GB 16GB, available to use: 8./news/lg-v30-tips-and-tricks.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/lg-v30-tips-and-tricks.htmlThe LG V30 has just launched in the United States and it's the company's best looking and most powerful phone so far. It comes with some neat functionalities that you may not know about, so that's why we've outlined some of the basic tips and tricks that you can do to enjoy it a little bit more and make the most of its features. Let's waste no time and get started with./news/meet-daisy-the-robot-that-disassembles-old-and-unwanted-iphone-units-for-usable-parts.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/meet-daisy-the-robot-that-disassembles-old-and-unwanted-iphone-units-for-usable-parts.htmlHey gang, did you know that tomorrow is Earth Day? Well, at least someone at Apple did. The company has launched its Earth Day Apple GiveBack plan that not only will help the environment, it will also help those returning an old or unwanted iPhone. With Apple GiveBack, those returning an eligible device will receive credit in the form of an Apple Store gift card to use for a future purchase./news/mobile-devices-with-high-speed-4-gigabit-lpddr3-ram-are-on-the-way.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/mobile-devices-with-high-speed-4-gigabit-lpddr3-ram-are-on-the-way.htmlSamsung has made yet another breakthrough recently, and this time the news comes from its memory division. The company has announced that it has started production of new high-speed RAM modules for mobile devices. The LPDDR3 (stands for Low-Power Double Data Rate) modules will be based on the 20nm process and will be considered 4-gigabit, as they will be able to transmit data at up to 2133 megabits per second, per pin./news/motorola-moto-g-5g-2023-vs-samsung-galaxy-a15-5g-specs-comparison.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/motorola-moto-g-5g-2023-vs-samsung-galaxy-a15-5g-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 6.5 inches 6.5 inches Resolution: 1600 x 720 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 270 PPI 2340 x 1080 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio, 396 PPI Technology: IPS LCD Super AMOLED Refresh rate: 120Hz 90Hz Screen-to-body: 82.97 % 84.49 % Peak brightness: 800 cd/m2 (nit) Features: Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Hardware System chip: Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G SM4350-AC (8 nm) Mediatek Dimensity 6100+ (6 nm) Processor: 2x 2./news/motorola-moto-g-power-2022-vs-google-pixel-8-specs-comparison.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/motorola-moto-g-power-2022-vs-google-pixel-8-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 6.5 inches 6.2 inches Resolution: 1600 x 720 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 270 PPI 2400 x 1080 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 424 PPI Technology: IPS LCD OLED Refresh rate: 90Hz 120Hz Screen-to-body: 79.83 % 86.95 % Peak brightness: 2000 cd/m2 (nit) Features: Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Hardware System chip: MediaTek Helio G37 Google Tensor G3 Processor: Octa-core, 64-bit GPU: Yes Yes RAM: 4GB 8GB LPDDR5X Internal storage: 128GB 128GB (UFS 3./news/motorola-one-macro-first-camera-samples.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/motorola-one-macro-first-camera-samples.htmlIt's been two weeks since the Motorola One Macro made its debut in India, and now, the mid-range smartphone is being rolled out globally. Instead of paying the equivalent of $150 like Indian customers, buyers in Europe will have to shell out about €200.Anyway, we got our hands on a Motorola One Macro and tested what appears to be its main selling point – the macro mode. The Motorola One Macro comes with a triple camera, just like many other phones in the same price range, but there's one thing that sets it apart, the 2-megapixel macro camera that features an f/2./news/netflix-certifies-its-first-phone-for-hdr-and-dolby-vision-streaming-yep-it-s-the-lg-g6.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/netflix-certifies-its-first-phone-for-hdr-and-dolby-vision-streaming-yep-it-s-the-lg-g6.htmlOh, Gods of HDR streaming, you have finally blessed a phone with the Netflix stamp of approval, and for the first time in history we will be able to watch all those new or existing "wide color" shows shot in the flashy DCI-P3 gamut as their creators intended on the go with the smartphone in our pocket. Said phone in question is none other than the LG G6, of course, just as Netflix promised back in March./news/new-apple-ipad-9-7-2018-6th-gen-price-and-release-date.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/new-apple-ipad-9-7-2018-6th-gen-price-and-release-date.htmlApple has just unveiled its brand new 9.7" iPad and it not only is the company's most affordable iPad to date, but it also has support for the Apple Pencil. And even though this new iPad does not have fancy new Apple technology like Face ID or a bezel-less screen, it has something else: a price that will allow more and more schools and parents to get one for kids./news/new-motorola-droid-to-have-unbreakable-youm-display.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/new-motorola-droid-to-have-unbreakable-youm-display.htmlEarlier today we told you about a pair of new Motorola handsets that could be part of the DROID lineup that is exclusive to Verizon in the U.S. One model, code named the "Clark," is similar to last year's Motorola DROID Turbo with an expected 5.2-inch 1440 x 2560 resolution QHD screen and a 565 ppi pixel density. The Motorola "Kinzie" will apparently offer a smaller 4.6-inch display, but with a 1440 x 2560 QHD resolution, it would have a 639ppi pixel density./news/new-vivo-x100-ultra-leak-heats-up-camera-expectations.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/new-vivo-x100-ultra-leak-heats-up-camera-expectations.htmlNext week, on May 13, the smartphone market will welcome a new competitor as the Chinese company vivo is set to unveil its latest flagship phone, the vivo X100 Ultra. This device has been generating a lot of buzz lately, with rumors and leaks giving us a sneak peek at what is in store. Now, a fresh leak from China provides more details about the camera system of the vivo X100 Ultra./news/newest-esr-apple-certified-magsafe-lineup-with-cryoboost-drastically-speeds-iphone-charging-time.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/newest-esr-apple-certified-magsafe-lineup-with-cryoboost-drastically-speeds-iphone-charging-time.htmlThis story is sponsored by ESR. PhoneArena's opinions in this article have not been affected in any way! Disclaimer With the new iPhones right around the corner, you are probably going to want to shop around for some of the best iPhone 15 cases you can find. Some provide protection, some provide extra features and uses. With the ESR iPhone 15 cases — you get faster wireless charging!ESR's proprietary tech is called CryoBoost — a system that pumps an iPhone's battery full of electrons at peak speeds while keeping it cool (ergo: safe)./news/nintendo-switch-winning-in-mobile-gaming.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/nintendo-switch-winning-in-mobile-gaming.htmlVery recently, I picked up the Nintendo Switch. I wouldn't consider myself as a hardcore gamer in any way, but I still on occasion find myself firing up my PlayStation 4 whenever a decent title comes along that ignites my interest. With the Nintendo Switch, however, it piqued my interest the moment it was first announced back in 2016. Considering that I was a Sega fan in the early days of the console wars, and subsequently Sony by the time the original PlayStation was released in the mid-90s, it's unbelievable even now thinking that I ended up getting the Switch – more so when I bypassed classic consoles from the famed Japanese company like the original Nintendo, Super Nintendo, and N64./news/no-major-physical-changes-expected-with-the-galaxy-s23-lineup.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/no-major-physical-changes-expected-with-the-galaxy-s23-lineup.htmlSamsung really enjoys picking on Apple for barely introducing any innovations with subsequent generations of the iPhone. The Korean tech giant has embraced its role as a pioneer in the smartphone world through its Z series foldables - the Galaxy Z Fold and Galaxy Z Flip. However, even if Samsung believes that foldables are the future of the smartphone market, the majority of the company’s sales still consist of standard candy-bar form factor phones similar to the iPhone, like the Galaxy S series for example./news/nokia-lumia-920-specs-phonearena.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/nokia-lumia-920-specs-phonearena.htmlDescription Nokia Lumia 920 is the first Windows Phone 8 flagship of the manufacturer with a modern dual-core processor, and the first with an HD screen. After all, this is what the competing mobile ecosystems have been offering in their flagships for a while now, so Nokia finally had to offer something to go spec-for-spec against the Android monstrosities, now that Microsoft caught up. Before we go into the things that set it apart from the competition, let's recap the specifications - we get a huge 4./news/nokia-to-announce-an-8mp-slider.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/nokia-to-announce-an-8mp-slider.htmlIt looks like the Finns have again partnered with Carl Zeiss in order to prepare a little surprise for us. Images from the Showcase Nokia 2009 event in Singapore reveal the N86 8-megapixel camera phone. Its design language truly reminds us of the N97, except that the new device will not have a touch-sensitive screen and will utilize the dual-slider form-factor.First of all, the Nokia N86 features an 8-megapixel camera with autofocus and a dual LED flash./news/oneplus-11-camera-comparison-vs-galaxy-s23-ultra-iphone-14-pro-max-and-pixel-7-pro.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/oneplus-11-camera-comparison-vs-galaxy-s23-ultra-iphone-14-pro-max-and-pixel-7-pro.htmlThe OnePlus 11 is the latest, and undoubtedly greatest OnePlus phone that graced the Android world, giving us yet another taste of the company's collaboration with legendary camera juggernaut Hasselblad.  The OnePlus 11 adopts a slightly different camera setup at the back compared to the OnePlus 10 Pro, scoring three cameras with new sensors and slightly different focal lengths ensuring a slightly different camera experience.  Camera specsBefore we kick off, let's compare the specs of each phone in the table below./news/oppo-find-x6-pro-vs-honor-90-specs-comparison.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/oppo-find-x6-pro-vs-honor-90-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 6.8 inches 6.7 inches Resolution: 3168 x 1440 pixels, 19.8:9 ratio, 510 PPI 2664 x 1200 pixels, 436 PPI Technology: AMOLED AMOLED Refresh rate: 120Hz 120Hz Screen-to-body: 89.99 % 90.37 % Peak brightness: 2500 cd/m2 (nit) 1600 cd/m2 (nit) Features: HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor HDR support, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Hardware System chip: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SM8550-AB (4 nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 Processor: Octa-core, 1x 3./news/outstanding-custom-android-roms-for-the-lg-g3.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/outstanding-custom-android-roms-for-the-lg-g3.htmlThe LG G3, which just stole the bronze medal and became one of the best smartphones of 2014, is already a few months old. In the world of Android, this means that the vast hordes of developers have had more than enough time to toy with the device and work on a hefty amount of aftermarket firmwares for the handset. Those LG G3 users who are not content with the default software on their pixel-rich beasts surely have the right to enjoy their devices the way they want, thus flashing a custom ROM might be one of the answers if you are feeling a little let-down by LG's stock firmware for its flagship./news/parrot-3400-ls-gps-bluetooth-car-kit-review.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/parrot-3400-ls-gps-bluetooth-car-kit-review.htmlParrot are a French manufacturer that uses the Bluetooth technology as a base for all of their products, no matter if they're intended for use in your home or your car, like the one we review. About three years ago we reviewed the Parrot DriveBluewhich was one of the first car kits that did not need installation. This time we're testing Parrot 3400 LS-GPS– a high-level car kit, featuring color display and an integrated GPS for navigation via smartphone or Pocket PC./news/poll-results-how-big-do-you-think-will-the-iphone-7-s-display-be.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/poll-results-how-big-do-you-think-will-the-iphone-7-s-display-be.htmlYesterday, we asked you on your opinion about the size of the iPhone 7's display, and more than half of our 1273 respondents think that it won't change at all from what we currently have on the iPhone 6s, namely a 4.7" diagonal. There is a significant chunk of clairvoyants who predict a larger display, though, with nearly 40% imagining a larger screen in the 4.8-5.2 inches range given. Just about 10% voted for a 5./news/premium-t-mobile-plans-found-to-deliver-more-feature-value-than-at-t-and-verizon.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/premium-t-mobile-plans-found-to-deliver-more-feature-value-than-at-t-and-verizon.htmlWith carriers from the Big Three (AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon) to mobile virtual network operators or MVNOs like Spectrum and Xfinity Mobile, introducing new plans every now and then, it's hard to keep up with what exactly they are offering, so wireless services marketplace Navi is here to help.Wireless plans fall into four tiers: Entry-Level, which is affordable and offers a large amount of deprioritized data and not a lot of perks, such as AT&T's Unlimited Starter, Spectrum's Unlimited Plus, T-Mobile's Essentials, Verizon's 5G Start, and UScellular's Unlimited Basic./news/quest-users-may-be-getting-a-feature-akin-to-xbox-game-pass-for-vr-games-meta-pass.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/quest-users-may-be-getting-a-feature-akin-to-xbox-game-pass-for-vr-games-meta-pass.htmlA lot of popular Quest 2 games can cost anywhere between $20-$40, if not more, so amassing a decent VR game collection can get expensive.With that in mind, it could be good news that, according to a Twitter user who's been tinkering with the Quest Android companion app, a game pass feature codenamed "Project Apollo" can be found in its data, and it's a VR game subscription service. Apparently Meta is adding a game pass thing soon for Quest, "/news/report-says-windows-phone-will-have-4-of-the-u-s-market-in-2012.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/report-says-windows-phone-will-have-4-of-the-u-s-market-in-2012.htmlA report from research firm Strategy Analytics forecasts that Windows Phone will own 4% of the U.S. smartphone market in 2012. That will represent a small gain from the 3% share the platform had last year. According to the research firm, handset manufacturers Nokia and Samsung will be behind any gain in market share for the platform this year. The Nokia Lumia 900, recently released in pink, is the force behind Windows Phone's gain in U./news/rovio-launches-angry-birds-evolution-a-more-adult-version-of-the-smash-hit.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/rovio-launches-angry-birds-evolution-a-more-adult-version-of-the-smash-hit.htmlFinnish developer Rovio is trying to breath new life into its Angry Birds franchise, as their latest game promises “naughty humor, pop culture references galore and classic turn-based RPG combat.”Rovio has teamed up with German studio Chimera Entertainment for the development of Angry Birds Evolution, and the results are on the positive side. The game has more than 1 million downloads in the Google Play and a 4.5 out of 5./news/samorost-3-first-trailer-teases-a-game-with-outworldly-super-cool-graphics-and-more.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samorost-3-first-trailer-teases-a-game-with-outworldly-super-cool-graphics-and-more.htmlThere is something about games with such outstanding, outworldly and weirdly beautiful graphics that has us secretly dreaming of one day witness those fantasy worlds (even if it was via the wonders of virtual reality), and the upcoming iOS game Samorost 3 is exactly that type of a dreamy creation.Set in the best traditions of Samorost (and also reminding us a lot of Machinarium, another game by the very same Amanita Design studio based in the Czech Republic) with elaborate mechanical puzzles playing out in a nocturnal fantasy world filled with weird creatures, Samorost 3 tells the story of your main hero, the "/news/samsung-ativ-tab-7-specs.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-ativ-tab-7-specs.htmlHaters gonna hate, but I like it. Edited: Oct 29, 2014, 1:25 AM Phone owned for less than a year I see many people hate this tablet for being Windows 8/8.1 tablet. Let haters hate this, I love this tablet. Good to be used as tablet, and laptop. I have main desktop and main laptop both running i7s, and use this tablet for light uses like browsing internet, reading comics and books off of internet./news/samsung-galaxy-a10e-vs-samsung-galaxy-s23-specs-comparison.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-galaxy-a10e-vs-samsung-galaxy-s23-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 5.8 inches 6.1 inches Resolution: 1560 x 720 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio, 295 PPI 2340 x 1080 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio, 422 PPI Technology: IPS LCD Super AMOLED Refresh rate: 60Hz 120Hz Screen-to-body: 81.38 % 88.57 % Peak brightness: 1750 cd/m2 (nit) Features: Proximity sensor HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Hardware System chip: Samsung Exynos 7884 (14 nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) Processor: Octa-core, 1600 MHz, ARM Cortex-A73 and ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit Octa-core, 1x 3./news/samsung-galaxy-a15-5g-vs-motorola-razr-2024-specs-comparison.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-galaxy-a15-5g-vs-motorola-razr-2024-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 6.5 inches 6.9 inches Resolution: 2340 x 1080 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio, 396 PPI 2640 x 1080 pixels, 22:9 ratio, 413 PPI Technology: Super AMOLED P-OLED Refresh rate: 90Hz 120Hz Screen-to-body: 84.49 % 85.07 % Peak brightness: 800 cd/m2 (nit) 3000 cd/m2 (nit) Features: Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Front cover display: OLED, Folding around the outside Hardware System chip: Mediatek Dimensity 6100+ (6 nm) MediaTek Dimensity 7300X (4 nm) Processor: Octa-core, 2x2./news/samsung-galaxy-a33-5g-vs-samsung-galaxy-a34-specs-comparison.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-galaxy-a33-5g-vs-samsung-galaxy-a34-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 6.4 inches 6.6 inches Resolution: 2400 x 1080 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 411 PPI 2400 x 1080 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 399 PPI Technology: AMOLED Super AMOLED Refresh rate: 90Hz 120Hz Screen-to-body: 83.74 % 83.62 % Features: Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor HDR support, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Hardware System chip: Exynos 1280 (5 nm) Mediatek Dimensity 1080 MT6877V (6 nm) Processor: Octa-core, 2x 2./news/samsung-galaxy-a35-5g-vs-samsung-galaxy-a24-4g-specs-comparison.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-galaxy-a35-5g-vs-samsung-galaxy-a24-4g-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 6.6 inches 6.5 inches Resolution: 2340 x 1080 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio, 390 PPI 2340 x 1080 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio, 396 PPI Technology: Super AMOLED Super AMOLED Refresh rate: 120Hz 90Hz Screen-to-body: 84.75 % 82.34 % Peak brightness: 500 cd/m2 (nit) 1000 cd/m2 (nit) Features: HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Hardware System chip: Exynos 1380 (5 nm) Mediatek Helio G99 (6 nm) Processor: Octa-core, 4x 2./news/samsung-galaxy-a50-and-galaxy-a30-review.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-galaxy-a50-and-galaxy-a30-review.htmlFlagship phones often get all the press simply because they are the most powerful, most flashy devices out there, but when it comes to the phones that regular people all across the globe actually buy and use… well, those are all predominantly affordable phones. For Samsung, for years it was the Galaxy A and Galaxy J series, phones that sold in tens of millions of units, easily outselling the flagship Galaxy S series by a huge margin./news/samsung-galaxy-j4-core-the-company-s-second-android-go-phone-leaks-in-full.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-galaxy-j4-core-the-company-s-second-android-go-phone-leaks-in-full.htmlCompared to the Android One program, which has significantly expanded and boosted its global appeal over the past year or so, the Android Go lineup of ultra-low-cost smartphones running a software platform specifically designed for modest hardware is growing at a slower pace. While we have no idea if this thing is supposed to arrive in the US anytime soon, a user manual can already be downloaded from Samsung’s dedicated website, suggesting a formal announcement is indeed right around the corner./news/samsung-galaxy-j7-2017-specs.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-galaxy-j7-2017-specs.htmlDescription The Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) is the most expensive of the J 2017 series, as the phone comes with a 5.5-inch full HD (1080p) display and LTE Cat6 support. The phone is equipped with a similar 1.6GHz octa-core Exynos 7870 processor, 3GB RAM, and 16GB storage. Just like its smaller brother, Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) includes 13-megapixel cameras on the back and front. However, unlike the other two Galaxy J series phones, this one embeds a much bigger 3,600 mAh battery inside./news/samsung-galaxy-j7-prime-t-mobile-specs.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-galaxy-j7-prime-t-mobile-specs.htmlDescription Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime for T-Mobile sports a 5.5-inch display with 720 x 1280 pixels, and is powered by an octa-core Exynos 7870 processor clocked at 1.6 GHz. The J7 Prime further features an 8 MP rear camera, a 5 MP front-facing camera, 2 GB of RAM, 16 GB of expandable storage space, and a relatively generous 3300 mAh battery. ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7sbTOp5yaqpWjrm%2BvzqZmqaCfo7K0e7KapKytnpx6iK3Lmq%2ByZXpsepG%2ByKacZoxdgryjtcuelqKcYWWDcoU%3D/news/samsung-galaxy-note10-lite-vs-samsung-galaxy-s23-specs-comparison.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-galaxy-note10-lite-vs-samsung-galaxy-s23-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 6.7 inches 6.6 inches Resolution: 2400 x 1080 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 393 PPI 2340 x 1080 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio, 390 PPI Technology: Super AMOLED Dynamic AMOLED Refresh rate: 120Hz Screen-to-body: 86.95 % 89.71 % Peak brightness: 1750 cd/m2 (nit) Features: Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Hardware System chip: Samsung Exynos 9810 (10 nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) Processor: Octa-core, 2700 MHz, Exynos M3 and ARM Cortex-A55, 64-bit Octa-core, 1x 3./news/samsung-galaxy-note10-vs-samsung-galaxy-note-20-specs-comparison.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-galaxy-note10-vs-samsung-galaxy-note-20-specs-comparison.htmlCellular 4G (FDD): Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 14(700 PS), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS), 66(AWS-3), 71(600) Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 14(700 PS), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS), 66(AWS-3) Multimedia Connectivity & Features Buyers information ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7sbTOp5yaqpWjrm%2BvzqZmqaCfo7K0e8KopKmZopp8lK3MrKynn118rq2t17Jkh6ekmn5xeLKapKytnpx6iK3Lmq%2ByZX6kwaZ5kWlmqaCfo7K0e5BqaG5tXGZ%2BdYOQ/news/samsung-galaxy-s10-comes-with-ar-emojis-like-you-ve-never-seen-before.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-galaxy-s10-comes-with-ar-emojis-like-you-ve-never-seen-before.htmlAlthough some carriers have already started to ship Galaxy S10 units in the United States, the phone will not hit shelves until Friday. But when it does, Samsung has at least one major surprise for social network nerds.The Samsung Galaxy S10 line comes with AR Emojis, just like some the of company's previous flagships such as the Galaxy S9/S9+ and Note 9. What makes these AR Emojis unique is the technology behind them, which allows users to control them with full, natural body motion./news/samsung-galaxy-s20-ultra-5g-vs-samsung-galaxy-s20-specs-comparison.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-galaxy-s20-ultra-5g-vs-samsung-galaxy-s20-specs-comparison.htmlCellular 4G (FDD): Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 14(700 PS), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS), 66(AWS-3), 71(600) Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 14(700 PS), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS), 66(AWS-3), 71(600) Multimedia Connectivity & Features ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7sbTOp5yaqpWjrm%2BvzqZmqaCfo7K0e8KopKmZopp8lK3MrKynn118rq2t17JkjGpgYqKtwNGaZG5%2FXIiurr%2FUp55mf5GhrrnFjIxpaWNfpbWwusSsZmppYm2FbX2Qa29y/news/samsung-galaxy-s21-fe-vs-samsung-galaxy-s23-specs-comparison.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-galaxy-s21-fe-vs-samsung-galaxy-s23-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 6.4 inches 6.1 inches Resolution: 2340 x 1080 pixels, 403 PPI 2340 x 1080 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio, 422 PPI Technology: Dynamic AMOLED Super AMOLED Refresh rate: 120Hz 120Hz Screen-to-body: 86.77 % 88.57 % Peak brightness: 1750 cd/m2 (nit) Features: HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Hardware System chip: Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SM8350 (5 nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) Processor: Octa-core, 2840 MHz, Kryo 680 Prime, 64-bit Octa-core, 1x 3./news/samsung-galaxy-s21-ultra-vs-motorola-thinkphone-specs-comparison.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-galaxy-s21-ultra-vs-motorola-thinkphone-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 6.8 inches 6.6 inches Resolution: 3200 x 1440 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 516 PPI 2400 x 1080 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 399 PPI Technology: Dynamic AMOLED P-OLED Refresh rate: 120Hz (adaptable) 144Hz Screen-to-body: 89.33 % 89.02 % Peak brightness: 1500 cd/m2 (nit) 1200 cd/m2 (nit) Features: HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Hardware System chip: Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SM8350 (5 nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SM8475 (4 nm) Processor: Octa-core, 1x 2./news/samsung-galaxy-s23-ultra-vs-asus-rog-phone-7-ultimate-specs-comparison.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-galaxy-s23-ultra-vs-asus-rog-phone-7-ultimate-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 6.8 inches 6.8 inches Resolution: 3088 x 1440 pixels, 19.3:9 ratio, 501 PPI 2448 x 1080 pixels, 20.4:9 ratio, 395 PPI Technology: Dynamic AMOLED AMOLED Refresh rate: 120Hz 165Hz Screen-to-body: 89.87 % 82.27 % Peak brightness: 1750 cd/m2 (nit) Features: HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Hardware System chip: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SM8550 (4 nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SM8550 (4 nm) Processor: Octa-core, 1x 3./news/samsung-galaxy-s6-galaxy-s6-edge-galaxy-s6-edge-and-note-5-purchasers-get-150-rebate-at-t-mobile.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-galaxy-s6-galaxy-s6-edge-galaxy-s6-edge-and-note-5-purchasers-get-150-rebate-at-t-mobile.htmlWith the Samsung Galaxy S7 and Samsung Galaxy S7 edge available, and the Samsung Galaxy Note 6 on the way, Samsung and T-Mobile have come together to reduce inventory overhang of the older Galaxy models. Starting today and running through June 14th, when you purchase the Samsung Galaxy S6. Samsung Galaxy S6 edge, Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ or the Samsung Galaxy Note 5 from T-Mobile, you can get a $150 rebate from Samsung./news/samsung-galaxy-s9-vs-samsung-galaxy-s21-specs-comparison.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-galaxy-s9-vs-samsung-galaxy-s21-specs-comparison.htmlCellular 4G (FDD): Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 14(700 PS), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS), 66(AWS-3), 71(600) Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 14(700 PS), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 30(2300 WCS), 66(AWS-3), 71(600) Multimedia Connectivity & Features ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7sbTOp5yaqpWjrm%2BvzqZmqaCfo7K0e8KopKmZopp8lK3MrKynn118rq2t17JkjHFciK6uv9SnnmZ%2FkaGuucWMjGlqZ6CdvK%2Bx0mhoaW9ha3lyfZRpbw%3D%3D/news/samsung-galaxy-tab-a7-specs.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-galaxy-tab-a7-specs.htmlDescription The Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 features a Snapdragon 662 processor, 3GB RAM, and either 32GB or 64GB expandable storage. Also, it comes with a 10.4-inch display, Dolby Atmos surround sound, an 8-megapixel rear-facing camera. The price of Galaxy Tab A7 is $230 for the 32GB variant, while you can have the 64GB variant for $50 more. ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7sbTOp5yaqpWjrm%2BvzqZmqaCfo7K0e7KapKytnpx6iK3Lmq%2ByZYSWr26NlpignWlhaoBy/news/samsung-galaxy-watch-7-vs-galaxy-watch-6-all-the-new-features-explained.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-galaxy-watch-7-vs-galaxy-watch-6-all-the-new-features-explained.htmlIntro Now that the Galaxy Watch 7 is here, how is it better than last year's Galaxy Watch 6? And should you upgrade?Well, first of all you should know that this year, we only get one Galaxy Watch 7 model in two sizes of 40mm and 44mm. Last year, we had a similarly sized Galaxy Watch 6, but also a larger 43mm and 47mm Galaxy Watch 6 Classic and that one had a rotating bezel./news/samsung-galaxy-watch-ultra-hands-on-preview-a-very-blatant-homage-to-the-apple-watch-ultra.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-galaxy-watch-ultra-hands-on-preview-a-very-blatant-homage-to-the-apple-watch-ultra.htmlGalaxy Watch Ultra Intro The Galaxy Watch Ultra is now official, unveiled alongside the new Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Z Fold 6. Samsung's answer to the Apple Watch Ultra 2 oozes with potential for a pretty heated clash of titans in the high-end smartwatch market.  It appears that the Galaxy Watch Ultra matches its popular rival in pretty much every aspect. We've already compared the Galaxy Watch Ultra and the Apple Watch Ultra 2, but now it's time to dive deeper into the upcoming Samsung smartwatch and explore its potential selling points./news/samsung-increases-trade-in-discounts-for-multiple-phones-when-you-buy-the-note-10.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-increases-trade-in-discounts-for-multiple-phones-when-you-buy-the-note-10.htmlSamsung has just improved some of the Galaxy Note 10 trade-ins deals it offered since the pre-orders opened in the United States. Perhaps the South Korean company isn't content with the amount of Note 10 units pre-ordered until now or it's just a temporary deal meant to boost sales for a little bit.Either way, if you haven't yet opted for one of the many Galaxy Note 10 promotions available in the US, we have another one for you coming directly from Samsung./news/samsung-might-release-first-smartphone-with-flexible-screen-this-week-unveils-5-7-unbreakable-bend.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-might-release-first-smartphone-with-flexible-screen-this-week-unveils-5-7-unbreakable-bend.htmlMinutes after LG unveiling its 6” flexible screen, Samsung confirms that it will outpace its Korean rival with a 5.7” flexible screen of its own and with a real device featuring the technology. Good news is that Samsung’s first flexible screen smartphone is expected to launch… this week, according to Korean media reporting on the flexible display unveiling.Chances are that Samsung will unveil the rumored special limited edition Galaxy Note 3 with a bendable display./news/samsung-plans-to-release-ar-galaxy-glasses-new-patent-gives-us-insight.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-plans-to-release-ar-galaxy-glasses-new-patent-gives-us-insight.htmlIt's hardly still a secret that Apple has been working on an AR (augmented reality) product for quite a few years now, and may finally surprise us with a pair of AR glasses or a headset this year. With that in mind, it's always reasonable to expect that Apple's main competitors, most notably Samsung, are also planning to move in on the exciting, highly promising AR bandwagon.As noticed by 9to5Google, Samsung has recently filed a trademark for "/news/samsung-pulls-the-curtain-on-galaxy-tab-active5-rugged-tablet-s-price-in-the-us.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-pulls-the-curtain-on-galaxy-tab-active5-rugged-tablet-s-price-in-the-us.htmlEarlier this month, Samsung unveiled its newest rugged tablet, the Galaxy Tab Active5, alongside the robust Galaxy XCover7 smartphone. The timing raised some eyebrows, especially considering that just a week later, the Korean tech giant took the stage to introduce its flagship Galaxy S24 series, stealing the spotlight in the tech world. Initially, Samsung kept the pricing and availability details of its rugged tablet under wraps, especially for markets beyond Europe./news/samsung-sells-way-more-galaxy-s24-phones-than-it-planned.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-sells-way-more-galaxy-s24-phones-than-it-planned.htmlThe global phone market slump seems to be over, with shipments increase of 7.8% to almost 290 million units in the first quarter of the year alone. The market has taken Samsung for a rise, and it is now back at the top as the world's largest phone maker.In the previous quarter, following the iPhone 16 release, it was Apple that managed to beat Samsung to the top phone maker place./news/samsung-vs-chrome-vs-firefox-vs-edge-mobile-browsers-benchmark-speed-test.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-vs-chrome-vs-firefox-vs-edge-mobile-browsers-benchmark-speed-test.htmlNot that we've ever had a shortage of mobile browsers to choose from, but this season is especially rich in new entrants from juggernauts like Mozilla or Microsoft. At the same time, there are fresh new updates for the incumbent Google Chrome, as well as for the Samsung Browser which used to occupy the top in previous speed tests, so we decided to give it a quick whirl, and run a few synthetic benchmarks like BrowserBench and Basemark on a Note 8 with the aforementioned browsers freshly installed to see what they'll return as scores:Speedometer: Synthetic test for calculating the responsiveness of web applications like checklists/news/samsung-s-cross-platform-messenger-chaton-grows-reaches-100-million-users.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-s-cross-platform-messenger-chaton-grows-reaches-100-million-users.htmlSamsung’s ChatOn instant messaging service has grown tremendously since it launched back in October 2011, and now it boasts a whopping 100 million users. ChatOn now works across 237 different countries and 63 languages. Samsung is offering its IM service on various platforms including the company’s feature phones and all major smartphone platforms - Android, iOS, Windows Phone and BlackBerry smartphones.The ChatOn IM is particularly popular in countries like India and China, and the United States, and it’s getting good traction in the Europe and the Middle East./news/samsung-s-super-low-cost-galaxy-a14-5g-is-official-with-high-res-screen-and-android-13.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-s-super-low-cost-galaxy-a14-5g-is-official-with-high-res-screen-and-android-13.htmlThe race for the title of best budget phone in 2023 is heating up from the very early stages of the year, with Samsung's Galaxy A14 5G formally (and surprisingly discreetly) unveiled today en route to a US release via AT&T as soon as next week.Despite the international existence of a Galaxy A04 model, this is likely to remain the humblest member of the A family its industry-leading manufacturer will bring to American shores this year, so it's definitely nice to hear that AT&T subscribers are looking at a modest monthly expense of $2 (after bill credits) starting January 13./news/save-399-on-a-brand-new-pixel-6-pro-google-s-ex-flagship-get-one-from-amazon-now.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/save-399-on-a-brand-new-pixel-6-pro-google-s-ex-flagship-get-one-from-amazon-now.htmlThe Pixel 7 Pro is among the best smartphones you can buy right now. However, since it is the current flagship of the Pixel family, you will need to pay a hefty price in order to get one. Of course, the phone totally deserves the investment, but not a lot of people are ready to spend almost $900 on a brand-new smartphone. And if you are among those people but still want a new Pixel, we have great news for you./news/save-over-80-on-the-new-razr-starting-with-pre-orders-tomorrow-at-at-t.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/save-over-80-on-the-new-razr-starting-with-pre-orders-tomorrow-at-at-t.htmlPerhaps the new Motorola Razr+ has been on your mind. After all, with a 3.6-inch Quick View external screen, you'll be able to handle so many tasks including sending and receiving messages, using apps, taking selfies, reading notifications and more without even cracking open the phone. And this year, with the premium version of the Razr, you'll unfold the device and be greeted by a 6.9-inch p-OLED display with a 1080 x 2640 resolution and a 165Hz refresh rate./news/scam-ios-movie-streaming-apps-have-2-million-installs-and-collect-6-million-in-revenue.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/scam-ios-movie-streaming-apps-have-2-million-installs-and-collect-6-million-in-revenue.htmlFlickType developer Kosta Eleftheriou is warning iPhone and iPad users that the App Store contains several illegal movie streaming apps that have been trying to pass themselves off as genuine streamers for months. According to U.K. tabloid "The Sun," these apps use movie trailers and photo filters to trick users. The apps also ask consumers to type in codes or share the app to unlock extra features.If this doesn't make Apple look bad enough, the company takes its usual 15%-30% cut from the revenue generated by the illegal movie streaming apps from users who pay for a premium subscription tier./news/sharp-not-even-joking-announces-5-5-inch-4k-igzo-display-with-mind-blowing-806ppi-pixel-density.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/sharp-not-even-joking-announces-5-5-inch-4k-igzo-display-with-mind-blowing-806ppi-pixel-density.htmlLike it or not, 4K smartphone displays are heading towards us, and there's nobody left to stop them! After Samsung casually hinted at 4K AMOLED displays for the upcoming Galaxy Note 5, Japanese purveyor of IGZO screens and border-less smartphones Sharp climbed on the stage to announce the world's first 5.5-inch mobile display with a 2160 x 3840 pixels Ultra-HD (4K) resolution. The panel is scheduled for mass production in 2016, and comes with a mind-boggling pixel density of 806 pixels per inch./news/shh-samsung-will-demo-phone-with-a-slide-out-display-at-a-secret-meeting-today.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/shh-samsung-will-demo-phone-with-a-slide-out-display-at-a-secret-meeting-today.htmlSo, Samsung's foldable phone strategy seems already set to mean one affordable midrange clamshell focused on portability to be released in the spring, and one vertical-axis flagship like the Galaxy Fold and its successor Fold 2, in the second half of the years ahead.What's next for the ever-increasing form factor possibilities that bendy OLED displays offer? Why, rollable or slide-out screens, of course. Korean media is reporting today that Samsung has set up a private booth to showcase its concept slideable display phone to potential customers./news/sigh-of-relief-snapdragon-for-both-galaxy-z-fold-6-and-flip-6-globally-new-report-corroborates.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/sigh-of-relief-snapdragon-for-both-galaxy-z-fold-6-and-flip-6-globally-new-report-corroborates.htmlEarlier this month, we heard that the clamshell foldable, Galaxy Z Flip 6, might come with Snapdragon chip globally (something that contradicted earlier rumors about an Exynos variant). Now, reputable Korean news outlet The Elec corroborates the Snapdragon chip for the Flip 6, and also for the Fold 6. This comes as great news for people who didn't exactly have the best experience with Samsung's Exynos chips. The news outlet says that the Fold 6 and Flip 6 will come with Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 globally, which is the same chipset that powers the beasty Galaxy S24 Ultra./news/skagen-falster-one-of-the-prettiest-android-wear-smartwatches-is-now-available.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/skagen-falster-one-of-the-prettiest-android-wear-smartwatches-is-now-available.htmlThe Skagen Falster, one of the prettiest Android Wear smartwatches, is now available for purchase over at Skagen's official website, with a price of $275.The Falster is Skagen's first true smartwatch. The company makes a few hybrid watches that look and feel like analog timepieces, but have a dial that gives you a quick peek at your progress towards a daily step goal. The new Falster is completely different, a truly digital timepiece that comes with a round design and runs on Android Wear 2./news/some-early-galaxy-s23-users-are-discovering-android-auto-connection-issues.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/some-early-galaxy-s23-users-are-discovering-android-auto-connection-issues.htmlThe recently announced Samsung Galaxy S23 line is supposed to officially launch on February 17th, however, some users have already started to receive their preorders. However, those that have been lucky enough to have received their phones early are noticing that they are unable to reliably connect them to Android Auto. Android Auto's new UI update Furthermore, the issue persists even when trying different troubleshooting methods, such as USB debugging mode, changing the default USB configuration to transferring files/android auto mode, and even swapping out different USB-C cables./news/some-of-garmin-s-best-smartwatches-and-activity-trackers-are-on-sale-at-hefty-discounts.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/some-of-garmin-s-best-smartwatches-and-activity-trackers-are-on-sale-at-hefty-discounts.htmlJust like Asus, Garmin is turning 30 this year, which obviously warrants some kind of a celebration. But instead of releasing a special edition device of some sort with a premium design and extravagant price tag, the increasingly successful smartwatch vendor is running a massive birthday sale on a bunch of existing products for 30 hours only.Starting at the bottom of the totem pole, three kid-friendly Vivofit Jr. 2 models inspired by cartoon, comic book, and Star Wars characters are up for grabs at $39./news/sony-ericsson-xperia-neo-v-specs.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/sony-ericsson-xperia-neo-v-specs.htmlDescription Sony Ericsson Xperia neo V is a new phone with a catch as it actually closely resembles the Xperia neo, save for the fact that it runs with an updated version of Android Gingerbread, 2.3.4. Design wise the device is virtually the same, but when it comes to the specs it looks more like a downgrade as the camera now only has 5 megapixels with support for 720p videos on the neo V, while the original Sony Ericsson Xperia neo featured an 8-megapixel snapper./news/specs-leak-again-for-samsung-galaxy-note-7-with-phablet-s-release-rumored-for-mid-august.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/specs-leak-again-for-samsung-galaxy-note-7-with-phablet-s-release-rumored-for-mid-august.htmlThe next big smartphone that everyone is waiting for happens to be Samsung's Next Big Thing. We're talking, of course, about the Samsung Galaxy Note 7. The freshest rumors hot off the grill are here, and while they might not have changed from previous rumors, the more you hear it the more you will believe it. Today's gossip comes from the Netherlands where the info was told to GSM HelpDesk from what it calls "/news/spotify-updates-its-android-app-adds-new-time-saving-features.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/spotify-updates-its-android-app-adds-new-time-saving-features.htmlMusic streaming site Spotify updated its Android app on Tuesday, adding a number of features that users are going to want. First, we should explain that Spotify has two levels of service starting with a 48 hour free trial that gives you access to unlimited tunes. After the trial period is up, you can continue using the app to listen to your music, or you can subscribe to Spotify Premium. With that service, users get unlimited access to Spotify's library./news/sprint-announces-q4-results-sells-a-pile-of-iphones-loses-money.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/sprint-announces-q4-results-sells-a-pile-of-iphones-loses-money.htmlSprint has published its financial results for the fourth quarter (Q4) of the year (2012), and the numbers aren't really full of win. Sadly, the has taken its Q3 loss to new heights. While carrier number 3 in the US lost $767 million in the third financial quarter of 2012, the Q4 figure stands at the much more dangerous $1.32 billion. The loss is mostly attributed to Sprint's Network Vision build-out, the closing of the Nextel network, as well as some damage done by Hurricane Sandy./news/succession-the-race-for-apple-s-throne-could-a-hardware-engineer-prevail.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/succession-the-race-for-apple-s-throne-could-a-hardware-engineer-prevail.htmlSteve Jobs. Tim Cook. Jeff Williams… or John Ternus?The first two names in the aforementioned list are, of course, Apple CEOs. Out of the next two names, in contrast, only one could be the next Apple CEO. That's the topic that got the attention of none other than Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, an Apple expert to the marrow. So, who will step in? Tim Cook, who has been at the helm of Apple since 2011, has undeniably left an indelible mark on the tech giant./news/summer-black-friday-brings-jabra-s-premium-elite-7-pro-down-to-their-lowest-price-in-a-long-time.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/summer-black-friday-brings-jabra-s-premium-elite-7-pro-down-to-their-lowest-price-in-a-long-time.htmlBest Buy is shuffling this year's seasons around, making it rain great deals on many of the world's top phones, tablets, headphones, and other accessories in the middle of summer to give Amazon's big Prime Day 2023 blowout this Tuesday and Wednesday a healthy run for its money.While some "Black Friday in July" promotions either require a My Best Buy membership or strongly encourage you to use that service to maximize your savings, others come with absolutely no strings attached, making it easy-peasy to get products like the Jabra Elite 7 Pro at huge discounts./news/sweet-new-deal-lets-you-have-the-moto-g-stylus-5g-2022-for-free-with-no-trade-in.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/sweet-new-deal-lets-you-have-the-moto-g-stylus-5g-2022-for-free-with-no-trade-in.htmlIt's been raining free phones at T-Mobile for a while now, but if you don't have anything to trade in (not even an ancient dumb phone) and you're looking for something humbler than Samsung's Galaxy S22 powerhouse yet seemingly better than the hot new TCL Stylus 5G, the "Un-carrier's" latest deal is probably the one to get.Released very recently as well, the Moto G Stylus 5G (2022) holds a few clear advantages over TCL's aforementioned first pen-wielding handset, which explains the (relatively small) gap between the two's regular prices of $300 and $258 respectively./news/t-mobile-details-the-galaxy-s20-plus-and-ultra-storage-prices-and-availability.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/t-mobile-details-the-galaxy-s20-plus-and-ultra-storage-prices-and-availability.htmlWhile we were wondering about the repercussions of the most expensive series of Galaxy S phones that Samsung has ever announced, T-Mobile sent us a memo to detail the Galaxy S20, Plus and Ultra prices and availability on its budding 5G network.Not only will it have all three models available to take advantage of its high-speed network, but T-Mobile is also rolling it out to more places - 95 extra towns and cities, to be exact - in order to celebrate the launch./news/t-mobile-says-it-understated-not-overstated-4g-lte-coverage-in-rural-areas.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/t-mobile-says-it-understated-not-overstated-4g-lte-coverage-in-rural-areas.htmlT-Mobile didn't just go on the offensive against Verizon and AT&T recently, but also the Rural Wireless Association (RWA), a Washington, DC-based trade association dedicated to ensuring rural carriers with fewer than 100,000 subscribers have a “strong voice” in the nation’s capital. Obviously, T-Mo went after the RWA for an entirely different reason than its somewhat petty 5G-related squabble with the top two wireless service providers in the US. Namely, “several misrepresentations” made to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in a December 10 notice of ex parte presentation./news/t-mobile-vs-verizon-vs-at-t-same-old-5g-winner-further-extends-lead-in-new-tests.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/t-mobile-vs-verizon-vs-at-t-same-old-5g-winner-further-extends-lead-in-new-tests.htmlThe latest in a loooooong line of independent reports evaluating T-Mobile, Verizon, and AT&T's 5G networks based on several different performance indicators is today out, making this feel like an ideal time to change the order of the three top US wireless service providers a little in the headlines of our articles covering these in-depth studies and extensive nationwide tests.Despite its steady lead in subscriber numbers, it doesn't seem fair anymore to nominate Verizon ahead of T-Mobile given the latter's broadly documented, and according to multiple analytics firms, rapidly growing 5G availability and 5G speed dominance./news/telegram-launches-powerful-easy-to-use-sticker-editor.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/telegram-launches-powerful-easy-to-use-sticker-editor.htmlTelegram has just confirmed it will announce 16 new features by the end of this month. But before those new features are revealed, the messaging app introduced early this week an advanced sticker editor that’s available to both free and Premium users.The new sticker editor allows users to create stickers and sticker sets without having to leave the app. Simply take a photo and add text, drawings, animated stickers, emojis and GIFs, which are already available in the app./news/the-best-and-worst-htc-smartphones-we-ve-ever-reviewed.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/the-best-and-worst-htc-smartphones-we-ve-ever-reviewed.htmlLast week, we showed you the best and worst Samsung devices that have ever ventured into our office for a full and thorough review. As HTC is one of the larger and more popular manufacturers, it has churned out a hefty amount of devices during the years. As you might imagine, many of these have passed through our hands.While a lot of HTC devices have successfully wooed us with their design (the HTC One & One M8), certain features (the Desire EYE with its potent selfie shooter), or simply by being well-honed and polished devices as a whole, many products that bear the HTC logo have turned out to be quite disappointing and under-performing in one or many areas./news/the-everyday-galaxy-tab-s7-fe-tablet-is-now-available-at-a-significantly-reduced-price-making-it-a.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/the-everyday-galaxy-tab-s7-fe-tablet-is-now-available-at-a-significantly-reduced-price-making-it-a.htmlFinding a good tablet that won't break the bank can be hard. After all, the market is full of incredible slates, like the Galaxy Tab S9 that, sadly, cost an arm and a leg. On the other hand, the market is also full of budget-friendly tablets that don't offer good performance and are suitable for only binge-watching Netflix on the go. But if you take advantage of this deal, you will score a slate with good performance and a price tag that won't tank your bank account./news/the-iphone-6s-release-date-gets-tipped-by-a-best-buy-applecare-leak.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/the-iphone-6s-release-date-gets-tipped-by-a-best-buy-applecare-leak.htmlView Full Bio Daniel, a devoted tech writer at PhoneArena since 2010, has been engrossed in mobile technology since the Windows Mobile era. His expertise spans mobile hardware, software, and carrier networks, and he's keenly interested in the future of digital health, car connectivity, and 5G. Beyond his professional pursuits, Daniel finds balance in travel, reading, and exploring new tech innovations, while contemplating the ethical and privacy implications of our digital future./news/the-microsoft-surface-go-2-is-expected-out-in-the-coming-weeks-at-a-reasonable-price.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/the-microsoft-surface-go-2-is-expected-out-in-the-coming-weeks-at-a-reasonable-price.htmlMicrosoft is just one of the many tech companies that was most likely planning to hold a "traditional" product launch event before the coronavirus pandemic made that impossible. Of course, the second-gen Surface Go is still undoubtedly in the pipeline, and rumor has it the Redmond-based tech giant will announce its latest versatile tablet with little to no fanfare at some point "in the coming weeks."While the unnamed inside sources quoted by MSPowerUser today have no info to share on a possible commercial release date, the reputable publication anticipates sales are likely to kick off sometime "/news/the-oneplus-12-has-more-ram-than-my-pc-who-needs-24gb-of-ram-or-is-this-just-another-overkill-selli.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/the-oneplus-12-has-more-ram-than-my-pc-who-needs-24gb-of-ram-or-is-this-just-another-overkill-selli.htmlSo, chances are that you’ve at least heard of OnePlus as a phone manufacturer before. The company has historically made some of the best phones out there and that kind of makes me want to rephrase the previous sentence into “You’ve probably used a OnePlus phone before”.You know how it is in the world of tech: it’s a bumpy ride, but OnePlus managed to come through. The OnePlus 11 was one of our favorite phones in recent years, but that also meant that the OnePlus 12 will have some big shoes to fill./news/the-rumor-mill-blesses-the-xiaomi-14t-pro-with-a-telephoto-camera-and-sends-it-off-to-war-with-2024.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/the-rumor-mill-blesses-the-xiaomi-14t-pro-with-a-telephoto-camera-and-sends-it-off-to-war-with-2024.htmlXiaomi is about to spew out another phone, apparently – this time, it's the Xiaomi 14T Pro and the details are emerging. So far, so good! Let's check them out.Last time we talked about the possible Xiaomi 14T Pro (which at the very beginning of 2024), not much was known about it: It's expected to be almost identical to the Redmi K70 Ultra;MediaTek Dimensity 9300 flagship-grade chip is said to be powering it;In terms of display and design, users are to expect OLED display with thin bezels on all four sides/news/this-hot-new-11-inch-ipad-pro-m4-discount-is-the-highest-one-yet-so-you-better-hurry.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/this-hot-new-11-inch-ipad-pro-m4-discount-is-the-highest-one-yet-so-you-better-hurry.htmlEven though we don't usually like to take sides in the global war for tablet market supremacy, it's pretty clear that Apple has managed to crush all its competitors with the new 11 and 12.9-inch iPad Pros, at least as far as raw power is concerned.Of course, a blazing fast iPad Pro 11 with an ultra-advanced M4 processor under its hood can't possibly come cheap, and if you refuse to settle for this bad boy's entry storage point of 256 gigs, you may have to change your summer travel plans for a more affordable destination than what you originally had in mind./news/this-might-be-your-last-chance-to-get-samsung-s-s-pen-packing-galaxy-tab-s7-at-this-killer-price.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/this-might-be-your-last-chance-to-get-samsung-s-s-pen-packing-galaxy-tab-s7-at-this-killer-price.htmlJust in case it wasn't abundantly clear until recently, Samsung's decision to keep the Galaxy Z Flip 4 and Z Fold 4 around (at least temporarily) after the announcement of the Z Flip 5 and Z Fold 5 should tell you that you can never know when an Android device will be discontinued.But if we're talking about a three year-old product with two sequels on the market, one can safely assume the official retirement time must be around the corner./news/this-might-be-your-very-last-chance-to-get-google-s-excellent-pixel-6a-at-an-unbeatable-price.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/this-might-be-your-very-last-chance-to-get-google-s-excellent-pixel-6a-at-an-unbeatable-price.htmlWhat is the best budget 5G phone a hardcore Google fan or Android purist can get right now? If you were quick to answer this year's Pixel 7a mid-ranger, you're... probably not wrong. But then there's also last year's Pixel 7 high-ender to consider at a big discount with no strings attached at the time of this writing, as well as the Pixel 6a.Also released in 2022 (July, to be exact), the latter device is of course inferior to both the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7a, which is why it's currently available at a significantly lower price./news/three-fossil-smartwatch-on-sale-for-40-off-on-amazon.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/three-fossil-smartwatch-on-sale-for-40-off-on-amazon.htmlAmazon Prime Day is already in full swing and as it nears its end, more interesting deals come to light, which we haven't noticed at the beginning of the sale. If you're looking for a decently priced smartwatch that's also stylish, Fossil is one of the brands that greatly covers both these aspects.Three Fossil Q Gen 3 Venture smartwatch models are now discounted by 40% on Amazon for the next eight hours or so./news/turn-based-strategy-game-mordheim-warband-skirmish-brings-tabletop-gaming-to-mobiles.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/turn-based-strategy-game-mordheim-warband-skirmish-brings-tabletop-gaming-to-mobiles.htmlIt's perfectly fine to not know anything about the Warhammer universe, but if turn-based strategy games are your cup of tea, then you shouldn't skip Mordheim: Warband Skirmish.Developed by Legendary Games, Mordheim: Warband Skirmish is an adaptation of Games Workshop's classic tabletop game with the same name, Mordheim, which is set in the Warhammer universe. The premise is pretty simple: you'll run a warband of units and collect Wyrdstone, a valuable resource that dropped from a comet that destroyed the Mordheim city./news/u-s-cellular-launches-new-unlimited-plan-that-pays-customers-back.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/u-s-cellular-launches-new-unlimited-plan-that-pays-customers-back.htmlNews about a possible price increase of U.S. Cellular's unlimited plans surfaced last week, along with the information that the carrier plans to attract new customers and keep the current ones by launching a new plan that will pay them back if certain requirements are met.Today, U.S. Cellular announced that its new Unlimited with Payback plan allows customers to take advantage of an unlimited data plan that pays them back for data they don’t use./news/unboxing-samsung-juke-for-verizon.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/unboxing-samsung-juke-for-verizon.htmlThe Samsung Juke U470 is the first of the four “Next Phones” that Verizon Wireless will be pushing this holiday season, and is available in three color choices: Teal, Blue, and Red. We received the Blue Juke today, before the national release date ofOctober 19. The phone has been available for PreOrder on-line over thepast week for $99. Starting on the 19th, you can also purchase it directly from a local Verizon store, but will be charged $150 with a 2 year contract and will have to send in a $50 mail-in-rebate./news/update-adds-some-samsung-galaxy-note-10-features-to-the-galaxy-s10-line.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/update-adds-some-samsung-galaxy-note-10-features-to-the-galaxy-s10-line.htmlSome features that Samsung debuted on the Galaxy Note 10 series are being made available to those with a Galaxy S10 handset via a software update that is rolling out today in Europe. The update adds Night Mode support to the front-facing selfie camera on the Galaxy S10 line. That will allow users to snap selfies in less than optimal lighting conditions. The update also adds enhanced Super steady video stabilization functionality to the Galaxy S10 camera system./news/update-to-snapchat-created-ruckus-in-kansas-school.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/update-to-snapchat-created-ruckus-in-kansas-school.htmlLast week, Snapchat was updated to include text messaging and video chats. To access the new features, you simply swipe right from your friend's name in your Snapchat inbox. If both you and your friend are using Snapchat at the same time, a button becomes animated to alert you. You can then start a video chat by pressing and holding the screen. Switch which camera you have in use, by moving the video preview window from the top of the screen to the bottom./news/use-erase-iphone-to-reset-a-locked-iphone-without-connecting-to-a-computer.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/use-erase-iphone-to-reset-a-locked-iphone-without-connecting-to-a-computer.htmlWith the iOS 15.2 update, iOS now has the ability to erase and reset a locked iOS device without connecting it to a computer.To reset a locked Apple iPhone or iPad before iOS 15.2, you had to connect it to a Mac or PC first. After you had connected the device, you had to put it into recovery mode. After that, you had to update or reset the locked device using your computer, and then you had to set up your device again./news/verizon-to-offer-a-100-trade-in-for-basic-phone-customers-to-get-a-smartphone.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/verizon-to-offer-a-100-trade-in-for-basic-phone-customers-to-get-a-smartphone.htmlWe've received word that Verizon is about to roll-out a new $100 incentive for their basic phone customers to get a new smartphone between August 18th and September 30th. There are two possible ways of having this done:1) Current customers with a basic phone that are eligible for a 2-year upgrade will have to purchase a new smartphone at the discounted upgrade price, re-sign a 2-year contract and add a smartphone data plan./news/verizon-wireless-razzle-review-phonearena.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/verizon-wireless-razzle-review-phonearena.htmlIntroduction:When the Verizon Wireless Blitz came out a year ago, we weren’t that impressed by its quality and features (or lack thereof). Now that its replacement, the Verizon Wireless Razzle has been released, we’re interested in seeing if the new model is more competent and better equipped, though it does have touch competition from other messaging devices, such as the Samsung Intensity, Alias 2 and LG enV3. Included in the retail box in the Razzle phone, 920mAh battery, wall charger, USB data cable, 1GB microSD memory card, and user guide./news/videosurf-is-shazam-for-movies-and-actors.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/videosurf-is-shazam-for-movies-and-actors.htmlAn application called VideoSurf, which is a video counterpart of the popular song recognizing app Shazam, is soon to be available on "selected Verizon-branded 4G devices".This app is going to be of great help when you watch a movie and recognize an actor, but can't quite remember what his name was. Rather than go to imdb.com, VideoSurf offers you an easier solution - take your phone out, point it at the screen and, in a few seconds, you'll know what's "/news/vivo-s-new-v30-lite-mid-range-smartphone-goes-global.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/vivo-s-new-v30-lite-mid-range-smartphone-goes-global.htmlWith just a few days before the year’s end, Chinese handset maker Vivo debuted its first-ever V30 series phone, the V30 Lite. Probably the most affordable from the new series, Vivo’s V30 Lite is a standard mid-range smartphone that offers some interesting features.For starters, the phone is equipped with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 695 processor, coupled with 12GB RAM and 256GB of internal memory. Unfortunately, this one doesn’t run Google’s latest Android 14 operating system./news/vodafone-employee-leaks-the-launch-date-of-the-apple-iphone-6s-update.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/vodafone-employee-leaks-the-launch-date-of-the-apple-iphone-6s-update.htmlIn the waning days of May 2014, Deutsche Telekom starting telling customers to expect the Apple iPhone 6 to be available for purchase on September 19th. As it turned out, that date was 100% correct. Now, an employee working for another European mobile operator has leaked the launch date of the next iteration of the iPhone.A Vodafone employee sent an email to MobileNews stating that the next version of Apple's smartphone (rumored to be called the Apple iPhone 6s) will be available for purchase on September 25th./news/want-to-test-the-latest-ai-features-on-the-ray-ban-glasses-you-may-want-to-hurry-up.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/want-to-test-the-latest-ai-features-on-the-ray-ban-glasses-you-may-want-to-hurry-up.htmlDid you guys catch Andrew Bosworth's latest Instagram Reel? As Meta's CTO, he's always got something intriguing up his sleeve and this time it's about the Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses. These aren't just any smart glasses: it’s a tech-fashion hybrid that's getting an AI upgrade.So, what's the big deal with these glasses? First off, they are super stylish and lightweight — which is a win in my book — but the cool factor doesn't stop there./news/weekly-deals-roundup-black-friday-offers-raining-down-on-the-pixel-8-pro-z-fold-5-and-more.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/weekly-deals-roundup-black-friday-offers-raining-down-on-the-pixel-8-pro-z-fold-5-and-more.htmlEven though today is technically the Friday before Black Friday 2023, many major US retailers and device manufacturers are evidently refusing to wait another minute to kick your holiday shopping frenzy into high gear. Instead of complaining that most of the best phones, tablets, smartwatches, earbuds, and headphones out there are on sale at new all-time low prices well before Thanksgiving (not to mention Christmas), we've of course decided to put together a comprehensive list of the greatest mobile tech offers available right now across the nation./news/will-the-lg-g4-have-a-stylus-rumors-say-yes.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/will-the-lg-g4-have-a-stylus-rumors-say-yes.htmlNot long ago, we told you that LG had filed a trademark application for the “G Pen” name, obviously with the intention of using it to designate a new stylus. Now, we’re hearing that the company’s next flagship smartphone, most probably called LG G4, might be one of the handsets that will feature such a stylus.According to Chinese website ITHome, LG may include a stylus among the features of the G4 in order to allow the new smartphone to directly compete against Samsung’s Galaxy Note 4./news/windows-phone-app-lets-your-pc-or-microsoft-surface-work-with-your-windows-phone-8-device.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/windows-phone-app-lets-your-pc-or-microsoft-surface-work-with-your-windows-phone-8-device.htmlThe Windows Phone app lets you switch music, video and pictures back and forth from your phone to PC or Microsoft Surface tablet Now available at the Windows Store is the Windows Phone app. This replaces the Zune client and allows your Windows Phone 8 PC or your Microsoft Surface tablet to work with your Windows Phone 8 device to move your videos, music and pictures back and forth. Videos you move from your Windows Phone 8 handset to your Windows 8 PC or Microsoft Surface tablet are automatically saved on your phone./news/xiaomi-unveils-new-redmi-note-12-pro-phones-more-capable-than-ever.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/xiaomi-unveils-new-redmi-note-12-pro-phones-more-capable-than-ever.htmlXiaomi today announced two new members to the Redmi Note series, its long-running lineup of capable and affordable Android phones. With intriguing new cameras and design encompassing features nowhere to be seen on most mid-range phones, the spic-and-span Redmi Note 12 Pro and Redmi Note 12 Pro+ are definitely noteworthy additions to Xiaomi's 2023 portfolio. Price and release date We don't have any price or release date information just yet, but from our past experience with the Redmi Note lineup, it should be priced extremely aggressively, delivering excellent value to the mid-range segment./news/you-can-now-get-google-s-pixel-7-for-5-a-month-with-no-obligatory-trade-in.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/you-can-now-get-google-s-pixel-7-for-5-a-month-with-no-obligatory-trade-in.htmlCheaper than most high-enders released in 2022 in the US, Google's "vanilla" Pixel 7 is not quite affordable enough to make our comprehensive list of the best budget phones out there, which the stock Android-running 6.3-incher would undoubtedly command with ease.That's where a bunch of cool holiday deals have recently come in, repeatedly knocking the handset's $599 starting price to $499... and even a little less than that with absolutely no strings attached./news/you-will-now-be-able-to-mute-conversations-forever-on-whatsapp-on-ios-and-android.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/you-will-now-be-able-to-mute-conversations-forever-on-whatsapp-on-ios-and-android.htmlWhatsApp for Android and iOS has been getting some quite useful features recently, including Face Unlock support that's coming soon to Android, and now Neowin reports that an option to mute chat notifications for more than 1 year will also be available soon to WhatsApp users. Previously, WhatsApp had an option to mute notifications on specific chats, but the longest mute period was one year. Now, after the update for the app, users will be able to mute a conversation forever, and it won’t automatically un-mute itself./news/youtube-experiments-with-stable-volume-feature-to-ensure-consistent-sound-in-videos.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/youtube-experiments-with-stable-volume-feature-to-ensure-consistent-sound-in-videos.htmlYouTube, the world's largest online video sharing platform, is experimenting with a feature called Stable Volume to address varying sound quality across its billions of videos. This feature aims to ensure a consistent volume level, as some videos may be louder than others.TechCrunch has confirmed that YouTube is testing the Stable Volume feature with a select group of users worldwide. This new experiment is designed to maintain a more balanced volume while you watch videos./news/youtube-music-working-on-a-feature-that-lets-you-upvote-playlists.htmlWed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/youtube-music-working-on-a-feature-that-lets-you-upvote-playlists.htmlYouTube Music seems to be working on a nice little addition to its feature set. The app will reportedly be getting an option that allows users to upvote their favorite playlists. Right now, YouTube Music displays the total number of plays on a playlist, but it doesn't indicate in any way of its reception by other people. The folks over at Android Authority have dug into YouTube Music's code and have found references of this feature./news/a-pro-tablet-surfaces-the-samsung-galaxy-tab-s3-has-quad-speakers-s-pen-keyboard.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/a-pro-tablet-surfaces-the-samsung-galaxy-tab-s3-has-quad-speakers-s-pen-keyboard.htmlThe tablet market hasn't been going super-strong lately. It was a lucrative niche some years ago, but it was very quickly cornered by the growing smartphone screen sizes, and the shrinking of ultrabooks (very slim notebooks). So, a lot of developers have pulled away from building tabs, and others have minimized their portfolio and spread out their product refresh schedules while continuing to poke at R&D to come up with a new breakthrough feature that would make tablets hip again./news/alcatel-onetouch-pop-c1-specs.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/alcatel-onetouch-pop-c1-specs.htmlDescription The Alcatel OneTouch POP C1 is equipped with a 3.5-inch 320x480 pixel display. Inside it beats a 1GHz dual-core processor backed by 512MB of RAM. A 2MP main camera, 4GB of storage, and 1300mAh battery are also listed on the device's modest specs sheet, indicating that the Alcatel One Touch POP C1 will be affordable above all. ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7sbTOp5yaqpWjrm%2BvzqZmqaCfo7K0e6ClmpqslaF6kLrEjaaum5hinZCcjHxomKGUbYB6fQ%3D%3D/news/amazon-has-microsoft-s-compact-surface-go-3-productivity-machine-with-lte-on-sale-at-a-huge-discount.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/amazon-has-microsoft-s-compact-surface-go-3-productivity-machine-with-lte-on-sale-at-a-huge-discount.htmlReleased all the way back in the fall of 2021, the 10.5-inch Surface Go 3 is much more rarely discounted than Microsoft's younger Surface Pro 9 giant these days. That probably says something about the appeal of the "most portable Surface touchscreen 2-in-1" device out there at its $399.99 and up list prices in various storage configurations and connectivity options.But if you know where and when to look, this compact yet productive and reasonably powerful tablet with full Windows 11 support can be yours at a substantial discount and pretty much unrivaled price./news/amazon-is-now-selling-google-s-oldie-but-goodie-pixel-7-pro-at-absolutely-unbeatable-prices.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/amazon-is-now-selling-google-s-oldie-but-goodie-pixel-7-pro-at-absolutely-unbeatable-prices.htmlIt's not every day that you see Amazon outshine its daughter e-tailer Woot with its generosity when it comes to selling popular smartphones like the Pixel 7 Pro, but that's precisely the kind of super-rare opportunity you can take advantage of right now.Google's 2022-released 6.7-inch flagship is even cheaper today than earlier this week, and it almost goes without saying that Amazon's hot new deal is breaking the all-time record for the highest discounts offered by any major US retailer on this particular stock Android-running handset with no strings attached./news/android-devices-will-soon-be-getting-android-s-alternative-to-apple-airdrop-the-nearby-share-feat.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/android-devices-will-soon-be-getting-android-s-alternative-to-apple-airdrop-the-nearby-share-feat.htmlBeing able to quickly share files with other devices has been a long awaited feature in the Android community. SamMobile now reports that the Nearby Share feature, which is a feature to quickly share files and photos between devices, is now starting to roll out to some Android devices, for example Samsung Galaxy smartphones and even tablets. The Nearby Share feature is pretty similar to Apple’s AirDrop and Samsung’s Quick Share, and will soon be available to other smartphone brands as well./news/angry-birds-strikes-a-partnership-with-the-eagles.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/angry-birds-strikes-a-partnership-with-the-eagles.htmlWe’ve seen the Angry Birds franchise branch out into some interesting endeavors, such as theme parks and jewelry lines. Now the wildly popular game has signed its first NFL deal. The franchise is partnering with the Philadelphia Eagles. According to the Wall Street Journal, the mashup will create an Eagles-themed version of the game, social media tie-ins, and Angry Birds themed Jumbotron replays. Considering Philadelphia sports fans have the reputation of being some of the angriest birds in all of sports, we’ve guessing the theme will fit right in./news/another-swollen-apple-iphone-8-plus-battery-discovered-in-china.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/another-swollen-apple-iphone-8-plus-battery-discovered-in-china.htmlAt the end of last month, there were a few reports on social media about batteries swelling on the Apple iPhone 8 Plus. The swelling of the cell inside affected handsets creates enough pressure to cause the screen to pop out. Apple said that it would investigate the situation. Today, state run media in China reported that a consumer in the country with the surname Liu, received his iPhone 8 Plus with the device cracked open in the box./news/apple-confirms-major-league-soccer-returns-to-msl-season-pass-in-2024.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/apple-confirms-major-league-soccer-returns-to-msl-season-pass-in-2024.htmlMLS fans rejoice! Apple has just revealed that Major League Soccer is returning to MSL Season Pass this year so fans can watch the game via the Apple TV app. As many of you probably know already, MLS’s 29th season kicks off February 21 on MLS Season Pass, but starting today, fans in more than 100 countries and regions can sign up for MLS Season pass on Apple TV.The subscription allows offers fans access to every MLS game with no blackouts, in-depth coverage and analysis, a wide range of exclusive content, and much more./news/apple-downgrades-the-m2-chip-powering-the-ipad-air-2024-tablets.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/apple-downgrades-the-m2-chip-powering-the-ipad-air-2024-tablets.htmlNot quite a month ago, Apple's "Let Loose" event introduced the first iPad models to sport an OLED display (actually, a tandem OLED display with two layers of OLED which makes the display brighter and more durable). At the same time, Apple gave those who want a 13-inch tablet but don't want to pay $1,299 and up for the larger-screened OLED iPad Pro, the opportunity to pay only $799 and up for a brand new 13-inch iPad Air model with an LCD display./news/apple-enlists-samuel-l-jackson-and-zooey-deschanel-for-iphone-ads.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/apple-enlists-samuel-l-jackson-and-zooey-deschanel-for-iphone-ads.htmlIt's been a while since Apple has anyone even approaching celebrity status appear on-screen in a commercial, usually the company relegates its celebrity power to voice-over work, or musical accompaniment. It could be argued that the last time Apple used on-screen talent for ads was with the Mac vs PC ads, and Justin Long and John Hodgman were both notably more famous after those commercials than before. Now, Apple has brought in some A-list talent for new ads showing off the iPhone 4S, or more specifically Siri./news/apple-ipad-2-doorbuster-sale-at-tj-maxx-looks-legit-price-slashed-to-399.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/apple-ipad-2-doorbuster-sale-at-tj-maxx-looks-legit-price-slashed-to-399.htmlLadies and gents, thehottest iPad 2 deal of the season is today: TJ Maxx is offering Apple’s tablet with prices starting at $399, a $100 cut when compared to the official retail price. The deal is limited to particular stores only and the quantity of iPads in stock will be equally scarce but it’s worth giving it a try. Rumor says there will be around 15 tablets in stock at some stores, so you’d better be quick./news/apple-ipad-mini-6-vs-samsung-galaxy-tab-s8-specs-comparison.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/apple-ipad-mini-6-vs-samsung-galaxy-tab-s8-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 8.3 inches 11.0 inches Resolution: 2266 x 1488 pixels, 327 PPI 2560 x 1600 pixels, 16:10 ratio, 274 PPI Technology: IPS LCD LTPS Refresh rate: 60Hz 120Hz Screen-to-body: 77.41 % 83.62 % Peak brightness: 500 cd/m2 (nit) Features: HDR support, Oleophobic coating, Ambient light sensor Ambient light sensor Hardware System chip: Apple A15 Bionic (5 nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SM8450 (4 nm) Processor: Hexa-core, 64-bit Octa-core, 1x 3./news/apple-iphone-5s-camera-samples-is-this-the-new-smartphone-gold-standard.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/apple-iphone-5s-camera-samples-is-this-the-new-smartphone-gold-standard.htmlThe Apple iPhone 5S comes with a vastly improved 8-megapixel camera - with a bigger sensor that captures more light and a new wider aperture lens. While all that might sound complicated the actual photo samples taken with the new camera tell the whole story right away, and you can find them right at the bottom of this article.So, what’s new about the iPhone 5S’ iSight camera? Dual LED flash Now, there’s one difference that you can tell right away and that’s the dual LED flash./news/apple-iphone-x-vs-apple-iphone-12-specs-comparison.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/apple-iphone-x-vs-apple-iphone-12-specs-comparison.htmlCellular 4G (FDD): Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS), 66(AWS-3) Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 14(700 PS), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS), 32(1500 L-band), 66(AWS-3), 71(600) Connectivity & Features ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7sbTOp5yaqpWjrm%2BvzqZmqaCfo7K0e8KopKmZopp8grzPpZxmoYCdvK%2BxjJFjeqigobJuta%2BhpqedXWZ%2FcLzHqKWeq19mfXV9k2VoamxhbA%3D%3D/news/apple-is-reportedly-gunning-for-a-super-competitive-iphone-se-4-price-point.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/apple-is-reportedly-gunning-for-a-super-competitive-iphone-se-4-price-point.htmlCompared to the best budget 5G phones with Android today, Apple's third-gen iPhone SE looks, well, pretty cringeworthy. That's in part because we're talking about a handset that's more than two years old already, and perhaps in larger part because the 4.7-incher was essentially outdated right off the bat, with a set of screen bezels that screamed 2016.As the most affordable iPhone still sold officially by its manufacturer, this model remains surprisingly popular, but that's obviously going to change when its sequel inevitably comes out./news/apple-reportedly-asked-suppliers-to-build-90-million-new-iphone-units-for-2022-same-as-last-year.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/apple-reportedly-asked-suppliers-to-build-90-million-new-iphone-units-for-2022-same-as-last-year.htmlAccording to Bloomberg, even with smartphone sales expected to slow this year, Apple is telling its suppliers to build the same number of new iPhone units as it did last year. That would be 90 million iPhone 14 handsets. Combined with older models, Apple is expected to have 220 million handsets made during 2022, approximately the same number of iPhones that Apple had assembled last year.Apple is rumored to have ordered 90 million new iPhone units for 2022, flat with the number ordered last year/news/apple-rumored-to-release-ios-16-4-1-soon-to-exterminate-bugs.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/apple-rumored-to-release-ios-16-4-1-soon-to-exterminate-bugs.htmlAccording to MacRumors, a source on Twitter who supposedly has a good track record (but who limits who can view his account) says that even though Apple has already released the first Beta for iOS 16.5, iOS 16.4.1 is on the way and will arrive either this week or next week. A minor update, as this one would be, is usually disseminated to exterminate some bugs and patch vulnerabilities. Some of the bugs that iPhone users have been complaining about this week include the native Weather app widget which is itself "/news/apple-to-replace-the-newsstand-app-with-news-a-flipboard-style-aggregator.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/apple-to-replace-the-newsstand-app-with-news-a-flipboard-style-aggregator.htmlAre you a Newsstand user on iOS? Well, following today's news, there are only two things that could happen - either you'll love the new News app Apple introduced at WWDC, or you'll have to lament Newsstand's passing (unless you find a way to keep it around). That's because News will officially replace the Newsstand app down the road, at least in four initial countries. It will also become iOS users' primary news and content aggregator./news/apple-watch-the-worthy-rivals-and-the-viable-alternatives.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/apple-watch-the-worthy-rivals-and-the-viable-alternatives.htmlApple unveiled the Apple Watch at its keynote on September 9, the company's foray into smartwatches, and is poised to enter a market which is currently being dominated by some its archenemies - Samsung, LG, and others - with their Android Wear smartwatches. The latter was announced several months ago, and alongside it, the metal-clad Motorola Moto 360 got announced - a device, which held the attention of many with its compelling and intriguing industrial design, which set it apart from the crop of smartwatches that were currently on the shelves back then./news/apple-watch-series-3-42mm-vs-apple-watch-ultra-2-specs-comparison.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/apple-watch-series-3-42mm-vs-apple-watch-ultra-2-specs-comparison.html4G (FDD): Bands 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 26(850+) Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 14(700 PS), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 66(AWS-3) 3G: Bands 1(2100), 5(850), 8(900) Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 5(850) Data Speed: LTE, HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s LTE-A, HSDPA+ (4G) 42./news/apple-s-9th-gen-regular-ipad-is-on-sale-at-a-rare-discount-ahead-of-ipad-10-launch.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/apple-s-9th-gen-regular-ipad-is-on-sale-at-a-rare-discount-ahead-of-ipad-10-launch.htmlAlthough this year's "Techtober" has kicked off in style with Google's highly anticipated launch of the Pixel 7, 7 Pro, and Pixel Watch, we don't really expect a lot more action to take place on the mobile product announcement front by the end of the month.Of course, regardless of when said next-gen slates are set to go official and with how much (or little) fanfare, their forerunners should still pique your interest./news/apple-s-a12-bionic-announced-with-some-serious-performance-upgrades.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/apple-s-a12-bionic-announced-with-some-serious-performance-upgrades.htmlIncluded inside the brand-new iPhone XS and XS Max is the company’s latest processor, the A12 Bionic. And, just as expected, it’s the smartest and most powerful processor to ever be included inside an iPhone, according to Apple. Also, it will be the first 7-nanometer chip to reach the market. Building upon the progress Apple made with last year’s A11 Bionic, the new A12 chip once again includes a six-core CPU based on its own Fusion architecture./news/apple-s-homepod-mini-is-officially-the-world-s-best-selling-smart-speaker.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/apple-s-homepod-mini-is-officially-the-world-s-best-selling-smart-speaker.htmlWhile the global smartphone market had a lot to suffer in the early stages of the coronavirus pandemic, younger and less saturated segments of the tech industry impressively managed to sustain their growth levels over the last couple of years.Smart speaker sales, for instance, only registered one quarterly year-over-year decline in the market's history... until the first three months of 2022. That's right, the opening quarter of this year was not great for the Amazon-dominated industry, which somewhat surprisingly contracted by 4./news/apple-s-siri-gets-custom-bat-phrases-following-lego-batman-movie.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/apple-s-siri-gets-custom-bat-phrases-following-lego-batman-movie.htmlIf you've already watched The Lego Batman Movie that premiered last Friday, you might have noticed that the Batcomputer in the film was voiced by none other than Siri – Apple's personal assistant. As it turns out, Cupertino actually did a promotional tie-in with Warner Bros., and has discretely updated Siri to act as if you're the mini version of Bruce Wayne whenever it hears “Hey 'puter” (Hey Computer). Users that utter these magic words will be greeted by a bunch of comical phrases that refer to the movie, like “How can I help you, Lego Batman?/news/apple-s-watchos-5-1-update-is-bricking-some-apple-watch-devices.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/apple-s-watchos-5-1-update-is-bricking-some-apple-watch-devices.htmlThe Apple Watch Series 4 Straight after its Brooklyn event earlier today, Apple began rolling the WatchOS 5.1 update to its range of Apple Watches. The software activates the ECG feature on Series 4 models in the US and also introduces support for 70 new emojis and Group FaceTime but, from the looks of things, not everyone is having luck with the new software. As spotted by 9To5Mac, a number of users across both Reddit and Twitter have begun reporting issues with the update./news/asus-zenfone-5z-s-price-can-t-be-this-high.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/asus-zenfone-5z-s-price-can-t-be-this-high.htmlFirst announced back in February at MWC 2018, the ZenFone 5Z is the most advanced Asus smartphone to date, so it's understandable that it can't be cheap. But how much do you think the phone will cost in the US? Well, if you're visiting the official Asus US website in search for info about the ZenFone 5Z, you may have a shock.Asus currently says that ZenFone 5Z prices will start at $1,999./news/at-t-no-longer-offering-cbs-channels-in-many-markets-across-the-u-s.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/at-t-no-longer-offering-cbs-channels-in-many-markets-across-the-u-s.htmlAT&T and CBS are having a dispute over the broadcasting of TV channels across the U.S., and each company has provided its version of events that led to the carrier no longer offering CBS-owned channels in 17 markets.Starting July 19, AT&T's DirecTV, DirecTV Now and U-verse services have dropped all CBS channels from its offering in 17 markets in the United States: New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Philadelphia, Dallas, San Francisco, Boston, Atlanta, Tampa, Seattle, Detroit, Minneapolis, Miami, Denver, Sacramento, Pittsburgh and Baltimore./news/best-android-phones-in-2024.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/best-android-phones-in-2024.htmlThe company Nothing is still the "new kid on the block", but it's coming to the playground with poise and determination. It launched the Nothing Phone (1) to limited markets last year, and now we have the Nothing Phone (2), already available in the US. Those things aside, it's an excellent alternative if you are hunting for a more niche device that's supported by a passionate manufacturer behind it. Nothing is currently in the upswing and while we have no idea what will happen in the future, the company is very determined to make a dent in the market./news/best-buy-has-google-s-pixel-buds-a-series-marked-down-to-an-unbeatable-price.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/best-buy-has-google-s-pixel-buds-a-series-marked-down-to-an-unbeatable-price.htmlView Full Bio Adrian, a mobile technology enthusiast since the Nokia 3310 era, has been a dynamic presence in the tech journalism field, contributing to Android Authority, Digital Trends, and Pocketnow before joining PhoneArena in 2018. His expertise spans across various platforms, with a particular fondness for the diversity of the Android ecosystem. Despite the challenges of balancing full-time parenthood with his work, Adrian's passion for tech trends, running, and movies keeps him energized./news/best-buy-slashes-the-prices-on-at-t-iphone-3gs-to-zero-today.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/best-buy-slashes-the-prices-on-at-t-iphone-3gs-to-zero-today.htmlBest Buy is offering the AT&T iPhone 3GSfor free with a new two-year contract agreement or an upgrade on Monday, August 22nd. The offer is only good for the 8 gig version of the handset in store in Best Buy or Best Buy Mobile.The iPhone 3GS normally sells for $49.99 with activation, but this here promotion is set to clear the shelves, possibly ahead of an upcoming Apple devices like the iPhone 5./news/bigger-iphone-16-pro-screen-won-t-be-its-only-big-upgrade.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/bigger-iphone-16-pro-screen-won-t-be-its-only-big-upgrade.htmlWith the upcoming iPhone 16 series, Apple will put a damper on its hardware and software fragmentation spree that has been going on for the last few years in order to push people to buy its more expensive handsets.Not only will all iPhone 16 models ship with an Apple A18 processor and at least 8GB of RAM so that they can all run the new Apple Intelligence algorithms, but the Pro versions will do one better and not set themselves apart as drastically in terms of hardware as on the iPhone 15 Pro models./news/blackberry-curve-9310-specs-phonearena.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/blackberry-curve-9310-specs-phonearena.htmlGreat phone with very long battery life Posted: Feb 09, 2016, 3:59 PM Phone owned for less than 3 months For anyone that has used a Blackberry then you know there great, but what's even more of a shock is this a non touch phone, but it still holds up today , because it's just a great phone overall. Has a full size keyboard that you can also add shortcuts to, then you have a screen that may be small, but you never have to flip it or turn it to see a video which is nice./news/boost-brings-back-its-celero-line-two-new-5g-phones-now-available-for-free-with-port.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/boost-brings-back-its-celero-line-two-new-5g-phones-now-available-for-free-with-port.htmlIf you’ve been with Boost for a bit of time, then you probably know the carrier has its own lineup of smartphones called Celero. Well, it looks like they’re back by popular demand.Boost has just announced it’s introducing not one but two exclusive smartphones today: Celero5G+ and Celero5G. Both promise advanced features, improved performance and stylish design. Obviously, the most expensive of the two, the Celero5G+, is also the most powerful./news/bundle-spotify-with-hulu-for-just-13-a-month.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/bundle-spotify-with-hulu-for-just-13-a-month.htmlAttention-deficit kids of our times, rejoice! The heretofore student-only package discount for Spotify and Hulu has been leveled up for anyone with a pulse, and working two senses. The music streamer and the video-on-demand platform have teamed up to offer one monthly package at just $12.99. It doesn't beat the student offer at $4.99, but, hey, not everyone has an .edu email address, you know.That's right, you can get access to the tens of millions of Spotify Premium tunes, all the while you watch The Looming Tower, and those earthly pleasures will cost you nearly 30% less if you subscribe for the two services separately./news/castlevania-symphony-of-the-night-goes-live-on-android-and-ios.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/castlevania-symphony-of-the-night-goes-live-on-android-and-ios.htmlAfter soft-launching Castlevania: Grimoire of Souls back in September, Konami is back with yet another Castlevania mobile game – Symphony of the Night. The release of the new Castlevania mobile kind of took us by surprise, but it probably has something to do with the fact that the third Castlevania season went live on Netflix earlier today.Castlevania: Symphony of the Night is a very old game that made its debut on PlayStation back in 1997./news/dell-venue-pro-with-support-for-t-mobile-3g-shows-up-at-the-fcc.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/dell-venue-pro-with-support-for-t-mobile-3g-shows-up-at-the-fcc.htmlIt surely isn't going to be long now before consumers will be able to check out and experience all of the wonderful offerings expected out of the Dell Venue Pro. This intriguing looking Windows Phone 7 smartphone has recently been spotted over at the FCC sporting support for T-Mobile's all too familiar 3G band (1700 MHz) – which also tells the likelihood of it possibly making that November 8th launch date./news/diesel-on-fadelite-review-phonearena.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/diesel-on-fadelite-review-phonearena.htmlSmartwatches have long remained rather utilitarian in design even as they grow more refined, but Diesel’s latest On Fadelite smartwatch stands out with its transparent body and prismatic trim. Beyond its slim, lightweight design, the watch features a speedy processor and a number of premium features, like heart rate sensing and standalone GPS. Priced similarly to the new Apple Watch SE, Diesel’s newest smartwatch ticks a lot of the right boxes for a higher end wearable, but it’s also not without its flaws, like mediocre battery life and occasional performance hiccups./news/display-broken-galaxy-note-7-s7-edge-lg-g5-htc-10-iphone-6s-plus-se-official-screen-replacement.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/display-broken-galaxy-note-7-s7-edge-lg-g5-htc-10-iphone-6s-plus-se-official-screen-replacement.htmlBroken phone displays are no broken dreams - while the first are repairable, the second might haunt you for life, so let's pray for screen replacement services that won't break your piggy bank, how's that for another shattered thingy in one sentence? Previously, we compared the pricing for the most popular phone insurance plans, but that comparison would not be as helpful, if we don't list the official repair prices for the most expensive part that may break in your phone - its screen - too./news/facebook-messenger-dark-mode-now-rolling-out-worldwide.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/facebook-messenger-dark-mode-now-rolling-out-worldwide.htmlFacebook has been widely testing Messenger's dark mode for about a month now, and while the feature might have been available for everyone, you couldn't enable it from the settings menu.  The only way to enable dark mode in Messenger was to send a crescent moon emoji in any chat, an Easter Egg activation available on both Android and iOS platforms.Starting today, Facebook is making it easier for everyone to enable and disable the dark mode in Messenger by adding a toggle in the Settings menu./news/facebook-will-reportedly-allow-most-employees-to-work-from-home-through-the-end-of-the-year.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/facebook-will-reportedly-allow-most-employees-to-work-from-home-through-the-end-of-the-year.htmlAfter Amazon and Microsoft, Facebook is likely to announce an extension in work from home.   The company’s CEO Mark Zuckerberg has already cautioned against reopening public arenas too soon, warning that it could prolong the outbreak and worsen economic conditions in the long run.   He had also said previously that employees will go back to work in a staggered way.   CNBC now reports that Zuckerberg will announce Thursday that most of its staffers can continue working remotely through the end of 2020./news/fantastic-beasts-mobile-game-unleashed-on-ios-and-android.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/fantastic-beasts-mobile-game-unleashed-on-ios-and-android.htmlWarner Bros. announced last month it will launch a new mobile game based on the recently released Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them film. Today, the publisher confirmed the game is available for both Android and iOS users.Developed by Mediatonic, Fantastic Beasts: Cases from the Wizarding World is a hidden object type of game, in which players investigate weird cases as new recruits with the Ministry of Magic, Department for the Regulation and Control of Magical Creatures, Beast Division./news/farm-heroes-saga-for-android-ios-is-a-candy-crush-spin-off-with-mixed-fruits.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/farm-heroes-saga-for-android-ios-is-a-candy-crush-spin-off-with-mixed-fruits.htmlKing.com, the maker of the wildly successful Candy Crush Saga, has released a spin-off game, called Farm Heroes Saga. If the original game has already cured your sweet tooth, then this one should provide plenty of the same fun, but with more vitamins due to its new set of characters - the "adorable cropsies". Players will team up with the Farm Heroes against the nemesis, Rancid the Raccoon. Farm Heroes Saga offers "/news/five-men-arrested-after-ripping-off-apple-for-12-million-by-exchanging-fake-iphones-for-real-ones.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/five-men-arrested-after-ripping-off-apple-for-12-million-by-exchanging-fake-iphones-for-real-ones.htmlA criminal ring involved in ripping off Apple for $12.3 million has been busted leading to the arrests of five men who now face serious prison time. The men brought 16,000 counterfeit iPhone and iPad units to various Apple Store locations and the fake devices were so realistic looking that the Apple Store employees would exchange them for real iPhone and iPad units. The fake iPhone and iPad devices were non-functional and after they were exchanged by Apple Store employees for real iPhones and iPads, the genuine Apple products were shipped out of the country./news/fourth-generation-motorola-moto-x-to-include-fingerprint-scanner.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/fourth-generation-motorola-moto-x-to-include-fingerprint-scanner.htmlA discussion is a place, where people can voice their opinion, no matter if it is positive, neutral or negative. However, when posting, one must stay true to the topic, and not just share some random thoughts, which are not directly related to the matter. Things that are NOT allowed: Off-topic talk - you must stick to the subject of discussion Trolling - see a description Flame wars Offensive, hate speech - if you want to say something, say it politely Spam/Advertisements - these posts are deleted Multiple accounts - one person can have only one account Impersonations and offensive nicknames - these accounts get banned Moderation is done by humans./news/get-a-jbl-boombox-3-with-an-awesome-black-friday-discount-on-amazon.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/get-a-jbl-boombox-3-with-an-awesome-black-friday-discount-on-amazon.htmlIf you are planning a big gathering you will also need a huge Bluetooth speaker with a lot of power. Well, fortunately for you, Amazon is currently selling the powerful JBL Boombox 3 with an amazing Black Friday discount of 30%, which will translate into sweet savings of $150 if you get one through this deal today. We should also mention that the speaker is currently at its lowest price on Amazon, which means now is definitely the time to act and snatch one with a discount./news/google-announces-a-bunch-of-lock-screen-widgets-for-iphones-with-ios-16.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/google-announces-a-bunch-of-lock-screen-widgets-for-iphones-with-ios-16.htmlGoogle today announced the release of its own iOS 16 lock screen widgets, which will make use of Apple's new redesigned lock screen that came with iOS 16. The new set of widgets let you quickly start a Google Chrome search, see your new mails in Gmail, access Google Drive, Google Maps, and so much more. Let's explore all the new widgets.As a refresher, iOS 16 releases on September 12, 2022, at 10am PT./news/google-brings-dedicated-apps-tab-to-mobile-search-results.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/google-brings-dedicated-apps-tab-to-mobile-search-results.htmlGoogle product offerings over the years have expanded across the board, but at its core the company is still very much one interested in giving users good search results. With “just Google it” so ingrained to how we find information these days, it shouldn't be any surprise that Google's been leveraging its search dominance to help bolster its other interests – and that's especially true for apps. Now we're seeing the latest way the company's shining the spotlight on apps through its search services, deploying a new Apps tab in mobile search results./news/google-explains-how-it-came-up-with-the-pixel-fold-hinge-that-keeps-the-device-looking-thin.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/google-explains-how-it-came-up-with-the-pixel-fold-hinge-that-keeps-the-device-looking-thin.htmlThe Pixel Fold hinge is the reason why the upcoming foldable lies completely flat when open. It is a 180-degree custom built fluid friction hinge that is out of the way of the internal screen when the device is unfolded as Google mentions in a blog post it released today about the Pixel Fold hinge. Why does this matter? As Google explains, "With other foldable devices you have the hinge components under the display, which drives up the thickness./news/google-maps-update-adds-cool-desktop-feature-to-the-mobile-apps.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/google-maps-update-adds-cool-desktop-feature-to-the-mobile-apps.htmlGoogle Maps is arguably one of the most important apps on your phone thanks to all of its capabilities. Need to get from one city to another using the fastest possible route? Google Maps will do that for you. Need to find a place to stay? Somewhere to enjoy a meal? Get gas? Visit a famous landmark? These are all things that Google Maps can help find for you. Tom's Guide reports that a feature found on the desktop version of Google Maps is coming to the mobile version./news/google-messages-will-soon-be-getting-markdown-text-support.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/google-messages-will-soon-be-getting-markdown-text-support.htmlFresh off the news that Apple will be adding RCS support to its Messages app, the Google Messages app on Android is also making some improvements and getting new features. The latest round of leaks show that that Google Messages will not only be getting noise cancellation, but also markdown text support.For those not familiar, Markdown is a lightweight markup language that is commonly used for writing online content. It is easy to learn and use, and it can be a great way to add formatting to your texts without having to use any special software./news/google-pixel-4a-5g-vs-google-pixel-7a-specs-comparison.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/google-pixel-4a-5g-vs-google-pixel-7a-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 6.2 inches 6.1 inches Resolution: 2340 x 1080 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio, 416 PPI 2400 x 1080 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 431 PPI Technology: OLED OLED Refresh rate: 60Hz 90Hz Screen-to-body: 82.94 % 80.86 % Features: HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 3), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Hardware System chip: Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G SM7250-AB (7 nm) Google Tensor G2 (5 nm) Processor: Octa-core, 2400 MHz, Kryo 475, 64-bit Octa-core GPU: Adreno 620 Mali-G710 MP7 RAM: 6GB LPDDR4 8GB Internal storage: 128GB (UFS 2./news/google-pixel-history-the-evolution-of-google-phones.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/google-pixel-history-the-evolution-of-google-phones.htmlGoogle Pixel phones have not always been around. It all started with the Nexus series of phones for Google way back in 2010, but after years of making merely good phones that were sold in very limited quantities, Google decided to start something new, the Pixel project. The idea was to build a truly great, premium phone that would bring a no-compromise camera and the clean Android experience that many were dreaming of./news/google-play-app-icons-get-a-refreshed-new-look.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/google-play-app-icons-get-a-refreshed-new-look.htmlThe Google Play Store has grown significantly in size since its earlier days as the Android Market. Likewise, the broader range content available today means that several key apps comprise the Google Play family. To better unify its Play-related services, Google is now rolling out some tweaks to the app icons on Android, which all now take a play button-like aesthetic. Though the old icons were never an eyesore, Google has felt it necessary to make the changes in the name of uniformity, which should make it easier for users to identify Google Play apps at a glance./news/google-search-results-on-the-iphone-and-ipad-will-soon-include-ios-apps.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/google-search-results-on-the-iphone-and-ipad-will-soon-include-ios-apps.htmlA discussion is a place, where people can voice their opinion, no matter if it is positive, neutral or negative. However, when posting, one must stay true to the topic, and not just share some random thoughts, which are not directly related to the matter. Things that are NOT allowed: Off-topic talk - you must stick to the subject of discussion Trolling - see a description Flame wars Offensive, hate speech - if you want to say something, say it politely Spam/Advertisements - these posts are deleted Multiple accounts - one person can have only one account Impersonations and offensive nicknames - these accounts get banned Moderation is done by humans./news/google-to-buy-htc-s-pixel-making-expertise-htc-retains-the-brand.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/google-to-buy-htc-s-pixel-making-expertise-htc-retains-the-brand.htmlUPDATE: Google issued a press release confirming that it will invest $1.1 billion in HTC for its phone engineering assets and intellectual property, but won't be an exclusive owner of the brand, while HTC's CEO Cher Wang mentioned that they are still "actively preparing" for the next company flagships. "These future fellow Googlers are amazing folks we’ve already been working with closely on the Pixel smartphone line, and we're excited to see what we can do together as one team,” quipped Google's hardware chief Rick Osterloh./news/google-s-android-n-documentation-hints-at-freeform-a-windows-like-desktop-ui-mode.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/google-s-android-n-documentation-hints-at-freeform-a-windows-like-desktop-ui-mode.htmlIs Google preparing Android to tackle the laptop/desktop market? As many probably know already, Google has recently launched a first preview of Android N. We already know most of the main new features, and the new split-screen mode is one of them. As it turns out, however, the source code of the Android N preview and Google's own documentation also make mention of another, more complex multi-window mode.The documentation refers to this new UI layout as a freeform mode and is basically a two-dimensional expansion of the split-screen mode./news/google-s-clock-app-gets-updated-to-v4-3-scores-lots-of-visual-touch-ups-download-it-here.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/google-s-clock-app-gets-updated-to-v4-3-scores-lots-of-visual-touch-ups-download-it-here.htmlAmong all of Google's stock Android apps, Clock is certainly not among the ones that are regularly updated with new features and functionalities. Actually, the last time a major refresh hit said app was all the way back in late September 2015, when it scored several neat UI touch-ups along with v4.2. Still, it looks like this week's Update Wednesday has marked the arrival of Google Clock v4.3, which adds a couple of small, yet nice improvements to the app./news/google-s-gemini-ai-assistant-may-be-coming-to-gmail-for-android.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/google-s-gemini-ai-assistant-may-be-coming-to-gmail-for-android.htmlIf you're a Google Workspace user, you might already be familiar with how Gemini, the company's AI, has been hanging out in Gmail on the web, helping summarize emails for you. Well, now, it's looking Gemini is about to make its way to the Gmail app on your Android phone as well, according to some hints found in the code.The folks over at Android Authority, in collaboration with Android code expert AssembleDebug, have been digging around in the Gmail app's code and found some clues that Gemini might be soon integrated into it in the form of a button./news/here-s-how-to-import-your-facebook-friends-birthdays-into-your-smartphone-calendar.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/here-s-how-to-import-your-facebook-friends-birthdays-into-your-smartphone-calendar.htmlA discussion is a place, where people can voice their opinion, no matter if it is positive, neutral or negative. However, when posting, one must stay true to the topic, and not just share some random thoughts, which are not directly related to the matter. Things that are NOT allowed: Off-topic talk - you must stick to the subject of discussion Trolling - see a description Flame wars Offensive, hate speech - if you want to say something, say it politely Spam/Advertisements - these posts are deleted Multiple accounts - one person can have only one account Impersonations and offensive nicknames - these accounts get banned Moderation is done by humans./news/hidden-code-reveals-how-google-plans-to-turn-a-pixel-8-pro-sensor-into-a-personal-health-tool.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/hidden-code-reveals-how-google-plans-to-turn-a-pixel-8-pro-sensor-into-a-personal-health-tool.htmlYour first reaction when you heard that the Pixel 8 Pro would be equipped with a temperature sensor was probably, "Why?" Until the FDA signs off on an application submitted by Google that would allow the company to promote the feature as a way to take the body temperature of a person, the sensor exists only to "measure the surface temperature of everyday objects." While the FDA is examining Google's application, version 4./news/how-much-does-an-apple-watch-cost.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/how-much-does-an-apple-watch-cost.htmlThe Apple Watch has become so popular that it outsold the entire Swiss watch industry during the last quarter of 2019. Although the design of the Apple Watch's body remains largely the same between models, Apple has made efforts to offer as much personalization as possible to make the Apple Watch suitable for any wrist and lifestyle. The downside of that is there's no single answer to the question of an Apple Watch's price./news/how-to-create-light-paintings-using-the-nokia-lumia-1020.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/how-to-create-light-paintings-using-the-nokia-lumia-1020.htmlThere was no shortage of demonstrations during the Nokia Lumia 1020 announcement, showing us what the smartphone's 41MP camera was capable of. (Watch the event here in case you've missed it.) And one of these demos included light painting – a form of art that has been growing in popularity over the past years. At a glance, it might seem difficult to create such drawings, but in reality, even a photography newbie can do it./news/how-to-opt-out-of-apple-s-find-my-network-for-lost-found-airtags.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/how-to-opt-out-of-apple-s-find-my-network-for-lost-found-airtags.htmlThe benefits of participating in Apple's Find My network are endless both if you’re an AirTag user or just someone who can help find an item — you could make a stranger's week by simply tapping your phone on an AirTag and helping them retrieve a lost item. But, what if you decide you don’t want to participate? You might not need an AirTag yourself, or you might just be concerned about your privacy./news/how-to-set-up-oculus-quest-2-easy-steps-for-beginners.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/how-to-set-up-oculus-quest-2-easy-steps-for-beginners.htmlAre you planning to get, or did you already get the most popular VR headset in the world? The Meta Quest 2 (formerly Oculus Quest 2) is nearly 3 years old, and about to be succeeded by a Quest 3, but it remains a top seller in the world of consumer virtual reality.Whether you plan to get it, or you already have it – you may be interested in what your first steps should be – and we're here to help!/news/hp-ipaq-500-specs-phonearena.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/hp-ipaq-500-specs-phonearena.htmlDescription HP iPAQ 510 Voice Messenger is a quad-band GSM smartphone. It features 176x220 pixels color display, 1.3 megapixel camera, Bluetooth, WiFi. It runs Windows Mobile 6 Standard and is powered by 200MHz Texas Instruments (TI OMAP) processor. ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7sbTOp5yaqpWjrm%2BvzqZmqaCfo7K0e6eJZIKIcYZ6dnyPmKCdaWltgA%3D%3D/news/htc-one-v-specs-phonearena.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/htc-one-v-specs-phonearena.htmlDescription The HTC One V is a smartphone with a 3.7" SLCD2 screen with 480x800 pixels of resolution, 1GHz single-core processor, 512MB of RAM and 4 gigs of internal storage. These specs, together with the 5MP camera on the back place it at the entry level of the new One lineup from HTC, but the HTC One V is running Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, which is always a good thing./news/htc-touch-diamond-specs-phonearena.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/htc-touch-diamond-specs-phonearena.htmlHtc Edited: Feb 28, 2010, 1:08 PM Phone owned for In all honesty, I've had some really good phones in my life so when I say this is probably the best phone I've had so far, it says something. I'm not like some Apple converts who are brainwashed to love an iPhone despite it's flaws, but I can honestly say that although the HTC Touch Diamond has it's flaws, I do like the phone overall./news/huawei-beats-apple-with-this-new-feature-on-the-pura-70-ultra-you-won-t-find-on-the-iphone.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/huawei-beats-apple-with-this-new-feature-on-the-pura-70-ultra-you-won-t-find-on-the-iphone.htmlHuawei continues to innovate with one arm tied behind its back and it makes you wonder what it could achieve without the sanctions imposed against it by the U.S. You might not remember, but back on September 7th, 2022, Huawei was actually the first to offer satellite connectivity on a smartphone. Beating Apple's unveiling of the iPhone 14 series with Emergency SOS via Satellite by hours, the Mate 50 and Mate 50 Pro supported short text messages and navigation via satellite using China's BeiDou satellite network./news/huawei-y6-specs-phonearena.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/huawei-y6-specs-phonearena.htmlAwesome Posted: Jul 10, 2022, 8:20 AM Phone owned for more than a year i've loved it, i love now, i'll love it huawei Y6 SCL U31 is best mobile in own category even you install new update firmware in this, you experience speed with overclock CPU (1.3 GHz) sammary it so awesome thnx ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7sbTOp5yaqpWjrm%2BvzqZmqaCfo7K0e6eumLCdmWKmd6vInXBwaGg%3D/news/huawei-y7-prime-2018-specs.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/huawei-y7-prime-2018-specs.htmlDescription The Huawei Y7 Prime (2018) sports a tall 18:9 display with 1440x720 resolution.The phone has a dual rear camera setup on its back, and an 8-megapixel selfie snapper at the front. The Y7 Prime (2018) is powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 430 SoC, 3GB of RAM and 32GB of expandable storage. It runs Android 8.0 Oreo. ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7sbTOp5yaqpWjrm%2BvzqZmqaCfo7K0e6eumLCdmWKmeHmvq6CmnV1nfXKEvqKbamhoaoA%3D/news/hurry-up-and-get-a-rugged-apple-watch-ultra-with-1-year-warranty-for-the-price-of-a-series-9.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/hurry-up-and-get-a-rugged-apple-watch-ultra-with-1-year-warranty-for-the-price-of-a-series-9.htmlSuperseded by the Apple Watch Ultra 2 last fall, the OG 2022-released Apple Watch Ultra is obviously no longer the best smartwatch iPhone users can buy. But in many key ways, this rugged timepiece is still a lot better than the newer Apple Watch Series 9, which is why it's naturally significantly costlier as well.Unless, of course, you get it from Woot, where it's currently priced at only $438.75 in "/news/if-you-use-some-of-blackberry-s-android-apps-on-your-phone-prepare-for-some-updates.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/if-you-use-some-of-blackberry-s-android-apps-on-your-phone-prepare-for-some-updates.htmlMany Android users might not know that you don't have to own a BlackBerry phone to install some BlackBerry apps in the Google Play Store. Take the BlackBerry Calendar, if you are toting a 'Berry, the app is free to use for 30-days. After the trial is over, you have to subscribe to BlackBerry Hub+ for the price of 99 cents a month. If you like the BlackBerry Password Keeper, that is an app that you can also install on a non-BlackBerry phone./news/instagram-is-pausing-work-on-instagram-kids-following-recent-backlash.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/instagram-is-pausing-work-on-instagram-kids-following-recent-backlash.htmlEarlier this spring it was revealed that Facebook had started work on a dedicated version of Instagram for kids under the age of 13 — the current minimum age for an Instagram account.Six months on, the social media company has announced that it is “pausing” those efforts. Work on Instagram Kids is being paused, but Instagram isn't giving up Following recent reporting from The Wall Street Journal that suggested Facebook had ignored internal research about the negative impact Instagram was having on teenage girls, development of Instagram Kids is being halted./news/invite-only-process-passed-by-as-the-twitter-client-for-blackberry-is-leaked.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/invite-only-process-passed-by-as-the-twitter-client-for-blackberry-is-leaked.htmlDidn't get a response back after signing up for a potential invite for RIM's official Twitter client? Or maybe the hassle of filling out all of that required information isn't worth it to you? Well then, you're in luck because the beta client that we reported about yesterday has been inevitably leaked. It's unclear as to whether or not RIM actually wanted it to be leaked because the invite code was only for the download; and not to validate the application install or usage./news/ios-9-multitasking-explained-split-view-vs-slide-over-what-s-the-difference-and-should-you-care.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/ios-9-multitasking-explained-split-view-vs-slide-over-what-s-the-difference-and-should-you-care.htmlWhen Apple announced iOS 9 a few months ago, we were happy to hear about the new multitasking functionality – picture-in-picture, Split View, and Slide Over. Indeed, while Android devices have had such features for quite a while, Apple's devices were lagging a bit behind, and it was nice to see that the iPads may get some extended functionality. But wait, let's start from the top.Slide Over and Split View – what are they and how are they different?/news/ios-facebook-instagram-apps-to-charge-apple-service-fee-for-boosted-posts.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/ios-facebook-instagram-apps-to-charge-apple-service-fee-for-boosted-posts.htmlMeta is about to implement a 30% fee for those who wish to boost (enhance) the visibility of their posts on the Facebook and Instagram iOS apps, a response to Apple's 2022 App Store update that mandates a 30% cut from such digital transactions.This charge targets ads or "boosted posts" designed to expand content reach, necessitating that boosts purchased on iOS be processed through Apple, thereby incurring the 30% service charge before taxes./news/it-s-official-t-mobile-has-just-sold-sprint-s-prepaid-business-to-dish.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/it-s-official-t-mobile-has-just-sold-sprint-s-prepaid-business-to-dish.htmlIt looks like the T-Mobile / Dish saga is finally over. The Un-carrier announced today that it has closed the deal with Dish for the sale of Sprint's prepaid business, Boost Mobile. The date of the deal was revealed less than two weeks thanks to an SEC filing made by Dish and dated June 17.As some of you probably know by now, Boost Mobile's sale to Dish was one of DOJ (Department of Justice) and FCC's (Federal Communications Commission) main requirements as part of the T-Mobile and Sprint merger process./news/jaybird-x4-wireless-sport-headphones-hands-on-finally-a-waterproof-design.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/jaybird-x4-wireless-sport-headphones-hands-on-finally-a-waterproof-design.htmlIt’s hard to imagine it, but Jaybird’s popular X-line is in its fourth generation with its latest model, the Jaybird X4, which aims to be an evolutionary improvement catering to athletes, runners, and just about anyone with an active lifestyle. Sporting the signature design that the series is known for, one that’s pretty distinguishable when you compare its design to its predecessors, it’s kind of surprising that it’s just now that they’re introducing an IPX7 rating for waterproofing./news/knock-off-galaxy-s8-phone-found-in-china-and-it-looks-as-funky-as-you-might-expect.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/knock-off-galaxy-s8-phone-found-in-china-and-it-looks-as-funky-as-you-might-expect.htmlKnockoff phones are nothing new. It's a well-known practice — a model becomes big and desirable, but is too expensive; no-name manufacturers make phones that look just like said models and sell them for far less. Some don't try to scam the buyer, while others go to great lengths to imitate the logo and presentation of the target product, attempting to attract the more gullible customers.So, the Galaxy S8 is already a highly-anticipated product, with its futuristic look, promising hardware, and Sammy's non-stop reiteration of how much work it put into making the device solid and secure./news/larger-8-4-inch-display-seen-for-upcoming-sixth-gen-apple-ipad-mini.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/larger-8-4-inch-display-seen-for-upcoming-sixth-gen-apple-ipad-mini.htmlA discussion is a place, where people can voice their opinion, no matter if it is positive, neutral or negative. However, when posting, one must stay true to the topic, and not just share some random thoughts, which are not directly related to the matter. Things that are NOT allowed: Off-topic talk - you must stick to the subject of discussion Trolling - see a description Flame wars Offensive, hate speech - if you want to say something, say it politely Spam/Advertisements - these posts are deleted Multiple accounts - one person can have only one account Impersonations and offensive nicknames - these accounts get banned Moderation is done by humans./news/leaked-pixel-8-ad-shows-how-easy-it-is-to-keep-your-apps-and-data-when-switching-from-iphone.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/leaked-pixel-8-ad-shows-how-easy-it-is-to-keep-your-apps-and-data-when-switching-from-iphone.htmlWith Apple usually releasing the iPhone in September each year and Google launching the latest iteration of the Pixel the following month, there is usually some switching going on from Pixel users switching to one of the latest iPhone models and iPhone users switching to one of the latest Pixel handsets. Apple and Google both spend money on ads that are designed to show how easy it is to switch platforms and how most of the features that you count on will still be available on your new phone if you decide to switch./news/lebron-photographed-wearing-unreleased-beats-studio-buds-fcc-confirms-the-name.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/lebron-photographed-wearing-unreleased-beats-studio-buds-fcc-confirms-the-name.htmlEarlier this month we told you about images found in beta versions of iOS 14.6 and tvOS 14.6 that revealed upcoming new TWS earphones from Beats. Called the "Beats Studio Buds," we could see this product introduced during the upcoming virtual WWDC 2021 developer conference kicking off on June 7th at 1 pm EDT (that's 10am PDT). The product will have an oval shaped charging case, and will be offered in Black, White, and Red./news/lg-g3-s-g3-mini-user-manual-leaked.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/lg-g3-s-g3-mini-user-manual-leaked.htmlEarlier this month, we told you that some versions of LG’s unannounced G3 mini smartphone would be called G3 S. Now, thanks to an LG G3 S User Manual (in German) that showed up recently, we can pretty much confirm this name. The G3 S that’s being detailed in the User Manual carries the model number D722V, and is made for Vodafone. Unlike the G3 S that we previously wrote about, this D722V doesn’t have dual SIM capabilities./news/lg-nitro-hd-specs-phonearena.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/lg-nitro-hd-specs-phonearena.htmlHumorously Terrible Posted: Jan 07, 2013, 5:11 PM Phone owned for less than 3 months This phone seemed a great buy... $50 and the best resolution, one of the fastest processors, and a lot of system ram and storage? Well... why not? First, it is cheaply built.. my old Galaxy (yes, galazy UNO), was built of metal. This is a cheap phone, the back snaps on and off and feels like it is about to break always./news/lg-stylo-5-specs-phonearena.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/lg-stylo-5-specs-phonearena.htmlWhat I needed Posted: Nov 26, 2019, 7:19 PM Phone owned for less than a month Everyone is forgetting this is a $200 phone that you can find out there for $80. It's not my I-phone Xs Max; I didn't expect it to be. Someone somehow ported my Number without my Permission. I am being told it may take a month to get my Number back, IF they can get it back./news/lg-vk410-is-the-lg-g-pad-7-0-for-verizon.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/lg-vk410-is-the-lg-g-pad-7-0-for-verizon.htmlA leaked document indicates that the LG G Pad 7.0 with LTE, is coming to Verizon. The model number is LG-VK410, which shows up on the same document as the LG-VK810. The latter happens to be the already released  LG G Pad 8.3 with LTE, for Verizon. The LG-V400 is expected to be the Wi-Fi version of the LG G Pad 7.0, and the LG-V410 is believed to be the LG G Pad 7./news/loud-louder-loudest-here-are-the-phones-with-the-loudest-speakers-so-far-in-2015.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/loud-louder-loudest-here-are-the-phones-with-the-loudest-speakers-so-far-in-2015.htmlEvery single time a self-respecting audiophile commits the unthinkable nightmare of listening to music through their smartphone's loudspeaker(s), somewhere, somehow, a kitten perishes. This might be a morbid overstatement, but it's true that we those who take listening to music rather seriously will hardly ever subject themselves and nearby people to a cacophony of sounds playing straight through their's smartphones' loudspeakers. In stark contrast, if it's absolutely necessary for an audiophile to listen to some music on their phone, they will most certainly use a high-quality set of headphones that probably cost more than the device itself./news/lowe-s-jumps-the-gun-lists-google-home-mini-for-29-and-then-changes-the-price-back-to-49.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/lowe-s-jumps-the-gun-lists-google-home-mini-for-29-and-then-changes-the-price-back-to-49.htmlWe expect that smart speakers will enjoy a very Merry Christmas and a Happy Chanukah. Last year's holiday season was something of a coming out party for the device, and this year smart speakers have really taken off. Besides the Amazon Echo, which was the device that started the smart speaker category, there is the Google Home, Microsoft Invoke, and upcoming models due from Apple, Sony and Samsung.The smart speakers are made up of a speaker and a virtual digital assistant./news/meta-may-soon-stop-forcing-you-to-view-the-metaverse-through-the-eyes-of-your-quest-avatar.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/meta-may-soon-stop-forcing-you-to-view-the-metaverse-through-the-eyes-of-your-quest-avatar.htmlMeta captivated the hearts and souls of VR enthusiasts with the Quest 2, and even if the Quest Pro wasn’t for everyone, we all collectively agreed to patiently await the coming of our lord and savior: the Quest 3.And it’s good that we did, because it’s great and it’s looking to become even better with time. Personally, I can’t wait for more augmented reality features to come, like placing virtual monitors across my real-life space through the Quest 3./news/meta-quest-3-passes-an-important-milestone-as-it-nears-one-year-anniversary.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/meta-quest-3-passes-an-important-milestone-as-it-nears-one-year-anniversary.htmlThe Meta Quest 3, Meta’s latest and greatest VR headset, has now most likely sold over a million times. Though Meta doesn’t really reveal official figures, VR enthusiast Daven Bigelow shared a screenshot of Meta’s First Encounters app that showed over a million other participants.First Encounters is a Quest 3 exclusive app to help newcomers get into MR (Mixed Reality). It transforms your room into the surface of another planet and you have to stop enemies from getting to you through holes and cracks in your walls./news/metropcs-shareholders-approve-t-mobile-deal.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/metropcs-shareholders-approve-t-mobile-deal.htmlA discussion is a place, where people can voice their opinion, no matter if it is positive, neutral or negative. However, when posting, one must stay true to the topic, and not just share some random thoughts, which are not directly related to the matter. Things that are NOT allowed: Off-topic talk - you must stick to the subject of discussion Trolling - see a description Flame wars Offensive, hate speech - if you want to say something, say it politely Spam/Advertisements - these posts are deleted Multiple accounts - one person can have only one account Impersonations and offensive nicknames - these accounts get banned Moderation is done by humans./news/microsoft-pulls-fly-on-the-wall-iphone-parody-ads.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/microsoft-pulls-fly-on-the-wall-iphone-parody-ads.htmlMicrosoft has had trouble recently with its ads. Occasionally, the crew from Redmond will come up with an interesting commercial that resonates well; but, more often the company will create an add that is at best uninteresting and misleading, and at worst just flat out bad. It seems that many believe Microsoft's latest attempt at parody with its "fly on the wall at Cupertino" ads have fallen into the second category./news/microsoft-teams-has-hit-75-million-daily-active-users.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/microsoft-teams-has-hit-75-million-daily-active-users.htmlDuring the past months, the world has shifted towards a work-from-home business model. The COVID-19 pandemic forced many companies to issue "stay at home" orders to their employees to limit the spread of the disease. As a result, video conference services and collaboration platforms enjoyed a significant peak in daily active users (DAU). Microsoft Teams is one of the apps with the highest increase in DAU, passing the 75 million mark, Venturebeat reports./news/montblanc-unveils-the-world-s-first-non-samsung-smartwatch-with-wear-os-3-and-iphone-support.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/montblanc-unveils-the-world-s-first-non-samsung-smartwatch-with-wear-os-3-and-iphone-support.htmlUPDATE: The official Montblanc Summit 3 product webpage is finally up a few days after its announcement and... more than a few days ahead of its July 15 commercial debut, confirming among others the 1.28-inch size and 416 x 416 pixel resolution of that gorgeous-looking circular AMOLED display depicted below, as well as the presence of 1GB RAM, 8 gigs of internal storage space, and surprise, surprise, both Android and iOS compatibility with the "/news/moto-g-fast-and-moto-e-are-official-affordable-champs.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/moto-g-fast-and-moto-e-are-official-affordable-champs.htmlMotorola just unveiled two new entry-level devices that aim to recapture an even larger portion of the affordable phone market in the US. The Moto G Fast looks like yet another promising chapter in the pretty successful Moto G-series, whereas the Moto E seems dead-set to redefine the important value-for-money category. What's new about these two? Let's explore.Moto G Fast Specs and features Don't get confused by the rather promising name, the Moto G Fast is not a flagship device./news/motorola-edge-2023-vs-oneplus-12r-specs-comparison.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/motorola-edge-2023-vs-oneplus-12r-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 6.6 inches 6.8 inches Resolution: 2400 x 1080 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 399 PPI 2780 x 1264 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 450 PPI Technology: P-OLED AMOLED Refresh rate: 144Hz 120Hz Screen-to-body: 90.92 % 91.00 % Peak brightness: 1200 cd/m2 (nit) 4500 cd/m2 (nit) Features: HDR support, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Hardware System chip: Mediatek Dimensity 7030 (6 nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SM8650-AB (4 nm) Processor: Octa-core, 2x 2./news/motorola-moto-g-lte-specs.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/motorola-moto-g-lte-specs.htmlDescription The Motorola Moto G LTE is the LTE version of the Moto G blockbuster. The specs of the two phones are the same - a 4.5" 720p display, Snapdragon 400 processor, 1 GB of RAM, and a 5 MP rear camera, but, besides the LTE radio, the Moto G LTE has another upgrade - the expandable storage. Yep, we are now having a Moto G with a microSD slot, so you can add up to 32 GB more memory to the 8 GB/16 GB that you get out of the box./news/motorola-moto-g-stylus-5g-2023-vs-samsung-galaxy-a55-5g-specs-comparison.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/motorola-moto-g-stylus-5g-2023-vs-samsung-galaxy-a55-5g-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 6.6 inches 6.6 inches Resolution: 2400 x 1080 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 399 PPI 2400 x 1080 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 399 PPI Technology: IPS LCD Super AMOLED Refresh rate: 120Hz 120Hz Screen-to-body: 87.39 % 84.30 % Peak brightness: 550 cd/m2 (nit) Features: Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Hardware System chip: Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 SM6450 (4 nm) Exynos 1480 (5 nm) Processor: Octa-core, 4x 2./news/motorola-razr-2022-vs-motorola-razr-2024-specs-comparison.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/motorola-razr-2022-vs-motorola-razr-2024-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 6.7 inches 6.9 inches Resolution: 2400 x 1080 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 395 PPI 2640 x 1080 pixels, 22:9 ratio, 413 PPI Technology: P-OLED P-OLED Refresh rate: 120Hz Screen-to-body: 87.41 % 85.07 % Peak brightness: 3000 cd/m2 (nit) Features: Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Front cover display: OLED, Folding around the outside Additional display: 2./news/next-week-motorola-will-ship-a-special-edition-razr.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/next-week-motorola-will-ship-a-special-edition-razr.htmlMotorola announced today that it is teaming up with color solutions company Pantone to offer a special edition Razr handset. What makes this device special is that it will be available in the Pantone Color of the Year  for 2024, PANTONE 13-1023 Peach Fuzz. The Razr+ is also known as the Motorola Razr 40 Ultra in markets outside of the U.S. This is the model that has the large 3.6-inch Quick View external display that allows users to do just about anything with the phone closed./news/no-windows-phone-7-8-for-t-mobile-s-nokia-lumia-710.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/no-windows-phone-7-8-for-t-mobile-s-nokia-lumia-710.htmlRecently, there has been some speculation that the Nokia Lumia 710 would not be getting the Windows Phone 7.8 update, and that was confirmed with a brief statement that T-Mobile gave to TmoNews. Some might shrug their shoulders and say "who cares?" while others will be looking through the contacts list on their Nokia Lumia 710 for the name of their attorney. We can't blame the latter group. After being told for months and months that you would be receiving an update and then backing away from it at the last second, just when all of the other models are receiving it, just doesn't seem fair./news/nokia-6030-concise-review-phonearena.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/nokia-6030-concise-review-phonearena.htmlHardware: The Nokia 6030 is a dual-band GSM phone with typical basic functionality for an entry-level phone. Relying on its handy dimensions and attractive looks, Nokia has designed it as a mass seller aimed at people which do not require a lot of functionality from their phone and are not willing to spend too much on it. The FM Radio is an interesting feature, as it delivers music on the go through the headphones included in the package or through the speaker, but unfortunately the sound is Mono in both cases./news/nokia-n82-specs-phonearena.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/nokia-n82-specs-phonearena.htmlirreplaceable Posted: Jun 17, 2016, 5:51 PM Phone owned for more than a year superb smartphone that is irreplaceable and never forgetten with its capabilities , strong camera , good battery , neat call and microphone quality , just the bad issue with its buttons and low sound of radio when turning on the loud speaker ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7sbTOp5yaqpWjrm%2BvzqZmqaCfo7K0e62ooqKZXYOFc6vInWltcGc%3D/news/nokia-n95-specs-phonearena.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/nokia-n95-specs-phonearena.htmlone of the bests phones Posted: Jun 30, 2011, 7:59 PM Phone owned for more than a year great phone, lots of features, it has a 5MP'x camera, 1vga camera for vidiocalls, lots of apps and themes and now days it only loose to the touch mixed phone i think it is one of the best (if not the best) slide phone. if you upgrade it to the last version v35 you will get a faster phone feeling/news/o2-xda-flame-specs-phonearena.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/o2-xda-flame-specs-phonearena.htmlxda flame (overview) Edited: Jul 18, 2010, 9:23 AM Phone owned for although this may not be the [hone for everyone, it suits me welli've been looking for a versatile pocket pc with tons of applications, great software support and of coarse, a good hardwarethe XDA Flame was one of the candidate, although this has been a 3 year old device, it never cease to amaze methe pros (+)-USB on the gowith proper drivers, your xda flame could be a real "/news/oneplus-nord-buds-2-now-available-superb-audio-quality-and-active-noise-cancellation-for-59.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/oneplus-nord-buds-2-now-available-superb-audio-quality-and-active-noise-cancellation-for-59.htmlIf you are looking for a pair of good wireless headphones that will not break the bank, we have some excellent news for you. OnePlus has just announced the OnePlus Nord Buds 2 which come equipped with a plethora of impressive features at a (very) reasonable price tag. Sound and Audio Features The OnePlus Nord Buds 2 make a rather bold, yet simple claim - namely, that they can deliver exceptional sound and an immersive listening./news/oneplus-says-hasselblad-partnership-puts-a-professional-camera-in-your-pocket-video.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/oneplus-says-hasselblad-partnership-puts-a-professional-camera-in-your-pocket-video.htmlA week ago, we showed you a video released by OnePlus to promote the upcoming OnePlus 9 series that will be introduced on March 23rd. Perhaps the biggest news is that the OnePlus 9 line will feature cameras developed by Hasselblad. As most professional photographers know, Hasselblad is one of the most well known and premium brands in the industry. In last week's article we told you that OnePlus CEO Pete Lau csaid that the addition of Hasselblad to the OnePlus team will create a new benchmark in mobile photography./news/overheating-processors-may-have-caused-apple-to-delay-the-iphone-5.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/overheating-processors-may-have-caused-apple-to-delay-the-iphone-5.htmlA new rumor to surface courtesy of Sohu.com is suggesting that Apple was forced to delay the release of the iPhone 5 due to faulty A5 processors that apparently were overheating.The rumor says that Apple will be launching a slightly upgraded iPhone 4S this year because of the issue. This is something that we have all heard in the past. However, this is where things get a little sketchy. Sohu.com said that the iPhone 4S would have a dual-core processor./news/pimax-crystal-review-vr-overkill-for-the-most-dedicated-of-pcvr-enthusiasts.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/pimax-crystal-review-vr-overkill-for-the-most-dedicated-of-pcvr-enthusiasts.htmlThe Pimax Crystal is a premium virtual reality headset with a premium price, starting at $1,599. Both its name and marketing promise the most crystal-clear PCVR experience, and it indeed offers the highest-res VR display we've seen yet, plus a standalone VR experience also.Is the Pimax Crystal a Quest Pro and Valve Index killer, or is it so ahead of its time, that most users plain don't have the gaming rigs needed to power this beast of a VR headset?/news/pixel-9-s-tensor-g4-is-suddenly-sounding-more-interesting-than-before.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/pixel-9-s-tensor-g4-is-suddenly-sounding-more-interesting-than-before.htmlA couple of days back, a report indicated that Google's next in-house chip, the Tensor G4, might disappoint. It's too soon to draw conclusions though as the Pixel 9, which will likely be the first phone to feature the chip, is months away and the chipset is a work in process right now. Still, the leaked benchmark results were not a good early look, but one leaker has assuaged any fears that the chip will be a letdown./news/pixel-vulnerability-that-hits-the-markup-screenshot-editing-tool-is-potentially-dangerous.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/pixel-vulnerability-that-hits-the-markup-screenshot-editing-tool-is-potentially-dangerous.htmlTomorrow, Pixel 6 users should be able to install the stable version of QPR2 which includes the March security patch. And while those who installed the QPR3 Beta 1 update (like yours truly) already have the March security patch, the rest of those using the Pixel 6 series will be covered from a nasty vulnerability that allows a bad actor with knowledge of only a phone number to access incoming and outgoing data via a flaw in the Exynos modem chip used on these devices./news/pixel-watch-might-be-accompanied-by-a-fit-model-with-thick-bezels-and-high-price.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/pixel-watch-might-be-accompanied-by-a-fit-model-with-thick-bezels-and-high-price.htmlYesterday, we apparently saw the Google Pixel Watch in all its glory. A prototype unit was allegedly left behind by some Google employees in a US restaurant, and someone found it and clicked some pictures, which confirmed previous rumors about it having an almost bezel-less circular display, a crown for navigation, and possibly two more buttons. This model will allegedly be accompanied by another model called the "Pixel Watch Fit."Frequent leakers ShrimpApplePro and @chunvn8888 claim they have heard of a model that is referred to as the Pixel Watch Fit by Google employees, but it's not abundantly clear whether it's the same as the Pixel Watch, but new information does point in that direction./news/pokemon-go-easter-event-comes-with-double-xp-and-egg-themed-bonuses.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/pokemon-go-easter-event-comes-with-double-xp-and-egg-themed-bonuses.htmlAfter having a water-themed event for Water Day, it would be quite the surprise if Niantic didn't plan an Easter event, too. Therefore, we're not surprised to see that the company just announced such an in-game event.Starting at 1:00 PM PST today, April 13, and ending the same time on April 20, the Easter event is all about those eggs. Players should expect an increased variety of Pokemon hatching from 2 km eggs./news/prettiest-leaked-pixel-8a-images-yet-showcase-its-beautiful-curves.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/prettiest-leaked-pixel-8a-images-yet-showcase-its-beautiful-curves.htmlAs has become something of a weekly ritual recently, the Pixel 8a has leaked again, but what separates this leak from earlier images is that they are the most high-resolution photos we have seen yet. It almost feels as if the earlier pictures didn't accurately portray the design of the phone. Posted by ace leaker Evan Blass on social media website X, the images show Google's next mid-tier phone in all the four rumored colors - Obsidian (black), Porcelain, Bay (blue), and Mint (green)./news/redesigned-snapchat-to-launch-on-android-december-4th-snap-to-sell-spectacles-at-store-in-london.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/redesigned-snapchat-to-launch-on-android-december-4th-snap-to-sell-spectacles-at-store-in-london.htmlYesterday, we told you that Snapchat parent Snap had reported a lower than expected gain of 4.5 million new Active Daily Users during the third quarter. More importantly, founder and CEO Evan Spiegel said that the messaging app will be unveiling a new redesign for the Android version of Snapchat. Following the redesign, Snapchat will be easier to use. While Spiegel didn't reveal a launch date for the new version of Snapchat, a source familiar with the matter said that employees were internally given the date of December 4th as to when to expect the new look to be available./news/remember-the-nokia-6310-hmd-just-revealed-its-2021-version-take-a-look.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/remember-the-nokia-6310-hmd-just-revealed-its-2021-version-take-a-look.htmlHMD Global just announced two new Nokia smartphones, the XR20 and C30, but the company also revealed a reboot of the brand's iconic 6310 classic phone model. The new 2021 version is reminiscent of the original model from 2002 and packs modern features in a similar, yet modern body. The Nokia 6310 (2021) has a colorful, classic phone design, with a numeric keyboard and navigation buttons. Of course, it’s been almost two decades since the original, and changes in the design had to be made for it to look modern./news/report-says-apple-is-working-on-a-20-5-inch-foldable-macbook-pro-that-might-arrive-in-2025.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/report-says-apple-is-working-on-a-20-5-inch-foldable-macbook-pro-that-might-arrive-in-2025.htmlWith more and more phone manufacturers adding foldables to their lineups, Apple continues to be conspicuous by its absence. However, South Korea's The Elec (via AppleInsider) reports that Samsung Display Managing Director Baek Seung-in made a presentation during the Korean Information Display Society's Society for Information Display (SID) review. During this talk, Seung-in discussed how the durability of foldable displays has been improving even though they are not nearly as durable as non-foldable screens./news/rumored-samsung-galaxy-a4-to-come-with-5-5-inch-screen.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/rumored-samsung-galaxy-a4-to-come-with-5-5-inch-screen.htmlJust the other day, we told you about a unannounced Samsung phone with the model number SM-A430U that appeared on India's import-export site Zauba. With the Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) sporting the model number of SM-A310 and SM-A510 representing the Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016), we are working under the presumption that this is the Samsung Galaxy A4.The initial Zauba postings merely indicated that the phone has a valuation of $477.18, and was imported into India for R&D evaluation./news/samsung-debuts-android-6-0-marshmallow-beta-test-in-the-uk-and-south-korea.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-debuts-android-6-0-marshmallow-beta-test-in-the-uk-and-south-korea.htmlSamsung has just launched an Android 6.0 Marshmallow beta test campaign in South Korea and the UK. The idea is to test drive upcoming Marshmallow firmware updates on a limited number of devices, get feedback from the users, and then fix potential bugs before a wider rollout to smartphones across the globe.Android 6.0 Marshmallow is likely to arrive on a great number of Samsung smartphones, but the company's high-end phones of 2015, the Galaxy S6, S6 edge, S6 edge+, and the Galaxy Note 5 will surely be the first to get the new Android version./news/samsung-exec-says-4k-resolution-smartphone-screens-will-become-more-mainstream.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-exec-says-4k-resolution-smartphone-screens-will-become-more-mainstream.htmlLast year, Sony showed the industry and consumers that 4K-resolution screens on smartphones can be done. But although it managed to showcase its display facility's strengths, it couldn't set an example for the rest of its peers. 2016's flagship smartphones are still shipping with 1080p and 1440p-resolution displays, and it looks like both users and mobile technologists are content with the screens we have today. This doesn't mean smartphone top dogs such as Samsung aren't looking to push 4K-resolution screens when the time comes./news/samsung-faces-rising-competition-as-foldable-phones-might-reach-nearly-5-market-share-by-2028.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-faces-rising-competition-as-foldable-phones-might-reach-nearly-5-market-share-by-2028.htmlHeader image is referential, showcasing the Galaxy Z Fold 5 | Image credit–PhoneArena Since the modern era of foldable phones kicked off in 2019, Samsung has been the go-to brand. But with competition from various players heating up lately, including Huawei even surpassing Samsung in Q1 2024, the foldable phone landscape is undergoing some changes.Samsung is still leading in the foldable market, but… Market research firm TrendForce analysts note that Samsung's share has dipped from 60 percent to just over 50 percent./news/samsung-galaxy-a11-vs-samsung-galaxy-a54-5g-specs-comparison.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-galaxy-a11-vs-samsung-galaxy-a54-5g-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 6.4 inches 6.4 inches Resolution: 1560 x 720 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio, 268 PPI 2400 x 1080 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 411 PPI Technology: IPS LCD Super AMOLED Refresh rate: 60Hz 120Hz Screen-to-body: 80.92 % 81.47 % Features: Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor HDR support, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Hardware System chip: Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 SDM450 (14 nm) Exynos 1380 (5 nm) Processor: Octa-core, 8x 1./news/samsung-galaxy-a13-vs-apple-iphone-15-plus-specs-comparison.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-galaxy-a13-vs-apple-iphone-15-plus-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 6.5 inches 6.7 inches Resolution: 2400 x 1080 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 405 PPI 2796 x 1290 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio, 460 PPI Technology: IPS LCD OLED Refresh rate: 60Hz Screen-to-body: 80.81 % 88.16 % Peak brightness: 2000 cd/m2 (nit) Features: Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Super Retina XDR, HDR support, Oleophobic coating, Scratch-resistant glass (Ceramic Shield), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Hardware System chip: Еьънос 850 (8 nm) A16 Bionic (4 nm) Processor: Octa-core, 4x 2./news/samsung-galaxy-a23-vs-samsung-galaxy-a14-5g-specs-comparison.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-galaxy-a23-vs-samsung-galaxy-a14-5g-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 6.6 inches 6.6 inches Resolution: 2400 x 1080 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 399 PPI 2400 x 1080 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 399 PPI Technology: TFT Screen-to-body: 83.02 % 80.45 % Features: Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Hardware System chip: Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 SM6225 (6 nm) Mediatek Dimensity 700 MT6833 Processor: Octa-core, 4x 2./news/samsung-galaxy-a34-vs-samsung-galaxy-a35-5g-specs-comparison.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-galaxy-a34-vs-samsung-galaxy-a35-5g-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 6.6 inches 6.6 inches Resolution: 2400 x 1080 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 399 PPI 2340 x 1080 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio, 390 PPI Technology: Super AMOLED Super AMOLED Refresh rate: 120Hz 120Hz Screen-to-body: 83.62 % 84.75 % Peak brightness: 500 cd/m2 (nit) Features: HDR support, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Hardware System chip: Mediatek Dimensity 1080 MT6877V (6 nm) Exynos 1380 (5 nm) Processor: Octa-core, 2600 MHz Octa-core, 4x 2./news/samsung-galaxy-a50-specs-phonearena.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-galaxy-a50-specs-phonearena.htmlConsideration before buying it Posted: May 07, 2020, 7:59 AM Phone owned for more than a year dont buy the phone and you save your own life from angerness. Its a very beautiful phone, which destroys you when you start using it. Very good hardware, and extremely slow work process. My suggestion: live a health life, so dont ever buy this phone. Regards, Leo ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7sbTOp5yaqpWjrm%2BvzqZmqaCfo7K0e7KapKytnpx6iK3Lmq%2ByZXFqfaC1w2poaW9l/news/samsung-galaxy-a52s-vs-google-pixel-7-specs-comparison.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-galaxy-a52s-vs-google-pixel-7-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 6.5 inches 6.3 inches Resolution: 2400 x 1080 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 405 PPI 2400 x 1080 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 418 PPI Technology: Super AMOLED OLED Refresh rate: 120Hz 90Hz Screen-to-body: 84.79 % 84.13 % Peak brightness: 1400 cd/m2 (nit) Features: Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Hardware System chip: Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G SM7325 (6 nm) Google Tensor G2 (5 nm) Processor: Octa-core, 2400 MHz, Kryo 670, 64-bit Octa-core GPU: Adreno 642L Yes RAM: 6GB LPDDR4 8GB LPDDR5 Internal storage: 128GB 128GB (UFS 3./news/samsung-galaxy-a53-5g-vs-xiaomi-redmi-note-13-pro-5g-specs-comparison.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-galaxy-a53-5g-vs-xiaomi-redmi-note-13-pro-5g-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 6.5 inches 6.7 inches Resolution: 2400 x 1080 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 405 PPI 2710 x 1220 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 446 PPI Technology: Super AMOLED AMOLED Refresh rate: 120Hz 120Hz Screen-to-body: 85.36 % 89.95 % Peak brightness: 800 cd/m2 (nit) 1800 cd/m2 (nit) Features: Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Hardware System chip: Exynos 1280 (5 nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 SM7435-AB (4 nm) Processor: Octa-core, 2x 2./news/samsung-galaxy-a54-5g-vs-honor-200-pro-specs-comparison.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-galaxy-a54-5g-vs-honor-200-pro-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 6.4 inches 6.8 inches Resolution: 2400 x 1080 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 411 PPI 2700 x 1224 pixels, 437 PPI Technology: Super AMOLED OLED Refresh rate: 120Hz 120Hz Screen-to-body: 81.47 % 90.82 % Peak brightness: 4000 cd/m2 (nit) Features: HDR support, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Hardware System chip: Exynos 1380 (5 nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 SM8635 (3 nm) Processor: Octa-core 1x 3./news/samsung-galaxy-a54-5g-vs-xiaomi-poco-f5-pro-specs-comparison.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-galaxy-a54-5g-vs-xiaomi-poco-f5-pro-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 6.4 inches 6.7 inches Resolution: 2400 x 1080 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 411 PPI 3200 x 1440 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 526 PPI Technology: Super AMOLED AMOLED Refresh rate: 120Hz 120Hz Screen-to-body: 81.47 % 87.45 % Peak brightness: 1400 cd/m2 (nit) Features: HDR support, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Hardware System chip: Exynos 1380 (5 nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SM8475 (4 nm) Processor: Octa-core Octa-core, 1x 3./news/samsung-galaxy-buds-plus-are-now-a-thing-of-the-past.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-galaxy-buds-plus-are-now-a-thing-of-the-past.htmlThe new Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 were announced this month, and are still awaiting their launch on August 27th. According to some insider information from Cnet, it also turns out that they are putting last year's Galaxy Buds+ out of business.Samsung isn't even waiting until the official launch date of the latest earbuds model to do away with the Galaxy Buds Plus, as they have already been quietly removed from the company's online and can no longer be purchased from the manufacturer./news/samsung-galaxy-j5-2017-review.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-galaxy-j5-2017-review.htmlIntroduction The Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017) is the successor to one of the more popular cheap phones out there: the J5 (2016).And while it retains the form factor and some key specs — an equally-sized 5.2-inch HD display and just 16 GB of on board storage — it gets rid of the plastic build in favor of a sturdier, metal design and it adds essential features like a fingerprint scanner./news/samsung-galaxy-s20-and-s20-plus-unboxing-and-hands-on.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-galaxy-s20-and-s20-plus-unboxing-and-hands-on.htmlThe Samsung Galaxy S20 and S20 Plus have finally arrived in our office, and we were eager to unbox them and take a closer look.These are the phones that most people will be buying: the flagship S20 Ultra is a slightly better phone, but its $1,400 price will make even enthusiasts hesitate, and it's a gigantic phone that might just be a bit too big for many.The Galaxy S20 and the S20 Plus, however, keep most of the key innovations: they still have a great zoom camera (you can zoom up to 30 times digitally), they still come with a game-changing 120-Hertz screens, they still have the latest and most powerful processors under the hood, all while being sold at much more reasonable prices./news/samsung-galaxy-s20-fe-fan-edition-review.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-galaxy-s20-fe-fan-edition-review.htmlIs the Galaxy S20 FE (Fan Edition) the best price-to-value phone that Samsung has ever released? It is, both on paper, and in our review, indicating a shift in Samsung's flagship phone strategy. How is it holding up a while after its release and should you buy it? We aim to answer these questions in our full review.Intended to be a cheaper version of the S20 series, with all the right compromises and corners cut, the Galaxy S20 FE is priced at just $700 at Samsung with bonuses, but it is often discounted and can be found for a lot less these days./news/samsung-galaxy-s22-vs-oneplus-11-specs-comparison.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-galaxy-s22-vs-oneplus-11-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 6.1 inches 6.7 inches Resolution: 2340 x 1080 pixels, 19.5 ratio, 422 PPI 3216 x 1440 pixels, 20.1:9 ratio, 526 PPI Technology: Dynamic AMOLED AMOLED Refresh rate: 120Hz 120Hz Screen-to-body: 88.57 % 89.31 % Peak brightness: 1500 cd/m2 (nit) 1300 cd/m2 (nit) Features: HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Hardware System chip: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SM8450 (4 nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SM8550 (4 nm) Processor: Octa-core, 1x 3./news/samsung-galaxy-s22-vs-samsung-galaxy-s24-specs-comparison.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-galaxy-s22-vs-samsung-galaxy-s24-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 6.1 inches 6.2 inches Resolution: 2340 x 1080 pixels, 19.5 ratio, 422 PPI 2340 x 1080 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio, 416 PPI Technology: Dynamic AMOLED Dynamic AMOLED Refresh rate: 120Hz 120Hz Screen-to-body: 88.57 % 90.87 % Peak brightness: 1500 cd/m2 (nit) 2600 cd/m2 (nit) Features: HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Hardware System chip: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SM8450 (4 nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SM8650-AB (4 nm) Processor: Octa-core, 1x 3./news/samsung-galaxy-s23-vs-apple-watch-ultra-specs-comparison.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-galaxy-s23-vs-apple-watch-ultra-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 6.1 inches 1.9 inches Resolution: 2340 x 1080 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio, 422 PPI 502 x 410 pixels, 338 PPI Technology: Super AMOLED OLED Refresh rate: 120Hz Screen-to-body: 88.57 % 54.09 % Peak brightness: 1750 cd/m2 (nit) 2000 cd/m2 (nit) Features: HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Scratch-resistant glass (Sapphire) Hardware System chip: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) Apple S8 Processor: Octa-core, 1x 3./news/samsung-galaxy-s23-vs-samsung-galaxy-watch-6-classic-43mm-specs-comparison.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-galaxy-s23-vs-samsung-galaxy-watch-6-classic-43mm-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 6.1 inches 1.3 inches Resolution: 2340 x 1080 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio, 422 PPI 432 x 432 pixels, 470 PPI Technology: Super AMOLED Super AMOLED Refresh rate: 120Hz Screen-to-body: 88.57 % Peak brightness: 1750 cd/m2 (nit) Features: HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Scratch-resistant glass (Sapphire), Ambient light sensor Hardware System chip: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) Exynos W930 (5 nm) Processor: Octa-core, 1x 3./news/samsung-galaxy-s24-ultra-vs-motorola-edge-50-ultra-specs-comparison.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-galaxy-s24-ultra-vs-motorola-edge-50-ultra-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 6.8 inches 6.7 inches Resolution: 3088 x 1440 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio, 501 PPI 2400 x 1080 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 393 PPI Technology: Dynamic AMOLED P-OLED Refresh rate: 120Hz 144Hz Screen-to-body: 89.12 % 92.97 % Peak brightness: 2600 cd/m2 (nit) 2500 cd/m2 (nit) Features: HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Armor), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Hardware System chip: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SM8650-AB (4 nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 (4 nm) Processor: Octa-core, 1x 3./news/samsung-galaxy-tab-s7-vs-apple-ipad-pro-2020-the-best-tablets.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-galaxy-tab-s7-vs-apple-ipad-pro-2020-the-best-tablets.htmlIt really comes down to the age-old Android vs iOS preference. But, if you happen to be platform-agnostic, here are the main things you need to consider: Samsung’s been making AMOLED screens for years now and it has nailed the science down to a T. Every top-tier and even midrange Samsung device has a lovely screen and the + is no exception. It has fantastic colors, super-sharp resolution, and a 120 Hz refresh rate which makes everything move pleasingly smoothly./news/samsung-galaxy-tab-s7-vs-samsung-galaxy-tab-s7-fe-5g-specs-comparison.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-galaxy-tab-s7-vs-samsung-galaxy-tab-s7-fe-5g-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 12.4 inches 12.4 inches Resolution: 2800 x 1752 pixels, 266 PPI 2560 x 1600 pixels, 16:10 ratio, 243 PPI Technology: Super AMOLED IPS LCD Refresh rate: 120Hz 60Hz Screen-to-body: 84.65 % 84.68 % Features: HDR support, Ambient light sensor Ambient light sensor Hardware System chip: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ SM8250-AB (7 nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G SM7225 (8 nm) Processor: Octa-core, 1x 3./news/samsung-galaxy-watch-black-friday-deals.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-galaxy-watch-black-friday-deals.htmlThe next Black Friday may be months ahead, but its wearable deals will keep us warm in the meantime as Samsung had the best Black Friday smartwatch deals on its top Galaxy Watch models, featuring jaw-dropping % markdowns! Even the Galaxy Watch 6 saw 40% discounts during Black Friday, while one could snatch the Galaxy Watch 4 Classic for a sub-$180 price!Top Black Friday Galaxy Watch deals recap Jump to a section: Black Friday deals on Galaxy Watch 6 Classic/news/samsung-outs-isocell-phone-camera-sensor-touts-superior-low-light-abilities.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-outs-isocell-phone-camera-sensor-touts-superior-low-light-abilities.htmlWith every smartphone maker scrambling to put an emphasis on the camera virtues of its flagships, Samsung is not going to be outdone, it seems. The company just announced its new ISOCELL technology, which it says is superior to the back side illumination (BSI) sensors in current handsets.BSI, Samsung says, has limitations considering the ever-shrinking pixel size in the 13 MP, 20 MP or even 41 MP phones we have today, by increasing cross-talk interference between pixels so close to each other./news/samsung-sgh-x426-samsung-x427-review.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-sgh-x426-samsung-x427-review.htmlSamsung X426/X427 is actually one phone with two different designations used by the two US carriers - X426 is the AT&T's model while X427 is the model number used by Cingular. Let me say from the beginning that the phone does not support global roaming and it works only in the US. I will characterize the phone as trendy. You should have already read the specification and know that they is nothing to brag about./news/samsung-s-cheapest-5g-smartphone-is-finally-available-unlocked-in-the-us.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-s-cheapest-5g-smartphone-is-finally-available-unlocked-in-the-us.htmlIf for some reason you don't like free 5G-enabled smartphones that can be yours free of charge simply by trading in... anything that works, you might be pleased to hear the mid-end Galaxy A32 5G is now up for grabs in many more US places than before.That being said, the unlocked Galaxy A32 5G is obviously considerably costlier than the T-Mobile-specific variant headlining the "Un-carrier's" Free 5G Upgrade program, fetching $279./news/scoop-up-this-popular-anker-737-power-bank-bundle-at-irresistible-prices-on-amazon.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/scoop-up-this-popular-anker-737-power-bank-bundle-at-irresistible-prices-on-amazon.htmlOne of Anker’s most popular products, the 737 Power Bank (PowerCore 26K for laptop), is again on sale! And it’s now available at pretty good prices, too. Amazon offers this power bank alongside the Anker 515 Charger (65W PD wall charger) at $50 off for a limited time. At that price, the 25,600mAh battery pack rivals some of the best chargers and power banks. Amazon's deal is quite generous indeed, as it lands the bundle at some of the lowest prices we've ever seen./news/siri-vs-bing-vs-google-ai-experts-score-the-most-artificially-intelligent-assistant.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/siri-vs-bing-vs-google-ai-experts-score-the-most-artificially-intelligent-assistant.htmlView Full Bio Daniel, a devoted tech writer at PhoneArena since 2010, has been engrossed in mobile technology since the Windows Mobile era. His expertise spans mobile hardware, software, and carrier networks, and he's keenly interested in the future of digital health, car connectivity, and 5G. Beyond his professional pursuits, Daniel finds balance in travel, reading, and exploring new tech innovations, while contemplating the ethical and privacy implications of our digital future./news/sony-confirms-the-xperia-1-vi-won-t-be-coming-to-the-us.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/sony-confirms-the-xperia-1-vi-won-t-be-coming-to-the-us.htmlWe can say a lot of good things about Sony’s new flagship, the Xperia 1 VI. Even though the negatives are probably not that many, they seriously undermine the phone’s chance to become a market success for the Japanese company.In fact, Sony’s marketing strategy regarding the Xperia 1 VI shows once again that it no longer has any ambitions when it comes to smartphones. It’s the main reason the Japanese giant seriously shrunk its mobile business and decided to stop innovating./news/sony-xperia-5-v-vs-asus-zenfone-11-compact-specs-comparison.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/sony-xperia-5-v-vs-asus-zenfone-11-compact-specs-comparison.htmlWi-Fi: 802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, ax; Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot 802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, ax, Wi-Fi 6E; Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot Location: GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, BeiDou, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning Glonass, Galileo, BeiDou Sensors: Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7sbTOp5yaqpWjrm%2BvzqZmqaCfo7K0e8KopKmZopp8lLvNsmSRqJWntqJ5lGaNZXmjqsBupsSnnaimlWJ%2BcnmiqKSpmZOpfLG0zqecrGdhZ356f4tqaWxwZQ%3D%3D/news/sony-xperia-acro-s-specs.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/sony-xperia-acro-s-specs.htmlOne of the best phone in its category. Edited: Jul 03, 2013, 9:25 AM Phone owned for less than 3 months This phone can be compared to many other phones thanks to its features, size, and release date... But even if its not the best at everything, nor have the latest hardware for its age... it excels on key features that, at least to me, are important. This is a flagship phone waterproofed, something that no other manufacturer has done yet./news/sony-xperia-z-ultra-review.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/sony-xperia-z-ultra-review.htmlUPDATE: You can now read our Sony Xperia Z1 Review!Introduction The Xperia Z Ultra is Sony's first foray in the so-called “phablet” realm, and it comes with a bang, confirming everything we hoped for since the first Sony Togari rumors broke out. The goalposts are always moving in this category, but in general it constitutes of phones with really, and we mean really, big displays.Sony Xperia Z Ultra undoubtedly delivers in that respect, as it's the phone with the largest screen ever concocted, while still being called a handset./news/spotify-intros-your-daily-podcasts-a-daily-personalized-podcast-playlist.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/spotify-intros-your-daily-podcasts-a-daily-personalized-podcast-playlist.htmlSpotify is doing with podcasts what it did with music a long time ago: analyze users' habits and provide them with suitable recommendations. Podcasts are a relatively new addition to Spotify's service, which is why no curated lists were available for those who listen to this type of content.But that's about to change since Spotify announced a brand new feature called Your Daily Podcasts, its first daily personalized podcast playlist that offers users an easy way to discover new shows while also keeping up with old favorites./news/spotlight-unified-remote-turns-your-android-smartphone-into-a-powerful-pc-controller.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/spotlight-unified-remote-turns-your-android-smartphone-into-a-powerful-pc-controller.htmlUnified Remote runs on Android and is an universal remote control app for your computer that comes pre-loaded with support for over 90 programs. With it, you can simulate mouse & keyboard control, use media players, control presentations, handle screen mirroring, establish power control, and get to grips with pretty much everything else you do on a desktop. Way cool!To make the app work, you go through a basic server and app setup, installing the former on your PC and the latter on your smartphone./news/square-credit-card-reader-allows-you-to-conduct-your-business-on-the-go.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/square-credit-card-reader-allows-you-to-conduct-your-business-on-the-go.htmlWith the economy what it is now, most businessmen can not afford to lose even just one sale. So if you are out of the office and cannot authorize a credit card, it could cost you and your family. A few months ago, we told you about the Square Credit Card Reader which is simple to use. A dongle is plugged into the 3.5 inch earphone jack which is used to swipe your customer's credit card./news/square-enix-is-giving-away-deus-ex-go-on-android-and-ios.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/square-enix-is-giving-away-deus-ex-go-on-android-and-ios.htmlOne of the most successful cyberpunk franchises in the gaming industries, Deus Ex made its debut on mobile four years ago. Unlike the PC games, the mobile version follows the format of Hitman GO and Lara Croft GO, in which Square Enix switched to puzzle-oriented gameplay rather than action.Deus Ex GO was launched for Android and iOS platforms back in 2016, and it's been praised by both media and players for successfully capturing the cybernetic dystopia of the original series./news/still-popular-after-six-years-pokemon-go-has-generated-4-5-billion-in-lifetime-revenue.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/still-popular-after-six-years-pokemon-go-has-generated-4-5-billion-in-lifetime-revenue.htmlIt was the summer of 2016 when Niantic released its Augmented Reality-based Pokemon Go game for smartphones. During that summer, you would see crowds of young people walking around storefronts and parking lots staring at the screens on their handsets looking to catch certain Pokemon. Until scientists can create real Pocket Monsters, Pokemon Go is the closest thing to having the cartoon come to life. Pokemon Go has generated global revenue of $4./news/study-ios-apps-leaked-more-user-data-than-android-apps-but-of-the-more-benign-kind.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/study-ios-apps-leaked-more-user-data-than-android-apps-but-of-the-more-benign-kind.htmlAndroid usually gets a lot of flak for being prone to hacking and leaking personal info, ubiquitous as it is. Research from digital security firm Zscaler, however, pegs iOS apps to be a bit leakier in terms of user info, though most of the information that emanates from mobile apps there in general was found to be pretty benign. On average, Android apps that passed through the company's cloud transaction, leaked user data in 0./news/t-mobile-hops-on-apple-s-daily-cash-train-gives-you-3-back-on-all-purchases.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/t-mobile-hops-on-apple-s-daily-cash-train-gives-you-3-back-on-all-purchases.htmlEarlier this year Apple’s walled garden got a new corner. The company released a physical credit card that you can use either with Apple Pay or just as a regular card at places that don’t accept Apple Pay. One of the incentives the new card offers is what Apple calls Daily Cash, which is the name of its cashback program. Daily Cash comes in three tiers: 1% for any purchases made with the card but without using Apple Pay, 2% for all Apple Pay purchases and 3% for purchases from all Apple stores, both physical and online, including the App Store and iTunes./news/t-mobile-to-launch-the-lg-k10-2017-as-the-k20-plus.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/t-mobile-to-launch-the-lg-k10-2017-as-the-k20-plus.htmlT-Mobile is seemingly planning to release a successor to the LG K10, an Android handset launched in May this year. The new device should be the LG K10 (2017), but, according to Evan Blass, T-Mobile will change its name to LG K20 Plus. As previously reported, the LG K10 (2017) is expected to sport a 5.3-inch HD display, further featuring a fingerprint scanner, a 5 MP wide-angle selfie camera, and 2./news/tcl-fully-details-six-new-affordable-phones-at-mwc-while-teasing-a-seventh-with-an-even-lower-price.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/tcl-fully-details-six-new-affordable-phones-at-mwc-while-teasing-a-seventh-with-an-even-lower-price.htmlDid you know that TCL is the number five smartphone vendor in the US as of the end of 2023? Believe it or not, the Chinese brand was at one point virtually tied with Google in the fourth spot, but as Motorola became more and more successful in the low-end segment, TCL's overall market share dropped to a microscopic 1 percent in the final three months of last year.Still, the company is not ready to throw in the towel just yet, instead aiming to expand its presence in the US budget-friendly landscape like never before over the next few months while also bringing a couple of very competitively priced new Android mid-rangers to the EMEA region and "/news/the-budget-friendly-apple-watch-se-2-2022-gets-a-tempting-price-cut-on-amazon.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/the-budget-friendly-apple-watch-se-2-2022-gets-a-tempting-price-cut-on-amazon.htmlAre you, like many others, all about Apple tech? Well, if you’re currently shopping for a new iOS smartwatch on a budget, we might be able to help you. How? Why, of course, by telling you there’s a sweet discount on the 44mm Apple Watch SE 2 (2022) up for grabs at the world’s largest online retailer – Amazon! Right now, you can get this affordable wearable at a tempting $50 price cut, which equates to 18% in savings./news/the-foldable-iphone-is-a-pipe-dream-here-s-why-apple-probably-won-t-do-it.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/the-foldable-iphone-is-a-pipe-dream-here-s-why-apple-probably-won-t-do-it.htmlA bold statement, isn’t it? Apple will never make anything foldable. Unlike Samsung, Apple is never rushing when it comes to new hardware advancements. The Cupertino company has always been that cool, laid back kid who wants to see if something sticks before it ‘reinvents’ it, and doesn’t like to bet chaotically. But is that the case with foldable devices too, or is Apple waiting for something better? Well, now that we’ve had foldable phones for years, it seems like the American tech giant’s turn should come soon./news/the-galaxy-note-9-s-pen-battery-charges-quickly-has-a-tiny-flaw.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/the-galaxy-note-9-s-pen-battery-charges-quickly-has-a-tiny-flaw.htmlSo, the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 is now official, and along with it comes a brand new S Pen – an S Pen that stands out with more than just its bright yellow paintjob. Samsung's newest stylus is more functional than ever, enabling cool tricks like activating the camera shutter or switching between PowerPoint slides from afar at the press of a button. This is made possible by the inclusion of Bluetooth connectivity, allowing the new S Pen to communicate wirelessly with the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 even from a distance of several feet./news/the-iphone-14-plus-battery-life-won-t-beat-the-14-pro-max-apple-and-official-capacity-proves-it.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/the-iphone-14-plus-battery-life-won-t-beat-the-14-pro-max-apple-and-official-capacity-proves-it.htmlThe Chemtrec hazardous materials shipping certification database is the gift that keeps on giving when it comes to the exact battery sizes of Apple's iPhones that are otherwise never listed officially in the phones' specifications.Apple only gives the relative battery life endurance compared to its previous iPhones in limited situations like watching local or streaming video, or listening to music. Later on we add our own benchmark tests during reviews which include testing the battery life while browsing and gaming under identical conditions, too, for a more complete picture of the new iPhones' endurance./news/the-mid-range-galaxy-a54-5g-is-in-the-spotlight-for-yet-another-time-at-these-merchants.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/the-mid-range-galaxy-a54-5g-is-in-the-spotlight-for-yet-another-time-at-these-merchants.htmlAre you bummed out that the Galaxy A55 5G won’t be coming to the US? Don’t be, for not one but two retailers give you consolation offers on last year’s mid-ranger, which is just as good. You can now snag the Galaxy A54 5G at Walmart in Awesome Black and score $110 in savings. Or, you can opt for Amazon’s limited-time deal on the Violet model and save $100 on your purchase./news/the-new-midrange-best-android-phones-with-hd-720p-displays.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/the-new-midrange-best-android-phones-with-hd-720p-displays.htmlView Full Bio Daniel, a devoted tech writer at PhoneArena since 2010, has been engrossed in mobile technology since the Windows Mobile era. His expertise spans mobile hardware, software, and carrier networks, and he's keenly interested in the future of digital health, car connectivity, and 5G. Beyond his professional pursuits, Daniel finds balance in travel, reading, and exploring new tech innovations, while contemplating the ethical and privacy implications of our digital future./news/the-new-oneplus-11-genshin-impact-comes-with-a-special-collector-s-box.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/the-new-oneplus-11-genshin-impact-comes-with-a-special-collector-s-box.htmlWe reported back in June that OnePlus might launch a limited-edition OnePlus 11 Genshin Impact very soon, and it looks like the Chinese company has just revealed the device. This is not the first time that OnePlus teams up with MiHoYo, the studio behind Genshin Impact, to launch a special-edition phone.Fans probably remember similar collaborations that resulted in Genshin Impact edition of OnePlus 11R and OnePlus 10T, so the company’s recent announcement doesn’t come as a surprise./news/the-powerful-sony-srs-xg500-with-karaoke-support-is-discounted-at-best-buy-and-is-eager-to-play-fo.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/the-powerful-sony-srs-xg500-with-karaoke-support-is-discounted-at-best-buy-and-is-eager-to-play-fo.htmlAre you In the market for a new boombox Bluetooth speaker that can deliver sound for your next party? If you are, Best Buy has a deal that will definitely be of huge interest to you.The Sony SRS-XG500 is currently on sale at a sweet $100 discount at the retailer, allowing you to snag one for $399.99 instead of the speaker's usual price of $499.99. We understand that this offer is not as enticing as the $200 discount Amazon had on this bad boy in February, but then again, the Sony SRS-XG500 has a lot to offer for its hefty price tag./news/these-6-premium-android-games-are-free-for-a-limited-time.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/these-6-premium-android-games-are-free-for-a-limited-time.htmlLooking for some neat new games to play on your Android smartphone? If that's the case, you might be pleased to hear that several titles that are usually paid are now available for free on Google Play. This collection features several different genres, so we've made sure to include a video (where available) or gameplay image and a description below each title in order to aid you in the selection process./news/this-amazing-android-and-ios-drawing-app-is-now-completely-free.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/this-amazing-android-and-ios-drawing-app-is-now-completely-free.htmlAutoDesk's SketchBook is hands-down one of the best drawing apps on Android. It was the first app I fired up when I got my hands on a Galaxy Tab with S-Pen support a while ago, and I immediately fell in love. SketchBook offers users a multitude of tools to play around with, such as various types of paint brushes, customizable pencils, pens, and markers—as well as many stamps, and "/news/tiktok-gets-a-personalized-for-us-page-on-facetime-with-ios-15-1-share-play.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/tiktok-gets-a-personalized-for-us-page-on-facetime-with-ios-15-1-share-play.htmlOne of the very interesting and cool features iOS 15 brought to iPhones is SharePlay: the ability to listen to music, watch TV shows, play games, and enjoy other activities on the phone while on a FaceTime call with your friends or family members. Now, TikTok is one of the apps taking advantage of the feature with a new "For Us" page, reports 9to5Mac. Explore TikTok's "For Us" page on a FaceTime call with your friends/news/tinder-rolls-out-virtual-currency-to-help-you-find-the-one.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/tinder-rolls-out-virtual-currency-to-help-you-find-the-one.htmlDating app Tinder is making another step toward putting a price on love. As cynical as it might sound, this is far from surprising - the popular application has had different tiers of paid subscription since basically its inception.This time Tinder is rolling out something called Tinder coin - an in-app currency that should encourage people to swipe more, and eventually spend more. These coins will be used to purchase different types of perks inside the app - such as Boosts and Super Likes - and also send gifts to your matches./news/top-shelf-oneplus-2-with-4-gb-ram-64-gb-storage-gets-benchmarked.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/top-shelf-oneplus-2-with-4-gb-ram-64-gb-storage-gets-benchmarked.htmlThe most powerful version of the upcoming OnePlus 2 handset, codenamed A2005, has been spotted in the GFXBench database, confirming most of the device's rumored specifications to the point. Granted, the screen size shown is 13.7" with 1080p resolution, but the OnePlus PR team itself already debunked the rumor that it is working on a OnePlus Tab of sorts, while the OnePlus 2 is widely expected to feature a 5./news/turn-your-apple-iphone-into-a-thermometer-that-does-much-more-than-detect-a-fever.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/turn-your-apple-iphone-into-a-thermometer-that-does-much-more-than-detect-a-fever.htmlThe Kinsa Smart Thermometer connects to your Apple iPhone to help see if someone has fever. But it also is a great health tool that does a lot more. Using an app that is available for the device, you can see what illnesses are going around in your area (what Kinsa calls the "health weather"). For example, anonymized data reveals if the flu, strep throat or something else is making its way throughout your community./news/uber-s-growth-strategy-1-billion-says-there-could-be-a-weakness.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/uber-s-growth-strategy-1-billion-says-there-could-be-a-weakness.htmlUber has been growing and perfecting their services, as well as gaining more and more customers and markets in recent years. The ride-hailing company’s customers have grown to more than 111 million and its total revenue has risen by 37% in a year. With this international success, over the past five years, Uber has started to take on several side projects on top of what it’s already got. But is this such a good idea at this time?/news/update-ironically-makes-pixel-6-series-magic-eraser-disappear-fix-is-coming-says-google.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/update-ironically-makes-pixel-6-series-magic-eraser-disappear-fix-is-coming-says-google.htmlOne of the new AI features that you'll find on the Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro is the Magic Eraser. This won't clean the muck and grime off of your stove the way Mr. Clean's Magic Eraser does, but it will remove unwanted people from your photos. Unless the update to version 5.67 of the Google Photos app somehow removed Magic Eraser from your Pixel 6 series model./news/update-to-google-translate-app-adds-phonetic-support-for-more-languages.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/update-to-google-translate-app-adds-phonetic-support-for-more-languages.htmlThe Google Translate app has received an update that improves its capabilities while offline. It also adds phonetic support for more languages such as Bengali, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Marathi, Punjabi, Tamil and Telugu. The use of the phonetic input helps translate words from a foreign language into English even if that language has characters you won't find on a QWERTY keyboard. Simply enter how a word sounds, and the app will handle the translation for you./news/users-can-disable-night-mode-feature-with-ios-15.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/users-can-disable-night-mode-feature-with-ios-15.htmlApple is just weeks away from releasing iOS 15 and one of the new features will allow a user to turn Night mode off. If you're not familiar with Night mode, it allows iPhone users to snap viewable photos even under low-light conditions. This feature is available with the iPhone 11 and iPhone 12 lines and automatically turns Night mode on in low-light environments.You can tell that Night mode is on when the icon at the top of the screen is yellow./news/verizon-announces-iphone-xr-prices-and-promos.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/verizon-announces-iphone-xr-prices-and-promos.htmlVerizon has just announced that starting October 19 customers can pre-order the iPhone XR from its online store. The US carrier also confirmed that the devices will start arriving in stores on October 26.As far as the pricing goes, here is how much you'll have to pay to get the iPhone XR from Verizon: 64GB iPhone XR will be $31.24 per month for 24 months on device payment ($749.99 retail);128GB iPhone XR will be $33./news/verizon-kicks-off-prepaid-promotion-that-offers-double-the-data-and-up-to-16gb-for-45.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/verizon-kicks-off-prepaid-promotion-that-offers-double-the-data-and-up-to-16gb-for-45.htmlVerizon is trying to increase its pool of prepaid customers with a brand new promotion that offers double the data for the same price. The promotion kicked off early today and won't last for long, but it's eligible for mixing with other Verizon plans if you wish.Spotted by Droid-life, the limited time offer is available to new activations only, but it's quite flexible since once you activate it, you can move between eligible plans anytime and keep the bonus data./news/verizon-pulls-the-plug-on-visual-voicemail-for-certain-devices-starting-july-8th-update.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/verizon-pulls-the-plug-on-visual-voicemail-for-certain-devices-starting-july-8th-update.htmlOne of the features that debuted on the original Apple iPhone that was well received was Visual Voicemail. No longer did you have to wait to go through all your unwanted messages before hearing the one you were interested in. With a list of the numbers and contacts that left you a message, Visual Voicemail was considered such a great idea back in 2007, that other carriers like Verizon started offering it on its high-end models like the BlackBerry Storm./news/verizon-s-android-handsets-are-getting-support-for-v-cast-video-soon.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/verizon-s-android-handsets-are-getting-support-for-v-cast-video-soon.htmlAs if Verizon's DROID DOES commercials don't shy away from the notion that their venerable smartphone can accomplish just about any task out there, it has been unable to offer Verizon's very own V CAST video for a long time. Some could say that it simply can't do it, but now there are some revelations that Verizon's lineup of Android handsets will soon be able to feast upon this feature. According to a Twitter post by one of Verizon's public relations reps, Verizon will commence offering V CAST video support to their line of Android smartphones starting this Monday, June 7./news/verizon-s-moto-z-force-droid-receives-security-update-but-only-to-december-2017-level.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/verizon-s-moto-z-force-droid-receives-security-update-but-only-to-december-2017-level.htmlThe Moto Z Force Droid receives a security update Verizon subscribers toting Motorola's 2016 flagship phone, the Moto Z Force Droid, received an update earlier today. Was it the long awaited (and promised) update to Android 8.0? Not a chance. Moto Z Force Droid owners received an Android security update. And while a security update might be helpful to owners of the phone, today's update only took the Android security patch level to December 2017./news/we-get-an-up-close-look-at-qualcomm-s-new-835-snapdragon-cpu.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/we-get-an-up-close-look-at-qualcomm-s-new-835-snapdragon-cpu.htmlUp top, the Snapdragon 820. Below, the new Snapdragon 835, and a penny. Today, Qualcomm officially announced its newest system on a chip, the Snapdragon 835. This latest piece of silicon is 35% smaller than the Snapdragon 820 and 821, should deliver up to 25% better battery life thanks to more efficient power management, and render graphics 25% faster with its Adreno 540 GPU.The more compact package is 3mm smaller on each side of the chip./news/whatsapp-s-latest-update-brings-support-for-high-resolution-photos.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/whatsapp-s-latest-update-brings-support-for-high-resolution-photos.htmlWe all know that WhatsApp is not the best app when it comes to sharing photos or videos. Meta’s messaging app compresses media files lowering the quality and while that’s probably fine if you view them on your phone, the situation is much different if you open these on the desktop.It took quite a long time for WhatsApp to acknowledge the issue, but we’re finally happy to report that you can now send HD photos and the app will preserve their resolution./news/which-states-are-consumed-by-pokemon-go-for-the-answer-to-that-and-more-check-out-two-infographics.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/which-states-are-consumed-by-pokemon-go-for-the-answer-to-that-and-more-check-out-two-infographics.htmlYou Pokemon Go fanatics out there, you are so lucky. We have not one, but two infographics to show you today. Both are all about your favorite game in the whole world, Pokemon Go. The first infographic reveals the top ten states most interested in playing. This is based on a combination of how physically active a state is, and how many Millennials live there. Oregon is number one, according to the data./news/who-needs-the-airpods-3-when-apple-s-beats-studio-buds-are-so-incredibly-affordable.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/who-needs-the-airpods-3-when-apple-s-beats-studio-buds-are-so-incredibly-affordable.htmlShould you wait for the third-gen AirPods to finally see daylight... at some point this fall? Hardcore Apple fans might be inclined to answer that question with a resounding yes, but before doing so, it's probably not a bad idea to consider the company's latest true wireless earbuds as well.We're not talking about the first (and only) AirPods Pro edition, mind you, let alone the even older non-Pro AirPods 2, but rather the Beats Studio Buds, unveiled just a few months back at a fairly competitive $150 price with active noise cancellation technology on deck./news/windows-mobile-7-information-leak-points-out-to-a-major-overhaul.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/windows-mobile-7-information-leak-points-out-to-a-major-overhaul.htmlWindows Mobile 7 is already being expected to reboot the aging platform that has seen itself being somewhat unchanged since its inception. The team over at PPCGeeks claims to uncover a boat load of information regarding the latest incarnation of the operating system – some of the items mentioned by them seem consistent with rumors while others may be a bit harder to swallow. First of all, they claim that the user interface will be similar to the Zune HD and is based upon the codename “METRO” – also complete with a revamp of the “Start” screen./news/with-support-for-the-camera-assistant-app-the-galaxy-s21-fe-cameras-can-do-much-more.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/with-support-for-the-camera-assistant-app-the-galaxy-s21-fe-cameras-can-do-much-more.htmlSamsung's Camera Assistant app gives Galaxy handset users the ability to customize the camera by adding several features including a dedicated 2x zoom shortcut button. The app will also the user to customize how much a photo will be "softened" after being shot. The Camera Assistant will correct distortion such as bowing and bending lines seen on some images that are taken using the ultra-wide camera. And with the app, users will be able to snap a photo as soon as the shutter is touched./news/xiaomi-11t-pro-vs-huawei-p60-pro-specs-comparison.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/xiaomi-11t-pro-vs-huawei-p60-pro-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 6.7 inches 6.7 inches Resolution: 2400 x 1080 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 395 PPI 2700 x 1220 pixels, 444 PPI Technology: AMOLED OLED Refresh rate: 120Hz 120Hz Screen-to-body: 85.06 % 89.87 % Peak brightness: 1000 cd/m2 (nit) Features: HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Hardware System chip: Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SM8350 (5 nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G SM8475 (4 nm) Processor: Octa-core, 2840 MHz, Kryo 680, 64-bit Octa-core, 1x 3./news/xiaomi-14-vs-oneplus-12r-specs-comparison.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/xiaomi-14-vs-oneplus-12r-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 6.4 inches 6.8 inches Resolution: 2670 x 1200 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 460 PPI 2780 x 1264 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 450 PPI Technology: OLED AMOLED Refresh rate: 120Hz 120Hz Screen-to-body: 89.41 % 91.00 % Peak brightness: 3000 cd/m2 (nit) 4500 cd/m2 (nit) Features: HDR support, Dolby Vision, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Hardware System chip: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SM8650-AB (4 nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SM8650-AB (4 nm) Processor: Octa-core, 1x 3./news/xiaomi-black-shark-5-pro-vs-xiaomi-13-pro-specs-comparison.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/xiaomi-black-shark-5-pro-vs-xiaomi-13-pro-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 6.7 inches 6.7 inches Resolution: 2400 x 1080 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 395 PPI 3200 x 1440 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 521 PPI Technology: OLED OLED Refresh rate: 144Hz 120Hz Screen-to-body: 85.75 % 89.94 % Peak brightness: 1900 cd/m2 (nit) Features: HDR support, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Hardware System chip: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SM8450 (4 nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SM8550 (4 nm) Processor: Octa-core, 1x 3./news/xiaomi-mi-4-price-and-release-date.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/xiaomi-mi-4-price-and-release-date.htmlThe Xiaomi Mi 4 has just been unveiled with a splash: it’s not only a top-shelf device with the latest Snapdragon 801 system chip powering it, and a beautiful design with a metal frame - it’s also half the price of other flagships. That is in China (and the few other markets like Singapore) where you can buy the Mi 4 - it will not be available officially in the Western hemisphere./news/xiaomi-mi-9-specs-phonearena.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/xiaomi-mi-9-specs-phonearena.htmlBluetooth: 5.0 Wi-Fi: 802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, dual-band; MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot USB: Type-C (reversible), USB 2.0 Features: Mass storage device, OTG, Charging, Headphones port Location: GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, BeiDou Sensors: Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass Other: NFC, Infrared, VoIP, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7sbTOp5yaqpWjrm%2BvzqZmqaCfo7K0e7eimKilmWKaqnmYmKCdaWFlhHk%3D/news/xiaomi-redmi-note-13-pro-5g-vs-blackview-bv8100-specs-comparison.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/xiaomi-redmi-note-13-pro-5g-vs-blackview-bv8100-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 6.7 inches 6.5 inches Resolution: 2710 x 1220 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 446 PPI 2400 x 1080 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 402 PPI Technology: AMOLED IPS LCD Refresh rate: 120Hz 120Hz Screen-to-body: 89.95 % 72.50 % Peak brightness: 1800 cd/m2 (nit) 4400 cd/m2 (nit) Features: Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Hardware System chip: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 SM7435-AB (4 nm) Mediatek Helio G99 MT6789 (6 nm) Processor: Octa-core, 4x 2./news/xiaomi-redmi-note-2-review.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/xiaomi-redmi-note-2-review.htmlIntroduction Nowadays we talk about ultra affordable Chinese smartphones as if they popped out of thin air one day and never left. And while the originators of the first cheap Android smartphones are likely to remain forgotten by history, the name of the company that helped move that same needle on a scale is anything but. Xiaomi.Known for selling devices at near cost, Xiaomi's fame is well-deserved on the whole: the handsets it pushes out are of a quality make, and the software on the inside is one of the best within the proprietary Android scene./news/yahoo-messenger-available-on-verizon-wireless-mobile-im-service.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/yahoo-messenger-available-on-verizon-wireless-mobile-im-service.htmlVerizon Wireless and Yahoo today announced that Yahoo Messenger is now available on Verizon Wireless. Verizon Wireless customers can use their phones to connect with Yahoo Messenger to send and receive instant messages. Developed by Comverse, the full-color user interface lets customers: view, refresh and manage Yahoo! Friends lists Easily create messages using symbols and predictive text Receive instant messages. Verizon Wireless' Mobile IM is initially available on the LG VX6000 camera phone./news/you-can-now-score-new-galaxy-buds-2-for-less-than-80-if-you-can-overlook-one-thing.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/you-can-now-score-new-galaxy-buds-2-for-less-than-80-if-you-can-overlook-one-thing.htmlAs you already saw in the title, this deal is about Samsung's awesome-sounding Galaxy Buds 2 in Graphite, which are discounted by $61 on Amazon. Thanks to that price cut, you can snag a pair for less than $80, making this offer truly unmissable.There is one significant downside, though. The sale is for the international model of the earbuds. This means you won't receive the standard one-year warranty that you would normally get with the U./news/your-google-discover-feed-may-soon-become-your-favorite-research-tool.htmlTue, 28 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/your-google-discover-feed-may-soon-become-your-favorite-research-tool.htmlGoogle Discover, the personalized content feed that surfaces relevant news, articles, and videos, is introducing a new feature that makes it easier for users to delve deeper into topics that pique their interest. This beta test incorporates footers beneath specific articles, suggesting related search terms that open up a world of additional information and perspectives. For instance, if you're intrigued by an article showcasing a specific smartphone, the footer might prompt you to explore a similar phone or category, such as "/news/3-000-apple-ar-vr-headset-coming-2022-with-eye-tracking-8k-displays-much-more.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/3-000-apple-ar-vr-headset-coming-2022-with-eye-tracking-8k-displays-much-more.htmlApple Glass concept The Apple Car is very much the center of attention at the moment. But before it launches, we could see Apple enter a different product segment — the AR & VR headset market. Apple’s first device is scheduled to launch in 2022 and now The Information has released a report that details some of the headset’s potential features. Apple's mixed reality headset has two 8K displays/news/37-000-at-t-workers-embarked-on-a-three-day-strike-demanding-a-better-life.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/37-000-at-t-workers-embarked-on-a-three-day-strike-demanding-a-better-life.htmlClose to 37,000 AT&T workers started a three-day strike due to disputes over new contracts. The workers, about 14% of the carrier's total workforce, demand wage increases, job security against outsourcing, affordable healthcare, fair scheduling, and changes in the rate of sales commissions.Over half of the protesters are working in the wireless segment. They have been joined by employees that work in phone, landline, and cable services businesses in California, Nevada, and Connecticut, as well as DirecTV technicians across California and Nevada./news/a-malicious-charger-could-hack-your-apple-iphone.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/a-malicious-charger-could-hack-your-apple-iphone.htmlThree researchers from the Georgia Institute of Technology are expected to show a proof of concept next month at the Black Hat security conference. The trio will show how a charger could be used to install malware on an Apple iPhone running the latest version of iOS. The malicious charger is built around an open source single-board computer known as a BeagleBoard, available for $45. "This hardware was selected to demonstrate the ease with which innocent-looking, malicious USB chargers can be constructed,"/news/a-sizzling-deal-now-lets-you-snag-the-hot-galaxy-a54-mid-ranger-for-100-off-its-price.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/a-sizzling-deal-now-lets-you-snag-the-hot-galaxy-a54-mid-ranger-for-100-off-its-price.htmlThe new Galaxy S24 lineup is indeed pretty impressive, but given the hefty price tags of Samsung's latest and greatest Galaxy phones, some people will most likely choose to give these awesome phones a pass and change their focus to a more budget-friendly Galaxy smartphone.Look at that! At the moment, Amazon is selling the US version of Samsung's latest mid-ranger, the Galaxy A54 with 128GB of storage space, at a sweet 22% discount, letting you snag this bad boy for $100 off its price if you act fast and take advantage of this deal right now!/news/acer-announces-new-leap-ware-smartwatch-that-doubles-as-fitness-band.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/acer-announces-new-leap-ware-smartwatch-that-doubles-as-fitness-band.htmlAcer is no stranger to wearables market having launched smartwatches and fitness bands before. Today, the company announced another smartwatch that doubles as a fitness band for those who use this type of products.The new smartwatch is called Leap Ware, and it should be available in North America in July with prices starting at $139. Also, the smartwatch will be launched in EMEA in Q3 for €139, whereas customers in Taiwan will be able to grab it in August for NT$4,990./news/adoption-rate-for-ios-17-is-surprisingly-low.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/adoption-rate-for-ios-17-is-surprisingly-low.htmlIt was on September 18th when Apple released iOS 17 to the public. For many, it was a moment that they had been waiting months for. Others might not have been counting down the days but were still interested in having the latest iOS build running their iPhone. And some might have no idea that iOS 17 is available for them, and frankly, don't care.Still, the adoption rate of iOS 17 is below normal for this stage in the release cycle and some are pinning it on the three small updates that Apple has released./news/ag-drive-is-apple-s-free-app-of-the-week.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/ag-drive-is-apple-s-free-app-of-the-week.htmlEvery week, Apple takes a paid iOS app and allows iOS users to install it for free. As you can tell from the title, the app is free for a week. This week's free app is AG Drive. This is a racing game which allows you to drive anti-gravity vehicles against opponents on spectacular looking tracks. The game normally costs $4. AG Drive is highly decorated:Apple Editors' Choice worldwide.On Apple App Store's Best of 2015 list./news/alexa-gains-yet-another-cool-feature-amazon-music-users-will-find-very-convenient.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/alexa-gains-yet-another-cool-feature-amazon-music-users-will-find-very-convenient.htmlIn case you haven't heard, Amazon is coming after Apple in the extremely crowded and incredibly competitive music streaming landscape. While frequent promotions and extended free trials for both the Music Unlimited and Music HD tiers of service have definitely contributed to the total number of global listeners exceeding 55 million people recently, another key growth factor is undoubtedly the way the company's music streaming platform integrates with its hugely popular virtual assistant./news/all-glass-iphone-tipped-for-2017.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/all-glass-iphone-tipped-for-2017.htmlan all glass iPhone concept by Martin Hajek According to a fresh report from the Nikkei Asian Report, contract manufacturer Foxconn is developing a glass casing for the 2017 iPhone. Under the old two-year product cycle, this year's Apple iPhone would be receiving a fresh new look and plenty of new features. But since 2017 is the tenth anniversary of Apple's iconic smartphone, there has been speculation that Apple will make some minor changes this year while waiting until next year to make wholesale changes to the phone./news/all-there-is-to-know-about-the-new-iphone-6-and-iphone-6-plus.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/all-there-is-to-know-about-the-new-iphone-6-and-iphone-6-plus.htmlA discussion is a place, where people can voice their opinion, no matter if it is positive, neutral or negative. However, when posting, one must stay true to the topic, and not just share some random thoughts, which are not directly related to the matter. Things that are NOT allowed: Off-topic talk - you must stick to the subject of discussion Trolling - see a description Flame wars Offensive, hate speech - if you want to say something, say it politely Spam/Advertisements - these posts are deleted Multiple accounts - one person can have only one account Impersonations and offensive nicknames - these accounts get banned Moderation is done by humans./news/amazon-has-apple-s-256gb-ipad-mini-2021-on-sale-at-a-record-109-discount.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/amazon-has-apple-s-256gb-ipad-mini-2021-on-sale-at-a-record-109-discount.htmlFollowing 2019 and 2021 releases, it might seem safe to assume that a new iPad mini edition will be unveiled by the end of 2023. But the rumor mill has been rather quiet about the existence and imminence of this largely theoretical product, so if you're into small tablets, it's probably not a bad idea to consider buying the very much real Apple A15 Bionic-powered 8.3-incher right now.This decidedly compact slate with reasonably thin screen bezels and a side-mounted fingerprint scanner just so happens to be discounted by a cool $100 in a number of different models on Amazon at the time of this writing./news/amazon-lets-you-save-big-on-the-old-but-gold-jabra-elite-85t-grab-yours-while-you-can.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/amazon-lets-you-save-big-on-the-old-but-gold-jabra-elite-85t-grab-yours-while-you-can.htmlAre Jabra’s hot Elite 10 wireless earbuds way too out of your budget? Lady Luck is on your side, then, for there’s now a tempting deal up for grabs at Amazon that lets you snag an older but just as impressive pair of Jabra earbuds. We’re talking, of course, about the Elite 85t. These earbuds are still quite popular at the world’s largest online retailer, and they’re now 29% cheaper than usual!/news/an-iphone-14-pro-max-price-leak-pegs-the-flagship-specs-at-a-higher-tag.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/an-iphone-14-pro-max-price-leak-pegs-the-flagship-specs-at-a-higher-tag.htmlApple could be raising the price of its flagship iPhone 14 Pro Max to $1199 this year, claims a new leak, reiterating previous rumors that it will try to keep the price difference between the Pro and regular models, as well as recoup the increased costs for their new design and hardware.Since Apple is said to be equipping the 14 Pro Max with а dual punch hole display to house an improved front camera and the Face ID paraphernalia, as well as with a new image sensor and A16 processor, all those novelties will cost you, says The Gallox./news/analyst-says-300-000-pre-s-have-been-sold-expects-webos-device-for-verizon-in-2010.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/analyst-says-300-000-pre-s-have-been-sold-expects-webos-device-for-verizon-in-2010.htmlEdward Snyder, an analyst for Equity Research, checked with manufacturing and retail channels and has come to the conclusion that Palm has sold 300,000 units of the Pre. The analyst says that Palm has had trouble keeping up with demand. While most other guesstimates show half of Snyder's figure as the number of Palm's device that has been sold, the analyst is considered a pessimist on the industry and if this skeptic shows more phones sold than others, it could be a very positive sign for the entire smartphone business./news/android-14-is-coming-to-a-nothing-phone-2-near-you-over-the-next-few-days.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/android-14-is-coming-to-a-nothing-phone-2-near-you-over-the-next-few-days.htmlJust when you thought the unique-looking Nothing Phone (2) couldn't possibly get any more appealing following a new record high Amazon discount yesterday, the weirdly named company founded by Carl Pei decided to drop a big last-minute Christmas present on social media earlier today.As detailed in full on the Nothing Community webpage, a hugely feature-packed Android 14 update is rolling out to the popular 6.7-inch handset in stable form, although it may take a few days for all users around the world to actually be able to download and install the massive collection of UI tweaks, performance enhancements, and security patches on their respective devices./news/android-7-0-makes-it-easier-to-switch-from-ios.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/android-7-0-makes-it-easier-to-switch-from-ios.htmlMoving from iOS to Android is easier with Android 7.0 So let's say that you've been using iOS for some time. And all of a sudden, you see this Android model that has everything that you want from a smartphone. If your new handset has Android 7.0 pre-installed, jumping platforms from iOS to Android will be much easier. When setting up a new Android 7.0 powered handset, you will have three options to choose from./news/android-auto-s-google-maps-navigation-screen-gets-a-neat-design-update.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/android-auto-s-google-maps-navigation-screen-gets-a-neat-design-update.htmlHaving a useful and less crowded Android Auto screen is great, especially because when driving, you're supposed to take your focus on the road and not be fiddling with your car's display. Now, 9to5Google reports that a new update to Android Auto brings an improved Google Maps navigation screen, to help you keep your attention where it matters most: on the road ahead. Android Auto Google Maps gets a facelift to its navigation screen/news/angry-birds-and-other-rovio-games-impersonated-by-android-market-scammers.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/angry-birds-and-other-rovio-games-impersonated-by-android-market-scammers.htmlEarlier today scammers attempted to take advantage of consumers in the Android Market. The good news is that Google acted quickly and has already removed the offending apps, but this still provides a cautionary tale on protecting yourself when you purchase apps. The scammers used the name “Rovio” rather than “Rovio Mobile Ltd.”, and created app names that were similar to legitimate games, like “Angry Birds 3D”. Individuals who bought the fake game were left with non-working apps and were initially unable to get a refund (although we imagine Google will step in here to set things right)./news/apple-arcade-s-latest-games-are-ridiculously-fun-and-charming.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/apple-arcade-s-latest-games-are-ridiculously-fun-and-charming.htmlIf you’re using an iPhone or iPad and like to play games, Apple Arcade is the best bang for your buck. For just $5 per month, you get a collection of carefully curated games that have no ads or in-game purchase, so you can experience the full content without having to worry about hidden costs or MTX (micro-transactions). Apple Arcade adds new games every month, and many of the games already available for subscribers are getting updated with new content all the time./news/apple-ipad-11th-gen-vs-apple-ipad-pro-11-inch-m4-2024-specs-comparison.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/apple-ipad-11th-gen-vs-apple-ipad-pro-11-inch-m4-2024-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 10.9 inches 11.0 inches Resolution: 2360 x 1640 pixels, 264 PPI 2420 x 1688 pixels, 268 PPI Technology: IPS LCD OLED Refresh rate: 120Hz Screen-to-body: 82.63 % Features: Oleophobic coating, Ambient light sensor HDR support, Oleophobic coating, Ambient light sensor Battery Type: Li - Ion, Not user replaceable Li - Polymer, Not user replaceable Max charge speed: Wired: 18./news/apple-ipad-air-13-inch-m2-2024-specs.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/apple-ipad-air-13-inch-m2-2024-specs.html5G: n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n14, n20, n25, n28, n29, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n70, n71, n75, n77, n78, n79 4G (FDD): Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 14(700 PS), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 21(1500 Upper), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS), 32(1500 L-band), 66(AWS-3), 71(600) 4G (TDD): Bands 34(2000), 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+), 42(3500), 48(3600) 3G: Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 8(900) Data Speed: LTE-A, HSDPA+ (4G) 42./news/apple-iphone-12-pro-vs-apple-iphone-13-specs-comparison.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/apple-iphone-12-pro-vs-apple-iphone-13-specs-comparison.htmlCellular 5G: n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n71, n77, n78, n79, n260, n261, Sub-6, mmWave n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n71, n77, n78, n79, n258, n260, n261 4G (FDD): Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 14(700 PS), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS), 32(1500 L-band), 66(AWS-3), 71(600) Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 14(700 PS), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 21(1500 Upper), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS), 32(1500 L-band), 66(AWS-3), 71(600) Connectivity & Features ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7sbTOp5yaqpWjrm%2BvzqZmqaCfo7K0e8KopKmZopp8grzPpZxmoYCdvK%2BxjGppZoiipHmCvM%2BlnGahgJ28r7GMampoqJiku6a%2Fjmpoa3FkYX5ygpJt/news/apple-iphone-12-vs-oneplus-10t-specs-comparison.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/apple-iphone-12-vs-oneplus-10t-specs-comparison.htmlCellular 4G (FDD): Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 14(700 PS), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS), 32(1500 L-band), 66(AWS-3), 71(600) Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 30(2300 WCS), 32(1500 L-band), 66(AWS-3), 71(600) Connectivity & Features ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7sbTOp5yaqpWjrm%2BvzqZmqaCfo7K0e8KopKmZopp8grzPpZxmoYCdvK%2BxjGppZYeemp2twdJmaGmMX6W1sLrErGZqaWRmhG19kHJqbw%3D%3D/news/apple-iphone-13-pro-max-vs-apple-iphone-15-pro-max-specs-comparison.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/apple-iphone-13-pro-max-vs-apple-iphone-15-pro-max-specs-comparison.htmlCellular 5G: n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n71, n77, n79, n258, n260, n261 n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n14, n20, n25, n28, n29, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n70, n71, n77, n78, n79, n258, n260, n261, SA, NSA, mmWave 4G (FDD): Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 14(700 PS), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 21(1500 Upper), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS), 32(1500 L-band), 66(AWS-3), 71(600) Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 14(700 PS), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS), 32(1500 L-band), 66(AWS-3), 71(600) Connectivity & Features ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7sbTOp5yaqpWjrm%2BvzqZmqaCfo7K0e8KopKmZopp8grzPpZxmoYCdvK%2BxjGpqZoiipHqOrddleKmonJp6qpzHqKWeZWFqepG%2BzmaEmrBfpbWwusSsZmppZmiDbX2Qcmpp/news/apple-iphone-13-vs-google-pixel-6a-specs-comparison.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/apple-iphone-13-vs-google-pixel-6a-specs-comparison.htmlCellular 5G: n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n71, n77, n78, n79, n258, n260, n261 n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n30, n38, n40, n48, n66, n71, n77, n78, n260, n261, SA, NSA, Sub-6, mmWave 4G (FDD): Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 14(700 PS), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 21(1500 Upper), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS), 32(1500 L-band), 66(AWS-3), 71(600) Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 14(700 PS), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS), 66(AWS-3), 71(600) Connectivity & Features ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7sbTOp5yaqpWjrm%2BvzqZmqaCfo7K0e8KopKmZopp8grzPpZxmoYCdvK%2BxjGpqZX%2BfpLStsYyJoLGdnGKDonvPoaannaNkfnKCkm1jamloaoY%3D/news/apple-iphone-14-plus-vs-google-pixel-7-pro-specs-comparison.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/apple-iphone-14-plus-vs-google-pixel-7-pro-specs-comparison.htmlCellular 5G: n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n14, n20, n25, n28, n29, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n70, n71, n77, n78, n79, n258, n260, n261, SA, NSA, Sub-6, mmWave n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n14, n20, n25, n28, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n71, n77, n78, n258, n260, n261, SA, NSA, Sub-6, mmWave 4G (FDD): Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 14(700 PS), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 30(2300 WCS), 32(1500 L-band), 66(AWS-3), 71(600) Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 14(700 PS), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS), 66(AWS-3), 71(600) Connectivity & Features ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7sbTOp5yaqpWjrm%2BvzqZmqaCfo7K0e8KopKmZopp8grzPpZxmoYCdvK%2BxjGprZoicqsBtk86onqWdXYW2ubHLZm5miKKkfLG0zqecrGdhZoR3gYtqaHJoZw%3D%3D/news/apple-iphone-14-pro-vs-apple-ipad-pro-12-9-inch-2022-specs-comparison.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/apple-iphone-14-pro-vs-apple-ipad-pro-12-9-inch-2022-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 6.1 inches 12.9 inches Resolution: 2556 x 1179 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio, 461 PPI 2732 x 2048 pixels, 4:3 ratio, 265 PPI Technology: OLED IPS LCD Refresh rate: 120Hz 120Hz Screen-to-body: 86.97 % 85.43 % Peak brightness: 2000 cd/m2 (nit) 1600 cd/m2 (nit) Features: Super Retina XDR, HDR support, Oleophobic coating, Scratch-resistant glass (Ceramic Shield), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor HDR support, Oleophobic coating, Ambient light sensor Hardware System chip: Apple A16 Bionic (4 nm) Apple M2 Processor: Hexa-core, 2x 3./news/apple-iphone-15-pro-vs-honor-magic-6-pro-specs-comparison.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/apple-iphone-15-pro-vs-honor-magic-6-pro-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 6.1 inches 6.8 inches Resolution: 2556 x 1179 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio, 461 PPI 2800 x 1280 pixels, 453 PPI Technology: OLED LTPO Refresh rate: 120Hz 120Hz Screen-to-body: 88.23 % 91.68 % Peak brightness: 2000 cd/m2 (nit) Features: Super Retina XDR, HDR support, Oleophobic coating, Scratch-resistant glass (Ceramic Shield), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor 120Hz refresh rate, HDR support Hardware System chip: A17 Pro (3 nm) Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Processor: Hexa-core Octa-core, 3300 MHz, 1x Cortex-X4 3./news/apple-may-price-the-iphone-15-pro-max-from-1299.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/apple-may-price-the-iphone-15-pro-max-from-1299.htmlApple may indeed hike the prices of its upcoming iPhone 15 Pro line, as another analyst report claims the same, based on sources from Apple's supply chain in Taiwan, says Digitimes. The introduction of an expensive periscope zoom camera on the iPhone 15 Pro Max could make it $200 pricier than the $1099 iPhone 14 Pro Max, while the iPhone 15 Pro and its Apple A17 processor would perhaps cost $100 more than its predecessor./news/apple-might-find-a-way-for-airpods-to-verify-their-owner-in-the-future.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/apple-might-find-a-way-for-airpods-to-verify-their-owner-in-the-future.htmlHeadphones are one of those devices that feel especially personal, and one does not simply hand them over to other people just like that. Nevertheless, there are times when your precious pair of headphones might end up in someone else, be it because you lent them or they were stolen.On that note, Apple was recently granted a new patent (credited to Jun Gong and Gierad Laput) that describes a way to keep your private information safe when someone else is wearing your AirPods./news/apple-previews-useful-accessibility-features-coming-to-ios-17.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/apple-previews-useful-accessibility-features-coming-to-ios-17.htmlApple today previewed some new accessibility features that will appear in iOS 17. Assistive Access filters certain apps down to their most "essential features" to help those who have cognitive disabilities. With Assistive Access, customized Phone, FaceTime, Messages, Camera, Photos, and Music experiences are all combined into a single Calls app. High-contrast buttons and large text labels are used.For iPhone users who would rather communicate visually, the Messages app includes an emoji-only QWERTY and the ability to record a video message to send to loved ones./news/apple-store-opens-in-reno-nevada-after-relocating-new-apple-store-2-0-design-is-open-and-airy.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/apple-store-opens-in-reno-nevada-after-relocating-new-apple-store-2-0-design-is-open-and-airy.htmlRelocated Apple Store opens its doors yesterday in Reno, Nevada You might remember a very old BlackBerry Storm commercial from 2008 that focused on the SurePress clickable keyboard that was supposed to make typing on the phone's glass display more accurate. While the Storm user on screen was typing out the name of a city, the off-screen announcer was saying, "And lookee here...it's typing Reno, Nevada instead of Rino Fertada or Emo Pinata./news/apple-tv-app-fully-entering-the-world-of-android-tv.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/apple-tv-app-fully-entering-the-world-of-android-tv.htmlOnce in a blue moon, something beautiful happens when it comes to the relationship between Apple and Google, and in this case, that is the complete introduction of the Apple TV app to all modern devices with Android TV.According to 9to5Google, the search engine giant said that starting today, the Apple TV app will be available throughout the “Android TV OS ecosystem,” which means that the streaming service is no longer limited to just Sony Bravia TVs and Chromecast with Google TV but is now released to other media and streaming devices manufactured by companies like Xiaomi, OnePlus, Nvidia, and more./news/apple-unveils-ai-powered-emoji-and-image-creation-tools-at-wwdc-2024.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/apple-unveils-ai-powered-emoji-and-image-creation-tools-at-wwdc-2024.htmlImage credit: Apple Apple's annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) never fails to deliver a wave of exciting new features for iOS, iPadOS and MacOS users alike, and the 2024 edition was no exception. This year, the tech giant delighted its user base with the unveiling of groundbreaking AI-powered tools designed to elevate creativity and personalization across its ecosystem. Among the most noteworthy announcements were Genmoji and Image Playground, two features that have the potential to reshape how Apple users express themselves through emojis and images./news/apple-watch-series-10-tipped-to-have-larger-display-and-thinner-design.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/apple-watch-series-10-tipped-to-have-larger-display-and-thinner-design.htmlApple Watch Series 9 | Image credit – PhoneArena As fall approaches, Apple prepares to unveil its latest Watch Series 10, and fresh details begin to surface. Recent reports hint that this year's Apple Watch Series 10 will boast a thinner profile and larger display sizes compared to previous models. Apple Watch Series 10 set to feature larger screen and thinner design In his latest industry note, renowned Apple analyst and leaker Ming-Chi Kuo predicts that the upcoming Apple Watch will see sizes grow from the current 41mm and 45mm to approximately 45mm and 49mm, all while sporting a slimmer profile./news/apple-watch-series-5-44mm-vs-apple-watch-series-7-45mm-specs-comparison.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/apple-watch-series-5-44mm-vs-apple-watch-series-7-45mm-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 1.8 inches Resolution: 448 x 368 pixels, 326 PPI 448 x 368 pixels Technology: OLED OLED Screen-to-body: 59.89 % Peak brightness: 1000 cd/m2 (nit) Features: Pressure-sensitive, Scratch-resistant glass (Sapphire), Ambient light sensor Hardware System chip: Apple S5 Apple S7 Processor: Dual-core, 64-bit Dual-core GPU: PowerVR PowerVR RAM: 1GB 1GB Internal storage: 32GB, not expandable 32GB, not expandable OS: watchOS (9./news/apple-s-beats-powerbeats3-wireless-earphones-are-on-sale-at-a-crazy-low-price-brand-new.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/apple-s-beats-powerbeats3-wireless-earphones-are-on-sale-at-a-crazy-low-price-brand-new.htmlIn addition to some weirdly named AirPods Pro Lite true wireless earbuds, Apple is reportedly also preparing a new variant of the non-Pro Beats Powerbeats. The Powerbeats4 are expected to look very similar to the $250 Powerbeats Pro, but because they're unlikely to adopt a trendy "true wireless" design, they should start at a slightly lower price, possibly delivering slightly inferior audio quality as well.If you're unwilling to wait for this long overdue upgrade and facelift of the 2016-released wireless earphones with a flexible cord and earhooks in tow, the third-gen model is arguably more attractive than ever today only at a reduced price of $79./news/apple-s-gaming-profits-beat-playstation-and-xbox-combined.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/apple-s-gaming-profits-beat-playstation-and-xbox-combined.htmlView Full Bio Daniel, a devoted tech writer at PhoneArena since 2010, has been engrossed in mobile technology since the Windows Mobile era. His expertise spans mobile hardware, software, and carrier networks, and he's keenly interested in the future of digital health, car connectivity, and 5G. Beyond his professional pursuits, Daniel finds balance in travel, reading, and exploring new tech innovations, while contemplating the ethical and privacy implications of our digital future./news/apple-s-ios-17-reportedly-turns-locked-landscape-iphone-models-into-another-device.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/apple-s-ios-17-reportedly-turns-locked-landscape-iphone-models-into-another-device.htmlA report written by Bloomberg's Mark Gurman says that coming in iOS 17 is a new iPhone lock screen interface that will turn the device into a smart display screen showing the current weather, upcoming calendar appointments, notifications, and more. This new interface will appear when an iPhone running iOS 17 is in landscape orientation (horizontal) and is locked. The goal is to make the iPhone as useful as a Google Nest Hub smart display or an Amazon Echo smart display when the phone is lying on a user's desk or on a nightstand./news/apple-s-new-security-feature-added-to-iphone-15-boxes-helps-prevent-consumers-from-getting-scammed.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/apple-s-new-security-feature-added-to-iphone-15-boxes-helps-prevent-consumers-from-getting-scammed.htmlTo help consumers know that the box that they have purchased containing an iPhone 15 series handset actually contains a real iPhone 15 series handset, Apple has added a pretty nifty security feature to the boxes containing the new phones. A video posted on China's Weibo social media site and shared on X by tipster Majin Bu shows that the boxes display a hologram on the upper and lower right of the rear panel when viewed with ultraviolet light./news/apple-s-san-diego-ai-team-faces-relocation-or-termination.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/apple-s-san-diego-ai-team-faces-relocation-or-termination.htmlBloomberg shares that Apple is disbanding a 121-person team linked to artificial intelligence operations in San Diego, putting numerous employees at risk of job loss, as reported by sources familiar with the situation.The team, named Data Operations Annotations, was informed that it would need to relocate to Austin to merge with the Texas segment of the same team. Employees have until the end of February to decide if they will move./news/arm-announces-quad-core-cortex-a15-chips.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/arm-announces-quad-core-cortex-a15-chips.htmlARM today has made the announcement many have been waiting for, the availability of their quad-core A15 CPUs based on the 28nm die process. The Cortex-A15 hard macro processors are floating-point monsters, running at 2GHz and cranking out 20,000 DMIPS (that would be Dhrystone Million Instructions Per Second) while sipping electricity at the same rate as the dual-core Cortex-A9s.A large part of that efficiency gain comes from the die shrink between the Cortex-A9 and the Cortex-A15; the A9 was built on a 40nm process, the same as every other mobile CPU sold last year, from the iPhone 4S to the Droid Incredible 2./news/as-new-kill-switch-bill-becomes-law-in-california-smartphone-thefts-are-already-declining.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/as-new-kill-switch-bill-becomes-law-in-california-smartphone-thefts-are-already-declining.htmlA new law takes effect today in California, requiring that new smartphones come with a "kill-switch." The switch will allow users to remotely wipe and brick their handset in case it is stolen or lost. But in advance of the bill becoming law, smartphone thefts have already declined by a substantial 32% in the U.S.  That decline took the number of thefts involving a smartphone from 2013's 3.1 million, down to last year's 2./news/astrobeam-a-new-constellation-in-the-multiplayer-vr-universe.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/astrobeam-a-new-constellation-in-the-multiplayer-vr-universe.htmlBuckle up, VR enthusiasts! Devin Reimer, the creative force who co-founded Owlchemy Labs (a VR-focused and Google-owned XR company), is now steering a new ship called AstroBeam. He is the guy who brought us 'Job Simulator' and 'Vacation Simulator', so you know it's going to be good.With a sweet $3 million seed funding to kick things off, AstroBeam is set to dive into the multiplayer VR realm. And let's put that number into perspective: in the burgeoning VR landscape, $3 million is a solid vote of confidence./news/asus-rog-phone-6-vs-asus-rog-phone-5s-specs-comparison.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/asus-rog-phone-6-vs-asus-rog-phone-5s-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 6.8 inches 6.8 inches Resolution: 2448 x 1080 pixels, 20.4:9 ratio, 395 PPI 2448 x 1080 pixels, 20.4:9 ratio, 395 PPI Technology: AMOLED AMOLED Refresh rate: 165Hz 144Hz Screen-to-body: 82.27 % 82.12 % Peak brightness: 1200 cd/m2 (nit) 1200 cd/m2 (nit) Features: HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Hardware System chip: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SM8450 (4 nm) Snapdragon 888+ SM8350 (5 nm) Processor: Octa-core, 1x 3./news/asus-zenfone-v-is-available-for-free-at-verizon-but-only-for-2-days.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/asus-zenfone-v-is-available-for-free-at-verizon-but-only-for-2-days.htmlAsus ZenFone V is exclusively available in the United States through Verizon. The carrier launched the smartphone about a week ago for $240 outright or $7 per month for 24 months. In the meantime, the price slightly increased to $10 per month for two years, but the outright price remains the same.However, for a limited time, the ZenFone V is available for free at Verizon, as long as you agree to a long-term contract./news/best-android-4-3-custom-roms.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/best-android-4-3-custom-roms.htmlLooking back, it truly hasn't beentoo long since Android entered the mobile OS arena as a daringcontender against the trend-setter from Apple. Ask a bunch of peopleto sum up what the underlying design philosophy that Android so candidly followed is, and openness and stemming from that –customization – are sure to make a telling appearance. Of course, it has been a while sinceAndroid played the role of the underdog, and things sure are lookingdifferent nowadays./news/bethesda-to-launch-the-elder-scrolls-legends-on-android-phones-in-july.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/bethesda-to-launch-the-elder-scrolls-legends-on-android-phones-in-july.htmlOne of Hearthstone's main competitors, The Elder Scrolls: Legends made its debut on Android devices back in June. However, the game is available for tablets only, which means smartphone users can play the Legends on smaller screens yet.Bethesda recently confirmed that The Elder Scrolls: Legends is set to arrive on Android phones later this month. Once the game hits Google Play Store, smartphone users will be able to download it for free./news/black-friday-starts-now-for-cash-strapped-apple-airpods-pro-buyers.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/black-friday-starts-now-for-cash-strapped-apple-airpods-pro-buyers.htmlCommercially released more than two whole years ago, the AirPods Pro may not get a proper sequel until the third quarter of next year, which is still a good eight months away. That obviously means that prospective buyers of Apple's best true wireless earbuds should waste no time and try to treat themselves to a great-sounding Christmas gift at a nice discount.While we certainly wouldn't blame you if you assumed the best Black Friday AirPods deals are yet to come, it's hard to think you'll ever be able to purchase these bad boys for less than 150 bucks./news/blackberry-bold-9900-in-white-spotted-and-photographed.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/blackberry-bold-9900-in-white-spotted-and-photographed.htmlWhat is it about the color white that makes a handset look more luxurious? Take the BlackBerry Bold 9900 for instance. With a physical portrait-oriented QWERTY keyboard that many call the best ever attached to a cell phone, the device in black looks every inch the flagship model that it currently is for RIM. Make the casing and keys in white and the BlackBerry Bold 9900 looks even better. The BlackBerry Bold 9900 done "/news/blackberry-s-john-chen-says-deals-with-chinese-companies-are-not-likely-due-to-security-issues.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/blackberry-s-john-chen-says-deals-with-chinese-companies-are-not-likely-due-to-security-issues.htmlOver the past several months, there has been some speculation about BlackBerry and the possibility of being acquired, most recently by Lenovo.Those rumors were washed away fairly quickly, but they did not die completely.  Deal or not, BlackBerry would be remiss for not at least exploring the idea of making inroads with the world’s largest wireless market. The impediment to such deals is actually BlackBerry’s strength, and that is security./news/bose-kicks-off-back-to-school-sale-save-big-on-headphones-and-smart-speakers.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/bose-kicks-off-back-to-school-sale-save-big-on-headphones-and-smart-speakers.htmlA discussion is a place, where people can voice their opinion, no matter if it is positive, neutral or negative. However, when posting, one must stay true to the topic, and not just share some random thoughts, which are not directly related to the matter. Things that are NOT allowed: Off-topic talk - you must stick to the subject of discussion Trolling - see a description Flame wars Offensive, hate speech - if you want to say something, say it politely Spam/Advertisements - these posts are deleted Multiple accounts - one person can have only one account Impersonations and offensive nicknames - these accounts get banned Moderation is done by humans./news/cat-b15-specs-phonearena.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/cat-b15-specs-phonearena.htmlDescription The Cat B15 is an Android smartphone that has a rugged IP67 certification which means it can survive in 1 meter of water for 30 minutes and also is resistant to dust. At the same time, the device is protected by its casing which is made of silver anodized aluminum and shock absorbent rubber. The Cat B15 is equipped with a 4 inch WVGA display made of Gorilla Glass, with a dual-core 1GHz MediaTek MT6577 processor under the hood./news/check-out-these-cool-new-iphone-se-2020-deals-at-boost-and-metro-by-t-mobile.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/check-out-these-cool-new-iphone-se-2020-deals-at-boost-and-metro-by-t-mobile.htmlWith the same blazing fast A13 Bionic processor under the hood as the iPhone 11, 11 Pro, and 11 Pro Max, the value proposition of Apple's highly anticipated second-gen iPhone SE is already hard to argue with at a retail price of only $400 and up.Then again, T-Mobile is without a doubt the heavyweight champion of iPhone SE (2020) trade-in deals, but if you just want to buy this device sans strings attached, there are two new promotions you should probably take into consideration./news/could-the-moto-g64-beat-the-pixel-8a-galaxy-a55-in-the-mid-range-game-and-become-a-mid-range-kille.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/could-the-moto-g64-beat-the-pixel-8a-galaxy-a55-in-the-mid-range-game-and-become-a-mid-range-kille.html*Header image: the Moto G54 Power Edition Motorola has just unveiled (or at least, pre-announced) its upcoming mid-range device, the Moto G64. Spectacularly-sounding big 6,000mAh battery, fast charging, and a bright and responsive screen adorn its spec sheet. And for the price that it's going to be available in (it will first be released in India at the rough equivalent of just $275, direct conversion), I can't help but wonder. Is the Moto G64 capable of kicking the yet-unannounced Pixel 8a and the recently-released Galaxy A55 out of their otherwise secure job positions?/news/cyber-monday-ipad-deals-2023-recap.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/cyber-monday-ipad-deals-2023-recap.htmlCyber Monday has now come and gone. The sales were very good, including for iPad buyers, and hopefully you've managed to snatch a nice deal during the shopping event. In this article, we're giving you a quick recap of the deals we saw during the event this year. Of course, we cover more than just iPads, ensuring you can complete your ecosystem with a bargain-priced Cyber Monday iPhone. Not into Apple's tablets?/news/deal-unlocked-samsung-galaxy-s9-and-s9-score-massive-discounts-at-best-buy.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/deal-unlocked-samsung-galaxy-s9-and-s9-score-massive-discounts-at-best-buy.htmlSamsung's last year flagships, the Galaxy S9 series is now cheaper than ever and it's not just because the South Korean company is about to reveal a new top-tied smartphone. It's common for Samsung high-end smartphones to become very cheap one year after launch, something that we can't say about Apple's iPhones.In any case, without comparing the two brands, if you're in the market for a not so expensive flagship, the Galaxy S9 and S9+ are still solid choices./news/dji-releases-an-app-for-apple-tv-samsung-tizen-tv-s-platforms-that-lets-you-view-free-drone-footage.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/dji-releases-an-app-for-apple-tv-samsung-tizen-tv-s-platforms-that-lets-you-view-free-drone-footage.htmlDoesn’t it bug you that just few years ago, getting an aerial shot of anything, really, was virtually impossible without an actual helicopter? And nowadays you see so many people, not just photographers, flying all kinds of drones and shooting semi-pro videos from the air. Even though they have enjoyed fantastic popularity ever since their market debut, drones are still limited to a slightly higher-spending segment of consumers. Drone manufacturer DJI, one of the most popular civilian drone brands, has released a Smart TV app that aims to promote aerial footage taken with the company's drones, and offer it to people for free viewing and pleasure./news/ex-ceo-admits-tricking-qualcomm-into-spending-180m-to-buy-its-own-technology.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/ex-ceo-admits-tricking-qualcomm-into-spending-180m-to-buy-its-own-technology.htmlSanjiv Taneja, one of three men indicted last year after ripping off chipmaker Qualcomm for more than $150 million, and the former CEO of a startup company named Abreezio, pleaded guilty last Thursday to one count of money laundering involving a $1.5 million transaction. The funds were related to the $150 million that Taneja and the other defendants conned out of Qualcomm.  The San Diego-based company was tricked into buying technology that already belonged to the company according to the San Diego Union-Tribune./news/final-samsung-galaxy-note-10-1-now-fully-previewed-price-revealed.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/final-samsung-galaxy-note-10-1-now-fully-previewed-price-revealed.htmlSamsung has just unveiled its reworked, now quad-core Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 tablet with built-in S Pen stylus, is coming this month, and Russians from Mobile-Review were the first to get their hands on one and are now out with a full preview of the tablet.The Galaxy Note 10.1 looks lose some of the iPad similarity as you’d notice with the big silver plastic sides and the stereo speakers at the front./news/fitbit-s-best-fitness-tracker-drops-to-its-lowest-price-on-amazon-again.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/fitbit-s-best-fitness-tracker-drops-to-its-lowest-price-on-amazon-again.htmlFitbit Charge 5 is the ideal fitness tracker for active people. The wearable device offers advanced fitness and health tracking features, as well as stress management tools, an on-wrist ECG app and much more. If you’re in the market for such a product, you can’t go wrong with Fitbit’s fitness tracker, especially at this price.Introduced back in 2021, the Charge 5 is considered Fitbit’s best fitness tracker to date. Its original price made it even more appealing, so it’s safe to say that it’s always a great deal when it goes on sale./news/galaxy-s22-ultra-starts-arriving-on-doorsteps.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/galaxy-s22-ultra-starts-arriving-on-doorsteps.htmlAccording to several posts on Reddit (via Android Police), notices have gone out indicating that some consumers who pre-ordered one of the new Galaxy S22 series handsets could receive their new phones as early as tomorrow the 21st or on the 22nd. Most of those who have been notified that their new Samsung device is scheduled to arrive earlier than expected managed to get their pre-orders in immediately following the Unpacked event on February 9th./news/galaxy-s23-ultra-s-moon-shot-called-fake-on-social-media.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/galaxy-s23-ultra-s-moon-shot-called-fake-on-social-media.htmlThe Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra offers 100x Space Zoom which combines optical zoom and computational processing. The feature is supposed to allow device owners to snap gorgeous pictures of the moon. But an interesting test done by a Reddit subscriber "ibreakphotos" says that the images of the moon delivered by the Galaxy S23 Ultra are faked. He wrote, "Many of us have witnessed the breathtaking moon photos taken with the latest zoom lenses, starting with the S20 Ultra./news/games-for-the-sony-ericsson-xperia-play-bring-us-back-to-the-playstation-s-early-days.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/games-for-the-sony-ericsson-xperia-play-bring-us-back-to-the-playstation-s-early-days.htmlLast month, we got the opportunity of first checking out the Sony Ericsson XPERIA Play at MWC, but now at CTIA 2011, we’re getting a chance to see some of the games that will grace the gaming centric handset. Using a Verizon branded XPERIA Play at Sony Ericsson’s CTIA booth, we booted up a few games to see exactly the kind of gaming experience it’ll provide. For those familiar playing titles from the original Sony PlayStation console, you can expect to see visuals that closely remind us of the once prevalent console on the XPERIA Play./news/gboard-for-android-beta-update-now-allows-android-users-to-create-custom-gifs.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/gboard-for-android-beta-update-now-allows-android-users-to-create-custom-gifs.htmlBeta testers for the Android version of the Gboard app can now create their own GIFs A beta update to Google's Gboard keyboard app for Android now allows beta testers to create their own customized GIFs. This is found on version 7.2 of the app. To create your own GIF, open the GIF interface and tap on "My GIFS." From there, click on "Make a GIF" to open the camera UI./news/get-a-head-start-on-your-valentine-s-day-shopping-with-these-sweet-t-mobile-deals-and-gifts.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/get-a-head-start-on-your-valentine-s-day-shopping-with-these-sweet-t-mobile-deals-and-gifts.htmlValentine's Day is still more than a couple of weeks away, but it's always wise to be prepared well ahead of time with the perfect gift for that special someone. If you can't think of anything original or out of the ordinary to get your better half, it's probably smart to play it safe with some good old fashioned flowers and a movie.If you're a T-Mobile customer, the "Un-carrier" will practically take care of everything for you next Tuesday, offering a $25 discount on Valentine's Day flowers and free shipping for orders at The Bouqs Co./news/get-the-9-7-inch-ipad-and-10-5-inch-ipad-pro-at-black-friday-prices-right-now.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/get-the-9-7-inch-ipad-and-10-5-inch-ipad-pro-at-black-friday-prices-right-now.htmlBest Buy may have vanquished arch-rivals Walmart and Target in the 2018 Black Friday discount wars not only with the sheer size of that holiday shopping season catalogue, but also by marking down a fairly large number of popular gadgets early. We’re not talking just any markdowns either. These are proper Black Friday Ad deals available more than two weeks ahead of time. That’s right, today. And tomorrow, and Saturday, and Sunday, November 11, through 11:59 p./news/google-blocks-links-to-california-news-outlets-to-protest-bill-it-doesn-t-like.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/google-blocks-links-to-california-news-outlets-to-protest-bill-it-doesn-t-like.htmlGoogle's search engine is, for the moment, blocking links from local California news outlets. Google is doing this to protest the California Journalism Preservation Act (CJPA) which is getting closer to becoming law in the state. The CJPA would require Google and other "large online platforms" to pay a "journalism usage fee" to link to news sites in California. Only Google Search users in California are affected by the blocked links./news/google-camera-app-version-8-8-gives-pixel-6-users-the-faster-and-improved-night-sight-feature.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/google-camera-app-version-8-8-gives-pixel-6-users-the-faster-and-improved-night-sight-feature.htmlOne of the features that Google included in the Pixel March Feature Drop for the Pixel 6 series is the faster and improved Night Sight feature that was part of the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro right out of the box. But as its wont, Google was able to develop an algorithm that allows the 2021 Pixel models to get something that was only available first on its newer 2022 phones./news/google-chat-s-latest-update-brings-improved-search-on-android-devices.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/google-chat-s-latest-update-brings-improved-search-on-android-devices.htmlGoogle made a lot of changes to Gmail in the last couple of months in an attempt to offer users a more streamlined experience. After last week's announcement concerning Google Chat, the Mountain View company revealed another important change to its Slack competitor: improved search.Besides being able to search Google Chat content fast by editing down search results using interactive filters, the improvements will also let users search for a keyword from a message or use a filter to look at all the files within a specific chat./news/google-duo-and-meet-merger-is-officially-starting-with-the-latest-duo-update.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/google-duo-and-meet-merger-is-officially-starting-with-the-latest-duo-update.htmlWe've known for a while that Google is planning on merging Google Duo and Google Meet, and the company revealed those plans a few weeks ago. Now, the merger is finally happening, reports XDA-Developers, and a new Google Duo update is rolling out for Android and iOS which finally starts everything. Google Duo and Meet merger finally starts Earlier, Google released a Google Duo update that introduced meeting features to the app./news/google-home-app-gets-a-massive-update-more-new-features-coming-soon.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/google-home-app-gets-a-massive-update-more-new-features-coming-soon.htmlThe Google Home app is not particularly known for being without flaws, but Google has plans to make it much easier to use and, hopefully, patch some issues in the process. The first step has been made today, as Google has just revealed some of the changes it included in the most recent Home update, as well as some of the features that will be coming soon.The new Google Home update focuses on make it easier for users to control smart devices./news/google-pixel-4a-vs-google-pixel-5-specs-comparison.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/google-pixel-4a-vs-google-pixel-5-specs-comparison.htmlCellular 4G (FDD): Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 14(700 PS), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS), 66(AWS-3), 71(600) Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 14(700 PS), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS), 32(1500 L-band), 66(AWS-3), 71(600) Connectivity & Features Buyers information ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7sbTOp5yaqpWjrm%2BvzqZmqaCfo7K0e8KopKmZopp8iLvOoKOeZYCexaa4jG2YZX%2BfpLStsYyJoLGdnGKCcLzHqKWeq19mfnR9kGVoamtpaQ%3D%3D/news/google-pixel-7-pro-vs-asus-rog-phone-6-pro-specs-comparison.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/google-pixel-7-pro-vs-asus-rog-phone-6-pro-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 6.7 inches 6.8 inches Resolution: 3120 x 1440 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio, 513 PPI 2448 x 1080 pixels, 20.4:9 ratio, 395 PPI Technology: OLED AMOLED Refresh rate: 120Hz 165Hz Screen-to-body: 88.23 % 82.27 % Peak brightness: 1500 cd/m2 (nit) 1200 cd/m2 (nit) Features: HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Hardware System chip: Google Tensor G2 (5 nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SM8450 (4 nm) Processor: Octa-core Octa-core, 1x 3./news/google-s-new-camera-app-update-elevates-your-photography-just-in-time-for-summer.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/google-s-new-camera-app-update-elevates-your-photography-just-in-time-for-summer.htmlGoogle's June Pixel Feature Drop is bringing some exciting features to Pixel phones, like Gemini Nano, a fancier Pixel Recorder, and enhancements to the Pixel Camera app. The Pixel Feature Drop was released a few days ago, but it's just now that users are getting the camera upgrades, as spotted by 9to5Google. It seems the update hasn't rolled out to all users just yet, and you'll need to wait for Google to turn the update on server-side./news/google-s-testing-a-dark-mode-feature-for-websites-in-its-iphone-app.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/google-s-testing-a-dark-mode-feature-for-websites-in-its-iphone-app.htmlGoogle Search Labs is a program that allows users to try out and provide feedback on new, experimental features for Google Search. It is basically a way for Google to get real-world input on how people interact with and respond to potential changes to the search experience. And while lately, Search Labs primarily focuses on generative AI, Google also experiments with various features, such as Auto Dark Mode on the iPhone./news/grab-this-free-4k-z-fold-6-inspired-wallpaper-collection.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/grab-this-free-4k-z-fold-6-inspired-wallpaper-collection.htmlNo one truly knows what the future of tech holds. We don't know if it's in foldable phones, we don't know if it's in rollable phones. We have no idea if next-gen AR glasses won't entirely dispense with our phones in a few years. Or, maybe it'll be AI that will so radically transform our mobile computers that we'd no longer recognize them.Whatever the case may be, we have one forward-looking technology that is actually here right now, and it's consistently getting improved and refined./news/here-s-the-amount-of-data-used-by-the-average-u-s-subscriber.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/here-s-the-amount-of-data-used-by-the-average-u-s-subscriber.htmlWe all know that mobile data usage is skyrocketing these days, but haven't you wondered exactly how much data gets consumed by a customer on average? Well, thanks to a Nielsen report, we now know the answer. And it's 42.No, just kidding. According to Nielsen's survey, based on over 65,000 users, the average U.S. subscriber is using about 450 MB of data per month, with this number representing data usage for the first quarter of this year./news/here-s-why-you-might-be-getting-the-unable-to-check-for-update-iphone-error.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/here-s-why-you-might-be-getting-the-unable-to-check-for-update-iphone-error.htmlIf you are unable to check for new software updates on your iPhone and iPad, you aren't alone. BGR  reports that there have been several reports of users not being able to check for new updates over the past 24 hours on various platforms.Despite Apple devices indicating that an update is ready to be downloaded, users are greeted with an 'Unable to Check for Update' error when they look for a new version update./news/honor-10-specs-phonearena.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/honor-10-specs-phonearena.htmlBluetooth: 4.2 Wi-Fi: 802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, dual-band; Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot USB: Type-C (reversible), USB 2.0 Features: Mass storage device, Charging Location: GPS, A-GPS, Glonass Sensors: Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall (for flip covers) Other: NFC, Infrared, VoIP, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7sbTOp5yaqpWjrm%2BvzqZmqaCfo7K0e6eopaiqXWZ9oLXDamdxb2I%3D/news/how-to-bring-back-the-home-button-on-your-iphone-x.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/how-to-bring-back-the-home-button-on-your-iphone-x.htmlApple made a number of compromises in its first effort to make an "all-screen" phone, but chief among those was the decision to ditch the home button with its integrated Touch ID finger scanner, and replace it with a Face ID biometric solution, achieved by the TrueDepth camera kit that warranted a "notch" cutout at the top of the iPhone X display.As a result, those coming from a legacy iPhone hit both a muscle memory wall, and aspect ratio compatibility issues./news/how-to-get-flappy-bird-on-your-phone-or-tablet-right-now-for-free.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/how-to-get-flappy-bird-on-your-phone-or-tablet-right-now-for-free.htmlWant to play Flappy Bird, but you never got around to installing it on your phone or tablet? Now that the developer has taken the game down, possibly due to legal issues, you do have a quandary there, don't you. Well, you could head over to eBay and pay $99,000 for a 16GB Apple iPhone 5 with the game installed. Or, you can click on the sourcelink below, which is a website put up by developer Ural Özden that features the Flappy Bird game./news/how-to-spot-fake-airpods-pro-a-complete-guide.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/how-to-spot-fake-airpods-pro-a-complete-guide.htmlApple's AirPods Pro are among the best wireless earbuds money can buy and are definitely the best AirPods Apple has to offer. These tiny earbuds offer amazing audio quality, with clear highs, mids, and clean bass, and pack great active noise cancellation.  Probably because they are so popular among Apple users, you can find many replicas of them on the market. Some shady sellers may even try to sell you fake AirPods Pros, and if you can't tell the difference between real and fake Apple AirPods, you could be tricked into buying them./news/how-to-write-draw-remotely-on-your-android-using-friends-lock-screens.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/how-to-write-draw-remotely-on-your-android-using-friends-lock-screens.htmlPicture this: you wake up, reach for your smartphone (because that's the first thing we do these days, even if simply to stop the alarm), and instead with a familiar lock-screen, you're presented with your personal wake-up doodle, drawn on your screen by a dear friend while you were snoozing! Yep, it's possible. And even though such a delightful scenario will inevitably end up with more crude, phallic drawings on your screen than you'd like to see on a rough morning, such is the reality of the most profound friendships./news/huawei-mate-xs-specs-phonearena.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/huawei-mate-xs-specs-phonearena.html5G: n1, n3, n28, n38, n41, n77, n78, n79, SA, NSA 4G (FDD): Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 9(1800), 12(700 a), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 32(1500 L-band) 4G (TDD): Bands 34(2000), 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+) 3G: Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 6(800), 8(900) Data Speed: LTE-A Pro Cat 21 (1400/200 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42./news/huawei-p-smart-z-specs.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/huawei-p-smart-z-specs.htmlBluetooth: 5.0 Wi-Fi: 802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, dual-band; Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot USB: Type-C (reversible), USB 2.0 Features: Charging, Mass storage device Location: GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning Sensors: Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass Other: NFC, VoIP, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7sbTOp5yaqpWjrm%2BvzqZmqaCfo7K0e6eumLCdmWKdbp%2FMmqmtZYqUtqV9kGpubQ%3D%3D/news/huawei-p60-pro-review-can-a-great-camera-make-you-forget-the-google-less-software.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/huawei-p60-pro-review-can-a-great-camera-make-you-forget-the-google-less-software.htmlHuawei P60 Pro Intro Four years after the United States hit Huawei with heavy sanctions and prevented it from using Google apps, the company has predictably lost most of its market share globally, but what you could not predict is that it will actually survive and persevere. And it has, it has been making phones all along, and while the software remains a Google-less sore point, the hardware is actually quite impressive./news/in-screen-fingerprint-scanners-are-not-good-enough-yet.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/in-screen-fingerprint-scanners-are-not-good-enough-yet.htmlIn-screen fingerprint scanners are the technology of the future... or are they? In the past few years, fingerprint scanners have moved quite a lot. From their original – and probably most convenient – position below the display, manufacturers have started placing them more and more in different spots on the back of phones, then on the side of the phone, and finally, in late 2018, for the first time, we saw fingerprint scanners embedded inside the display./news/instead-of-android-14-google-is-unveiling-a-new-android-logo-and-a-bunch-of-cool-new-features.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/instead-of-android-14-google-is-unveiling-a-new-android-logo-and-a-bunch-of-cool-new-features.htmlIf you were expecting Google to release the stable version of Android 14 on the first Monday or Tuesday of September, the search giant has a rather unpleasant surprise for you today. Of course, such a rollout would have benefitted a relatively small number of users in the short term, so at least from that particular standpoint, you might be more pleased by what the company is announcing at the beginning of this month./news/ios-13-4-preview-internet-recovery-mail-app-redesign-and-others.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/ios-13-4-preview-internet-recovery-mail-app-redesign-and-others.htmlWhile the iOS 13.4 beta, currently version 6, is now available for download on developer devices, the general public is to expect the update for iOS next week and it offers several new features for your iPhone. Your iPhone as a key for your car iOS 13.4 introduces an array of changes such as a CarKey feature. As the name implies, CarKey would allow you to use your iPhone to unlock an NFC-equipped car./news/iphone-12-mod-allows-dual-sim-support.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/iphone-12-mod-allows-dual-sim-support.htmlHugh Jeffreys, a dedicated Apple Right to Repair activist and tech YouTuber, has figured out how to convert a single-SIM iPhone into a dual-SIM device using DIY tools. Most countries around the world sell iPhones with SIM card slots that can hold only a single SIM card, unlike many competing phone brands. The iPhone X series and later models do support eSIM cards, which is an integrated digital SIM card that can be registered with most carriers—although that isn't exactly the same as being able to insert two physical cards./news/iphone-13-pro-max-apple-s-olympic-size-mistake-but-you-ll-still-buy-it.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/iphone-13-pro-max-apple-s-olympic-size-mistake-but-you-ll-still-buy-it.htmlLet's do a short rewind before jumping into the iPhone 13 Pro Max chit-chat.It's late November 2020; you've received your iPhone 12 Pro Max, you set it up and start using it. You see, it's a big phone! But it's OK - that's what you wanted anyway. A week or two later, you start realizing that there's something else that makes it feel… different. The weight? Maybe… but not quite. The iPhone 11 Pro Max and even the iPhone XS Max were quite heavy already, and so are Samsung, OnePlus, and Xiaomi flagships./news/iphone-13-pro-leaks-ruining-reality-all-the-missing-flagship-features-vs-android.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/iphone-13-pro-leaks-ruining-reality-all-the-missing-flagship-features-vs-android.htmlAlthough I have to admit, the idea of such a feature is quite intriguing. You'd be able to send a text, or make a phone call from places you aren't currently able to do so. It can be a life-saver! Found in: Thuraya X5-Touch - the only satellite smartphone to date 2. Astrophotography This one’s a bit trickier because although we didn’t see “astrophotography” being announced as a separate feature, Apple swears by the new bigger sensors found in the iPhone 13 Pro series and promises that they’d be able to take great photos of the night sky./news/iphone-deemed-a-security-threat-could-get-banned-from-this-country-s-military.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/iphone-deemed-a-security-threat-could-get-banned-from-this-country-s-military.htmlHere's a bit of interesting news. Discussions have been held by the South Korean military about banning the iPhone from all military headquarters in the country. Currently, this is a topic under discussion by the South Korean army, navy, and air force. The concern is that sensitive information can be recorded through voice recordings.  Ranking officers who spoke with The Korea Herald anonymously told the paper that on April 11th, the Korean Air Force issued an internal announcement over an intranet server prohibiting any device that can record voices and which does not allow third-party apps to control the functions of the phone./news/justice-department-files-hostile-response-to-apple-s-last-brief.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/justice-department-files-hostile-response-to-apple-s-last-brief.htmlHoping that the third time will be the charm, the U.S. Department of Justice today filed its third brief with the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, trying to get Apple to comply with a Court Order. The latest filing responds to some of the reasons Apple has given for not following with the Order to unlock the Apple iPhone 5c used by deceased terrorist Syed Farook. Apple says that to retrieve information from inside the device, it will have to develop a unique OS that it dubs "/news/kazuo-hirai-takes-over-as-sony-ceo-and-president.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/kazuo-hirai-takes-over-as-sony-ceo-and-president.htmlSony has just announced a big shuffle in its top management: Kazuo Hirai has been appointed the new CEO and President of the company replacing Howard Stringer who will now serve as Chairman of Sony's Board of Directors. This confirms various rumors floating around the web in the last couple of months. Kaz Hirai’s promotion is little surprise - he underwent series of promotions recently going from executive deputy president to Sony Computer Entertainment Chairman, and after heading Sony’s games department, he will take over the chief executive role on April 1st./news/latest-ad-shows-how-the-apple-watch-can-help-you-quickly-find-a-missing-iphone.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/latest-ad-shows-how-the-apple-watch-can-help-you-quickly-find-a-missing-iphone.htmlOne of the best Apple Watch features might not save your life, but it is a lifesaver. Ping iPhone allows an Apple Watch owner to find a missing iOS handset by pinging the phone via a paired Apple Watch. To use this feature, all you need to do is swipe up from the bottom of the Apple Watch screen to reveal the Control Center.Once the Control Center is on the watch screen, simply tap on the iPhone icon and, in a flash, you'll hear your iPhone pinging (if it is nearby and the battery hasn't died)./news/leaked-screenshot-indicates-an-august-4-launch-date-for-the-motorola-droid-bionic.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/leaked-screenshot-indicates-an-august-4-launch-date-for-the-motorola-droid-bionic.htmlCan you believe that it has been nearly 7 months since we feasted our eyes on the Motorola DROID BIONIC back at CES? Since then, the 4G LTE equipped Android powered smartphone has gone through its share of bumps on the road, but we might finally be nearing a release date.Already, we’ve seen a Motorola device pop up over at the FCC that closely resembles the DROID BIONIC with its EV-DO and LTE 700MHz radio./news/leaker-agrees-with-kuo-says-apple-won-t-announce-airpods-3-at-march-event.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/leaker-agrees-with-kuo-says-apple-won-t-announce-airpods-3-at-march-event.htmlThe leaked photos of Apple’s AirPods 3 suggest that they’re ready to ship, something multiple sources agree with. Despite that, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo claims that Apple won’t be announcing them this month, and one tipster has come forward in agreement. Apple is expected to announce AirPods 3 in Q3 2021 Anonymous leaker L0veToDream has revealed in a short post on Chinese social media platform Weibo that there are “no AirPods” in their dream./news/lg-android-software-updates-what-happens-now.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/lg-android-software-updates-what-happens-now.htmlLG has officially announced its exit from the smartphone business and naturally this might be upsetting to LG phone users, as it suggests no more software updates. However, this is not the case, according to the South Korean company itself. Here's what we know right now...You may also find interesting: Will I continue getting Android updates on my LG phone? In an official statement LG issued today, April 5th, 2021, the company assured the following:LG will provide service support and software updates for customers of existing mobile products for a period of time which will vary by region./news/lg-chocolate-touch-vx8575-review.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/lg-chocolate-touch-vx8575-review.htmlIntroduction: Over the past three years Verizon has continually released a new phone in their LG Chocolate series, with the newest one being the Chocolate Touch VX8575. As the name implies, the device features a touchscreen interface, but is also geared to the consumer, looking for a music-centric phone. The Chocolate Touch does not disappoint in that regard, as the device has an attractive and fun music player, FM Radio tuner, and comes with 1GB of internal memory, though you can use microSDHC cards up to 16GB in size./news/lg-g5-price-release-date-and-availability.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/lg-g5-price-release-date-and-availability.htmlLG's next big thing is here - of course, we are talking about the G5, a phone that has been long in the making and anticipated by almost all Android fans. Why so? Because rumors and leaks pointed out that LG might try to boldly go where no one else has gone before - make a metal, unibody device with an interchangeable battery. And this turned out to be real. Indeed, even in this day and age, LG has found a way to innovate and set itself apart from most of its rivals./news/lg-stylo-2-specs-phonearena.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/lg-stylo-2-specs-phonearena.htmlDescription The LG Stylo 2 sports a 5.7-inch 720p display, a quad-core 1.2 GHz processor (Qualcomm Snapdragon 410), LTE connectivity, 16 GB of expandable storage space, 2 GB of RAM and a 3000 mAh battery. Other features include 13 MP and 5 MP cameras (rear and front) and Android 6.0 Marshmallow. ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7sbTOp5yaqpWjrm%2BvzqZmqaCfo7K0e6uAZIysqaG8bn6%2BoptqaGNnhA%3D%3D/news/man-caught-playing-pokemon-go-in-italian-town-despite-coronavirus-lockdown.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/man-caught-playing-pokemon-go-in-italian-town-despite-coronavirus-lockdown.htmlEver since March 9 Italy has been in a state of lockdown that's been enforced by the local authorities with the hopes of tackling the coronavirus outbreak, but one 31-year-old Italian man deemed the situation not so critical and indulged himself and his daughter with their favorite pastime - capturing Pokemon in the 2016 smash hit Pokemon GO. The bizarre accident took place in San Ferro, in the northern Como province in Italy, which was one of the earliest outbreak centers of the COVID-19 virus in Europe./news/martian-pink-samsung-galaxy-note-ii-is-out-of-this-world-lands-in-korea.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/martian-pink-samsung-galaxy-note-ii-is-out-of-this-world-lands-in-korea.htmlA discussion is a place, where people can voice their opinion, no matter if it is positive, neutral or negative. However, when posting, one must stay true to the topic, and not just share some random thoughts, which are not directly related to the matter. Things that are NOT allowed: Off-topic talk - you must stick to the subject of discussion Trolling - see a description Flame wars Offensive, hate speech - if you want to say something, say it politely Spam/Advertisements - these posts are deleted Multiple accounts - one person can have only one account Impersonations and offensive nicknames - these accounts get banned Moderation is done by humans./news/metropcs-launches-its-first-tablet.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/metropcs-launches-its-first-tablet.htmlPre-paid carrier MetroPCS has introduced its first tablet, the Alcatel OneTouch Pop 7. Not only is the slate available for just $149, it can be used on one of three new rate plans being offered by the T-Mobile owned subsidiary. All three rate plans offer unlimited data. For $10 a month, you will receive 1GB of high-speed 4G LTE data, with the balance at a slower speed. Pay $20 each month, and you will get 3GB of high-speed 4G LTE data at your disposal, with the balance at a slower speed./news/minor-update-fixes-signal-problem-on-gsm-variant-of-the-samsung-galaxy-nexus.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/minor-update-fixes-signal-problem-on-gsm-variant-of-the-samsung-galaxy-nexus.htmlA discussion is a place, where people can voice their opinion, no matter if it is positive, neutral or negative. However, when posting, one must stay true to the topic, and not just share some random thoughts, which are not directly related to the matter. Things that are NOT allowed: Off-topic talk - you must stick to the subject of discussion Trolling - see a description Flame wars Offensive, hate speech - if you want to say something, say it politely Spam/Advertisements - these posts are deleted Multiple accounts - one person can have only one account Impersonations and offensive nicknames - these accounts get banned Moderation is done by humans./news/most-underrated-phones-of-2020.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/most-underrated-phones-of-2020.htmlThe year 2020 is slowly coming to an end. Even though it’s been a difficult time, we won’t dwell on COVID-19 hardships. There’s life beyond the pandemic and there are phones beyond your usual Galaxies and iPhones. That’s the object of our research today - many interesting phones have popped-up in the past 12 months and most of them have passed under the radar.Today we’re going to talk about the “dark knights” of 2020 - the most underrated phones of the year./news/motorola-adds-razr-v3m-and-w315-to-its-cdma-portfolio.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/motorola-adds-razr-v3m-and-w315-to-its-cdma-portfolio.html-- CTIA 2006 -- Motorola has unveiled two new additions to its CDMA portfolio - RAZR V3mand W315 as a part of this year's CTIA Wireless tradeshow announcements.   RAZR V3m: is a CDMA version of the ultra-thin RAZR phone, specially designed with music lovers in mind. It supports music player, stereo headset supportand ample storage capacity through MicroSDmemory expansion slot. Other features include 1.3 megapixel camera with video capture and playback support as well as Bluetooth connectivity./news/motorola-edge-20-vs-motorola-edge-40-neo-specs-comparison.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/motorola-edge-20-vs-motorola-edge-40-neo-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 6.7 inches 6.5 inches Resolution: 2400 x 1080 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 393 PPI 2400 x 1080 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 402 PPI Technology: P-OLED Refresh rate: 144Hz 144Hz Screen-to-body: 87.51 % 90.34 % Peak brightness: 1300 cd/m2 (nit) Features: HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 3), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor HDR support, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Hardware System chip: Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G SM7325 (6 nm) MediaTek Dimensity 7030 (6 nm) Processor: Octa-core, 2400 MHz, Kryo 670 Prime, 64-bit Octa-core, 2x 2./news/motorola-edge-40-pro-vs-motorola-razr-40-ultra-specs-comparison.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/motorola-edge-40-pro-vs-motorola-razr-40-ultra-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 6.7 inches 6.9 inches Resolution: 2400 x 1080 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 395 PPI 2640 x 1080 pixels, 22:9 ratio, 413 PPI Technology: P-OLED P-OLED Refresh rate: 165Hz 165Hz Screen-to-body: 90.24 % 85.19 % Peak brightness: 1100 cd/m2 (nit) 1400 cd/m2 (nit) Features: HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Folding inside the device, HDR support, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Additional display: 3./news/motorola-edge-2022-vs-motorola-edge-2023-specs-comparison.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/motorola-edge-2022-vs-motorola-edge-2023-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 6.7 inches 6.7 inches Resolution: 2400 x 1080 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 393 PPI 2400 x 1080 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 395 PPI Technology: P-OLED P-OLED Refresh rate: 144Hz 165Hz Screen-to-body: 87.51 % 90.24 % Peak brightness: 1100 cd/m2 (nit) Features: Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Hardware System chip: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SM8450 (4 nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SM8550-AB (4 nm) Processor: Octa-core, 1x 3./news/motorola-offering-free-2-day-shipping-and-wireless-keyboard-with-purchase-of-wi-fi-version-of-the-xo.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/motorola-offering-free-2-day-shipping-and-wireless-keyboard-with-purchase-of-wi-fi-version-of-the-xo.htmlAn new print ad from Motorola talks about how fatherhood and graduation are both "life-altering" events. With Father's Day upcoming along with the last days of the school year, the manufacturer feels that both need to be acknowledged with a "life-altering" gift. So what does the company recommend as a present for Dad and grad? How about the Wi-Fi only version of the Motorola XOOM?And to help you make the decision to buy the Honeycomb 3./news/new-galaxy-z-fold-6-leak-brings-bad-news-on-the-us-pricing-front-good-news-concerning-weight.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/new-galaxy-z-fold-6-leak-brings-bad-news-on-the-us-pricing-front-good-news-concerning-weight.htmlIf the Galaxy Z Fold 6 already felt rather underwhelming to you based on all the recent rumors and leaks about screen sizes, camera capabilities, battery capacity, and AI functionality, the latest word on US pricing might disappoint you even more.That's right, we're afraid that piece of gossip from a couple of weeks ago that we refused to put our trust in at the time is today gaining steam, and the industry insider corroborating the Z Fold 6's higher prices than its predecessor is almost never wrong about this type of stuff./news/new-samsung-gear-s4-watch-coming-soon.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/new-samsung-gear-s4-watch-coming-soon.htmlSamsung is reportedly working on a brand new smartwatch that should succeed the Gear S3 series (launched in late 2016) and the Gear Sport (released in October 2017). According to SamMobile, the new watch has the model number SM-R800, and might be called Samsung Gear S4. For now, though, this name can't be confirmed. At the moment, there aren't many details about this alleged Samsung Gear S4. However, it's said that the watch should - unsurprisingly - bring upgraded internals, as well as enhanced fitness capabilities, including more accurate sleep tracking./news/new-subscribers-can-get-4-months-of-free-groove-music-pass.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/new-subscribers-can-get-4-months-of-free-groove-music-pass.htmlMicrosoft's music streaming service, Groove Music is now running a promotion to attract more customers in the coming months. For a limited time, new subscribers can get four months of free Groove Music Pass.Usually, Microsoft offers just 30 days of free Groove Music service, after which subscribers must pay $9.99 per month. However, this time, new subscribers will receive four months of free Groove Music Pass, which will allow them to download new hits and favorites from millions of songs./news/newest-samsung-gear-vr-available-starting-today-in-the-us.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/newest-samsung-gear-vr-available-starting-today-in-the-us.htmlOfficially announced in September, Samsung's newest Gear VR (designed and manufactured in collaboration with Oculus) is now available to buy in the US, being the company's first virtual reality headset made for consumers. Unlike previous Gear VR models, the new one has an accessible price: you can get it for $99.99 online (free shipping included), directly from Samsung - check out the first source below. The Gear VR also shows up at Amazon and Best Buy, though, at the moment, none of them have it in stock./news/next-apple-pencil-may-have-interchangeable-tips-and-an-eraser.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/next-apple-pencil-may-have-interchangeable-tips-and-an-eraser.htmlIt's probably no surprise that Apple would be making updates to the Pencil, but maybe most didn't expect the changes to come so quickly. Apple likes to take its time with updates, but word has it that the next Apple Pencil will have a couple nice changes, one of which is the most requested feature: an eraser (because you're allowed to make mistakes).At least, that's what seems to be the case based on new Apple patent filings that show options coming for an Apple Pencil eraser as well as interchangeable nibs./news/nintendo-says-it-will-launch-two-or-three-mobile-games-every-year.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/nintendo-says-it-will-launch-two-or-three-mobile-games-every-year.htmlJapanese company Nintendo said last year that it will release up to three mobile games in 2017. Among them, Fire Emblem: Heroes will be launched on Android and iOS on February 2, and Animal Crossing, which has just been delayed.A third game might be released later this year, but nothing has been confirmed yet. Speaking to investors on Wednesday, Nintendo's President Tatsumi Kimishima said that his company plans to launch two or three mobile games every year./news/nokia-6300-review-phonearena.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/nokia-6300-review-phonearena.htmlThe announcement of 6300 introduces Nokia into the market of the stylish slim phones, which has been dominated so far by Motorola and Samsung and their respective series- RAZR/SLVR and Ultra. The main characteristic of this phone is its appearance and its ‘feel’ at touch rather than the functionality of the E and N series smartphones. Despite its moderate price the latter is a high quality device relying on high-standard manufacturing and oriented towards customers who would never sacrifice the appeal of the exterior, but don’t really need E50 smartphone or the image-creating 8800, which is two- or threefold more expensive./news/nokia-lumia-2520-specs-phonearena.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/nokia-lumia-2520-specs-phonearena.htmlDescription Nokia's first modern tablet, the Lumia 2520, gives Microsoft's own Surface line a run for its money with LTE connectivity, thin and light polycarbonate body, quad-core Snapdragon 800, 6.7 MP camera and great Full HD display with outdoor readability enhancements. ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7sbTOp5yaqpWjrm%2BvzqZmqaCfo7K0e62ooqKZXYHCrrXAZmluamCUtqWEkHFv/news/nokia-unveils-one-stop-shop-for-the-latest-in-wireless-technology.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/nokia-unveils-one-stop-shop-for-the-latest-in-wireless-technology.htmlAfter opening its first Flagship store in Moscow in the beginning of the month and announcing its plans to open such stores in major cities all over the world, now Nokia together with CompUSA announce the opening of a one-stop-shop - Nokia Experience @ CompUSA. These new stores will offer the latest and the most advanced Nokia wireless devices. The current lineup of products includes two samrtphones - the Nokia N90 and the Nokia 6682./news/not-just-facebook-and-google-hardcore-porn-and-real-money-gambling-apps-openly-abused-apple-s-ente.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/not-just-facebook-and-google-hardcore-porn-and-real-money-gambling-apps-openly-abused-apple-s-ente.htmlLast week, news broke that Facebook and Google openly abused Apple's Enterprise Certificate program to get unprecedented access to private iPhone users' data. Facebook particularly used this loophole to gain root permissions which allowed the company to mine data about anything and everything on an iPhone, including private photos and videos, and Internet traffic that the company likely used to gain a competitive advantage over its rivals. Today, we learn that it was not just Facebook and Google: dozens and dozens of hardcore pornography and real-money gambling apps used the same loophole to circumvent the App Store and bring apps to iPhones that would never have passed Apple's own rules./news/oneplus-10-pro-vs-apple-iphone-15-pro-max-specs-comparison.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/oneplus-10-pro-vs-apple-iphone-15-pro-max-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 6.7 inches 6.7 inches Resolution: 3216 x 1440 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 526 PPI 2796 x 1290 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio, 460 PPI Technology: AMOLED OLED Refresh rate: 120Hz 120Hz Screen-to-body: 89.62 % 89.75 % Peak brightness: 1300 cd/m2 (nit) 2000 cd/m2 (nit) Features: Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Super Retina XDR, HDR support, Oleophobic coating, Scratch-resistant glass (Ceramic Shield), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Hardware System chip: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SM8450 (4 nm) A17 Pro (3 nm) Processor: Octa-core, 1x 3./news/oneplus-8t-vs-oneplus-8-pro.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/oneplus-8t-vs-oneplus-8-pro.htmlLike clockwork, the second OnePlus flagship of the year, the OnePlus 8T is here and ready to kick some Android flagship butt! But as smartphones are evolving and getting closer and closer to perfection, it's getting hard to come up with two flagships that are different enough to justify their existence. So, did OnePlus pull it off? Well, that's what we're about to find out in this OnePlus 8T vs OnePlus 8 Pro comparison./news/palm-treo-680-is-official.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/palm-treo-680-is-official.htmlFinally Palm showed the 680 running on their own simple-to-use Palm operating system. The manufacturer shows its newest model as budget smartphone suitable for people that are not used to high-end phones but want good feature set at an affordable price. Coming in four new colors (crimson, copper, arctic and graphite), the small candybar quad-band GSM/EDGE world phone with internal antenna features QWERTY keyboard which helps for its good messaging functions; it displays text-messaging conversations as "/news/palm-treo-755p-specs-phonearena.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/palm-treo-755p-specs-phonearena.htmlPALM TREO PLEASE 755p Edited: Mar 20, 2010, 9:49 PM Phone owned for This was the best phone ever. I waiting for a new Palm to match it. I have had it for over 2 years now so the screen is scratched up so I would like a similiar phone with the easy touch screen and wonderful key pad that makes texting a breeze. The calendar function, easy contact upload, mapping and cut/paste features etc./news/pandora-s-new-stories-feature-mixes-podcast-and-music-streaming-elements.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/pandora-s-new-stories-feature-mixes-podcast-and-music-streaming-elements.htmlThe competition on the streaming music market is quite fierce, as companies must stay on top of things by improving the services they offer regularly. Pandora is one of the largest streaming music providers in the United States, and not by chance. Today, the company announced the addition of a brand new feature – Pandora Stories, an interesting new artist marketing tool that enables creators to mix podcasts with music playlists./news/pixel-9-and-pixel-9-pro-colors-all-the-rumored-shades.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/pixel-9-and-pixel-9-pro-colors-all-the-rumored-shades.htmlThe Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro are (surprisingly) just around the corner, scheduled for an unusual Google event on August 13. So, the premium Pixels are coming sooner this year, and they've started to appear in the leaks. We have the wallpapers for the devices leaked, and usually, those give us an idea of what to expect when it comes to the Pixel 9 colors. So in this article, we discuss the expected colors for the Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro, in order to help you picture them, and eventually, to have a color in mind for when the phones become available for purchase./news/pizza-hut-app-launches-on-windows-phone.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/pizza-hut-app-launches-on-windows-phone.htmlPopular restaurant chain Pizza Hut has just launched their free application in the Windows Phone Marketplace that allows users to find locations and even place take-out orders directly from the app. We are all heading down a highway that will bring us straight to a time when we will be able to say there’s an app for just about everything. Pizza Hut knows that and has taken their app that is already available on both Android and iOS and has expanded it to the Windows Phone platform./news/report-google-considers-becoming-a-wireless-carrier.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/report-google-considers-becoming-a-wireless-carrier.htmlA report published on Thursday has brought back a rumor that has been making the rounds over the last few years. According to "unnamed sources" who allegedly had discussions with Google, the Mountain View based tech titan is entertaining the idea of becoming a mobile carrier. The report says that Google could roll out the service in the same areas where it offers Google Fiber. Google had apparently toyed with the idea of offering wireless service in 2012, but by December of that year it had decided that there was too much red tape involved./news/rogue-t-mobile-store-owner-found-guilty-of-illegally-unlocking-phones-in-25-million-fraud.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/rogue-t-mobile-store-owner-found-guilty-of-illegally-unlocking-phones-in-25-million-fraud.htmlA former T-Mobile store owner was found guilty of breaking into the wireless provider's internal system allowing the rogue businessman to unlock and unblock smartphones. The illegal activities took place from 2014 to 2019 when 44-year-old Argishti Khudaverdyan unlocked phones from T-Mobile and other carriers' networks allowing those buying the handsets to use them with other network providers. The scheme took in $25 million in ill-gotten revenue for the defendant and his partner/news/rokid-max-review-impressive-screen-and-sound-all-in-the-form-factor-of-sunglasses.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/rokid-max-review-impressive-screen-and-sound-all-in-the-form-factor-of-sunglasses.htmlWith a price tag of $439, the Rokid Max are positioned as the new premium consumer smart glasses to consider, if you're on the market for it. Their presentation and design definitely reflect it.More importantly, the Rokid Max's display and sound quality are the best I've experienced from a consumer AR device yet, so they are indeed easy to recommend, and would justify their cost for the right person. They're available for pre-order now, with shipping starting later this month of May./news/roku-and-google-finally-resolve-youtube-dispute-a-new-deal-is-struck.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/roku-and-google-finally-resolve-youtube-dispute-a-new-deal-is-struck.htmlAfter an arguably needless period of a court dispute over a contract extension, Roku and Google have finally found mutual ground to step on, just a day before the deadline. Google had threatened to take away the YouTube app from Roku’s platform if no agreement was reached.The situation came to light back in October when a blog post from Roku revealed to users what was going on behind the curtains. Roku accused Google of anti-competitive demands, and Google was not willing to back down on its demands./news/roku-introduces-new-lineup-of-products-offers-90-day-pandora-premium-free-trial.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/roku-introduces-new-lineup-of-products-offers-90-day-pandora-premium-free-trial.htmlRoku has just introduced a new lineup of products earlier today and announced a promotion to accompany the launch of the new devices. Starting today, customers can pre-order the new Roku Ultra and Roku Streambar for $100 and $130. Both are supposed to hit the shelves in mid-October, but there's one other important thing that customers who pre-order them will gain in the process.Roku is running a promotion until November 6, so customers who purchase any Roku device, not just the two announced today, will receive a special 90-day Pandora Premium free trial (a $30 value)./news/samsung-airave-review-phonearena.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-airave-review-phonearena.htmlAs the world becomes increasingly reliant on their mobile devices quality of service has become a great differentiator. “Can you hear me now?” and to a lesser extent “more bars in more places” have become company pillars, but T-Mobile was the first to actively address in-home coverage when they launched their Unlimited HotSpot Calling (ex HotSpot @Home) service nationwide last summer. Sprint has entered the game with a unique offering of their own, the Samsung AIRAVE femtocell./news/samsung-expands-live-translate-feature-to-galaxy-buds-but-there-s-a-catch.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-expands-live-translate-feature-to-galaxy-buds-but-there-s-a-catch.htmlLast month at Samsung's Unpacked event, the Korean tech giant dropped the Galaxy S24 series and also introduced a bunch of new AI features under the Galaxy AI tag, like Live Translate, Circle to Search, Note Assist, Photo Assist, and more. Now, Samsung is spreading the AI love to some of its existing products.As spotted by tipster Ishan Agarwal (via Android Police), Samsung is pushing out a firmware update for Galaxy Buds 2, Buds 2 Pro, and Buds FE users./news/samsung-galaxy-a20-vs-samsung-galaxy-s20-specs-comparison.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-galaxy-a20-vs-samsung-galaxy-s20-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 6.4 inches 6.2 inches Resolution: 1560 x 720 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio, 268 PPI 3200 x 1440 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 566 PPI Technology: Super AMOLED Dynamic AMOLED Refresh rate: 60Hz 120Hz (@1080p) Screen-to-body: 84.95 % 88.59 % Features: Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 6), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Hardware System chip: Samsung Exynos 7884 (14 nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SM8250 (7 nm) Processor: Octa-core, 1800 MHz, ARM Cortex-A73 and ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit Octa-core, 1x 2./news/samsung-galaxy-j7-2016-specs.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-galaxy-j7-2016-specs.htmlSamsung Galaxy J7 is a throwback to S4 sort of.. Posted: Jun 06, 2020, 6:31 PM Phone owned for less than a month Samsung Galaxy J7 is pretty good for its camera and decent performance specs, but the battery life, however, not so much. However, there are times that the phone can be hot after a long use, but it doesn't justify anything at all. At least, it's worth the budget price for a low-end Samsung smartphone./news/samsung-galaxy-messages-app-crashing-google-meet-may-be-the-culprit.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-galaxy-messages-app-crashing-google-meet-may-be-the-culprit.htmlSamsung Galaxy users woke up to an unexpected surprise recently – their beloved Messages app started crashing. In less than a day, complaints flooded online forums like Reddit and Samsung's official channels, with users reporting that the app would forcefully shut down whenever they tried to start a new conversation.This glitch was particularly frustrating because it left users unable to access their conversations, memories, and important message threads. Basic troubleshooting steps like clearing the cache or restarting the phone proved ineffective, leaving many users scrambling for a solution./news/samsung-galaxy-note-20-ultra-vs-samsung-galaxy-s24-ultra-specs-comparison.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-galaxy-note-20-ultra-vs-samsung-galaxy-s24-ultra-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 6.9 inches 6.8 inches Resolution: 3088 x 1440 pixels, 19.3:9 ratio, 496 PPI 3088 x 1440 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio, 501 PPI Technology: Dynamic AMOLED Dynamic AMOLED Refresh rate: 120Hz 120Hz Screen-to-body: 91.63 % 89.12 % Peak brightness: 2600 cd/m2 (nit) Features: HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Armor), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Hardware System chip: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ SM8250-AB (7 nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SM8650-AB (4 nm) Processor: Octa-core, 1x 3./news/samsung-galaxy-s10-vs-samsung-galaxy-s24-specs-comparison.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-galaxy-s10-vs-samsung-galaxy-s24-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 6.1 inches 6.7 inches Resolution: 3040 x 1440 pixels, 19:9 ratio, 550 PPI 3088 x 1440 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio, 509 PPI Technology: Dynamic AMOLED Dynamic AMOLED Refresh rate: 120Hz Screen-to-body: 88.66 % 89.05 % Peak brightness: 2600 cd/m2 (nit) Features: HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 6), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Hardware System chip: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (7 nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SM8650 (4 nm) Processor: Octa-core, 2840 MHz, Kryo 485, 64-bit Octa-core, 1x 3./news/samsung-galaxy-s10-s10-update-brings-manual-night-mode-to-sprint-users.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-galaxy-s10-s10-update-brings-manual-night-mode-to-sprint-users.htmlSamsung quietly updated its most recent flagship smartphones, the Galaxy S10 and S10+ with new camera features. These change have been pushed out along with the May/June security patches, and although we're at the end of July, many users have yet to receive the improvements.In the United States, AT&T and Verizon have already released the June security update, which includes the new Night Mode function, as well as the QR Code scanner for Wi-Fi sharing./news/samsung-galaxy-s10e-vs-apple-iphone-15-pro-specs-comparison.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-galaxy-s10e-vs-apple-iphone-15-pro-specs-comparison.htmlCellular 4G (FDD): Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 14(700 PS), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS), 66(AWS-3), 71(600) Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 14(700 PS), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 30(2300 WCS), 32(1500 L-band), 66(AWS-3), 71(600) Connectivity & Features ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7sbTOp5yaqpWjrm%2BvzqZmqaCfo7K0e8KopKmZopp8lK3MrKynn118rq2t17JkjGlgmnmCvM%2BlnGahgJ28r7GMamxmiKKkfLG0zqecrGdhZn5ygItqaHJqaA%3D%3D/news/samsung-galaxy-s20-vs-samsung-galaxy-s23-ultra-specs-comparison.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-galaxy-s20-vs-samsung-galaxy-s23-ultra-specs-comparison.htmlCellular 4G (FDD): Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 14(700 PS), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS), 66(AWS-3), 71(600) Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 14(700 PS), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS), 66(AWS-3), 71(600) Multimedia Connectivity & Features ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7sbTOp5yaqpWjrm%2BvzqZmqaCfo7K0e8KopKmZopp8lK3MrKynn118rq2t17JkjGpgYHmUrcysrKefXXyura3XsmSMamNioq3A0ZpmqaCfo7K0e5BqaXFxXGZ%2FcXyR/news/samsung-galaxy-s23-fe-vs-samsung-galaxy-a35-5g-specs-comparison.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-galaxy-s23-fe-vs-samsung-galaxy-a35-5g-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 6.4 inches 6.6 inches Resolution: 2340 x 1080 pixels, 29.5:9 ratio, 403 PPI 2340 x 1080 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio, 390 PPI Technology: Dynamic AMOLED Super AMOLED Refresh rate: 120Hz 120Hz Screen-to-body: 83.24 % 84.75 % Peak brightness: 500 cd/m2 (nit) Features: HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Hardware System chip: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SM8450 (4 nm) Exynos 1380 (5 nm) Processor: 1x 2./news/samsung-galaxy-s6-edge-transforms-into-a-torch-as-the-unit-catches-on-fire.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-galaxy-s6-edge-transforms-into-a-torch-as-the-unit-catches-on-fire.htmlWe have seen a number of handsets catch on fire over the years, and the one thing that usually turns up is that the user was employing a third-party charger. But the latest smartphone fire to hit the news has a different twist. While the device was being charged before going up in smoke, we will discuss this part of the incident later. Let's get to the meat of the story first./news/samsung-galaxy-s8-vs-samsung-galaxy-s23-specs-comparison.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-galaxy-s8-vs-samsung-galaxy-s23-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 6.2 inches 6.6 inches Resolution: 2960 x 1440 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio, 529 PPI 2340 x 1080 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio, 390 PPI Technology: Super AMOLED Dynamic AMOLED Refresh rate: 120Hz Screen-to-body: 83.32 % 89.71 % Peak brightness: 1750 cd/m2 (nit) Features: HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Hardware System chip: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 MSM8998 (10 nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) Processor: Octa-core, 2450 MHz, Kryo 280, 64-bit Octa-core, 1x 3./news/samsung-galaxy-tab-s8-vs-samsung-galaxy-tab-s9-specs-comparison.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-galaxy-tab-s8-vs-samsung-galaxy-tab-s9-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 12.4 inches 12.4 inches Resolution: 2800 x 1752 pixels, 16:10 ratio, 266 PPI Technology: Super AMOLED Dynamic AMOLED Refresh rate: 120Hz 120Hz Screen-to-body: 84.65 % Features: Ambient light sensor HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5), Ambient light sensor Hardware System chip: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SM8450 (4 nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SM8550-AC (4 nm) Processor: Octa-core, 1x 3./news/samsung-galaxy-xcover-6-pro-vs-samsung-galaxy-s23-specs-comparison.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-galaxy-xcover-6-pro-vs-samsung-galaxy-s23-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 6.6 inches 6.1 inches Resolution: 2400 x 1080 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 399 PPI 2340 x 1080 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio, 422 PPI Technology: IPS LCD Super AMOLED Refresh rate: 120Hz 120Hz Screen-to-body: 77.82 % 88.57 % Peak brightness: 1750 cd/m2 (nit) Features: Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Hardware System chip: Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G SM7325 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) Processor: Octa-core, 4x 2./news/samsung-introduces-galaxy-s20-tactical-edition-for-defence-operations.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-introduces-galaxy-s20-tactical-edition-for-defence-operations.htmlModern flagship smartphones are often perceived as delicate, but Samsung stands behind the design and security capabilities of its Galaxy S20 so much, that the South Korean giant has announced a special new version of it, tailored for operations in the federal government and Department of Defense.The Samsung Galaxy TE (Tactical Edition) sports customized software and features in order to be mission-ready, and "supports the requirements of tactical and classified applications./news/samsung-s-galaxy-z-fold-6-and-z-flip-6-leak-out-in-gorgeous-new-renders.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-s-galaxy-z-fold-6-and-z-flip-6-leak-out-in-gorgeous-new-renders.htmlWith less than two weeks ahead of an undoubtedly massive Unpacked event confirmed the other day, the time has come to thank Samsung for playing and once again give Evan Blass the trophy for the most accurate and reliable mobile tech leaker in the world.Behold the Z Fold 6 in navy and silver!Samsung's next big book-style foldable is just as big, tall, sharp, and boxy as we all expected in these freshly leaked product depictions, rocking what looks like a significantly slimmer profile than the already fairly elegant Galaxy Z Fold 5 and a more protruding triple rear-facing camera system./news/samsung-s-one-ui-5-0-update-could-bring-major-improvements-to-ui-animations.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-s-one-ui-5-0-update-could-bring-major-improvements-to-ui-animations.htmlSamsung introduced a number of visual improvements with the official release of One UI 4.0 back on December 6, 2021. Some of the more visual ones included a redesigned color palette that made use of Android 12’s Material You design language, as well as a new look for widgets.The next major software update in line, of course, is One UI 5.0. Much like last year, Samsung should release the new version at the same time that Google’s Android 13 comes out./news/sennheiser-momentum-true-wireless-3-now-available-for-pre-order.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/sennheiser-momentum-true-wireless-3-now-available-for-pre-order.htmlThe Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3, the newest addition to Sennheiser’s flagship true wireless headphone line, are now available for pre-order. The earbuds introduce improvements to active noise cancellation (ANC), call quality and user customisation, while also slashing the price down from previous generations. The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 earbuds debuted on April 25th April, with pre-orders being open immediately and general availability coming on May 10th. For the premium price tag of 249./news/sim-free-iphone-x-now-available-in-the-us.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/sim-free-iphone-x-now-available-in-the-us.htmlAs of today, December 4, Apple is officially selling an unlocked,SIM-free iPhone X in the US.As you probably know, until now, your only option (on Apple's website) was to buy the smartphone with a SIMcard from one of the four major US carriers: T-Mobile, Verizon, AT&T, or Sprint. With a SIM-free iPhone X, you have the freedom to activatethe device on any carrier, whenever you want. The SIM-free iPhone X isavailable in silver and space gray, and is priced similarly to carrierversions: $999 (64 GB model) and $1,149 (256 GB model)./news/snag-a-brand-new-motorola-edge-2022-for-less-than-150-on-amazon.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/snag-a-brand-new-motorola-edge-2022-for-less-than-150-on-amazon.htmlGetting a decent mid-range price for less than $150 sounds like a flight of fancy, doesn’t it? You’d be surprised to know Amazon is making this dream a reality with a top-notch offer on a popular Motorola phone. As you might have guessed, we’re not talking about a 2023-released model, but a 2022 one – the Motorola Edge (2022). This puppy is now 28% off its Amazon list price of about $200!/news/snag-a-galaxy-z-fold-5-with-a-free-storage-upgrade-and-a-huge-trade-in-discount-through-this-sweet-s.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/snag-a-galaxy-z-fold-5-with-a-free-storage-upgrade-and-a-huge-trade-in-discount-through-this-sweet-s.htmlAttention! Attention! Amazing news for all deal hunters in the market for a brand-new Galaxy Z Fold 5.From September 11th to September 17th, Samsung will hold its own sales event dubbed Discover Samsung Fall, through which you will be able to save on various Samsung devices. And as a sweet early Discover Samsung Fall deal, you can now score a free storage upgrade on the Phantom Black or Icy Blue color options of the 512GB Galaxy Z Fold 5./news/some-google-maps-users-are-receiving-three-free-months-of-google-fi-wireless-service.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/some-google-maps-users-are-receiving-three-free-months-of-google-fi-wireless-service.htmlGoogle Fi is an MVNO (Mobile Virtual Network Operator) which means that it purchases cellular service from companies with full-fledged wireless networks, and sells wireless service to you. This way, Google can offer you a wireless plan for your phone even though it doesn't actually own any LTE or 5G networks. Instead, in the states, Fi uses the networks belonging to T-Mobile and U.S. Cellular (with their permission, of course)./news/sony-introduces-the-xperia-e1-adapts-the-company-s-modern-design-to-the-affordable-market.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/sony-introduces-the-xperia-e1-adapts-the-company-s-modern-design-to-the-affordable-market.htmlIntroducing Xperia™ E1 - simply the best smartphone in its class1Incredible music with a super-clear 100dB speaker and 30 days free access to millions of songs through the Sony Entertainment Network2 Blaze through apps and the internet with the fastest processor in its class and fast data speeds Experience all of this through the bright and clear 4” WVGA display encapsulated in the latest Sony design 14th January 2014, London, UK – Sony Mobile Communications (“Sony Mobile”) today introduces Xperia E1, a new Android smartphone that brings Sony’s leading audio technologies together with expertise in display, design, performance and content to create a smartphone independently recognised as the “best smartphone in its class”./news/spotify-introduces-new-billing-choice-for-android-users.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/spotify-introduces-new-billing-choice-for-android-users.htmlSpotify and Googleannounced over the weekend they have partnered to offer customers using Android devices a new purchase experience. The new feature was first unveiled back in March but wasn’t released right away. After months of working to build the so-called User Choice Billing (UCB), the feature is now rolling out to Android users.With the new User Choice Billing feature, Spotify users will be able to subscribe and make purchases using the payment option they want./news/sprint-launches-the-oneplus-7-pro-5g-brings-5g-service-to-four-new-markets.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/sprint-launches-the-oneplus-7-pro-5g-brings-5g-service-to-four-new-markets.htmlIn a surprising move, Sprint announced it has decided to add its fourth 5G device to its portfolio, the OnePlus 7 Pro 5G. Along with the new smartphone, Sprint confirmed it has expanded its 5G service to four additional markets in the US: New York City, Los Angeles, Phoenix, and Washington D.C.OnePlus 7 Pro 5G will be available from Sprint beginning August 27 in select 5G market retail stores and on August 28 via Sprint's online store./news/sprint-puts-pen-on-paper-on-a-4g-international-roaming-contract.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/sprint-puts-pen-on-paper-on-a-4g-international-roaming-contract.htmlToday, Sprint broke the news that it has signed a 4G international roaming contract with Jamaican carrier Digicel and Taiwanese carrier Global Mobile. Additional details, like when the service will be launched and how much Sprint will charge for it, are still unknown. All you need if you plan to use Sprint's roaming services is either the Sprint 3G/4G USB Modem 250U device or Sprint 3G/4G U600 USB Modem, as well as Sprint SmartView EVDO connection manager./news/startup-creates-a-16-in-1-android-camera-called-light-l16-predicts-the-death-of-dslrs.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/startup-creates-a-16-in-1-android-camera-called-light-l16-predicts-the-death-of-dslrs.htmlDo not adjust your screens, the title of this article is correct: a very young California-based company called Light announced a 16-in-1 camera to take on DSLRs. What does 16-in-1 mean? Well, the new device - dubbed Light L16 - really contains 16 camera modules, and was designed to give photography enthusiasts DSLR-like photo quality in a pocketable format. All 16 camera modules and lenses are visible on the back of the L16./news/steam-hit-palworld-is-now-playable-in-vr-thanks-to-universal-mod.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/steam-hit-palworld-is-now-playable-in-vr-thanks-to-universal-mod.htmlThe game of the moment, Palworld, is now playable in virtual reality (VR) thanks to a universal VR mod by Praydog. The title developed by Pocketpair has taken the games industry by storm. Offering a mix of gameplay mechanics that involve survival, building crafting, open-world RPG, and shooting, Palworld has sold no less than 5 million units in just four days. It's also one of the top three games with the highest number of concurrent players on Steam./news/stream-music-from-amazon-for-free-using-alexa.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/stream-music-from-amazon-for-free-using-alexa.htmlIf you love music and own an Amazon Echo or another device that uses Alexa as a virtual assistant, we have some good news. Late last week, Amazon announced that those in the U.S. can stream top playlists and stations for free, without having to pay for an Amazon Prime or Amazon Music Unlimited subscription. Instead, a free-ad supported tier of music is available for Alexa-enabled devices.Alexa will play for free stations based on a song, artist, genre and era./news/t-mobile-concord-is-the-carrier-s-cheapest-prepaid-smartphone-priced-at-99.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/t-mobile-concord-is-the-carrier-s-cheapest-prepaid-smartphone-priced-at-99.htmlThe T-Mobile Concord Buying a new smartphone for under $100 is easy, as long as you are willing to sign a 2-year contract. But what if you aren't much into long-term commitment? That is when things get a bit more complicated, yet T-Mobile introduced an offering that might just do the trick.The nation's fourth largest carrier unveiled the T-Mobile Concord – an entry-level Android smartphone that can be yours for a very reasonable $99./news/t-mobile-expands-low-band-lte-capacity-in-66-markets.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/t-mobile-expands-low-band-lte-capacity-in-66-markets.htmlA discussion is a place, where people can voice their opinion, no matter if it is positive, neutral or negative. However, when posting, one must stay true to the topic, and not just share some random thoughts, which are not directly related to the matter. Things that are NOT allowed: Off-topic talk - you must stick to the subject of discussion Trolling - see a description Flame wars Offensive, hate speech - if you want to say something, say it politely Spam/Advertisements - these posts are deleted Multiple accounts - one person can have only one account Impersonations and offensive nicknames - these accounts get banned Moderation is done by humans./news/t-mobile-explains-the-changes-that-you-ll-see-at-its-reopened-stores.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/t-mobile-explains-the-changes-that-you-ll-see-at-its-reopened-stores.htmlBack in March, T-Mobile shut down all of its retail stores located in shopping malls because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Days later, it expanded the shutdown to include 80% of its stores. Because keeping the lines of communication open among family and friends is critical to surviving the outbreak without losing one's sanity, wireless providers are considered an "essential" service and are allowed to remain open. Looking at its stores strategically, T-Mobile decided to keep open those retail locations that are no longer than a 30-minute drive for most of its customers./news/t-mobile-verizon-accused-of-denying-100-rebate-earned-by-customers-buying-an-apple-watch.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/t-mobile-verizon-accused-of-denying-100-rebate-earned-by-customers-buying-an-apple-watch.htmlSome T-Mobile and Verizon customers are getting frustrated over the carrier's response to a Apple Watch rebate promotion that the wireless provider says does not exist. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman tweeted (via AppleInsider) about the promotion stating that "The carrier is wrongly denying the rebate advertised on Apple's website, with phone support saying the promotion doesn't exist. Would hold off on buying for this deal unless it works for others."T-Mobile, Verizon are denying the existence of an Apple Watch promo that seems clearly to be written in black and white/news/t-mobile-s-digits-and-getoutofthered-plan-both-launch-today.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/t-mobile-s-digits-and-getoutofthered-plan-both-launch-today.htmlLast week, T-Mobile introduced a new feature intended to make it easier for others to reach you no matter which device you have in your pocket, or on your wrist. All T-Mobile numbers are being updated to support the feature. After you set it up, whenever someone calls your T-Mobile phone number, any connected device with the capability to take phone calls will ring (like another phone or certain connected smartwatches)./news/t-mobile-s-samsung-galaxy-s8-and-galaxy-s8-receive-security-updates.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/t-mobile-s-samsung-galaxy-s8-and-galaxy-s8-receive-security-updates.htmlT-Mobile subscribers who own the Samsung Galaxy S8 and Samsung Galaxy S8+ just recently received the November security update for the two phones. Today, the carrier is pushing out the December security update for the pair. The new software versions will be G950USQS2BQL1 for the S8, and G955USQS2BQL1 for the S8+. The former weighs in at 130.66MB, while the latter tips the scales at 127.11 MB.When you receive the notification telling you that your handset has received the update, do not continue with the installation process until you connect your device to a Wi-Fi network./news/texas-instruments-says-the-death-of-omap-has-been-greatly-exaggerated.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/texas-instruments-says-the-death-of-omap-has-been-greatly-exaggerated.htmlA lot has been said of the demise of Texas Instrument’s OMAP processors. The mobile CPU market is getting extremely crowded to the point where TI’s own shareholders have pressured the firm to move on to other fields. TI’s own statements have indicated that they plan to shift focus away from smartphones and tablets to other embedded systems. Now TI seems to be pushing back a bit against the perception that they are abandoning the OMAP platform./news/thanks-to-app-update-siri-can-now-remotely-lock-your-tesla-s-doors-and-much-more.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/thanks-to-app-update-siri-can-now-remotely-lock-your-tesla-s-doors-and-much-more.htmlOver the weekend, the Tesla app in the App Store was updated to version 4.24.0 and the changelist included one sentence: "Access your vehicle controls and climate from the Apple Shortcuts app." But within that small sentence is a big change. Previously, Tesla owners could remotely handle certain tasks through the Tesla app. But with the update, the Tesla app now integrates with the Apple Shortcuts app allowing Tesla owners to say "/news/the-apple-ipad-has-replaced-laptops-for-12-of-global-enterprise-users.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/the-apple-ipad-has-replaced-laptops-for-12-of-global-enterprise-users.htmlIDG Connect has finished its "iPad for Business Survey 2012" which is a result of interviews with global IT and business professionals. And the result of the survey shows that many of these enterprise users have put down their laptop and have replaced it with Apple's tablet. The figures show that 12% of those surveyed have replaced their mobile computer with the Apple iPad. 54% said that the iPad has "/news/the-apple-watch-series-9-is-a-no-miss-through-this-sweet-best-buy-deal.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/the-apple-watch-series-9-is-a-no-miss-through-this-sweet-best-buy-deal.htmlFinding the perfect gift may not be as challenging as you think, so long as you’re eyeing the highly capable Apple Watch Series 9. Best Buy lets you save as much as $70 on this fantastic wearable. Needless to say, that’s more than generous for a product bearing the Apple logo. If you agree, pull the trigger on this sweet offer while you can. We should note that Best Buy’s deal applies to the model 41mm case and GPS connectivity./news/the-galaxy-s24-is-dominating-the-eastern-markets-but-what-s-the-competition.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/the-galaxy-s24-is-dominating-the-eastern-markets-but-what-s-the-competition.htmlIn the realm of smartphones, Samsung's Galaxy S24 is currently the talk of the town, especially in the eastern markets. The latest flagship series has been a runaway success, breaking sales records in both its homeland, South Korea, and India. With its powerful processor, sleek design, and impressive camera system, the Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+, and Galaxy S24 Ultra have been popular choices among consumers in these regions. But what about the competition?/news/the-hot-new-motorola-razr-5g-gets-an-official-us-release-date-and-loads-of-cool-deals.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/the-hot-new-motorola-razr-5g-gets-an-official-us-release-date-and-loads-of-cool-deals.htmlAfter an understandably timid and clumsy start last year, the foldable smartphone market competition is heating up even if we don't count Huawei's US-prohibited efforts in this space or LG's eccentric dual-screen experiment, which belongs to a category of its own.An early release and plenty of retail partnersThe 5G-enabled Razr is an entirely different kettle of fish, standing out from its forerunner in a number of key departments. For one thing, you will be able to buy the aptly named Motorola Razr 5G starting October 2, which is less than a month after the vastly improved phone was officially unveiled./news/the-incredible-oneplus-10t-is-dirt-cheap-at-woot-for-limited-time-score-massive-savings-now-while-y.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/the-incredible-oneplus-10t-is-dirt-cheap-at-woot-for-limited-time-score-massive-savings-now-while-y.htmlBlack Friday is one of the best times of the year. The whole Internet is currently full of amazing Black Friday offers on various stuff and devices, including incredible Black Friday phone deals through which you can snag a powerful phone with a bonkers discount.Like this one. Currently, you can snatch the impressive OnePlus 10T with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage space for a whopping 48% off its price at Woot./news/the-iphone-12-is-the-best-5g-phone-to-buy-for-the-verizon-and-at-t-network-plans-now.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/the-iphone-12-is-the-best-5g-phone-to-buy-for-the-verizon-and-at-t-network-plans-now.htmlWе already told you that with the iPhone 12 5G models Apple did what it regularly does with the 4G LTE iPhones so far - equips them with a record number of cellular connectivity bands for the globetrotter in each iPhone fan.ALSO read: Is iPhone 12 the best 5G phone you can get right now?AT&T and Verizon are likely to introduce new, faster citywide 5G in late 2021. Current Android phones won't support it; you'll probably have to wait until March 2021 for Android phones that will./news/the-midrange-plot-thickens-with-the-launch-of-the-honor-magic-6-lite.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/the-midrange-plot-thickens-with-the-launch-of-the-honor-magic-6-lite.htmlHonor has officially announced the launch of its latest midrange smartphone, the Magic 6 Lite. It comes with a compelling combination of display goodness, camera capabilities, battery performance, and processing power and places itself as a real contender in the upper-level midrange market.Display that you can drop? The 6.78-inch AMOLED Curved Display with a 1.5K ultra-clear resolution incorporates Honor Anti-Drop technology. This uses advanced cushioning materials, enhancing shock absorption capacity by up to 1./news/the-pixel-7a-google-s-flagship-in-disguise.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/the-pixel-7a-google-s-flagship-in-disguise.htmlWhile the Google Pixel 7 and Google Pixel 7 Pro are undoubtedly very impressive devices in their own right, I must admit that at 6.3” and 6.7” respectively, they are frankly a bit too much. I might be in the (very tiny) minority when I say this, but I still consider any smartphone with a display of above 6” as too big for my tiny hands. This is why I am particularly excited about the GooglePixel 7a./news/the-remarkable-oneplus-11-is-available-at-a-flagship-killer-price-at-best-buy-on-one-condition.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/the-remarkable-oneplus-11-is-available-at-a-flagship-killer-price-at-best-buy-on-one-condition.htmlA few days ago, we reported that Woot has an incredible deal on the even more incredible OnePlus 11, offering this awesome phone for $220 off its price. The only downside of this offer was that it was available only for the duration of the day and expired the next morning. But don't feel bad if you missed out on this opportunity since you now have another chance to scoop up a brand-new OnePlus 11 for less./news/the-sony-wh-1000xm5-are-official-a-successor-to-the-popular-xm4-noise-canceling-headphones.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/the-sony-wh-1000xm5-are-official-a-successor-to-the-popular-xm4-noise-canceling-headphones.htmlAfter much speculation and a number of pretty massive leaks, Sony's new over-ear headphones, the Sony WH-1000XM5, have finally been officially unveiled.Sony WH-1000XM5 key points at a glance, according to the Japanese company: Industry-leading noise canceling with eight microphones and Auto NC OptimizerExceptional sound quality and industry-leading call quality that can be tailored to your worldSuper comfortable wearing and all-day listening with a new design and up to 30 hours battery life/news/this-new-amazon-and-best-buy-deal-on-apple-s-modern-airpods-pro-2-is-as-good-as-it-gets.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/this-new-amazon-and-best-buy-deal-on-apple-s-modern-airpods-pro-2-is-as-good-as-it-gets.htmlWill Apple release an all-new version of its hugely popular AirPods Pro this year? Probably not. That's because the company's first (and so far only) noise-cancelling earbuds are younger than the "regular" AirPods 3, having seen daylight in the fall of 2022. A minor refresh with a USB-C charging case then came out in September 2023, surprisingly quickly scoring similar discounts as the older Lightning-only edition.Perhaps even more surprisingly, the "/news/tinder-launches-a-podcast-to-discuss-dating-data-and-give-you-dating-advices.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/tinder-launches-a-podcast-to-discuss-dating-data-and-give-you-dating-advices.htmlAccording to Edison Research, about 21% of Americans over the age of 12 listen to podcasts monthly. That's about 57 million people. Naturally, big brands found a way to capitalize on that audience by launching their own branded podcasts. And the latest big name to do so is Tinder.The company behind the popular dating app is starting its own sponsored podcast, named “DTR”, which is short for “Define the Relationship”. The name is a reference to the awkward conversation between two people that sets the rules of the relationship and is used to make sure you and your partner are on the same page./news/toca-hair-salon-is-the-free-ios-app-of-the-week.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/toca-hair-salon-is-the-free-ios-app-of-the-week.htmlOnce again, it is time for the free iOS app of the week. This week's app is Toca Hair Salon. Designed for those 3 and up (adults are said to find it addictive), users get to "Cut, color, comb and blow-dry life-like hair on six different cute characters." Players can use their fingers to create any hair style, and will have access to tools like scissors and trimmers to cut hair./news/unannounced-motorola-defy-5g-rugged-smartphone-to-feature-unique-messaging-feature.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/unannounced-motorola-defy-5g-rugged-smartphone-to-feature-unique-messaging-feature.htmlAlthough it might not be a big name in the smartphone industry like Apple or Samsung, Bullitt Group is an innovative British mobile phone manufacturer that has a strategic partnership with Motorola and Cat to develop rugged phones.Last year, the British company announced plans to launch the first smartphone to include a two-way satellite messaging capability. Bullitt has been working with a big chipset manufacturer and a satellite network infrastructure partner for the last two years in order to come up with a messaging service for devices that could smoothly switch between Wi-Fi, cellular and satellite./news/verizon-has-the-uber-popular-jbl-flip-5-speaker-on-sale-at-a-simply-unbelievable-price.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/verizon-has-the-uber-popular-jbl-flip-5-speaker-on-sale-at-a-simply-unbelievable-price.htmlIf you don't necessarily need a voice assistant on your speaker to help organize your day and control your living room entertainment without requiring you to lift a finger, you're probably already familiar with the JBL Flip 5. While nowhere near as "smart" as an Echo or Nest device, this bad boy can get the party started outside of your house, featuring a pool-ready design and not exactly costing a fortune./news/verizon-salute-user-reviews-phonearena.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/verizon-salute-user-reviews-phonearena.htmlit's good for my daughter Posted: Jan 13, 2011, 3:55 PM Phone owned for less than 3 months My daughter loves it. She misses the fact that it doesn't do video, and the camera taking pics from the side is confusing, but so far she likes it. I personally don't like that when I call her, the first time we are disconnected, and she has to call me back-EVERY TIME I CALL HER!/news/verizon-to-get-5-new-phones.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/verizon-to-get-5-new-phones.htmlWe’ve already heard rumors and saw some spy photos of a few phones, but now a combined product pipeline image appears, showing 5 of the phones Verizon Wireless will probably offer in the near future. Motorola Z6tv is a variant of the Z6 RIZR (Z6m in CDMA) which will be the new TV phone of the carrier. The Motorola Q9m is the CDMA-version of the Q9h, being successor of the first Q and respectively slim Windows Mobile 6 Standard smartphone with wonderful QWERTY keyboard./news/vibe-with-a-shark-on-your-phone-through-this-ar-experience-from-nat-geo-and-verizon.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/vibe-with-a-shark-on-your-phone-through-this-ar-experience-from-nat-geo-and-verizon.htmlI think that, at this point, we can say that Shark Week is a tradition. I mean, if it wasn’t National Geographic wouldn’t have started Sharkfest back in 2010. But I don’t mean that as a critique: the more we can get of these terrifying silly, vicious serene predators, the ohmygod better.Because all of these specialists keep trying to convince me that sharks don’t pose an actual threat to my existence./news/virgin-mobile-canada-and-bell-canada-will-unlock-your-apple-iphone-once-you-unlock-your-wallet.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/virgin-mobile-canada-and-bell-canada-will-unlock-your-apple-iphone-once-you-unlock-your-wallet.htmlUp in Canada, where the citizens are usually being distracted by the NHL season, the hockey strike has forced Canadians to look elsewhere for entertainment.To that end, a leaked internal document shows that both Virgin Mobile Canada and Bell Canada will be willing to unlock your Apple iPhone. It won't come cheaply though, as both carriers will be asking you to unlock your wallet and remove $75 to perform the task./news/vlc-adds-experimental-chromecast-support.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/vlc-adds-experimental-chromecast-support.htmlVLC for Android adds Chromecast support. Okay, let's move on... Wait, what? It's finally here? Nope, still in beta, but it sure is coming. The VLC 2.9 Beta client is adding the long awaited by users Chromecast support. It's also a bit ironic, given the fact this feature was first implemented in the iOS version of VLC, way back in 2015.Although still in experimental stage, the feature allows you to stream both local and internet content from your Android powered device to your Chromecast./news/walmart-brings-google-s-nest-hub-2nd-gen-to-new-all-time-low-price-with-christmas-gift-included.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/walmart-brings-google-s-nest-hub-2nd-gen-to-new-all-time-low-price-with-christmas-gift-included.htmlIf you've been keeping an eye on the smart home hardware industry for the last few months or so (or even longer than that), you might be wondering just how low the world's most popular smart speakers and smart displays can go in their concerted effort to fill all your Christmas stockings this year.Well, the limbo dance continues for the 2021-released Nest Hub even after Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2022, as Walmart currently allows bargain hunters to spend as little as $39 (online only) for their choice of a "/news/watch-the-first-ad-for-the-apple-iphone-x-right-here.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/watch-the-first-ad-for-the-apple-iphone-x-right-here.htmlEarlier today, we showed you the official new product videos for the Apple iPhone 8, Apple iPhone 8s, Apple iPhone X and the Apple Watch Series 3. All four are narrated by Jony Ive in his inimitable fashion. Now, this morning, we can show you the first television commercial for the tenth anniversary iPhone. Running for approximately 70 seconds, the ad is called "Meet iPhone X." Not only is the lack of a home button mentioned, the ad also shows the swipe up gesture that takes users of the phone to the home screen no matter where they are in the iOS 11 eco-system./news/win-a-trip-to-the-super-bowl-or-the-pro-bowl-courtesy-of-verizon-wireless.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/win-a-trip-to-the-super-bowl-or-the-pro-bowl-courtesy-of-verizon-wireless.htmlIf you are a current Verizon Wireless customer, you could find yourself at Super Bowl XLV in Cowboys Stadium with your airfare, hotel, transportation, breakfast and your game ticket all paid for by the carrier. Verizon will also give you $250 in spending money to use at your discretion. 45 lucky winners will win  the Super Bowl trip while 20 will get the 2nd Tier prize which is a trip to the Pro Bowl in Hawaii./news/with-no-veto-from-biden-apple-files-an-appeal-against-itc-s-apple-watch-exclusion-order-and-plans-a.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/with-no-veto-from-biden-apple-files-an-appeal-against-itc-s-apple-watch-exclusion-order-and-plans-a.htmlThe silence from the White House yesterday was deafening as far as Apple was concerned. Yes, it was Christmas Day, but it also was the end of the 60-day Presidential Review Period for the ITC's Exclusion Order against Apple and certain Apple Watch models that can no longer be sold in the U.S. Apple was hoping for a presidential veto like the one it received from President Obama in 2013 when the ITC ordered an import ban on certain AT&T-sold iPhone and iPad models after Apple was found to have infringed on some Samsung patents./news/xiaomi-11t-vs-xiaomi-13-specs-comparison.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/xiaomi-11t-vs-xiaomi-13-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 6.7 inches 6.4 inches Resolution: 2400 x 1080 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 395 PPI 2400 x 1080 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 414 PPI Technology: AMOLED OLED Refresh rate: 120Hz 120Hz Screen-to-body: 85.06 % 89.48 % Peak brightness: 1900 cd/m2 (nit) Features: HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor HDR support, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Hardware System chip: MediaTek Dimensity 1200 MT6893 (6 nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SM8550 (4 nm) Processor: Octa-core, 3000 MHz, Cortex-A78, 64-bit Octa-core, 1x 3./news/zte-axon-7-mini-specs.htmlMon, 27 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/zte-axon-7-mini-specs.htmlDescription The Axon 7 Mini is a mid-range smartphone and like the Axon Mini from last year, the new handset offers a 5.2-inch 1080p AMOLED display, which doesn't really make it a mini phone. Made out of metal, the ZTE Axon 7 Mini is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 processor, and runs Android 6.0 Marshmallow. Other features include LTE, dual SIM support, 3 GB of RAM, 32 GB of expandable storage space, and a 2705 mAh battery./news/panda-pixel-2-xl-starts-shipping-some-pre-orders-are-still-delayed.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/panda-pixel-2-xl-starts-shipping-some-pre-orders-are-still-delayed.htmlThe Panda version of the Pixel 2 XL has started shipping The Black and White version of the Google Pixel 2 XL, known as the "Panda" Pixel 2 XL for obvious reasons, started shipping late last week. The Just Black version of the phone was delivered first, and that was the only color of the Pixel 2 XL to arrive at buyers' homes until now. While those who pre-ordered a Panda Pixel 2 XL and shelled out for overnight shipping might have already received the handset, those who pre-ordered early with standard shipping should probably have a tracking number, and could receive their device as soon as tomorrow./news/10-games-like-super-mario-run-for-android-and-ios-but-better.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/10-games-like-super-mario-run-for-android-and-ios-but-better.htmlHere are a few excellent and noteworthy games that prove to be great alternatives to Nintendo's latest game. Check them out right below: Smurfs Epic Run The premise of this adorable platformer is quite similar to Super Mario Run - you control a band of lovely smurfs that will hop along on a wide array of picturesque cartoon levels and will most definitely evoke sweet childhood memories. The gameplay is simple and not what we'd call exciting, but calming and casual -- the smurf you control runs automatically and it's your responsibility to jump over the various obstacles across the level./news/15-of-the-best-prime-day-tablet-deals-save-on-ipad-mini-6-galaxy-tab-s6-lite-2024-and-more-aft.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/15-of-the-best-prime-day-tablet-deals-save-on-ipad-mini-6-galaxy-tab-s6-lite-2024-and-more-aft.htmlA discussion is a place, where people can voice their opinion, no matter if it is positive, neutral or negative. However, when posting, one must stay true to the topic, and not just share some random thoughts, which are not directly related to the matter. Things that are NOT allowed: Off-topic talk - you must stick to the subject of discussion Trolling - see a description Flame wars Offensive, hate speech - if you want to say something, say it politely Spam/Advertisements - these posts are deleted Multiple accounts - one person can have only one account Impersonations and offensive nicknames - these accounts get banned Moderation is done by humans./news/25-most-played-allows-you-to-easily-transfer-your-playlists-betwen-youtube-spotify-itunes-and-more.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/25-most-played-allows-you-to-easily-transfer-your-playlists-betwen-youtube-spotify-itunes-and-more.htmlHave you ever wanted to easily transfer between music services, but found it too much of a hassle because of tons of custom playlists and a song collection that seemed so immense, that it's impossible to migrate?A new app called 25 Most Played for Apple's iPhone and iPad finally makes it possible to transfer between music services while keeping your playlists intact. 25 Most Played allows you to import, share, find, follow, and port your playlists across four major services: Spotify, YouTube, Apple Music and iTunes./news/a-new-update-makes-spotify-for-desktop-look-more-mobile-but-also-more-powerful.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/a-new-update-makes-spotify-for-desktop-look-more-mobile-but-also-more-powerful.htmlUI design is an interesting topic, especially when we think about how it has evolved. Back in the day, smartphones tried to emulate a computer-like experience on a small 4-6-inch display. This was clearly not the best way to approach mobile UI design, but for a long time it was the default one.In fact, that was evident from all the reviews we used to make. We tested browser performance with the desktop version of websites./news/airpods-max-2-apple-s-only-failed-attempt-to-make-the-best-product-in-its-category-must-be-fixed.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/airpods-max-2-apple-s-only-failed-attempt-to-make-the-best-product-in-its-category-must-be-fixed.htmlHere’s a fact that might blow your mind: Each and every one of the major products Apple makes is the best selling product in its category around the world… period. The iPhone (14) is the single best-selling phone in the world; the iPad is the best selling tablet; the MacBook Air is the best-selling laptop; the Apple Watch is the best-selling smartwatch, and of course, AirPods (Pro) are the best-selling wireless earbuds in the world with nearly 30% market share as of Q4 2022./news/all-versions-of-samsung-s-galaxy-tab-s8-ultra-are-on-sale-at-cool-discounts.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/all-versions-of-samsung-s-galaxy-tab-s8-ultra-are-on-sale-at-cool-discounts.htmlThere's not a lot of time left to claim 2022's best 4th of July deals around, but as we enter the final hours of these celebratory sales, more and more discounted products seem to fly higher and higher on our radar in pursuit of bargain-hunting buyers.Samsung's top iPad Pro (and Surface Pro 8) alternative, for instance, happens to be substantially marked down at the time of this writing in all three of its (Wi-Fi-only) configurations at Best Buy, which is not something we've been able to say very frequently (if ever) since the Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra made its (belated) commercial debut back in April./news/amazon-echo-owners-can-now-score-three-free-months-of-sirius-xm-s-streaming-content.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/amazon-echo-owners-can-now-score-three-free-months-of-sirius-xm-s-streaming-content.htmlIf you're not a subscriber to satellite radio provider Sirius XM and you own an Amazon Echo smart speaker, you can receive three months of the radio streaming service for free. All you have to do is click on the sourcelink at the bottom of this article and sign up for an All Access subscription, which is normally priced at $20.99 per month. Or, subscribe to a Premier Streaming subscription that costs $15./news/amazon-has-samsung-s-unlocked-galaxy-z-fold-3-on-sale-at-a-colossal-710-discount.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/amazon-has-samsung-s-unlocked-galaxy-z-fold-3-on-sale-at-a-colossal-710-discount.htmlBy pricing the undeniably state-of-the-art Galaxy Z Fold 3 5G at an arguably excessive $1,800 and up last fall, Samsung sure left plenty of room for hefty discounts in the lead-up to next month's highly anticipated Z Fold 4 (and Z Flip 4) launch.While maximizing your savings on this flexible giant with a primary 7.6-inch screen and 6.2-inch cover display in tow is a task best fulfilled with a device trade-in at the world's largest handset maker itself, the deepest price cuts to date sans any strings attached are unsurprisingly among our Amazon Prime Day 2022 phone sales headliners./news/amazon-s-black-friday-deal-on-the-high-end-bose-quietcomfort-headphones-is-back-in-the-spotlight.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/amazon-s-black-friday-deal-on-the-high-end-bose-quietcomfort-headphones-is-back-in-the-spotlight.htmlDo you commute or fly often? In that case, you might appreciate having some solid ANC headphones on you. And, while some of the best wireless headphones are typically rather pricey, Bose’s latest QuietComfort Headphones can now be yours at $100 off. The deal is live at Amazon and lands the new model at its best price.  The Bose QuietComfort 45 successor first dropped just under the $250 mark during the Black Friday craziness of yesteryear./news/amazon-s-prime-video-app-on-ios-and-apple-tv-now-lets-you-buy-movies.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/amazon-s-prime-video-app-on-ios-and-apple-tv-now-lets-you-buy-movies.htmlBuying and renting movies or TV shows inside a video streaming app seems like such a logical thing to do, yet quite often that isn't possible on Apple devices because the company insists on taking a 30% cut of all in-app purchases. But starting today, the Amazon Prime Video app for iOS and Apple TV now features an in-app content store. Apple has agreed to not take a 30% of revenuesThanks to a new agreement between Amazon and Apple, the latter has agreed to forgo its usual 30% revenue cut and allow Amazon to offer content inside its Prime Video without having to worry about extra fees./news/american-youngsters-ditching-smartphones-for-dumb-flip-phones-to-protect-sanity.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/american-youngsters-ditching-smartphones-for-dumb-flip-phones-to-protect-sanity.htmlThe hottest new trend in the smartphone space is foldable phones. They have two screens and allow you to run more than one app at once, making you a better multitasker. Foldable phone shipments will increase from 1.9 million units in 2020 to 27.6 million units in 2025, according to analytics firms International Data Corporation (IDC). There is one demographic that's gravitating to a different category of flip phones though: American Gen Z.Gen Z or Zoomers is the generation born between the mid-to-late 1990s and early 2010s./news/android-3-0-honeycomb-by-google-revealed-what-comes-next-for-tablets.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/android-3-0-honeycomb-by-google-revealed-what-comes-next-for-tablets.htmlThe first tablet optimized Androidoperating system is here! At least on video, which we took underclose inspection to bring you the future. Ladies and gentlemen,Android 3.0 Honeycomb is official and it is going to end up on a lotof tablets, so read on. The T-Mobile G-Slate was just one ofCES's many exciting announcements, but what made it special is theofficial Google crafted video showcasing the latest of Android fortablets – Honeycomb./news/android-7-nougat-update-now-available-for-verizon-samsung-galaxy-note-5-and-s6-edge.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/android-7-nougat-update-now-available-for-verizon-samsung-galaxy-note-5-and-s6-edge.htmlNot long after AT&T and Sprint, Verizon Wireless today started rolling out Android Nougat updates to its Samsung Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 edge+. Mind you, we're talking about 7.0 Nougat here, not the newer 7.1 version of Nougat. Even so, this is great news for all Verizon users who are still rocking a Note 5 or an S6 edge+ (as a reminder, both devices will soon be 2 years old)./news/apple-ipad-mini-6-specs.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/apple-ipad-mini-6-specs.html5G: n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n71, n77, n78, n79 4G (FDD): Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 14(700 PS), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 21(1500 Upper), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS), 32(1500 L-band), 66(AWS-3), 71(600) 4G (TDD): Bands 34(2000), 38(2600), 40(2300), 41(2600+), 42(3500), 46, 48(3600) 3G: Bands 1(2100), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 6(800) Data Speed: LTE-A, HSDPA+ (4G) 42./news/apple-iphone-12-vs-apple-iphone-14-specs-comparison.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/apple-iphone-12-vs-apple-iphone-14-specs-comparison.htmlCellular 5G: n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n71, n77, n78, n79, n260, n261, Sub-6, mmWave n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n14, n20, n25, n28, n29, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n70, n71, n77, n78, n79, n258, n260, n261, SA, NSA, Sub-6, mmWave 4G (FDD): Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 14(700 PS), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS), 32(1500 L-band), 66(AWS-3), 71(600) Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 14(700 PS), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 30(2300 WCS), 32(1500 L-band), 66(AWS-3), 71(600) Connectivity & Features ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7sbTOp5yaqpWjrm%2BvzqZmqaCfo7K0e8KopKmZopp8grzPpZxmoYCdvK%2BxjGppZXmgpbmmeciJn6imlWJ%2BdXvPoaannaNkfnKAkHBjamlna4E%3D/news/apple-iphone-13-mini-vs-xiaomi-redmi-note-12-pro-specs-comparison.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/apple-iphone-13-mini-vs-xiaomi-redmi-note-12-pro-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 5.4 inches 6.7 inches Resolution: 2340 x 1080 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio, 477 PPI 2400 x 1080 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 395 PPI Technology: OLED OLED Refresh rate: 60Hz 120Hz Screen-to-body: 84.66 % 86.73 % Peak brightness: 1200 cd/m2 (nit) 900 cd/m2 (nit) Features: Super Retina XDR, HDR support, Oleophobic coating, Scratch-resistant glass (Ceramic Shield), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor HDR support, Dolby Vision, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Hardware System chip: Apple A15 Bionic (5 nm) MediaTek Dimensity 1080 MT6877V (6 nm) Processor: Hexa-core, 2x3./news/apple-iphone-14-pro-max-vs-apple-iphone-15-plus-specs-comparison.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/apple-iphone-14-pro-max-vs-apple-iphone-15-plus-specs-comparison.htmlCellular 5G: n1, n2, n3, n4, n5, n7, n8, n12, n14, n20, n25, n28, n29, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n70, n77, n78, n79, n258, n260, n261, SA, NSA, Sub-6, mmWave n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n14, n20, n25, n28, n29, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n70, n71, n77, n78, n79, n258, n260, n261, NSA, mmWave 4G (FDD): Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 14(700 PS), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 30(2300 WCS), 32(1500 L-band), 66(AWS-3), 71(600) Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 14(700 PS), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS), 32(1500 L-band), 66(AWS-3), 71(600) Connectivity & Features ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7sbTOp5yaqpWjrm%2BvzqZmqaCfo7K0e8KopKmZopp8grzPpZxmoYCdvK%2BxjGprZoiipHqOrddleKmonJp6qpzHqKWeZWFqepG41KxmqaCfo7K0e5Bqbm9vXGZ%2Ben6Y/news/apple-iphone-15-pro-vs-apple-iphone-16-specs-comparison.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/apple-iphone-15-pro-vs-apple-iphone-16-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 6.1 inches 6.1 inches Resolution: 2556 x 1179 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio, 461 PPI 19.5:9 ratio Technology: OLED OLED Refresh rate: 120Hz 60Hz Screen-to-body: 88.23 % Peak brightness: 2000 cd/m2 (nit) 2000 cd/m2 (nit) Features: Super Retina XDR, HDR support, Oleophobic coating, Scratch-resistant glass (Ceramic Shield), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Super Retina XDR, HDR support, Oleophobic coating, Scratch-resistant glass (Ceramic Shield), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Battery Capacity: 3274 mAh Type: Not user replaceable Not user replaceable Charging: Fast charging, MagSafe wireless charging Fast charging, MagSafe wireless charging Max charge speed: Wired: 25./news/apple-iphone-16-pro-max-specs-rumored.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/apple-iphone-16-pro-max-specs-rumored.htmlBluetooth: 5.4 Wi-Fi: 802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, ax (Wi-Fi 6), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7; Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot USB: Type-C (reversible), USB 3.2 Features: Charging Hearing aid compatible: M3, T4 Location: GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning Sensors: Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer Other: NFC, Ultra Wideband (UWB) ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7sbTOp5yaqpWjrm%2BvzqZmqaCfo7K0e6Cpp6WdXZ6dqbvNnmRqbl2Fv7B5rJqvmKGUZn9zf5c%3D/news/apple-ipod-touch-6th-generation-specs.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/apple-ipod-touch-6th-generation-specs.htmlGood enough! Posted: Dec 17, 2018, 10:22 AM Phone owned for less than a year Great device with a great price! I downloaded pubg, not the best graphics, but doable, it is so slow, I mean, if the wifi near you is just slightly bad, you can barely use the internet, one thing I will say is it is sturdy as h***! I dropped it on its screen without a screen protector several times, no damage!/news/apple-music-for-android-update-brings-a-slight-redesign-support-for-new-devices.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/apple-music-for-android-update-brings-a-slight-redesign-support-for-new-devices.htmlJudging by the reviews left by Android users on Apple Music's page in the Google Play Store, the app isn't on par with the iOS version. However, it looks like Apple is making efforts to make the users experience as satisfying as possible.The latest update released today brings a slight redesign of the Browse tab and support for more devices. Spotted by 9to5mac, the update adds a new Browse tab that was initially made available on the iOS version of Apple Music./news/apple-surrounded-by-drama-as-it-fires-senior-program-manager-ashley-gj%C3%B8vik.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/apple-surrounded-by-drama-as-it-fires-senior-program-manager-ashley-gj%C3%B8vik.htmlApple has been feeling the heat lately when it comes to its employees and internal matters. One of the more-known examples is the case with now-former senior engineering program manager Ashley Gjøvik.Gjøvik has been tweeting allegations at Apple—all the way since March—about workplace safety, surveillance, and harassment. The most recent development in her story with the Cupertino-based company is her recent firing for supposedly violating rules about leaking confidential information./news/apple-s-12-9-inch-ipad-pro-giant-with-m1-power-and-5g-speeds-is-on-sale-at-a-huge-discount-today.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/apple-s-12-9-inch-ipad-pro-giant-with-m1-power-and-5g-speeds-is-on-sale-at-a-huge-discount-today.htmlHow excited are you by the prospect of seeing a new iPad Pro generation unveiled... at some point this year after Apple unexpectedly took a break from upgrading its best tablets in 2023? If your answer is "not that excited" due to pricing concerns, you might be delighted to hear about Woot's latest deal on the 2021-released 12.9-inch monster with Apple M1 processing power.This was obviously replaced by a punchier M2 model in the fall of 2022, but considering that none of the other specifications were revised in any meaningful way, we strongly recommend you at least think about buying the older version at $809./news/apple-s-iphone-xr-pre-order-approvals-are-now-live-for-upgrade-program-members.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/apple-s-iphone-xr-pre-order-approvals-are-now-live-for-upgrade-program-members.htmlBack with the iPhone X, Apple started what it called a "head start" on pre-orders that would speed up the checkout process. It's only for current members of the iPhone Upgrade Program and basically consists of pre-approval for the financing option that is provided by Citizens One. Since this process can take some time, Apple is starting the same thing on the eve of the iPhone XR pre-order start this Friday./news/at-t-raises-directv-prices-again-starting-next-year.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/at-t-raises-directv-prices-again-starting-next-year.htmlAT&T continues to lose TV customers and the only solution the carrier found to make up for the losses is to raise the prices again. It happened twice this year and it will happen again no later than next month.Regardless of which service you're subscribed to, you'll have to pay more starting January 19, 2020. Unless you currently have a DirecTV or U-verse TV promotion, in which case you'll keep the discount until it expires./news/at-t-rumored-to-carry-first-the-dual-core-motorola-phone-with-gingerbread.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/at-t-rumored-to-carry-first-the-dual-core-motorola-phone-with-gingerbread.htmlNvidia and Motorola fellowship rumors date back to the "2GHz phone" lapsus of Motorola's Sanjay Jha. Afterwards the rumor mill kept beeing fed with the reported Stingray tablet with Gingerbread, that is supposed to appear early next year. It would be unwise from Motorola not to take the partnership to the next level, and engineer the first dual-core smartphone, with Tegra 2 chipset inside.We reported about the rumored device under the name Motorola DROID T2, or the Terminator, but it was also mentioned that the monster is slated to appear on other carriers except Verizon, where it will lose the DROID branding./news/at-t-wireless-starts-selling-samsung-e316-camera-phone-and-nokia-6620-smartphone.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/at-t-wireless-starts-selling-samsung-e316-camera-phone-and-nokia-6620-smartphone.htmlIf you liked the Samsung x426 will definitely love the E316. E316 is almost identical to its predecessor, expect that now includes external TFT display with 65k colors, as well as internal 65k TFT display. VGA (640 x 480 pixels) camera is also part of the package. The E316 like the X426 only supports US frequency bands, so it can not be used in Europe. __The Samsung e316 will be available nationwide August 11, 2004 for $199 (after a $70 instant activation credit, $50 mail-in rebate and 2-year contract)./news/at-t-working-on-a-gaming-platform-for-android-devices.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/at-t-working-on-a-gaming-platform-for-android-devices.htmlVerizon is now in possession of the coveted iPhone platform, and that means AT&T will have to expand its offerings to stay competitive. One way of doing that is to invest more heavily in their Android devices. AT&T is partnering with the OpenFeint gaming network, which is a social gaming competitor to Apple's Game Center."The net-net here is that we want developers to build more connected games for our customers," said an AT&T spokesperson./news/battle-run-review-it-s-addictive-as-hell.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/battle-run-review-it-s-addictive-as-hell.html                                                         Developer: Game HivePlatforms: Android, iOS, KindleGenre: Real-time multiplayer runnerPrice: Free (with in-app purchases) Battle Run is one of those games that haven't gotten mainstream just yet, but show great promise, as it exhibits one very key quality: it's addictive as hell! And while it certainly has its problems, it's one of the still few truly well-made real-time multiplayer games and is available for free across the major platforms – iOS, Android and even Fire OS (Kindle)./news/black-friday-2023-deals-will-not-get-any-better-than-these-dirt-cheap-second-gen-airpods-at-amazon.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/black-friday-2023-deals-will-not-get-any-better-than-these-dirt-cheap-second-gen-airpods-at-amazon.htmlIt's only November 8, ladies and gentlemen, which means that Black Friday 2023 is technically still more than two weeks away, but we believe we can confidently say we have already found the holiday deal to end all holiday deals this year.At least if you're a hardcore Apple fan (or a fanatic) looking to pair your new or old iPhone with the cheapest possible wireless earbuds (designed specifically for iOS handsets by the Cupertino-based tech giant itself), there's simply no way you'll be able to find a greater bargain than some second-gen AirPods at a 47 percent discount anytime soon./news/blu-studio-5-0-s-ii-specs.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/blu-studio-5-0-s-ii-specs.htmlDescription The BLU Studio 5.0 S II is an Android 4.2-powered phone. Its specs include a 5" display and 540 x 960 pixels resolution, 1.3 GHz quad core processor by MediaTek, 1 gig of RAM, 4 GB of storage space, microSD slot, 8 MP camera on the back and 1.6 MP on the front. ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7sbTOp5yaqpWjrm%2BvzqZmqaCfo7K0e6GFjGaLpKqxqruMbmVpZYNiloqryJ1vcWln/news/bluetti-ac70-review-affordable-and-reliable-power-buddy.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/bluetti-ac70-review-affordable-and-reliable-power-buddy.htmlIntroductionPower stations are on the rise! There’s a trend of going increasingly off the grid, especially during holidays or long cross-country trips. One of the major players in this industry is Bluetti.  We tested its affordable power station, the Bluetti AC70. This relatively compact device claims to offer up to 2000W of lifting power for a short period of time, have a battery with a long lifespan, which can be charged from 0 to 80% in 45 minutes, and stay quiet even at peak performance levels./news/boost-mobile-intros-unlimited-bbm-plan-99-blackberry.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/boost-mobile-intros-unlimited-bbm-plan-99-blackberry.htmlBoost Mobile is gearing up to launch a new plan that willlet BlackBerry addicts spend as much time on their device as they want for alow monthly rate. The new BlackBerry Messenger Unlimited Plan gives youunlimited BlackBerry Messenger, talk, and text for just $45 a month. The planalso qualifies for Boost Mobile’s shrinking payments, meaning you can bringthat bill down to as little as $30 a month after 18 on-time payments./news/brilliant-new-deal-lands-the-galaxy-s24-at-its-best-price-on-amazon-for-a-short-while.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/brilliant-new-deal-lands-the-galaxy-s24-at-its-best-price-on-amazon-for-a-short-while.htmlNot long ago, Amazon and Best Buy launched the first more substantial discounts on Samsung’s AI-enhanced Galaxy S24. Back then, the smartphone was $75 off across all available colors. Fast forward to today, and we’ve got another, this time a much better offer at Amazon. Presently, you can save $100 on the 128GB model, which also lands it at its best price! That’s right! This high-end phone has never been so generously discounted!/news/bundle-deal-lets-you-save-99-on-a-google-home-hub-and-chromecast-ultra.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/bundle-deal-lets-you-save-99-on-a-google-home-hub-and-chromecast-ultra.htmlWhile Google still has a long way to go until being able to challenge Amazon’s global and US smart speaker market dominance, a plethora of recent deals on the search giant’s already affordable Home product lineup has definitely made life difficult for the extensive Echo family. Naturally, the best deals came around Black Friday and Christmas, but if you snoozed and lost those golden opportunities to combine a marked-down Home Hub with a pair of free Home Minis, BuyDig has a crazy good special offer live right now./news/camera-bump-on-iphone-15-ultra-is-9-6-smaller-than-on-last-year-s-top-model.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/camera-bump-on-iphone-15-ultra-is-9-6-smaller-than-on-last-year-s-top-model.htmlIn February, tipster Ice Universe posted what he said were the dimensions for the iPhone 15 Ultra. The numbers indicated that if the figures were correct, the top-of-the-line 2023 iPhone model will have a camera bump .59 mm or 14.1% smaller than the protrusion found on 2022's iPhone 14 Pro Max. The iPhone 14 Pro Max has a camera bump weighing in at 4.18mm while Ice Universe expects the bump to measure just 3./news/code-reveals-that-the-apple-card-savings-account-will-be-unveiled-tomorrow-april-17th.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/code-reveals-that-the-apple-card-savings-account-will-be-unveiled-tomorrow-april-17th.htmlBackend code on Apple's servers discovered by Twitter user @aaronp613 (via MacRumors) reveals that tomorrow, April 17th, the Apple Card Savings Account will launch. Apple Card users will be able to earn interest on their Daily Cash balance after opening a Goldman Sachs high-yield savings account from the Wallet app on their iPhone handsets. While the interest rate that this account will pay is not known, Goldman Sachs is currently offering an annual percentage yield of 3./news/deal-buy-a-t-mobile-iphone-7-for-just-239-99.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/deal-buy-a-t-mobile-iphone-7-for-just-239-99.htmlWhile the iPhone 7 is now a 2-year old device, it remains a very capable smartphone. Plus, with Apple's unmatched commitment to software upgrades, this is a handset that'll stay updated for at least another few years from now on. Apple normally sells the iPhone 7 for $449, but the handset can be currently bought for nearly half the price from T-Mobile (in certain conditions). For a limited time, T-Mobile lets you save $210 on the iPhone 7 32 GB, but only if you're buying the device on a monthly payment plan and add a new line of service./news/deal-iphone-7-smart-battery-case-also-works-with-iphone-8-is-now-40-off-grab-one-for-59-99.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/deal-iphone-7-smart-battery-case-also-works-with-iphone-8-is-now-40-off-grab-one-for-59-99.htmlProductLocationItem ConditionCurrent PriceOffer ExpiresiPhone 7 Smart Battery Case - Black, WhiteDaily StealsNew$59.99 ($99.99) 40% offN/A If you have a 4.7-inch iPhone in need of some extra protection and power, we have good news for you! The official Apple iPhone 7 Smart Battery Case is now on sale at Daily Steals! The official Apple store has the case listed for $99.99, but you can now snatch the accessory at 40% off./news/dems-gop-get-together-to-pass-the-chips-bill-biden-will-sign-it-next-week.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/dems-gop-get-together-to-pass-the-chips-bill-biden-will-sign-it-next-week.htmlAfter passing through the Senate on Wednesday, Thursday saw the House advance the bill that will help build a stronger semiconductor industry in the U.S. By a vote of 243 to 187, the "Chips and Science" bill passed with bipartisan support. 218 Democrats voted for the bill joining 24 Republicans with one Democrat marked as present. According to Reuters, the  bill results in government subsidies of $52 billion to help produce semiconductors in the U./news/despite-denial-move-by-deutsche-telekom-hints-at-imminent-sale-of-t-mobile-us.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/despite-denial-move-by-deutsche-telekom-hints-at-imminent-sale-of-t-mobile-us.htmlGermany's Deutsche Telekom is the majority owner of T-Mobile US, and amid rumors that SoftBank controlled Sprint is about to buy the fourth largest U.S. carrier, Deutsche Telekom made a move hinting of an imminent deal. The telecommunications giant transferred its 67% ownership of T-Mobile US from a German holding company to a Dutch holding company.But Deutsche Telekom said on Thursday that the move was part of an internal restructuring and said that nothing more should be read into the action it made./news/dish-and-directv-are-reportedly-planning-a-merger-that-might-jumpstart-5g-services-rollout-in-u-s.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/dish-and-directv-are-reportedly-planning-a-merger-that-might-jumpstart-5g-services-rollout-in-u-s.htmlThe New York Post is reporting today that DirecTV and Dish Network are discussing a merger. But getting this deal past the regulatory agencies is going to be tough. Two years ago, the satellite-TV firms tried to combine but were shot down by the Justice Department and the FCC. The DOJ also warned executives of both companies that any merger between the pair should wait until faster 5G wireless speeds become available in rural markets./news/ea-launches-dungeon-keeper-on-android-and-ios.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/ea-launches-dungeon-keeper-on-android-and-ios.htmlElectronic Arts' mobile remake of the1997 classic, Dungeon Keeper, is now available worldwide on Androidand iOS. The game is free to play, with in-apppurchases. It features 3D graphics in a new art style, as well asgameplay based on the original title. Dungeon Keeper combineselements of Tower Defense-style games and real-time strategies, alongwith its own gameplay twists and turns. The player can build an undergroundlair and defend it with demonic armies of various hellish fiends suchas trolls, bile demons, mistresses, warlocks, and more./news/facebook-is-going-to-be-sued-for-violating-users-privacy.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/facebook-is-going-to-be-sued-for-violating-users-privacy.htmlCareful, it's a trap! Facebook has been in a world of trouble lately due to its controversial actions. Ten days ago came the news that Facebook inadvertently gave out the personal info of 50 million of its users to research company Cambridge Analytica, which caused controversy, chaos, and gave birth to the #deletefacebook campaign. Then, on Sunday, we found out Facebook has been collecting call and message data from Messenger and Messenger Lite users on Android./news/facebook-messenger-update-brings-fun-message-shortcuts-to-spice-up-your-group-chat.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/facebook-messenger-update-brings-fun-message-shortcuts-to-spice-up-your-group-chat.htmlOkay, the intense competition between instant messaging apps has been ongoing for quite some time, and many companies are adding loads of new features to attract users to their apps. Now, 9to5Mac reports that Meta doesn't want to stay behind the competition with the Facebook Messenger app, and now, the company is adding new shortcuts to its chat app with a new update.New update brings Slack-like shortcuts to Facebook Messenger/news/filings-indicate-that-a-new-apple-ipad-and-the-apple-watch-series-6-are-just-weeks-away.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/filings-indicate-that-a-new-apple-ipad-and-the-apple-watch-series-6-are-just-weeks-away.htmlApple has filed with the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) information related to seven new iPad variants and eight versions of the Apple Watch Series 6. A filing with the EEC often is revealed seven to nine weeks before the registered product is officially introduced. For example, earlier this year we told you that a filing with the EEC for an Apple device was made. We knew that the filing was for a "/news/first-phone-with-the-biggest-new-camera-sensor-is-coming-monday.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/first-phone-with-the-biggest-new-camera-sensor-is-coming-monday.html. That's not the only intriguing thing about a handset that has all the modern bells and whistles, plus record fast wired and wireless charging to The phone maker in question, Xiaomi, was also the first to use Samsung's 108MP sensors, so it makes sense that they are expanding the relationship with Samsung's newfangled camera warrior. What's so special about it? Well, take a look at the GN2 sensor's specs:Huge 1/1./news/five-nights-at-freddy-s-ar-special-delivery-brings-the-horror-to-ios-and-android-devices.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/five-nights-at-freddy-s-ar-special-delivery-brings-the-horror-to-ios-and-android-devices.htmlFive Nights at Freddy's is considered one of the most frightening games ever made. Created by Scott Cawthon, the series includes six main games and three spin-offs to date, some are even available on Android and iOS devices.Yesterday, Illumix, an integrated gaming and technology company focusing on mixed reality games, announced the next title in the horror series – Five Nights at Freddy’s AR: Special Delivery. The game will be available on Android and iOS devices this fall, but pre-registration is already open via https://www./news/fortnite-beta-for-android-now-open-to-everyone-invitations-no-longer-needed.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/fortnite-beta-for-android-now-open-to-everyone-invitations-no-longer-needed.htmlWe've recently learned that Fortnite for iOS raked in $300 million since its release in the App Store, so we can only imagine how much money Epic Games will make after the game will be launched on Android.Speaking of Fortnite for Android, the game is actually available for select players, but not in all countries, and certainly not on all devices. Since Fortnite is still in beta on Android, players need to apply for the beta and hope they'll receive an invitation./news/fortnite-tips-tricks-how-to-dominate-the-battle-royale-on-your-smartphone.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/fortnite-tips-tricks-how-to-dominate-the-battle-royale-on-your-smartphone.htmlFortnite Battle Royale's launch on smartphones has been a slow one, but with the first round of invites for the iOS version sent out, things seem to be picking up. The game should soon make its way to a number of Android devices as well, so even more people will be able to get in on the craziness that is Fortnite.Since so many first-time players will be jumping in on the fun, we thought we'd share some beginner tips and tricks that helped us stay alive and win in the world of Fortnite./news/galaxy-ring-may-step-on-oura-patents-as-samsung-files-for-invalidation-trial.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/galaxy-ring-may-step-on-oura-patents-as-samsung-files-for-invalidation-trial.htmlView Full Bio Daniel, a devoted tech writer at PhoneArena since 2010, has been engrossed in mobile technology since the Windows Mobile era. His expertise spans mobile hardware, software, and carrier networks, and he's keenly interested in the future of digital health, car connectivity, and 5G. Beyond his professional pursuits, Daniel finds balance in travel, reading, and exploring new tech innovations, while contemplating the ethical and privacy implications of our digital future./news/galaxy-s21-ultra-5g-battery-life-the-longest-lasting-samsung-flagship.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/galaxy-s21-ultra-5g-battery-life-the-longest-lasting-samsung-flagship.htmlThe Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra is the most premium phone in the S21 series, and it's also the one that comes with the biggest battery.Equipped with a massive, 5,000mAh battery, and benefitting from the latest and most power efficient, 5nm chips, as well as dynamic refresh rate screen, the S21 Ultra goes above and beyond in terms of battery life. So how long will the S21 Ultra battery last users in the real world?/news/galaxy-s23-ultra-needs-three-cameras-to-do-what-this-300-phone-can-do-with-only-one.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/galaxy-s23-ultra-needs-three-cameras-to-do-what-this-300-phone-can-do-with-only-one.htmlHave you ever wondered whether 200MP cameras have a place in smartphones? I certainly have. Now, we might be closer to answering this question thanks to a new Samsung-made camera but… not a Samsung-made phone.The smartphone in question is the brand new Realme 11 Pro+, and while it might look like just another mid-range device from China, it actually does something even Samsung’s $1,200 Galaxy S23 Ultra can’t do, and (according to Realme), this is to “unleash the full power of 200MP”./news/galaxy-s23-users-who-were-sent-one-ui-6-beta-3-by-mistake-will-have-to-do-a-rollback.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/galaxy-s23-users-who-were-sent-one-ui-6-beta-3-by-mistake-will-have-to-do-a-rollback.htmlGalaxy S23 users have already received the first two One UI 6.0 Beta releases which not only takes them closer to the final version of the One UI 6.0 interface and also to Android 14. The new Android build is included with the One UI 6.0 updates, both Beta versions and the final stable release. The latest One UI 6.0 Beta was released to Galaxy S23 series devices in Germany and the U./news/galaxy-s24-vs-galaxy-s24-plus-two-sides-of-the-same-coin.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/galaxy-s24-vs-galaxy-s24-plus-two-sides-of-the-same-coin.htmlRead more: Samsung Galaxy S24 series: everything you need to know Samsung Galaxy S24 vs Galaxy S23: What are the expected differences? One of the biggest and most obvious differences between the vanilla and the Plus model in Samsung's portfolio has always been the size of the display. This year's not an exception.  As far as design goes, unsurprisingly, these two look identical, except for the sheer size. The Galaxy S24 Plus is just an enlarged version of the S24, more or less./news/galaxy-s24-vs-iphone-15-samsung-ups-the-ante-with-ai-power.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/galaxy-s24-vs-iphone-15-samsung-ups-the-ante-with-ai-power.htmlIntroSamsung's all-new Galaxy S24 is shaking things up in the flagship phone market! This compact powerhouse takes aim directly at Apple's iPhone 15, which launched last fall. We'll dive into what makes these two phones tick and help you decide which might be the perfect fit. Sure, some classic rivalries remain: Android versus iOS, triple-lens cameras on the S24 against the iPhone's dual setup, and Qualcomm's Snapdragon chip battling Apple's Bionic processors. But this year, Samsung throws down two game-changers: a big push on artificial intelligence and a massive boost in software support!/news/galaxy-z-flip-6-vs-motorola-razr-plus-2024-how-the-tables-have-turned.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/galaxy-z-flip-6-vs-motorola-razr-plus-2024-how-the-tables-have-turned.htmlIntroWhile Samsung's foldable phones were the first to grace the market, there has been plenty of time for the competition to catch up. Last year, Motorola did just that with the Razr Plus (2023), and we would even say that it was superior to the Galaxy Z Flip in some ways.Now that Samsung announced the Galaxy Z Flip 6, it's looking like the Razr Plus (2024) might be superior in even more ways than last year's generation./news/gargantuan-lenovo-tab-extreme-returns-in-stock-for-limited-time-at-a-sweet-discount.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/gargantuan-lenovo-tab-extreme-returns-in-stock-for-limited-time-at-a-sweet-discount.htmlDid you know that Lenovo (occasionally) makes high-end Android tablets in addition to a multitude of low to mid-end iPad alternatives frequently sold at unbeatable prices? By far the company's most impressive such product is dubbed Tab Extreme, sporting an extremely large screen and many other premium features but failing to make a very wide commercial debut following an official announcement back at the very beginning of the year.The 14.5-inch Lenovo Tab Extreme with a built-in stylus and bundled keyboard was unceremoniously put up for sale by its manufacturer in the US for the first time last month, and after very quickly going out of stock, it's now available again in "/news/get-an-iphone-15-or-iphone-15-plus-for-less-this-holiday-season-through-apple-s-generous-trade-in-de.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/get-an-iphone-15-or-iphone-15-plus-for-less-this-holiday-season-through-apple-s-generous-trade-in-de.htmlFeeling the Christmas spirit already? If not (and you’re an Apple fan), you’ve come to the perfect place! We found a couple of exciting proposals from Apple that might help you get into the Christmas mood. If you have an eligible old phone ready, you can trade it in at the official Apple store to receive up to $650 off the iPhone 15 or iPhone 15 Plus as a trade-in credit./news/google-drive-introduces-automatic-digest-emails-so-you-stay-on-top-of-files-and-activity.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/google-drive-introduces-automatic-digest-emails-so-you-stay-on-top-of-files-and-activity.htmlGoogle Drive is a great place to store your files, and it's now getting a useful new feature that will make sure you're not missing anything important. Google has now announced a drive digest feature, an option that will send you emails about activity in the app.Google Drive will be emailing you digests of activity on the app to help you stay on track. Unfortunately, it will email you only if you've been inactive on the service for seven days, and also if you have shared files that haven't been viewed yet./news/google-may-offer-a-rich-selection-of-straps-for-its-pixel-watch.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/google-may-offer-a-rich-selection-of-straps-for-its-pixel-watch.htmlYour smartwatch isn't just a fitness tracker with notification support. It's also a fashion accessory. You will be surprised at how a new band can change the way your smartwatch looks. And, if you are considering buying Google's upcoming Pixel Watch, you will be happy to know that Big G might offer a good selection of straps for its first-ever wearable as well. According to a recent report from 9to5Google, Google may sell seven official bands for its Pixel Watch, including the silicon one showcased in the wearable's teaser, which will probably come with the watch./news/google-nexus-7-2013-vs-apple-ipad-mini.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/google-nexus-7-2013-vs-apple-ipad-mini.htmlIntroduction:Last year’s Google Nexus 7 really shook things up with its oh-so lovable price point, which showed us that cheap can actually translate to mighty great! In response, Apple opted to follow suit by bringing to market a smaller and more inexpensive version of its beloved tablet – the aptly named iPad mini. Without skipping a beat, Google brought its A-game yet again by introducing its updated model very recently, the 2013 version of the Google Nexus 7, which surprisingly enough continues the former’s affordable pricing – while getting a notable boost in the specs department./news/google-pixel-3a-and-3a-xl-price-and-release-date.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/google-pixel-3a-and-3a-xl-price-and-release-date.htmlTo no one’s surprise, Google just announced its latest Pixel smartphones: the Pixel 3a and 3a XL. While the leaks weren’t as extensive as those that predated the release of the original Pixel 3 and 3 XL, there were still plenty to go around and not much was left to the imagination. However, now that everything is set in stone, it’s worth giving it another look. To find out more about the devices themselves, check our main article about their release./news/google-pixel-6a-specs-phonearena.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/google-pixel-6a-specs-phonearena.htmlGood Phone Posted: Jan 07, 2023, 10:31 PM Phone owned for less than 3 months I always have to use 2 phones (one personal and one business). This is my second Pixel phone after Pixel 3a. I have been using Samsung Note 10 Lite and S10 Lite after that. I always make sure that one of my phones have 3.5mm jack. Currently I am using Pixel 6a and Moto G62 5G (has 3./news/google-pixel-6a-vs-pixel-6-key-differences.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/google-pixel-6a-vs-pixel-6-key-differences.htmlJump to: Pixel 6a pros and cons Pixel 6 pros and cons Also read: Price and release dateThe Pixel 6 and 6 Pro were released together in late 2021, with the regular Pixel 6 starting at $599 for the 128GB model.The Pixel 6a, on the other hand, was released on July 28, 2022 and comes only on the 128GB storage option for $450. Design and colors The Pixel 6a (left) and Pixel 6 (right)/news/google-pixel-7a-vs-oneplus-nord-n30-specs-comparison.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/google-pixel-7a-vs-oneplus-nord-n30-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 6.1 inches 6.7 inches Resolution: 2400 x 1080 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 431 PPI 2400 x 1080 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 392 PPI Technology: OLED IPS LCD Refresh rate: 90Hz 120Hz Screen-to-body: 80.86 % 86.69 % Features: HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Hardware System chip: Google Tensor G2 (5 nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 SM6375 (6 nm) Processor: Octa-core Octa-core, 2x 2./news/google-s-next-big-foldable-could-get-a-new-name-to-better-align-with-the-non-foldable-pixel-9-family.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/google-s-next-big-foldable-could-get-a-new-name-to-better-align-with-the-non-foldable-pixel-9-family.htmlAs first-generation products go, the Pixel Fold was certainly not bad, shining in our in-depth review last year with its exceptionally handy cover screen, Google-caliber camera system, smart design, and solid battery life. Of course, it wasn't perfect, but that's where this year's sequel is expected to come in soon, striving for higher marks in key departments like overall performance, screen durability, long-term device durability, and software support.Proving how seriously it takes the development of the Pixel Fold 2, Google is reportedly considering going with a different name for its sophomore foldable effort./news/google-s-pixel-fold-might-get-a-new-dual-screen-feature-for-enhanced-photography.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/google-s-pixel-fold-might-get-a-new-dual-screen-feature-for-enhanced-photography.htmlJust recently, Google rolled out the Pixel Camera app 9.2 with its fresh design and features to all Pixel users, but the excitement doesn't end there. The latest findings in the update suggest that Google has more up its sleeves, particularly tailored for the Pixel Fold. Android Authority reports that the Pixel Camera 9.2 update brings to light strings hinting at an upcoming Dual Screen feature, internally known as "Saturn." It looks like the Dual Screen feature is poised to let the Pixel Fold leverage its outer/rear display for preview while capturing the shot using the inner display./news/google-s-best-smart-displays-are-heavily-discounted-at-best-buy.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/google-s-best-smart-displays-are-heavily-discounted-at-best-buy.htmlSince the smart speakers/display market took off, Google has been pouring out new products every year. The company’s new Nest smart displays are among the cheapest and reliable on the market, so if you’re looking to buy one, Best Buy has a few offers that you might not want to skip.First off, we have the Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen), which is now getting a $40 discount. For those looking for something slightly bigger, Best Buy has the Nest Hub Max on sale./news/here-is-how-to-install-android-on-your-pc.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/here-is-how-to-install-android-on-your-pc.htmlAndroid is the world’s most prolific mobile operating system, and in a couple of years it might well become more popular than Windows with mobile devices ending up in almost every pocket. But what if you could install Android on not just your mobile device, but computer as well? Turns out, it is possible.Having Android as your main computer operating system however is not guaranteed to work - driver support, and a ton of stuff may or may not be there, so it’d be best if you first try running Android via a USB drive to check compatibility./news/here-is-what-you-get-if-you-type-let-it-snow-on-your-iphone-holiday-easter-egg.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/here-is-what-you-get-if-you-type-let-it-snow-on-your-iphone-holiday-easter-egg.htmlApple Store app easter egg Apple is trying to get its customers into the Christmas festive spirit with a holiday easter egg that many haven't noticed when it was initially introduced (that's why is called easter egg though).Some of you might remember that the Cupertino-based company updated its Apple Store application on iOS with the option to purchase iPhones without carrier pre-authorization, and a few other small improvements. Well, it appears that Apple sneaked an easter egg into the app that does something when you type a certain sentence in the Apple Store./news/honor-8x-and-honor-8x-max-offer-incredible-bang-for-your-buck-only-in-china-for-now.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/honor-8x-and-honor-8x-max-offer-incredible-bang-for-your-buck-only-in-china-for-now.htmlIf you’re thinking about purchasing the Honor 7X stateside at the pretty much unbeatable price of $180 unlocked, you may want to hold off a couple more months. As expected, the Honor 8X and 8X Max have been formally unveiled earlier today in China, and based on recent history, at least one of the two ultra-affordable new phones should spread its wings to the US and Western Europe by the end of the year./news/how-to-check-facebook-messages-on-android-without-sending-a-read-receipt.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/how-to-check-facebook-messages-on-android-without-sending-a-read-receipt.htmlFacebook's messaging feature has one very annoying habit, and it is immediately notifying the other party that you have read their messages, and the exact timing of said check. Chatting was fun until you had to respond in real time, or explain yourself afterwards. Granted, it is all part of Facebook's master plan to hook you up to its services and ecosystem for hours on end, and upsell these engagement numbers to advertisers, but for all those with stalking girlfriends, the real-time "/news/how-to-improve-battery-life-on-your-iphone-8-or-iphone-8-plus-10-tips-and-tricks-1-bonus.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/how-to-improve-battery-life-on-your-iphone-8-or-iphone-8-plus-10-tips-and-tricks-1-bonus.htmlThe iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus are already out and you may already have one in your hands. Congratulations on the new device! The new iPhones are not only incredibly powerful, thanks to the new Bionic chips, but are also the longest-lasting iPhones we've put through our battery life test.10 and a half hours of screen on time for the large Plus variant and 8 and a half hours for the regular-sized iPhone 8 are absolutely nothing to snark at./news/how-to-remove-your-address-from-the-internet.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/how-to-remove-your-address-from-the-internet.htmlThis story is sponsored by DeleteMe. PhoneArena's opinions in this article have not been affected in any way!It’s 2024 and “doxxing” has become a daily occurrence. Our own personal data is out there on the Internet — collected by apps and services, bought out by data brokers, and re-sold to the highest bidder.It’s kind of hard to not have your data be out there. Every time you register for an app, every time you make a new profile for that takeaway service — there’s a chance your details will eventually reach a broker./news/how-to-visit-blocked-websites-on-your-android-smartphone-or-tablet.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/how-to-visit-blocked-websites-on-your-android-smartphone-or-tablet.htmlDue to various reasons that we're not going to discuss here, your Internet provider may block certain websites or web services in your area. That's obviously a big problem if your favorite website is being blocked, but we're happy to say that there's a way you can circumvent these limitations and access blocked websites from your Android devices. Truth be told, there are multiple ways that we can go about to achieving the same trick, visiting blocked websites on your Android smartphone or tablet./news/huawei-ascend-g700-specs-phonearena.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/huawei-ascend-g700-specs-phonearena.htmlGreat Job HUAWEI ! Posted: Apr 04, 2014, 1:21 PM Phone owned for less than 3 months This phone has released in 4 different versions around the world : G700-T00 : China Mobile, Dual SIM, TD-CDMA G700-U00 : China Unicom, Dual SIM, WCDMA G700- U10 : International Version, Dual SIM, 2GB RAM, WCDMA G700- U20 : a rare version, Mono SIM, WCDMA I have U10 version, its my 19th Smart Phone after Big names like Galaxy S3, Xperia Z, iPhone 3gs, iPhone 5, etc ./news/huawei-ascend-p7-specs-phonearena.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/huawei-ascend-p7-specs-phonearena.htmlFar better than you realize. Edited: Jan 06, 2015, 11:19 AM Phone owned for more than a year When I bought this phone, I bought it for its looks. It's a sleek, wonderful looking phone especially in black. It's very slim, it's double glass front and back design makes it look like a slab of obsidian rock, and it's perfectly weighted. Turn it on and the screen explodes with life, no kidding./news/huawei-p10-p10-plus-hands-on-impressions-of-this-sleek-dual-camera-flagship.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/huawei-p10-p10-plus-hands-on-impressions-of-this-sleek-dual-camera-flagship.htmlLast spring, Huawei hit a lot of the right notes with the release of its P9 flagship, an Android handset that paired a Leica-lensed dual camera setup with a modern, streamlined design. We expected a little more performance out of that camera than we actually got, but the phone was chock full of promise, and for the last few months we've been eagerly waiting to see what Huawei might be able to assemble for its follow-up./news/if-you-are-a-vrdeveloper-this-opportunity-from-creatures-and-sidequest-is-a-must-see.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/if-you-are-a-vrdeveloper-this-opportunity-from-creatures-and-sidequest-is-a-must-see.htmlThe Apple Vision Pro got announced and after years of stagnation, it feels like the XR industry is headed somewhere. Not that most of the best AR/VR headsets are bad: it was just difficult to notice a leap between their iterations.While the Vision Pro’s announcement felt groundbreaking, partially because Apple is a very reputable company, capable of being a trendsetter. But you know what? Despite the fact that Apple’s headset seems to be more work oriented, that doesn’t mean that it won’t support playing games./news/infrared-camera-coming-to-the-apple-iphone.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/infrared-camera-coming-to-the-apple-iphone.htmlFLIR, or Forward-Looking Infrared, is used by military personnel to "see" in the dark without having to don those bulky night-vision goggles. At the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) expo in Washington D.C., a company aptly named FLIR showed off a protoype of a case-like contraption that brings a commercial infrared camera to the Apple iPhone. The product for the iPhone was made to promote FLIR's line of Quark camera cores./news/invisible-headphones-or-speakers-only-you-can-hear-is-this-the-future-of-smartphone-audio.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/invisible-headphones-or-speakers-only-you-can-hear-is-this-the-future-of-smartphone-audio.htmlIt doesn't happen often, but every now and then, we see a tech product that changes our perspective on something we've always been used to doing in one way, showing us an alternative that might come across as bizarre… at first.Of course, smartphones are at the forefront of the most recent technological revolution, but wearables have quietly been making remarkable and steady progress, which is why here at PhoneArena, we choose not to ignore them./news/ios-15-4-developer-beta-explored-here-s-everything-new.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/ios-15-4-developer-beta-explored-here-s-everything-new.htmlApple has just released the first iOS 15.4 developer beta, with a ton of new features and changes that will enrich the iPhone experience. Probably the last but one major update before we get a taste of the upcoming iOS 16 that will be unveiled at Apple's WWDC'22 developer conference, iOS 15.4 is shaping up to be a rather neat quality-of-life update, especially in these trying times. iOS 15 itself was a major update that focused on ironing out the overall iOS experience following the major iOS 14 update, which overhauled Apple's OS from the ground up./news/iphone-15-vs-pixel-8-vs-galaxy-24-which-one-would-you-choose-and-why.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/iphone-15-vs-pixel-8-vs-galaxy-24-which-one-would-you-choose-and-why.htmlS24 Ultra if I were in the market for a replacement phone, which I am not. 1. Google Pixals are just too buggy and what is worse is Googls seems very slow if not incapable of resolving the issues. 2. I do not like the Apple infrastructure (IOS), I do not like the company culture and I do not want to be associated with the cult like social structure surrounding Apple users./news/iphone-8-dimensions-and-size-comparison-vs-iphone-7-galaxy-s8-lg-g6-google-pixel.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/iphone-8-dimensions-and-size-comparison-vs-iphone-7-galaxy-s8-lg-g6-google-pixel.htmlWith the 10th anniversary of the iPhone inching closer and closer, the number of iPhone 8 leaks is reaching critical levels. We've seen copious amounts of renders, blueprints, 3D-printed mockups, we've heard all the rumors and speculation about the fingerprint sensor (or possibly the lack thereof), about the display, about the camera, about the power and volume buttons, about the entire design and its countless prototypes... We've heard it all, folks!/news/iphone-se-4-release-date-predictions-price-specs-and-must-know-features.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/iphone-se-4-release-date-predictions-price-specs-and-must-know-features.html's entry-level smartphone lineup. The last addition to the series came two years ago in the form of the Unlike the regular iPhones, which receive yearly updates, the SE series doesn't follow the same schedule. So, if you're eagerly awaiting the iPhone SE 4, you might be in for a wait. Apple's plans for the iPhone SE 4 launch are shrouded in secrecy for now.  With smartphone prices on a steady rise, we expect that the iPhone SE 4 will come at a higher price compared to its predecessor./news/karbonn-k9-music-4g-specs.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/karbonn-k9-music-4g-specs.htmlDescription The Karbonn K9 Music 4G is a low-end smartphone with Android 7.0 Its specs are nothing to write home about - 5" 480 x 854 px display, 1.3 GHz quad core processor, 1 GB RAM, 16 GB ROM, microSD card slot, 8 MP rear camera, and a 5 MP front one. Dual SIM card support is on board as well. ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7sbTOp5yaqpWjrm%2BvzqZmqaCfo7K0e6qaqZunnqN6jIWMhqysoZNigYiryJ1oaXFiaA%3D%3D/news/leaked-screen-protectors-show-off-the-new-screen-sizes-for-the-iphone-16-pro-and-16-pro-max.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/leaked-screen-protectors-show-off-the-new-screen-sizes-for-the-iphone-16-pro-and-16-pro-max.htmlWe've known for some time now that iPhone 16 screen protector pic.twitter.com/tgptOL50HL — Majin Bu (@MajinBuOfficial) June 28, 2024 " class="external" target="_blank">Apple was planning to increase the screen sizes of the iPhone 16 Pro series. The iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus will continue to sport 6.1-inch and 6.7-inch screens respectively. But the iPhone 16 Pro is expected to carry a 6.3-inch display compared to the previous 6.1-inch glass on the Pro model./news/leaker-shares-an-image-of-the-new-apple-pencil-may-arrive-alongside-the-ipad-pro.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/leaker-shares-an-image-of-the-new-apple-pencil-may-arrive-alongside-the-ipad-pro.htmlIn an image shared to Twitter, leaker Mr.White, who has a good track record, has shown off the new Apple Pencil. It may accompany the upcoming iPad Pro.The leaked image implies that the third-generation Apple Pencil will go back to the glossy design of the first-generation stylus as the Apple Pencil 2 has more of a matte finish. Other than that, the upcoming pencil resembles the current version, which is shorter than the original stylus and attaches magnetically to the side of an iPad and charges in that position./news/lg-g3-gets-compared-to-the-g2-at-verizon-the-result-is-inadvertently-hilarious.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/lg-g3-gets-compared-to-the-g2-at-verizon-the-result-is-inadvertently-hilarious.htmlVerizon now has a new webpage that compares the upcoming LG G3 to the old G2, which has been available since last year. Obviously, this can be very informative to the carrier’s customers who may wonder if they should upgrade to the newer G3. However, someone at Verizon screwed up, so we’re seeing a photo of a QWERTY feature phone where the G3 should be visible. The feature phone we're talking about is the LG Cosmos 3 - which, save for the fact that it’s made by the same company, has absolutely nothing to do with the high-end G3./news/lg-k8-and-k10-2018-edition-announced-to-be-shown-at-mwc-2018.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/lg-k8-and-k10-2018-edition-announced-to-be-shown-at-mwc-2018.htmlThe LG K8 and K10+ (2018) With Mobile World Congress just a few days away, LG has announced the 2018 editions of its K10 and K8 budget-friendly smartphones. The company's entry-level cell phone lineup gains a total of four new models and variations, all of which we expect to see in person at this year's MWC expo. LG describes the 2018-edition LG K8 and LG K10 as "enhanced with even more premium features rivaling those of premium flagships"/news/lineage-2-revolution-mmo-game-launches-in-the-us-and-europe-conan-approves.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/lineage-2-revolution-mmo-game-launches-in-the-us-and-europe-conan-approves.htmlLineage 2: Revolution is now available on iOS and Android devices for users in the USA, Canada, and Europe. The popular MMO (massive multiplayer online) title that is based on the Lineage 2 PC game was released nearly a year ago in South Korea and is now making its way to users in the West.  MMO games aren't really that new to the mobile scene, but the scale of Lineage 2: Revolution truly makes it stand out./news/lumu-power-is-a-tiny-but-powerful-light-meter-color-sensor-for-your-iphone.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/lumu-power-is-a-tiny-but-powerful-light-meter-color-sensor-for-your-iphone.htmlA tiny gadget that plugs into the 3.5mm headset jack on your phone made waves a couple of years ago on Kickstarter. Called Lumu, it was an accurate light meter that worked with phones and saved professional photographers and obsessive enthusiasts the need to carry a large, dedicated light meter.Two-sided color sensor / light meterNow, the company that made the Lumu is ready to take things to the next level with the Lumu Power, a similarly tiny gadget that now has two faces: one with a true color sensor that measures color temperature, white balance and illuminance, and another one with a fast silicone photo diode that measures exposure, ambient light and flash light./news/mad-wheels-for-iphone-review.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/mad-wheels-for-iphone-review.htmlIntroduction:Do you know what makes a racing game highly unrealistic, yet a lot more fun? Why, being able to blast your opponents to smithereens, of course! That is pretty much what Mad Wheels is all about – you take your ride for a spin around the track while dodging the bullets and rockets that the other drivers are showering you with. However, should they be unfortunate enough to land in your scope, you have the absolute right to turn them into dust by unleashing your arsenal at them./news/meet-the-samsung-sm-g9198-a-snapdragon-808-powered-android-lollipop-clamshell.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/meet-the-samsung-sm-g9198-a-snapdragon-808-powered-android-lollipop-clamshell.htmlThe Samsung SM-G9198 that we told you about back in May is indeed powered by a Snapdragon 808 processor (as reported back then), but it's not a Galaxy mini of some sorts. Instead, it's a brand new flip phone that should be launched in the near future in China.Approved this week by China's Telecommunication Equipment Certification Center (better known as TENAA), the SM-G9198 sports two 3.91-inch AMOLED displays with 768 x 1280 pixels, runs Android 5./news/meta-quest-3-release-date-news-and-everything-you-need-to-know.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/meta-quest-3-release-date-news-and-everything-you-need-to-know.htmlJump to section: Also read: Meta Quest 3 release dateMeta officially unveiled the Quest 3 on June 1st and then launched the headset through the Meta Connect 2023 event on September 27. During the online stream, Meta confirmed that the Quest 3 will start shipping on October 10, 2023, with pre-orders going live right after the announcement was done. VR headsetRelease dateMeta Quest 3October 10, 2023 Meta Quest 2October 13, 2020Meta QuestMay 21, 2019Meta Quest 3 priceWhen Meta officially announced the Quest 3 on June 1st, it also confirmed it's starting price: $499./news/microsoft-edge-preview-for-ios-gets-optimised-for-ipads.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/microsoft-edge-preview-for-ios-gets-optimised-for-ipads.htmlMicrosoft brought its Edge browser to iOS back in November of 2017, but the app's UI featured no optimisations for iPads. In February, Microsoft announced that it would soon begin testing a retailored interface for Edge on iOS, that would take advantage of the larger screen area of iPads. Well, the time has come, folks. Testers of the Edge preview app for iOS can now install and check out the iPad-optimised version on their slates./news/microsoft-fixes-that-pesky-bug-with-file-attachments-and-images-in-onenote-for-ios.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/microsoft-fixes-that-pesky-bug-with-file-attachments-and-images-in-onenote-for-ios.htmlIf you're a long time OneNote user on the iOS platform, then you've most likely been affected by an annoying issue that didn't allow you to view file attachments and images.The bug seems to have been introduced in one of the previous OneNote updates and turned out a pretty hard nut to crack since Microsoft has taken a lot of time to address it. But with the latest version of OneNote that has just been released in the App Store, you shouldn't have any troubles viewing file attachments and images within the app./news/microsoft-might-withdraw-from-ces-to-focus-on-self-run-events-like-apple.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/microsoft-might-withdraw-from-ces-to-focus-on-self-run-events-like-apple.htmlApple’s success is evident recently, but unlike most other phone and PC makers, Cupertino is not participating in any of the major electronics shows like CES, MWC and CTIA. Now, we don’t consider this as good practice but the company has definitely built a name for itself and its zealous army of followers, so it has the attention and can afford this. Now, it seems its biggest PC rival Microsoft has decided to start following that example./news/microsoft-prepares-to-challenge-apple-and-google-with-new-mobile-store.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/microsoft-prepares-to-challenge-apple-and-google-with-new-mobile-store.htmlIt seems Microsoft is gearing up to enter the mobile gaming arena. According to Bloomberg, Apple's App Store and Google's Play Store might face some competition. Phil Spencer, head of the company's Xbox video game division, revealed that Microsoft is in talks with partners to launch a mobile gaming store, challenging the dominant positions held by Apple and Google in the business.During an interview at the CCXP comics and entertainment convention in Sao Paulo, Spencer refrained from providing a specific launch date for the online store./news/microsoft-s-next-lock-screen-new-update-brings-battery-improvements.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/microsoft-s-next-lock-screen-new-update-brings-battery-improvements.htmlDeveloped by Microsoft, Next Lock Screen is a pretty decent lock screen app for Android devices, which helps users protect their phones from unwanted access by others. But Next Lock Screen is much more than this, as developers have added some productivity features too.For example, the lock screen app allows users to launch their favorite apps within the app's built-in launcher. Next Lock Screen also enables quick access to apps like Camera, Flashlight, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth./news/motorola-delivers-android-12-update-to-another-high-end-5g-smartphone.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/motorola-delivers-android-12-update-to-another-high-end-5g-smartphone.htmlMotorola has been releasing Android 12 updates for a bunch of smartphones in the last couple of weeks. After confirming the Edge 20 Pro will soon be getting the long-awaited update last week and actually releasing Android 12 for Moto G200 earlier this month, Motorola is now preparing a similar update for the G100.Although slightly older than the 5G-enabled Moto G200, the Moto G100 is getting the Android 12 update much sooner than we expected./news/motorola-droid-razr-hd-razr-m-appear-in-blue-coming-to-verizon.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/motorola-droid-razr-hd-razr-m-appear-in-blue-coming-to-verizon.htmlBlack and white – these are the only two color options available for Verizon's Motorola DROID RAZR HD and DROID RAZR M. But according to rumors provided courtesy of a trustworthy source, new variants of both smartphones may be in tow. No, we aren't talking about hardware upgrades or anything like that. Instead, Verizon may soon unveil blue models of the Motorola DROID RAZR M and DROID RAZR HD, as seen on the leaked image above./news/motorola-droid-turbo-2-5-4-inch-screen-sd-810-soc-3gb-ram-and-3760mah-cell.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/motorola-droid-turbo-2-5-4-inch-screen-sd-810-soc-3gb-ram-and-3760mah-cell.htmlAt the time it was released late last year, the Motorola DROID Turbo was one of the most highly spec'd Android phones available. With a massive 3900mAh battery inside, Motorola was promising up to 48 hours of mix-use battery life. In fact, after testing, the DROID Turbo topped our charts showing battery life on flagship devices.With the phone getting a little long in the tooth, we would expect a DROID Turbo sequel soon./news/motorola-edge-40-neo-vs-honor-200-pro-specs-comparison.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/motorola-edge-40-neo-vs-honor-200-pro-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 6.5 inches 6.8 inches Resolution: 2400 x 1080 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 402 PPI 2700 x 1224 pixels, 437 PPI Technology: P-OLED OLED Refresh rate: 144Hz 120Hz Screen-to-body: 90.34 % 90.82 % Peak brightness: 1300 cd/m2 (nit) 4000 cd/m2 (nit) Features: HDR support, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Hardware System chip: MediaTek Dimensity 7030 (6 nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 SM8635 (3 nm) Processor: Octa-core, 2x 2./news/motorola-edge-40-specs-phonearena.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/motorola-edge-40-specs-phonearena.html5G: n1, n2, n3, n4, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n77, n78, SA, NSA 4G (FDD): Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 17(700 b), 20(800 DD), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 32(1500 L-band), 66(AWS-3) 4G (TDD): Bands 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+), 42(3500), 43 3G: Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 8(900) Data Speed: LTE-A, HSDPA+ (4G) 42./news/motorola-moto-g-play-vs-motorola-moto-g-play-2023-specs-comparison.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/motorola-moto-g-play-vs-motorola-moto-g-play-2023-specs-comparison.html4G (FDD): Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 17(700 b), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 66(AWS-3), 71(600) Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 14(700 PS), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS), 66(AWS-3), 71(600) 4G (TDD): Bands 38(2600), 41(2600+) Bands 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+) 3G: Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 8(900) Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 8(900) Data Speed: LTE-A Cat 13/5 (400/75 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42./news/motorola-moto-g-power-2022-vs-nokia-g21-specs-comparison.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/motorola-moto-g-power-2022-vs-nokia-g21-specs-comparison.html4G (FDD): Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 17(700 b), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 66(AWS-3), 71(600) Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 20(800 DD), 28(700 APT) 4G (TDD): Bands 38(2600), 41(2600+) Bands 38(2600), 40(2300), 41(2600+) 3G: Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 8(900) Bands 1(2100), 5(850), 8(900) Data Speed: LTE-A Cat 13/5 (400/75 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42./news/motorola-moto-g-power-5g-2024-vs-oppo-reno12-pro-specs-comparison.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/motorola-moto-g-power-5g-2024-vs-oppo-reno12-pro-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 6.7 inches 6.7 inches Resolution: 2400 x 1080 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 393 PPI 2412 x 1080 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 394 PPI Technology: IPS LCD AMOLED Refresh rate: 120Hz 120Hz Screen-to-body: 84.82 % 89.54 % Peak brightness: 1200 cd/m2 (nit) Features: Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Hardware System chip: MediaTek Dimensity 7020 (6 nm) MediaTek Dimesity 7300 Processor: Octa-core, 2x 2./news/motorola-moto-g-pure-vs-motorola-moto-g-5g-2022-specs-comparison.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/motorola-moto-g-pure-vs-motorola-moto-g-5g-2022-specs-comparison.html5G: n2, n5, n25, n30, n41, n48, n66, n71, n77, n78 4G (FDD): Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 17(700 b), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 66(AWS-3), 71(600) Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 14(700 PS), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS), 66(AWS-3), 71(600) 4G (TDD): Bands 38(2600), 40(2300), 41(2600+) Bands 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+), 48(3600) 3G: Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 8(900) Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 8(900) ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7sbTOp5yaqpWjrm%2BvzqZmqaCfo7K0e8KopKmZopp8jrvTqKmopJFimrDAzmZ%2BZoilp7Jtmc6tpqunnJZ6jrvTqGSAZWV8enN8kWtmqaCfo7K0e5Bqb2tuXGZ%2Ben6U/news/motorola-moto-g-stylus-5g-2023-specs.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/motorola-moto-g-stylus-5g-2023-specs.html5G: n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n13, n14, n25, n29, n30, n38, n41, n48, n66, n70, n77, n78, SA, NSA 4G (FDD): Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 14(700 PS), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS), 66(AWS-3), 71(600) 4G (TDD): Bands 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+), 48(3600) 3G: Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 8(900) Data Speed: LTE-A, HSDPA+ (4G) 42./news/music-lovers-are-getting-a-small-present-in-ios-14-6.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/music-lovers-are-getting-a-small-present-in-ios-14-6.htmlHas this ever happened to you? You hear a song that you like and want to find out the name of the tune and the artist. So you start navigating your iPhone's screen looking for Apple's own Shazam app, but by the time you find it and tap on the icon, the song has come to an end and it is too late. Until you hear that song again, it will probably remain a mystery in your mind (unless you were able to catch some of the lyrics allowing you to Google them)./news/n-o-v-a-3-is-now-available-in-the-app-store.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/n-o-v-a-3-is-now-available-in-the-app-store.htmlN.O.V.A. 3 is finally here! One of the most popular first-person sci-fi shooters for iOS has landed in its third iteration, with even better graphics and more intense shooting action. The price is $6.99 at launch, but there’s a lot to justify it, and for many this would be better than having a freemium model. First, the storyline is nothing revolutional, but just what you’d expect of a futuristic shooter. In this case, humanity returns to planet Earth after a 10 years, and fights in 10 different levels across the galaxy./news/netflix-and-exploding-kittens-team-up-for-mobile-game-and-animated-comedy-series.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/netflix-and-exploding-kittens-team-up-for-mobile-game-and-animated-comedy-series.htmlNetflix continues to build its library of mobile games, one of the additional perks its users benefit from when subscribing to the streaming service. Although Netflix’s offering is far below what rivals like Apple and Google provide to customers, the former seems to be going for quality over quantity. Exploding Kittens animated series cast Still, both Apple Arcade and Google Play Pass add exceptionally good mobile games and apps every month, so the competition is very tough when it comes to quality./news/new-oneplus-switch-app-allows-users-to-migrate-data-to-a-new-oneplus-smartphone.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/new-oneplus-switch-app-allows-users-to-migrate-data-to-a-new-oneplus-smartphone.htmlOnePlus continues make some of its apps available separate downloads in order to be able to update them faster and more often. After launching several of its own apps in the Google Play Store, the company announced a new way to easier transfer all your data from a device to a new OnePlus smartphone.The new OnePlus Switch application is compatible with just about any smartphone that runs Android 5.0 or higher and allows users to migrate all of their data including contacts, messages, and photos stored on the previous device to a new OnePlus smartphone./news/new-report-leaks-and-confirms-even-more-pixel-8-pixel-8-pro-and-pixel-watch-2-details.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/new-report-leaks-and-confirms-even-more-pixel-8-pixel-8-pro-and-pixel-watch-2-details.htmlJust when you thought that there was nothing left to be revealed about the Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, and Pixel Watch 2 ahead of their joint October 4 announcement, Roland Quandt strikes again today with even more information, more high-res imagery, and more corroboration of previously rumored details.This is one of the most trusted and prolific mobile tech leakers in the world, mind you, so the chances of seeing every little tidbit, number, and feature mentioned in the latest WinFuture report (translated here) officially confirmed by Google next week are rock-solid, to say the least./news/new-update-enables-unlimited-galaxy-buds-2-pro-earphones-to-listen-to-these-samsung-tvs.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/new-update-enables-unlimited-galaxy-buds-2-pro-earphones-to-listen-to-these-samsung-tvs.htmlThis September brings something new from Samsung – a software update that will give Galaxy Buds 2 Pro users and owners of some Samsung Smart TVs enhanced audio capabilities. After the update, you’ll be able to hook multiple pairs of Buds 2 Pro to a compatible TV – a Samsung 2023 Neo QLED 8K and 2023 MICRO LED – turning it into a modern radio station. A maximum of two earphone pairs is currently possible./news/new-video-shows-oneplus-open-aka-oppo-find-n3-display-crease-vs-samsung-galaxy-zfold-5.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/new-video-shows-oneplus-open-aka-oppo-find-n3-display-crease-vs-samsung-galaxy-zfold-5.htmlAs we await the launch of the OnePlus Open — confirmed to be the same as the OPPO Find N3 — which should be happening sometime this month, videos are popping up all over social media with exclusive looks at the brand's first foldable device. In one of these videos, we get a very good look at the OnePlus Open, well...opened, and what the display crease looks like when compared to other devices in this category./news/new-york-citizens-seem-to-prefer-iphone-over-android.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/new-york-citizens-seem-to-prefer-iphone-over-android.htmlYouTube show Rocketboom has hit the streets of New York City to see exactly where the people's loyalties lie when it comes to mobile operating systems. In this improvised battle between iPhone and Android, it turns out that most people are still preferring Apple's phone for various reasons.While most people didn't give specific reasons why they prefer one OS over the other, some iPhone supporters did say that the like the iOS-powered handset for its unprecedented ease of use, and that "/news/nexus-prime-confirmed-by-samsung-lawyers.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/nexus-prime-confirmed-by-samsung-lawyers.htmlThat another Nexus device existed and would launch as the first phone running Ice Cream Sandwich, we already knew that to be true. It's always been the specifics about the device that have been subject to the rumor tag, but it looks like at least one rumor can be smashed. The Nexus Prime is a Samsung device. Rumor had it that Samsung was showing off the Nexus Prime at Verizon HQ recently, but that was just a rumor./news/nokia-lumia-920-review-phonearena.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/nokia-lumia-920-review-phonearena.htmlIntroduction:It’s do or die time for Nokia, right? Already on numerous occasions, the industry has questioned the staying power of the once magnificent handset maker, as they’ve redirected their focus in recent times towards Microsoft’s Windows Phone platform. In all fairness, it’s rather difficult to say how much time the Lumia 900 has bought Nokia, but in any event, they’re here once again trying to stay relevant on top of the heap of other smartphone makers making it big in the industry./news/nothing-phone-2-vs-sony-xperia-10-vi-specs-comparison.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/nothing-phone-2-vs-sony-xperia-10-vi-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 6.7 inches 6.1 inches Resolution: 2412 x 1080 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 394 PPI 2520 x 1080 pixels, 21:9 ratio, 449 PPI Technology: OLED Refresh rate: 120Hz 60Hz Screen-to-body: 89.61 % 82.41 % Peak brightness: 1600 cd/m2 (nit) Features: HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Hardware System chip: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SM8475 (4 nm) Qualcomm Snpadragon 6 Gen 1 SM6450 (4 nm) Processor: Octa-core, 1x 3./news/nothing-phone-2a-leak-suggests-it-will-be-a-great-deal-price-wise.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/nothing-phone-2a-leak-suggests-it-will-be-a-great-deal-price-wise.htmlFrom all the reports we’ve gathered until now, it’s pretty clear that Nothing is gearing up to launch its most affordable phone to date, the Nothing Phone (2a). The company’s upcoming device shapes up to be a great deal for customers looking to purchase a stylish phone with some premium features that doesn’t cost a fortune.The most recent Nothing Phone (2a) leak indicates that this will be half the price of Nothing Phone 2, while still offering some very decent specs./news/oneplus-buds-3-coming-to-the-us-on-january-23.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/oneplus-buds-3-coming-to-the-us-on-january-23.htmlOnePlus introduced its first top-tier handset for 2024, the OnePlus 12, in China. The company’s new flagship killer is expected to launch internationally on January 23. This is the same day that the OnePlus Buds 3 earphones are coming to the United States.The wireless buds have been available in China since the beginning of the year for the equivalent of $65. While we don’t expect the OnePlus Buds 3 to be priced similarly in the US, it’s unlikely that these will cost more than $100./news/oneplus-nord-3-is-official-6-7-inch-120hz-display-50mp-camera-5-000-mah-super-fast-charging-batte.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/oneplus-nord-3-is-official-6-7-inch-120hz-display-50mp-camera-5-000-mah-super-fast-charging-batte.htmlAs we expected, OnePlus launched its latest phone from the Nord series today. The OnePlus will be available in most European countries for pre-order from July 5th and for open sale from July 12th. The price for the 8GB/128GB model is €449, and for the one with 16GB of RAM and 256GB of storage is €499 but only for a limited time until the end of July. After the end of the month, the price of the OnePlus Nord 3 16GB/256GB will increase to €549./news/ookla-s-speedtest-report-reveals-the-fastest-phone-in-the-u-s-during-q4.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/ookla-s-speedtest-report-reveals-the-fastest-phone-in-the-u-s-during-q4.htmlOf the most popular smartphones in the U.S., Apple's iPhone 15 Pro Max was the fastest in the country during the fourth quarter according to Ookla's latest Speedtest Intelligence test. The top-of-the-line 2023 iPhone model delivered median download speeds of 213.84Mbps topping the 189.33Mbps download speed achieved by the runner-up device which happened to be the iPhone 15 Pro during the quarter. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 had the next fastest median download speed of 184./news/oppo-s-waterfall-display-beats-samsung-at-its-own-curvy-game-but-we-aren-t-sold.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/oppo-s-waterfall-display-beats-samsung-at-its-own-curvy-game-but-we-aren-t-sold.htmlThose trend-setters from Oppo are at it again, releasing a so-called "waterfall display" technology which seems to be just a flexible OLED screen sloping further towards a phone's edges than the current handsets with curved screens. It undoubtedly looks cool and will allow for some pretty impressive screen-to-body ratio claims as the phone will be narrower than handsets with the same display diagonal when unfurled, but flat panels.  While Oppo just sent us these pictures and will follow up with the respective specs or eventual phones where the 'waterfall' tech will be employed later, the sheer look of it bounds on the impractical./news/palm-pixi-plus-review-phonearena.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/palm-pixi-plus-review-phonearena.htmlPalm Pixi Plus Release Date - Jan 25, 2010 This is a short review of the Palm Pixi Plus for Verizon Wireless. It shares many features with the Palm Pixi for Sprint, which has a more in-depth review that can be viewed here.Along with their release of the Palm Pre Plus this week, Verizon is also introducing the Palm Pixi Plus, but unlike the Pre Plus which has more memory and RAM over the original Sprint model, the Palm Pixi Plus only adds Wi-Fi connectivity./news/phenomenal-new-galaxy-z-flip-4-deal-proves-the-age-of-affordable-foldables-is-upon-us.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/phenomenal-new-galaxy-z-flip-4-deal-proves-the-age-of-affordable-foldables-is-upon-us.htmlRemember how unlikely it seemed just a couple of years ago or so that we'd ever be able to buy foldable smartphones at truly affordable prices? While Samsung has yet to release a Fold Lite, Fold FE, or Galaxy A Fold-series mid-ranger, the newest Motorola Razr devices may have forced the company to discount its Galaxy Flips more often and more drastically in recent months than originally planned.But while the latest Z Flip 5 is not currently marked down very substantially by any major US retailer, 2022's Galaxy Z Flip 4 is pretty much irresistibly priced at Woot./news/poco-f5-review-phonearena.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/poco-f5-review-phonearena.htmlPoco F5 Intro The Poco F5 is the more affordable model out of Poco's new F5 series, and it is a direct successor of the Poco F4 from 2022. It starts at $379 for its base variant, going up to $429 for the higher-spec option. Despite having no "Pro" in its naming, the vanilla F5 takes quite a bit from its more expensive sibling. So much so that it might make you wonder whether you should pay the extra cash./news/pokemon-go-trainer-battles-confirmed-to-arrive-in-december.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/pokemon-go-trainer-battles-confirmed-to-arrive-in-december.htmlAfter teasing the launch of the PvP (player versus player) mode for Pokemon GO last week, Niantic announced earlier today that the new gameplay features will be available starting this month. So, starting December, you'll be able to challenge a friend or another trainer to do battle while on the move. The challenge will be sent via a Battle Code, but not before you set up your team of three Pokemon./news/report-tsmc-to-start-apple-a9-mass-production-this-month.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/report-tsmc-to-start-apple-a9-mass-production-this-month.htmlAccording to a report out of China that was published today, TSMC and Samsung both have completed trial production runs of the Apple A9 chipset, which will drive the next iteration of the iPhone. As it turns out, TSMC had a higher yield than Samsung and also had the lower production costs between the pair. Every year the rumors bounce back and forth over which of the two companies will produce the lion's share of Apple's Ax chip./news/revised-map-allows-t-mobile-subscribers-to-find-its-fast-ultra-capacity-mid-band-5g-service.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/revised-map-allows-t-mobile-subscribers-to-find-its-fast-ultra-capacity-mid-band-5g-service.htmlT-Mobile spent over $26 billion to buy Sprint so that it could take control of the latter's 2.5GHz mid-band spectrum. It was a shrewd move on the carrier's part because the mid-band spectrum provides faster 5G download data speeds than low-band spectrum, but travels farther than high-band airwaves. The mid-band 5G data speeds might not be as fast as mmWave coverage, but they are available in more areas and deliver 5G speeds that are actually faster than 4G LTE./news/roku-signs-agreement-that-involves-streaming-john-wick-other-lionsgate-movies-for-free.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/roku-signs-agreement-that-involves-streaming-john-wick-other-lionsgate-movies-for-free.htmlThe biggest streaming platform in the United States, The Roku Channel, has just announced it has signed a multi-year agreement with Lionsgate, the owner of blockbusters like John Wick, Expandables 4, and Borderlands. Under the agreement, Roku users will be able to watch Lionsgate films for free.The deal will start with Lionsgate 2022 theatrical releases, and Roku will receive two separate windows for each film, the first of which provides exclusive rights to Lionsgate’s film slate immediately following its first window on STARZ./news/samsung-galaxy-5-review-phonearena.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-galaxy-5-review-phonearena.htmlThis is a global GSM phone. It can be used with AT&T and T-Mobile USA without 3G. Introduction: There comes a time in everybody’s life when they have to make the decision to smartphone or not to smartphone. If you are coming from a regular phone, but mustered up courage to move onto the touchscreen fad that started a few years ago, then the next natural step for you would be a phone like the Samsung Galaxy 5./news/samsung-galaxy-a11-vs-samsung-galaxy-a15-5g-specs-comparison.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-galaxy-a11-vs-samsung-galaxy-a15-5g-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 6.4 inches 6.5 inches Resolution: 1560 x 720 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio, 268 PPI 2340 x 1080 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio, 396 PPI Technology: IPS LCD Super AMOLED Refresh rate: 60Hz 90Hz Screen-to-body: 80.92 % 84.49 % Peak brightness: 800 cd/m2 (nit) Features: Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Hardware System chip: Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 SDM450 (14 nm) Mediatek Dimensity 6100+ (6 nm) Processor: Octa-core, 8x 1./news/samsung-galaxy-a13-5g-vs-samsung-galaxy-z-flip-5-specs-comparison.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-galaxy-a13-5g-vs-samsung-galaxy-z-flip-5-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 6.5 inches 6.7 inches Resolution: 1600 x 720 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 270 PPI 2640 x 1080 pixels, 22:9 ratio, 426 PPI Technology: IPS LCD Dynamic AMOLED Refresh rate: 90Hz 120Hz Screen-to-body: 81.06 % 85.70 % Features: Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor HDR support, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Front cover display: 3./news/samsung-galaxy-a21-vs-samsung-galaxy-a21s-specs-comparison.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-galaxy-a21-vs-samsung-galaxy-a21s-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 6.5 inches 6.5 inches Resolution: 1600 x 720 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 270 PPI 1600 x 720 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 270 PPI Technology: IPS LCD TFT Refresh rate: 60Hz Screen-to-body: 79.20 % 82.94 % Features: Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Proximity sensor Hardware System chip: Mediatek Helio P35 MT6765 (12 nm) Samsung Exynos 850 Processor: Octa-core, 4x 2./news/samsung-galaxy-a53-5g-vs-motorola-edge-2023-specs-comparison.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-galaxy-a53-5g-vs-motorola-edge-2023-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 6.5 inches 6.7 inches Resolution: 2400 x 1080 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 405 PPI 2400 x 1080 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 395 PPI Technology: Super AMOLED P-OLED Refresh rate: 120Hz 165Hz Screen-to-body: 85.36 % 90.24 % Peak brightness: 800 cd/m2 (nit) 1100 cd/m2 (nit) Features: Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Hardware System chip: Exynos 1280 (5 nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SM8550-AB (4 nm) Processor: Octa-core, 2x 2./news/samsung-galaxy-a8-2018-review.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-galaxy-a8-2018-review.htmlThe Galaxy A8+ 2018 is Samsung's newest upper mid-range phone. It has a big, 6-inch Super AMOLED screen that makes it stand out from most other phones in its class. It also looks very similar to the flagship Galaxy S series with a glass-and-metal design and water resistance, but once you look inside, you find a mid-range chip and a different camera.How does this combination of premium looks and mid-range hardware work?/news/samsung-galaxy-note-8-battery-life-test-real-life-impressions-and-comparison-vs-iphone-7.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-galaxy-note-8-battery-life-test-real-life-impressions-and-comparison-vs-iphone-7.htmlWe've been using the Samsung Galaxy Note 8, the $950 Android super-phone, for about a week now and we have a lot to share, but one thing in particular deserves special attention: the Note 8 battery life.After all, the Note 8 actually has a smaller battery than the nearly identical Galaxy S8+, so this might have some users worried. The Note 8 ships with a 3,300 mAh battery cell, while the Galaxy S8+ sports a 3,500 mAh battery./news/samsung-galaxy-s10-and-s10-get-fresh-batch-of-ebay-discounts-with-dual-sim-support.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-galaxy-s10-and-s10-get-fresh-batch-of-ebay-discounts-with-dual-sim-support.htmlSamsung's newest flagship lineup is reportedly selling like hotcakes around the world, but that doesn't necessarily mean you have to buy the Galaxy S10 or S10+ at their full $900 and $1,000 price tags respectively. You don't need to agree to a device payment plan or open a new line of service with a specific carrier to save some money either, as a top-rated eBay seller currently offers factory unlocked units at hefty discounts with absolutely no strings attached./news/samsung-galaxy-s22-vs-google-pixel-7-pro-specs-comparison.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-galaxy-s22-vs-google-pixel-7-pro-specs-comparison.htmlCellular 5G: n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n75, n77, n78, SA, NSA, Sub-6, mmWave n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n14, n20, n25, n28, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n71, n77, n78, n258, n260, n261, SA, NSA, Sub-6, mmWave 4G (FDD): Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 32(1500 L-band), 66(AWS-3) Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 14(700 PS), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS), 66(AWS-3), 71(600) Connectivity & Features ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7sbTOp5yaqpWjrm%2BvzqZmqaCfo7K0e8KopKmZopp8lK3MrKynn118rq2t17JkjGpiYHmIu86go55lgJ7FpriMcGSJqp9kvam7zZ6qaGlhbINzeJBqcGlv/news/samsung-galaxy-s5-fingerprint-scanner-hacked-paypal-reaffirms-confidence-in-biometrics.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-galaxy-s5-fingerprint-scanner-hacked-paypal-reaffirms-confidence-in-biometrics.htmlJust like the Apple iPhone 5s, it has only taken a couple days after the release of the Samsung Galaxy S5 before the fingerprint scanner has been hacked. This will more than likely be a relatively common theme as biometric sensor technology matures; but it does seem to confirm that right now, fingerprint sensors are designed more for convenience than true security.If you remember, soon after the release of the iPhone 5s, a European group had found a way to hack the fingerprint scanner, and just a couple days after release, there were videos showing the TouchID sensor being trained and unlocking the phone with nipples and paw prints./news/samsung-galaxy-tab-a-8-0-2019-specs.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-galaxy-tab-a-8-0-2019-specs.htmlDescription The Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019) features a sleek metallic design meant to give it a premium look and feel. As the name suggests, the tablet sports an 8-inch WXGA display with 16:10 ratio. On the inside, Samsung included a 2GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 429 processor, only 2GB RAM, and 32GB expandable storage. The tablet also features an 8-megapixel rear camera and a secondary 2-megapixel camera in the front. Dual speakers and a generous 5,100 mAh battery are included as well./news/samsung-galaxy-tab-s8-ultra-vs-samsung-galaxy-tab-s8-specs-comparison.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-galaxy-tab-s8-ultra-vs-samsung-galaxy-tab-s8-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 14.6 inches 12.4 inches Resolution: 2960 x 1848 pixels, 16:10 ratio, 239 PPI 2800 x 1752 pixels, 16:10 ratio, 266 PPI Technology: Super AMOLED Super AMOLED Refresh rate: 120Hz 120Hz Screen-to-body: 90.77 % 84.65 % Features: HDR support, Ambient light sensor Ambient light sensor Hardware System chip: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SM8450 (4 nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SM8450 (4 nm) Processor: Octa-core, 1x 3./news/samsung-galaxy-watch-6-vs-apple-watch-series-8-which-one-should-you-go-for.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-galaxy-watch-6-vs-apple-watch-series-8-which-one-should-you-go-for.htmlIntro For most people, this would be a purely theoretical question: after all, the Galaxy Watch won't work with iPhones, and Apple Watches won't work on Android, and most people only carry one phone, so they would not be able to even use the other watch option. But if you are just curious to learn about the capabilities on these two, or are considering switching from Android to iPhone, or the other way around, you might really want to know./news/samsung-galaxy-watch-ultra-vs-galaxy-watch-7-first-look-at-samsung-s-new-wearables.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-galaxy-watch-ultra-vs-galaxy-watch-7-first-look-at-samsung-s-new-wearables.htmlSamsung has used a slightly different approach for the Galaxy Watch Ultra in comparison to the vanilla model when it comes to bands. The regular Watch 7 uses the same one-click strap mechanism we know from its predecessor, and the band release button is placed on the band itself. When pressed, this button retracts the pins that hold the band to the lugs. This means you can use third-party bands on the Galaxy Watch 7, and most 20mm and 22mm quick release bands should fit, along with bands from previous generations of Galaxy Watches./news/samsung-galaxy-z-flip-5-vs-galaxy-s23-which-one-should-you-go-for.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-galaxy-z-flip-5-vs-galaxy-s23-which-one-should-you-go-for.htmlIntroIf you are wondering whether you should go for Samsung's latest flip phone or if a traditional smartphone would be a better fit for you, this Galaxy Z Flip 5 vs Galaxy S23 comparison is just the right place.Each of these has its own pros and cons, with the main advantages of the Flip 5 being just the physical joy of a flip phone that you can open and also physically slap shut./news/samsung-gear-iconx-wireless-earphones-review.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-gear-iconx-wireless-earphones-review.htmlUpdate: You can now read our Gear IconX 2018 review! Introduction Oh, what a great time to be alive! The world's brightest minds have turned science fiction into fact by giving us semi-autonomous cars, vacuum cleaner robots, and pocket-sized communicators with access to the world's collective knowledge, among other miraculous gadgets. While waiting for holodecks and transporters to arrive, we have the Samsung Gear IconX to add to this list of modern marvels./news/samsung-gear-s4-may-come-in-two-sizes-code-named-galileo.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-gear-s4-may-come-in-two-sizes-code-named-galileo.htmlThe Samsung Gear S4 rumor mill has recently begun spinning, with information regarding Samsung's upcoming smartwatch trickling out slowly, but steadily. Recent reports claim that the Gear S4, code-named Galileo, is being developed in the United States and that the LTE variant of the smartwatch will be offered by all major carriers in the country – AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon.But what's far, far more interesting than this, is that the Gear S4 will likely be available in two sizes at launch, much like the Apple Watch, so as to better suit the needs of its users./news/samsung-gearing-up-to-officially-announce-the-galaxy-home-mini-2.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-gearing-up-to-officially-announce-the-galaxy-home-mini-2.htmlSamsung’s next smart speaker is closing the official announcement stage. Back in November, we reported that the Korean company is working on a successor to the Galaxy Home Mini, and a couple of days ago Max Jambor (who has a reputable record with Samsung leaks) tweeted that the Home Mini 2 “isn't too far away anymore.”Jambor can add another point to his track record, as the next-generation smart speaker was spotted on the Bluetooth SIG certification website by our colleagues at MySmartPrice./news/samsung-is-discontinuing-last-year-s-galaxy-s20-range.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-is-discontinuing-last-year-s-galaxy-s20-range.htmlLast year's Samsung Galaxy S20, S20 Plus, and Ultra have been discontinued in certain regions, reports TechRadar. The trio never really gained traction, and this could be chalked down to the fact that it was released right when the pandemic was getting going. The high prices of the phones didn't help either. Now that the new Galaxy S21 series has been announced, S20's chances of success don't seem any brighter. Galaxy S21 offer better specs than the S20 at a lower price/news/samsung-tectiles-aim-to-increase-nfc-usage-by-offering-various-personalized-functions.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-tectiles-aim-to-increase-nfc-usage-by-offering-various-personalized-functions.htmlSay hello to Samsung TecTiles people, which is looking to replace QR codes – well, not really, but it’s along the same premise. Actually, they’re programmable NFC tags that Samsung is hoping to help increase the usage of NFC technology amongst handset owners with compatible devices.We had the opportunity of checking out these Samsung TecTiles very recently, and they definitely have some specific case uses. At its core, they’re sticker sized NFC tags that can be customized to do things such as launching apps, sending text messages, modify phone settings, share contact information, and much more./news/samsung-s-amd-based-gpu-delayed-slightly-will-be-faster-than-rivals-even-after-throttling.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-s-amd-based-gpu-delayed-slightly-will-be-faster-than-rivals-even-after-throttling.htmlSamsung is going to unveil the first GPU it has co-developed with Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) in July, says venerated leaker Ice Universe. The two companies entered into an agreement in 2019 under which AMD would license its graphics designs to Samsung for use in phones and tablets.  Earlier this month, AMD CEO Lisa Su confirmed that Samsung's next flagship mobile chipset will feature the company's RDNA 2 graphics technology. The custom graphics IP will give the chip ray tracing and variable rate shading capabilities./news/scoop-up-samsung-s-do-it-all-galaxy-tab-s8-with-s-pen-at-a-huge-discount.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/scoop-up-samsung-s-do-it-all-galaxy-tab-s8-with-s-pen-at-a-huge-discount.htmlAndroid tablets have come a long way and leading the charge is Samsung. The South Korean giant makes feature-packed tablets and right now, its fantastic Galaxy Tab S8 is $159 off.The Galaxy Tab S8 is not just great for tablet use cases like content consumption, web browsing, and reading, it is also a great work machine. The device sports a beautiful 11 inches LCD panel with a 120Hz screen so scrolling feels snappy and responsive./news/smartphones-to-get-even-more-expensive-in-2023.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/smartphones-to-get-even-more-expensive-in-2023.htmlIt’s not a secret that smartphones are getting more and more expensive each year, and this ominous trend could get even worse in 2023. According to the latest estimates, the world’s largest dedicated chip foundry TSMC is planning to hike its prices by 6% in 2023.First information about the potential price increase started to appear back in May this year but now TSMC has decided to go through with the suggested increase./news/snapchat-redesigns-discover-section-and-allows-subscribing-to-channels.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/snapchat-redesigns-discover-section-and-allows-subscribing-to-channels.htmlSnapchat Stories has become arguably the best feature of the app (especially if you like creeping on people rather than communicating with them), but the Discover tab has been a bit troubled. Some people we've talked to admitted to forgetting that the Discover tab was even there. But, a new update wants to make the feature a bit better.Previously, the Discover tab was a simple grid of circular logos for each content channel, but Snapchat wants users to get a better sense of what to expect from those channels./news/sonos-controller-app-lands-on-android-tablets.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/sonos-controller-app-lands-on-android-tablets.htmlSONOS ADDS MORE CONTROL AND MORE MUSIC TO WIRELESS HiFi SYSTEM Sonos Now Offering Android Tablet Support, Slacker Radio in US and Canada, and New Spotify Features SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – November 30, 2011 – Sonos, Inc., the leading manufacturer of wireless music systems, today announced Sonos System Software 3.6, an innovative update that adds more control and more music to the Sonos Wireless HiFi experience. This free software is available to all Sonos customers via a one button update to their system./news/sony-ericsson-yendo-specs-phonearena.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/sony-ericsson-yendo-specs-phonearena.htmlDescription Sony Ericsson Yendo has a 2.6-inch touchscreen and the same user interface found on the X8 and X10 mini. However, under the custom UI, there will not be Android, but Sony Ericsson's proprietary platform. Still, the Yendo will bring along all that you love about Sony Ericsson's Walkman phones, including the Walkman player, TrackID and PlayNow, as well as features like a 2MP camera, 3.5mm jack and 156MHz processor. ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7sbTOp5yaqpWjrm%2BvzqZmqaCfo7K0e7KopbJldae2pL%2FSqKVmkZWjsbCryJ1rcGti/news/sony-xperia-1-v-vs-sony-xperia-10-v-specs-comparison.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/sony-xperia-1-v-vs-sony-xperia-10-v-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 6.5 inches 6.1 inches Resolution: 3840 x 1644 pixels, 21:9 ratio, 643 PPI 2520 x 1080 pixels, 21:9 ratio, 449 PPI Technology: OLED OLED Refresh rate: 120Hz 60Hz Screen-to-body: 83.99 % 82.41 % Features: HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Hardware System chip: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SM8550 (4 nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G SM6375 (6 nm) Processor: Octa-core, 1x 3./news/sprint-announces-dual-mode-phones.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/sprint-announces-dual-mode-phones.htmlThe first two devices are the Buzz ic502 and the Blend ic402. In addition to walkie-talkie services, both handsets also support short-range off-network walkie-talkie conversations between users with other Direct Talk-capable Nextel phones. The Motorola Buzz ic502 is rugged clamshell, certified to military specification 810F for dust, shock and vibration. The phone weighs 4.1 ounces and sports an average 176x220 pixels main screen and small external display, and is available in black./news/sprint-introduces-its-own-wi-fi-calling-but-only-for-two-samsung-models.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/sprint-introduces-its-own-wi-fi-calling-but-only-for-two-samsung-models.htmlThe nation's third largest carrier, Sprint, has introduced Wi-Fi calling, enabling customers using selected Android phones from going over their voice minutes. With Wi-Fi calling, users can make unlimited calls as long as they are connected to a Wi-Fi network. Sprint is not the first carrier to offer this, T-Mobile has offered the service since May 2011.Right now, Sprint is allowing Wi-Fi calling on the Samsung Galaxy S4 mini and the Samsung Galaxy Mega 6./news/surprise-new-prime-exclusive-deal-makes-amazon-s-first-of-its-kind-kindle-scribe-cheaper-than-ever.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/surprise-new-prime-exclusive-deal-makes-amazon-s-first-of-its-kind-kindle-scribe-cheaper-than-ever.htmlDo we know when this year's Amazon Prime Day festival is set to take place? Not yet. Should you care about quite possibly the biggest tech sales event of the summer and wait until its traditional July window opens and closes to score some of the greatest bargains around with nothing but a Prime membership and a little money? Definitely... unless what you're interested in buying happens to be a Kindle Scribe./news/switch-to-metropcs-receive-as-many-as-two-free-smartphones.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/switch-to-metropcs-receive-as-many-as-two-free-smartphones.htmlPre-paid carrier MetroPCS is currently running a promotion that can end up with you receiving up to two free smartphones to give away however you please. All you need to do is port over an existing number (not from T-Mobile) to receive one free handset. Add a second line, and you will be entitled to take a second smartphone on the house. The free phones come from some of the top brands in the industry including Samsung, LG, and HTC./news/telephone-executive-predicts-the-smartphone-in-1953.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/telephone-executive-predicts-the-smartphone-in-1953.htmlAsk your favorite digital assistant to name the very first smartphone and you will probably hear that the title belongs to IBM's Simon personal communicator. Born in 1994 as the love child of a cellphone and a personal digital assistant (PDA), Simon even allowed users to send and receive faxes. 50,000 Simon units were rung up in the early 1990s which sounds like nothing compared to the number of iPhone handsets sold each year on the latest model's release date./news/the-all-new-moto-g-stylus-5g-finally-lands-at-verizon.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/the-all-new-moto-g-stylus-5g-finally-lands-at-verizon.htmlMotorola’s latest entry in the Moto G Stylus series was officially introduced back in February and it’s already proven to be quite popular in the US. However, Verizon wasn’t able to add the mid-range phone to its portfolio until recently, so if you’re with Big Red, you’ll now be able to purchase one from your favorite carrier.The Moto G Stylus 5G doesn’t come cheap, but if you’re looking for a solid 5G device, the $400 price etched on it isn’t going to be too high./news/the-budget-oneplus-nord-n10-5g-n100-are-official-and-coming-to-the-us.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/the-budget-oneplus-nord-n10-5g-n100-are-official-and-coming-to-the-us.htmlThe Nord has been a massive success ever since it launched in the summer and now OnePlus is expanding its budget-friendly smartphone series with two even cheaper models dubbed Nord N10 5G and Nord N100. The OnePlus Nord N10 5G The Nord N10 5G retains some of the features that made the original OnePlus Nord so popular. On the display front, for example, the smartphone is fitted with a 6.49-inch Full-HD+ panel that supports a smooth 90Hz refresh rate./news/the-galaxy-note-10-doesn-t-have-a-headphone-jack-here-s-why.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/the-galaxy-note-10-doesn-t-have-a-headphone-jack-here-s-why.htmlThe Galaxy Note 10 and Note 10+ are officially Samsung's first mainstream flagships to not include headphone jacks. The move is bound to cause a fair amount of controversy, especially considering Samsung's criticisms of Apple in the past for doing the same thing, but the company has at least tried to justify its decision. Speaking to The Verge, a Samsung representative said the removal of the 3.5mm headphone jack has created extra room for a slightly larger battery./news/the-iphone-is-losing-its-biggest-edge-over-android-what-s-apple-going-to-do-next.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/the-iphone-is-losing-its-biggest-edge-over-android-what-s-apple-going-to-do-next.htmlOne of my favorite things about the iPhone is actually how controversial it is. On one side we have people who believe it shouldn't be as popular as it is, with good reason… And on the other side, we have people who love the iPhone… also with good reason.But whether we'll agree or disagree about most aspects of the iPhone, there's one area where it's been an undisputed champ for many years now – and that would be performance./news/the-iphone-is-not-that-secure-and-the-pegasus-hack-proved-it.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/the-iphone-is-not-that-secure-and-the-pegasus-hack-proved-it.htmlApple's CEO Tim Cook has been on tape many times extolling the privacy and security virtues of the iOS software and its most common carriers, the world's iPhones.  During the Facebook ad targeting debacle, Tim Cook sat down for an interview, and, when asked what he would do if he was Mark Zuckerberg at the time, quickly replied: "I wouldn’t be in this situation." Pressed again, he clarified the point further: "/news/the-premium-beats-studio-pro-are-a-once-again-under-the-spotlight-on-amazon.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/the-premium-beats-studio-pro-are-a-once-again-under-the-spotlight-on-amazon.htmlIn case you’re struggling to find a premium set of wireless Bluetooth headphones under $200, we might just be able to help you out. We found none other than the high-end Beats Studio Pro at deeply discounted prices over at Amazon. At $150 off across almost all available colors, these are once again a dream come true for (almost) every music fan. The $150 price cut is indeed quite generous, for it’s not something you can see on a daily basis./news/the-reimagined-motorola-razr-goes-official-as-a-verizon-exclusive.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/the-reimagined-motorola-razr-goes-official-as-a-verizon-exclusive.htmlIf you've been following the news about the new Motorola Razr, then you don't have to read another story about an unannounced phone. Yes, the wait is over and the rumors are true, as Verizon has just announced the iconic Razr phone will indeed make its debut on the market soon enough.The reinvented Motorola Razr is a Verizon exclusive and those interested will be able to pre-order one starting December 26./news/these-iphones-and-ipads-are-tipped-to-receive-ios-18-and-ipados-18-later-this-year.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/these-iphones-and-ipads-are-tipped-to-receive-ios-18-and-ipados-18-later-this-year.htmlA discussion is a place, where people can voice their opinion, no matter if it is positive, neutral or negative. However, when posting, one must stay true to the topic, and not just share some random thoughts, which are not directly related to the matter. Things that are NOT allowed: Off-topic talk - you must stick to the subject of discussion Trolling - see a description Flame wars Offensive, hate speech - if you want to say something, say it politely Spam/Advertisements - these posts are deleted Multiple accounts - one person can have only one account Impersonations and offensive nicknames - these accounts get banned Moderation is done by humans./news/tipster-claims-exynos-990-inside-the-galaxy-note-20-will-be-as-fast-as-its-snapdragon-counterpart.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/tipster-claims-exynos-990-inside-the-galaxy-note-20-will-be-as-fast-as-its-snapdragon-counterpart.htmlThe Samsung Galaxy Note 20 is merely a week away now. While the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is tipped to be a significant upgrade over its predecessor with its 120Hz LTPO panel, a better S Pen, and an improved camera system, the Note 20 will stick with an all-too-common 60Hz screen and a plastic back. Some markets, such as Europe will probably get the Exynos 990 instead of the Snapdragon 865 Plus and per a tipster, this might not necessarily be bad news./news/titanium-could-make-the-iphone-15-pro-7-8-lighter-than-the-iphone-14-pro.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/titanium-could-make-the-iphone-15-pro-7-8-lighter-than-the-iphone-14-pro.htmlThe iPhone 12 Pro and subsequent high-end iPhone models feature mid-frames that are made of stainless steel but numerous reports suggest that the upcoming iPhone 15 Pro and Ultra will transition to titanium. Despite being stronger and more durable than stainless steel, titanium is lighter. This should theoretically make Apple's next premium phones lighter than the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max, which despite being among the best phones around are often criticized for being bulky./news/torras-cases-stock-up-on-stylish-cases-for-your-iphone-13.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/torras-cases-stock-up-on-stylish-cases-for-your-iphone-13.htmlThis story is sponsored by Torras. PhoneArena's opinions in this article have not been affected in any way! The iPhone 13 series has just been announced and, whether you are pre-ordering an iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Pro, or a Pro Max, you will probably want a few cases to both stylize and protect your new premium device.Well, check out the Torras cases — mainly built as slim and form-fitting cases that allow you to enjoy the iPhone's looks and profile./news/toshiba-thrive-7-tablet-specs.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/toshiba-thrive-7-tablet-specs.htmlDescription This is Toshiba's 7" version of the already launched Thrive. The new tablet delivers 1280x800 pixels of resolution, a rarity in the 7" world. The other specs seem pretty close to the bigger 10" Toshiba Thrive version. The body resembles the original, but is slimmer at 0.47", and weighs 0.88 pounds. The smaller Thrive is again powered by a 1GHz dual-core Tegra 2, has 1GB RAM, 5MP rear camera and 2MP fronter, plus your choice of 16GB or 32GB internal memory capacity./news/u-s-bans-tiktok-wechat-downloads-after-sunday.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/u-s-bans-tiktok-wechat-downloads-after-sunday.htmlThe deal between Oracle and TikTok parent ByteDance that was announced on Wednesday was not enough to convince the Trump administration that TikTok won't steal user data belonging to its American users. As a result, the New York Times reports that U.S. downloads of the short-form video app will be banned after Sunday night. Also banned after Sunday will be U.S. downloads of WeChat, China's extremely popular Swiss Army Knife of an app with over one billion people in China using it as a browser, and a messaging app./news/u-s-economy-could-be-severely-damaged-if-china-takes-control-of-tsmc-says-commerce-secretary.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/u-s-economy-could-be-severely-damaged-if-china-takes-control-of-tsmc-says-commerce-secretary.htmlBack in December 2021, we told you that experts were concerned that a Chinese takeover of TSMC would send the world into disarray. Here we are, 28 months later, and this train of thought remains on the track. According to Tom's Hardware, U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo, during a House hearing, made it clear that the U.S. economy would be devastated if China were to invade Taiwan and take control of the world's largest foundry (which of course is TSMC)./news/up-your-texting-game-with-these-5-great-sms-and-mms-apps-for-android-users.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/up-your-texting-game-with-these-5-great-sms-and-mms-apps-for-android-users.htmlIf you aren't satisfied with the stock SMS and MMS experience on your Android smartphone, you are invited to the sophisticated world of third-party applications. All of the apps we have listed below manage to improve the cellular messaging experience across the board, be it with convenient ideas or by bringing in phenomenons from the instant messaging world – such as games, disappearing texts, and stickers. Download any of the five fine apps below and enjoy the best texting you ever had since hooking yourself up with a smartphone./news/verizon-adds-new-streaming-service-to-its-play-hub.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/verizon-adds-new-streaming-service-to-its-play-hub.htmlVerizon continues to ink distribution partnerships with major streaming services in the US. After debuting its +play beta platform last month, the Big Red announced at the beginning of 2023 that it has managed to sign an agreement with STARZ to allow customers to subscribe to the streaming service via +play.“We’re building +play to not only solve for our customers’ common pain points, but to give them value and savings they can’t get anywhere else./news/verizon-has-terminated-its-terrible-30-month-prepaid-plan-for-smartphone-users.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/verizon-has-terminated-its-terrible-30-month-prepaid-plan-for-smartphone-users.htmlIt looks like Verizon, the largest carrier in the United States by subscriber count, has terminated the availability of its $30/month prepaid plan for smartphone users.Up until recently, Verizon's prepaid offer for smartphones consisted out of three plans: $30/month for no LTE data (just unlimited talk and text), $45/month for 2GB of LTE data, or $60 per month with 5GB of high-speed LTE data. In a move that shouldn't really surprise anyone, Big Red has killed off the $30/month plan this week./news/verizon-moto-z4-first-update-is-all-about-5g.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/verizon-moto-z4-first-update-is-all-about-5g.htmlIt's totally reasonable to have software updates for smartphones at launch. Game developers are doing it more often than not, so why not smartphone vendors if they feel their products really need some last minute changes before reaching customers hands.The Moto Z4 has just hit the shelves at Verizon, although the smartphone arrived at Motorola slightly earlier. In any case, no matter where you purchased your Moto Z4, or plan to buy it, you're going to receive a first update that's aimed to address some stability issues with the Moto Mod 5G./news/videos-show-how-hackers-can-take-control-of-your-phone-through-google-assistant-or-siri.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/videos-show-how-hackers-can-take-control-of-your-phone-through-google-assistant-or-siri.htmlSo there you are, sitting inside an Arby's because they've got the meats. With your phone on the table, you're shocked when it starts taking selfies without you touching the handset or even saying one word to it. Then, the device makes a phone call to one of your contacts all by itself. Have evil spirits taken over your handset? Actually, it is the work of something more eviler-hackers. "SurfingAttack" can control a phone's digital assistant under certain conditions/news/visible-lets-you-get-a-free-moto-g-pure-when-you-swap-your-old-phone.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/visible-lets-you-get-a-free-moto-g-pure-when-you-swap-your-old-phone.htmlAfter bringing the Samsung Galaxy S22 series to customers alongside a decent deal, Visible is now turning its focus to yet another promotion aimed at those who can’t afford a new flagship. For a limited time, Visible lets you get a free Moto G Pure when you swap your old phone.Obviously, you also have to join the carrier to benefit from the offer, which will only be available until March 27./news/vivo-x100-pro-specs-phonearena.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/vivo-x100-pro-specs-phonearena.html5G: n1, n3, n5, n8, n28, n38, n40, n41, n77, n78, SA, NSA 4G (FDD): Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 26(850+), 28(700 APT) 4G (TDD): Bands 34(2000), 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+) 3G: Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 6(800), 8(900) Data Speed: LTE-A, HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s SIM type: Dual Nano SIM ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7sbTOp5yaqpWjrm%2BvzqZmqaCfo7K0e9WirahliGZ9cXmvq6aYoZRmf3OAlw%3D%3D/news/volkswagen-uses-print-ad-to-promote-its-campaign-against-texting-and-driving.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/volkswagen-uses-print-ad-to-promote-its-campaign-against-texting-and-driving.htmlWhat will it take to get people to stop texting and driving? Volkswagen and the Cape Town, South Africa branch of global ad agency Ogilvy & Mather designed a print ad that is designed to look like a trio of text messages. For example, one says "I'm in Tr..." and gives you a choice of selecting traffic, or trauma. A second one reads, "See you n..." with the choices being now, or never./news/wait-until-may-20th-to-trade-in-an-older-iphone-toward-the-purchase-of-an-iphone-15-series-model.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/wait-until-may-20th-to-trade-in-an-older-iphone-toward-the-purchase-of-an-iphone-15-series-model.htmlIf you've been ready to pull the trigger on the purchase of an iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max by trading in an older iPhone model, you might wait until May 20th to make the deal. That's because starting on that date, and running until June 3rd, Apple will increase the value of the credit it will give someone who trades in an iPhone and uses that credit to purchase an iPhone 15 series model./news/whatsapp-for-ios-has-a-redesigned-voice-call-ui-in-the-works.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/whatsapp-for-ios-has-a-redesigned-voice-call-ui-in-the-works.htmlWhatsApp has been working quite hard on improving the user experience in the app amidst all its rising rivals such as Signal and Telegram. Now, 9to5Mac reports that the app is working on a redesigned user interface for voice calls for iPhones, a feature that's currently rolling out to WhatsApp beta testers on iOS. WhatsApp testing a new redesigned UI for voice calls For a while now, WhatsApp has been working to improve the voice call experience, and now, the beta version 22./news/whatsapp-is-crashing-on-ios.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/whatsapp-is-crashing-on-ios.htmlSeveral tweets on Twitter today were about issues that some iPhone users were having with the WhatsApp app. Those suffering from this bug just could not open the messaging app on their iOS-powered handset as it would crash immediately after the icon was tapped on their iPhone home screen. With no recent WhatsApp updates to speak of, and with the beta version of the app crashing on Test Flight, the problem could be Facebook's fault (the company is the parent of WhatsApp, Instagram, and Facebook Messenger)./news/whatsapp-testing-a-massive-increase-in-file-size-limit-for-send-and-receive-feature.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/whatsapp-testing-a-massive-increase-in-file-size-limit-for-send-and-receive-feature.htmlIf you've ever wanted to send a big file via WhatsApp and were greeted with the fact that the chat app can't send it for you -- well, this might be ending soon, as WhatsApp is testing a new 2GB file size limit, reports iMore. The company has been looking into ways to improve the WhatsApp experience for its user, and this change is the latest effort Meta is pouring into the end-to-end encrypted chat service./news/wireless-charging-on-iphone-8-iphone-x-all-you-need-to-know.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/wireless-charging-on-iphone-8-iphone-x-all-you-need-to-know.htmlThere's this guy you might have heard of, Nikola Tesla. An inventor and scientist of legendary status, he established the fundamentals of modern-day supply of electricity, including the way power gets to your home right now. He also explored the potential of wireless energy transfer, dreaming of a world where power is available to all – wirelessly and at no cost. Alas, his ambitious idea did not materialize, but the principles behind Tesla's wireless power distribution system are still in use a century later – in every smartphone that supports wireless charging, for instance./news/with-the-lg-g5-approaching-t-mobile-lowers-the-price-of-the-lg-g4.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/with-the-lg-g5-approaching-t-mobile-lowers-the-price-of-the-lg-g4.htmlWith pre-orders for the new LG G5 scheduled to start in a couple of weeks, it looks like T-Mobile is attempting to clear some of its LG G4 stock. The carrier is now offering the LG G4 at $349.99, which is one of the lowest prices we've ever seen for the year-old device.Just in case you need a refresher, the LG G4 comes with a hexa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 chipset, 3GB of RAM, and 32GB of expandable internal storage./news/xiaomi-12s-pro-vs-motorola-edge-30-fusion-specs-comparison.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/xiaomi-12s-pro-vs-motorola-edge-30-fusion-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 6.7 inches 6.5 inches Resolution: 3200 x 1440 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 521 PPI 2400 x 1080 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 402 PPI Technology: AMOLED P-OLED Refresh rate: 120Hz 144Hz Screen-to-body: 89.52 % 90.92 % Peak brightness: 1500 cd/m2 (nit) 1100 cd/m2 (nit) Features: Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Hardware System chip: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SM8450 (4 nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ SM8350 (5 nm) Processor: Octa-core, 1x 3./news/xiaomi-poco-x3-pro-vs-xiaomi-poco-f5-specs-comparison.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/xiaomi-poco-x3-pro-vs-xiaomi-poco-f5-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 6.7 inches 6.7 inches Resolution: 2400 x 1080 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 395 PPI 2400 x 1080 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 395 PPI Technology: IPS LCD AMOLED Refresh rate: 120Hz 120Hz Screen-to-body: 84.68 % 89.02 % Peak brightness: 1000 cd/m2 (nit) Features: HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 6), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Hardware System chip: Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 SM8150-AC (7 nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 SM7475-AB (4 nm) Processor: Octa-core, 2960 MHz, Kryo 485, 64-bit Octa-core, 1x 2./news/you-may-soon-be-able-to-install-multiple-apps-at-once-from-the-google-play-store.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/you-may-soon-be-able-to-install-multiple-apps-at-once-from-the-google-play-store.htmlIf you're an Android user, chances are that at some point you have visited the Google Play Store with the intent to find and install new apps or existing app updates. However, if you have found yourself trying to install multiple apps at once, you've probably also noticed that they form a queue and download one after the other. Frustratingly, even with fast internet speeds like WiFi or 5G, you've been stuck waiting for downloads to finish one-by-one./news/youtube-music-announces-update-for-android-and-ios-adding-a-new-explore-tab.htmlSun, 26 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/youtube-music-announces-update-for-android-and-ios-adding-a-new-explore-tab.htmlToday YouTube Music took to Twitter to announce new features for its app, among which most notable is the Explore tab, which aims to help music lovers discover new songs and browse playlists by mood. An additional new feature is Song Lyrics, "to sing along to your favorites."The YouTube Music Android app has now been downloaded over 100 million times, with its iOS version also enjoying popularity, being number 4 on Apple's App Store Music category./news/galaxy-watch-ultra-name-confirmed-by-certification-for-samsung-s-upcoming-premium-wearable.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/galaxy-watch-ultra-name-confirmed-by-certification-for-samsung-s-upcoming-premium-wearable.htmlA recent rumor claimed that Samsung won't use the "Ultra" moniker for its upcoming premium Galaxy Watch, and instead will call it "Galaxy Watch X". Well, this doesn't seem to be the case now, and the upcoming wearable won't even be called "Galaxy Watch 7 Ultra" as was believed in the beginning, but just "Galaxy Watch Ultra".This info comes from a leaked listing through the TDRA certification process in the UAE./news/10-amazing-android-home-screen-designs-that-will-inspire-you-2.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/10-amazing-android-home-screen-designs-that-will-inspire-you-2.htmlLast week, we posted the first set of amazing custom home screens, made by some of our most creative readers. All of them were beautiful and unique in their own way, but our user Umbrielle emerged as the winner with her James Bond-esque home page. We have to agree with the popular vote, although we believe that at least two or three other designs were also worthy of the top spot./news/10-great-personalization-apps-for-android.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/10-great-personalization-apps-for-android.htmlBored of the stock look of your Android smartphone or tablet? Want to make it truly yours by adapting its interface to your liking? Well, you've landed at the right web page!  There are tons of customization apps at the Google Play store and here we've listed ten of the coolest ones that are available. We're talking about pretty live wallpapers, useful widgets, custom launchers, apps for editing your device's notification settings, and more./news/10-windows-7-tablet-made-in-europe-will-be-launched-in-november-with-a-sim-card-slot.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/10-windows-7-tablet-made-in-europe-will-be-launched-in-november-with-a-sim-card-slot.htmlDutch Ambiance Technology has come up with a 10" tablet, running Windows 7 Home Premium, that has a SIM card slot and netbook specs. The AT-Pad tablet is run by an Intel Atom chipset with 1GB of RAM, has a 160GB hard disk inside, USB ports, card readers, LAN port, and a mini VGA connector for hooking it up to an LCD monitor. There is also a front-facing cam and microphone for video calls./news/12-antivirus-and-malware-removal-apps-for-android.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/12-antivirus-and-malware-removal-apps-for-android.htmlIt was 2004 when thefirst smartphone virus was documented. Called Cabir, it was a relatively harmless piece of code that displayed a message on the screen of the infected device. Today, 10 years later, smartphone viruses can be a million times more aggressive than their granddaddy. Some try to steal the user's data, which usually ends up leaked onto a server on the other side of the planet. Others attempt to send texts to premium phone numbers, thus generating revenue for the attacker./news/a-low-cost-apple-tv-dongle-could-be-a-thing-going-after-the-fire-tv-stick-and-chromecast.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/a-low-cost-apple-tv-dongle-could-be-a-thing-going-after-the-fire-tv-stick-and-chromecast.htmlIt’s no longer a big secret that Apple is preparing a big push into an already crowded video streaming market, but original programming will likely only get the company so far in its upcoming battle against Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon. Of course, the Cupertino-based tech giant has been selling Apple TV digital media players for more than a decade, laying the hardware groundwork for the completion of a home entertainment ecosystem that continues to lack a truly compelling proprietary software platform./news/a-new-icloud-tool-allows-second-hand-iphone-buyers-to-check-if-a-device-is-activation-locked.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/a-new-icloud-tool-allows-second-hand-iphone-buyers-to-check-if-a-device-is-activation-locked.htmlEver since introducing the Where's My iPhone Activation Lock, Apple have, reportedly, succeeded in discouraging quite a few thieves from lifting iPhones and iPads and reselling them on the second-hand market.Basically, if one has their “Find My iPhone” function on on their device, any act that displays malicious intent – like an attempt to turn the function off, or wipe the phone altogether – will put the handset in a lockdown, until the real owner's iCloud username and password are input./news/access-linux-platform-ready-to-go.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/access-linux-platform-ready-to-go.htmlThe Access Linux Platform was seemingly announced a decade ago and has been delayed so frequently that many were writing it off as vaporware, but Access announced today that ALP 3.0 and ALP Mini are about ready to hit store shelves.  ALP 3.0 is basically the next generation Palm OS; it features LinMo compatibility and a pretty OS with detailed transitions and animations. ALP Mini, available immediately for licensing, is a watered down version for feature phones and even non-cellular devices, though it drops Palm Garnet compatibility and native Linux applications./news/after-the-taylor-swift-ai-affair-the-eu-is-set-to-criminalize-the-sharing-of-some-ai-generated-grap.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/after-the-taylor-swift-ai-affair-the-eu-is-set-to-criminalize-the-sharing-of-some-ai-generated-grap.htmlRemember how Taylor Swift’s AI-generated explicit deepfakes scandal from the end of January made its way to the White House? The Big House is not the only one demanding legislation and a need to control the fake photos phenomenon. According to the BBC, one particular AI-forgery of the singer was viewed 47 million times before it was taken down. The demand is high.The EU is set to criminalize the sharing of particular AI-generated graphic images (via GizChina)./news/airlines-want-verizon-and-at-t-to-make-changes-to-how-5g-c-band-is-used-so-planes-can-land-safely.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/airlines-want-verizon-and-at-t-to-make-changes-to-how-5g-c-band-is-used-so-planes-can-land-safely.htmlRemember when Verizon and AT&T spent over $68 billion during an FCC auction last year of C-band licenses? These licenses covered mid-band frequencies in the range of 3.7GHz-3.98GHz giving the two carriers the ability to fight back against T-Mobile. The latter picked up 2.5GHz mid-band spectrum when it purchased Sprint for $26 billion and it was helping T-Mobile become arguably the early 5G leader in the U.S.While mid-band signals don't travel as far as low-band signals do, they travel farther than mmWave./news/all-samsung-galaxy-s8-wallpapers.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/all-samsung-galaxy-s8-wallpapers.htmlThe Samsung Galaxy Note 8 is right around the corner and, thanks to the unrelenting leakster army, we have a pretty good idea what the phone is going to look like. An extra-tall, but narrower play on the Note 7's design, with the same slim bezels we saw on the Galaxy S8+, a dual camera, and an... oddly placed fingerprint scanner.We've also seen a bunch of commercial renders pop here and there and have caught a couple of glimpses of the new wallpapers the phablet will have./news/all-you-need-to-know-about-usb-3-1-the-usb-type-c-connector-and-usb-power-delivery.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/all-you-need-to-know-about-usb-3-1-the-usb-type-c-connector-and-usb-power-delivery.htmlFew are the technology standards as ubiquitous as Universal Serial Bus, commonly known as USB. For almost two decades, it has been doing a great job at connecting our gadgets with one another, allowing them to transfer data back and forth at fast, and sometimes really fast, speeds. But despite the standard's popularity, the general audience doesn't seem to be entirely familiar with its latest specifications. Well, we're here to rectify that./news/amazon-has-the-pixel-8-pro-deeply-discounted-offering-unmatched-camera-quality-for-way-less-than-us.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/amazon-has-the-pixel-8-pro-deeply-discounted-offering-unmatched-camera-quality-for-way-less-than-us.htmlWe are happy to report that yet another opportunity has presented itself to snag the flagship Pixel 8 Pro at a sweet discount! Amazon is offering a lovely $229 price cut on the 128GB model of Google's top-of-the-line phone in Obsidian, slashing 23% off the handset's price. If you want to save more, feel free to go for the Porcelain-colored variant, which is discounted by $249 (25%). Since we are talking about the best Pixel phone on the market, the Pixel 8 Pro puts quite a lot on the table./news/amazon-s-fire-hd-8-tablet-is-40-off-ahead-of-october-prime-day-sale.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/amazon-s-fire-hd-8-tablet-is-40-off-ahead-of-october-prime-day-sale.htmlAmazon’s Fire tablets are among the most affordable Android slates available on the market, so you can imagine how cheap these are when they’re on sale. Ahead of its October Prime Day sale, Amazon offers big discounts on some of its Fire tablets, including the Fire HD 8, which is one of the company’s latest Android slates.Typically, these tablets come in multiple variants based on the amount of memory and whether or not they serve the user ads./news/andy-rubin-s-essential-phone-runs-android-according-to-eric-schmidt.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/andy-rubin-s-essential-phone-runs-android-according-to-eric-schmidt.htmlTo be fair, we're not sure that anyone on Earth expected that the first smartphone from Andy Rubin's new venture would be anything but Android, but now we do have confirmation. Andy Rubin created the Android OS (not to mention the original Sidekick!) but eventually Rubin left Google because he wanted new adventures. After some time working on robots, Rubin's new project is a smartphone and that phone will run Android./news/animation-movie-rio-gets-its-own-mobile-game-featuring-the-voice-of-jesse-eisenberg.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/animation-movie-rio-gets-its-own-mobile-game-featuring-the-voice-of-jesse-eisenberg.htmlRio, the animation movie launched back in 2011 is getting its own mobile game today, Rio: Match-3 Party. The game is available for free on both the Android and iOS platforms and features some of the beloved characters that turned the movie into a smash hit, including Blu, Jewel, Nico, and Pedro.Developed by Plarium, in partnership with Fox Interactive, Rio: Match-3 Party blends fast-paced puzzle mechanics with the vibrant star-studded world of the Rio franchise./news/apple-announces-the-iphone-5.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/apple-announces-the-iphone-5.htmlHere it is, folks! The moment we've all been waiting for. At the Apple press conference in San Francisco, the iPhone 5 was announced officially by Apple's Phil Schiller. And just as we expected, the smartphone has undergone some major changes, both in terms of appearance and hardware specifications.To start, theiPhone 5 may have taken a few design cues from its predecessor and is made entirely of glass and aluminum, yet it now stands taller in order to accommodate its bigger, 4-inch Retina Display with 16:9 aspect ratio./news/apple-cuts-ties-with-the-iphone-at-the-regent-street-apple-store-in-london.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/apple-cuts-ties-with-the-iphone-at-the-regent-street-apple-store-in-london.htmlApple is cutting all ties with the iPhone at a London-based Apple Store. Well, technically this is true if you consider the security tether to be a "tie." The strong rope like tether was attached to the display units placed on the tables inside the store. This allowed consumers to play around with an iPhone, but it also prevented them from walking out the door with one (unless it was paid for, of course)./news/apple-employees-leaving-the-firm-are-most-likely-to-end-up-working-for-google.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/apple-employees-leaving-the-firm-are-most-likely-to-end-up-working-for-google.html If you are an Apple employee who is planning to leave the company, the odds favor that you'll end up working at Google. That's the result of a study completed by Switch On Business (via 9to5 Mac) which examined LinkedIn employee profiles for tech firms such as Google (Alphabet), Amazon, Apple, Meta, Microsoft, IBM, Tesla, Oracle, Netflix, Nvidia, and Salesforce. The study examined employees who work at these companies and had previously worked for one of the other tech firms./news/apple-ios-15-bug-lies-to-users-telling-them-that-their-storage-is-almost-full.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/apple-ios-15-bug-lies-to-users-telling-them-that-their-storage-is-almost-full.htmlThe recent rollout of iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 has resulted in some iPhone and iPad users receiving a warning saying that their phone is almost completely out of storage even if it isn't. Several tweets from iPhone users explain that they have received this message even though they have over 10GB of unused storage remaining on their phone. Apple says that the bug is not affecting the amount of storage that users actually have available on their devices./news/apple-ipad-air-2022-vs-apple-ipad-air-13-inch-m2-2024-specs-comparison.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/apple-ipad-air-2022-vs-apple-ipad-air-13-inch-m2-2024-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 10.9 inches 13.0 inches Resolution: 2360 x 1640 pixels, 264 PPI 2732 x 2048 pixels, 263 PPI Screen-to-body: 81.23 % 86.76 % Peak brightness: 500 cd/m2 (nit) Features: Oleophobic coating, Ambient light sensor HDR support, Oleophobic coating, Ambient light sensor Design Dimensions: 9./news/apple-iphone-15-september-event-all-new-announcements-to-expect.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/apple-iphone-15-september-event-all-new-announcements-to-expect.htmlThe iPhone 15 September 12th event is a veritable wordplay called Wonderlust, as on Tuesday Apple will codify the most drastic iPhone design change since the invention of the notch - the Dynamic Island - across the series, as well as bring new Apple Watch series. All new iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max models will replace the aging Lightning port with a USB-C one, too!/news/apple-iphone-15-vs-nothing-phone-2a-specs-comparison.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/apple-iphone-15-vs-nothing-phone-2a-specs-comparison.htmlCellular 5G: n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n14, n20, n25, n28, n29, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n70, n71, n77, n78, n258, n260, n261, SA, NSA, mmWave, 5G Ready n1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n39, n40, n41, n66, n77, n78 Connectivity & Features ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7sbTOp5yaqpWjrm%2BvzqZmqaCfo7K0e8KopKmZopp8grzPpZxmoYCdvK%2BxjGpsZYafqbWqusZmh6Gnnpp6c62OqZ%2BoppWofHJ9mGtuZWliZ4Zy/news/apple-iphone-install-base-is-still-heavy-on-the-iphone-4-4s-giving-prospects-for-massive-upgrades-a.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/apple-iphone-install-base-is-still-heavy-on-the-iphone-4-4s-giving-prospects-for-massive-upgrades-a.htmlDespite the data from Apple indicating solid iPhone sales, but a plateaued market share, arguably lackluster iPad sales compared to previous quarters’ activity, and the prospect of something wearable in the works from Cupertino, it is the iPhone we need to keep watching.Some analysts have low expectations about how the iPhone 6 (or whatever it ends up being called) will sell following its anticipated announcement later this year. However, there is another metric we should consider, the iPhone 4 and iPhone 4S./news/apple-iphone-xr-vs-apple-iphone-se-2022-specs-comparison.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/apple-iphone-xr-vs-apple-iphone-se-2022-specs-comparison.htmlCellular 4G (FDD): Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 14(700 PS), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS), 32(1500 L-band), 66(AWS-3), 71(600) Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 14(700 PS), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 21(1500 Upper), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS), 32(1500 L-band), 66(AWS-3), 71(600) Connectivity & Features ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7sbTOp5yaqpWjrm%2BvzqZmqaCfo7K0e8KopKmZopp8grzPpZxmoYCdvK%2BxjJGJZXmgpbmmeciJn6imlWKghnmRaWlrZ6CdvK%2Bx0mhoaW9manlyfZdrbw%3D%3D/news/apple-iphone-xr-vs-samsung-galaxy-a35-5g-specs-comparison.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/apple-iphone-xr-vs-samsung-galaxy-a35-5g-specs-comparison.html4G (FDD): Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 14(700 PS), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS), 32(1500 L-band), 66(AWS-3), 71(600) 4G (TDD): Bands 34(2000), 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+) 3G: Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 8(900) Data Speed: LTE-A Cat 12/13 (600/150 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42./news/apple-launches-custom-beats-x-headphones-for-major-league-soccer-clubs.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/apple-launches-custom-beats-x-headphones-for-major-league-soccer-clubs.htmlApple’s iconic brand Beats announced it has signed a multi-year partnership with MLS (Major League Soccer) to become the official consumer audio products partner for the league.Under the agreement, MLS clubs will receive custom Beats X headphones that have been exclusively created for the teams. In the first year of the partnership, custom Beats X headphones will be produced for eight teams: Atlanta United, Columbus Crew, Inter Miami CF, LAFC, Nashville SC, New York City FC, St./news/apple-releases-watchos-7-6-1-to-fix-serious-security-issue.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/apple-releases-watchos-7-6-1-to-fix-serious-security-issue.htmlApple is urging owners of the Apple Watch to install the update to watchOS 7.6.1. Why the urgency? A flaw called the IOMobileFrameBuffer may have been actively exploited, according to a report that Apple is aware of. With the flaw, an application may be able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges which means that an attacker could gain unrestricted access to the timepiece. With watchOS 7.6.1 disseminated to patch the vulnerability, it would behoove those with a Series 3 or newer Apple Watch to install it ASAP./news/apple-starts-selling-certified-refurbished-5g-iphone-12-and-12-pro-units-at-small-discounts.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/apple-starts-selling-certified-refurbished-5g-iphone-12-and-12-pro-units-at-small-discounts.htmlUnlike just a few years ago, Apple currently sells a lot of different iPhone models and generations through its official US store. Obviously, these include the just-unveiled third-gen iPhone SE and the still-fresh iPhone 13 quartet, but also oldies like the iPhone 12, 12 mini, and iPhone 11.At the same time, bargain hunters probably already know the even older iPhone 8, 8 Plus, and XR are technically still alive as well in "/news/apple-to-further-enhance-face-id-with-ios-15-4-update-here-s-what-to-expect.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/apple-to-further-enhance-face-id-with-ios-15-4-update-here-s-what-to-expect.htmlFollowing the release of iOS 15.3 update, Apple has kicked off a new set of beta trials for the next version of its operating system – iOS 15.4. The first beta is now rolling out to developers via an over-the-air update, but without a changelog it’s impossible to say what’s included without spending several hours with 15.4 beta 1. Luckily, YouTuber Brandon Butch has already found a couple of interesting improvements that are now being tested by Apple via the iOS 15./news/apple-watch-series-7-45mm-vs-samsung-galaxy-watch-5-pro-specs-comparison.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/apple-watch-series-7-45mm-vs-samsung-galaxy-watch-5-pro-specs-comparison.htmlLocation: A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS Glonass, Galileo, BeiDou Sensors: Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Altimeter, Compass, Heart rate, Barometer, Blood Oxygen Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Pedometer, Compass, Heart rate, Thermometer, Barometer, Step detector, Blood Oxygen ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7sbTOp5yaqpWjrm%2BvzqZmqaCfo7K0e8KopKmZopp8grzPpZxmj5GpsKl5sp6pop2jYoRugJSmpGWLkaLAtrrGZn6apJGtxm6jwK2aoWVlYp2zu46pn6imlah8cn2Xa2tlaWFugXM%3D/news/apple-watch-ultra-2-to-have-higher-price-bigger-display-and-belated-release.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/apple-watch-ultra-2-to-have-higher-price-bigger-display-and-belated-release.htmlApple released its first rugged Watch Ultra edition last fall and it is the most expensive Apple wearable this side of the upcoming AR/VR headset, if it can be called that at all. The Apple Watch Ultra starts from the whopping $799, but its successor may cost a grand.According to the display industry analysts from DSCC, the new microLED display of the Apple Watch Ultra 2 will cost five times more to make than its current OLED display with 1000 nits of peak brightness made by LG./news/apple-s-hot-new-airpods-3-are-already-substantially-discounted-for-black-friday.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/apple-s-hot-new-airpods-3-are-already-substantially-discounted-for-black-friday.htmlWhile our comprehensive list of the best AirPods Black Friday 2021 deals available around 48 hours ahead of the big day already includes plenty of hefty discounts on Apple's most affordable and most impressive true wireless earbuds out there, one device is largely absent from the holiday shopping news.Of course, it's not exactly shocking that most major US retailers are not ready to slash a penny off the $179 list price of the third-gen non-Pro AirPods unveiled just a little over a month ago./news/apple-s-m1-ipad-pro-orders-start-arriving-this-friday-may-21.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/apple-s-m1-ipad-pro-orders-start-arriving-this-friday-may-21.htmlUPDATE: Apple has officially confirmed that M1 iPad Pro orders start arriving this Friday, May 21. The tablets will be available in-store too, alongside the new Apple TV and iMac. Our original story continues below. ### Apple announced the M1 iPad Pro three weeks ago but never specified the release date. Instead, the Silicon Valley-based giant said orders would begin arriving in the ‘second half of May.’Now, customers are reporting that their pre-ordered M1 iPad Pro units have started switching to ‘shipped’ status and corroborating the rumored release date in the process./news/apple-s-new-iphone-ad-taps-the-pixies-gigantic.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/apple-s-new-iphone-ad-taps-the-pixies-gigantic.htmlThe point is simple, with the iPhone 5s, “you’re more powerful than you think.” That is Apple’s message while jamming to the cult alternative rock song Gigantic, by the band Pixies. The alternative rock outfit had it hey-day in the late 80s and early 90s, when Gigantic was written and released, though the band regrouped in 2004 and has been putting out some new stuff. In the ad you see all manner of the million or so apps and accessories that you can grab for the iPhone./news/asus-chairman-asus-android-wear-smartwatch-will-rely-on-its-design-to-lure-buyers.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/asus-chairman-asus-android-wear-smartwatch-will-rely-on-its-design-to-lure-buyers.htmlAsus was one of the first manufacturers to pledge support to Google's Android Wear platform, but its own take on a smartwatch is yet to be unveiled. The chairman of the tech company, Jonney Shih, shed some light on the wearable and even called it a “hero product”. According to him, the gadget will be toting the perfect balance between “launch timing, technical feasibility, price and form factor “. Shih also said that the company has come across a large number of perceptual and rational “trade-offs” in the design stage of the development./news/asus-intros-the-zenpad-3s-10-a-new-android-tablet-to-rival-the-ipad-air.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/asus-intros-the-zenpad-3s-10-a-new-android-tablet-to-rival-the-ipad-air.htmlUpdate: The Asus ZenPad 3S 10 will cost EUR 379 at launch, which translates to roughly $422.At a pre-IFA 2016 event today, Asus unveiled the ZenPad 3S 10 ‏(model number Z500M), a brand new Android tablet that will try to take on Apple's iPad Air 2. Made out of aluminum, the Asus ZenPad 3S 10 weighs 430 grams, is 5.8 mm thin, and - just like the iPad Air - sports a 9./news/asus-zenfone-9-vs-samsung-galaxy-s22-which-one-is-the-best-mini-android.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/asus-zenfone-9-vs-samsung-galaxy-s22-which-one-is-the-best-mini-android.htmlIntroThe new Asus Zenfone 9 might be the sleeper hit to check out for those looking for a great compact phone. It improves upon the dull design of its predecessor with something a lot more memorable, but most importantly it ticks all the important boxes with the latest and most powerful chip around, the Snapdragon 8+ Gen1, a bigger battery than you'd expect for the size and even fast charging. All of this warrants a comparison with the most popular compact Android phone in 2022: the Samsung Galaxy S22./news/at-t-windows-phone-handsets-still-have-the-disappearing-keyboard-glitch.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/at-t-windows-phone-handsets-still-have-the-disappearing-keyboard-glitch.htmlThe Windows Phone build 8107 update is supposed to improve Gmail syncing, fix some certificate instabilities, and squash location tracking bugs. But most importantly, it takes care of that pesky disappearing keyboard glitch. However, it seems like AT&T subscribers are not going to get it, according to a recent post on the carrier's community support page."We are not currently planning to offer the Windows 8107 update," says Community Manager jamileh, who is also an AT&T employee, thus a pretty credible source./news/at-t-following-t-mobile-s-footsteps-plans-to-hike-legacy-plan-pricing-in-august.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/at-t-following-t-mobile-s-footsteps-plans-to-hike-legacy-plan-pricing-in-august.htmlNow it is AT&T's turn to aggravate its legacy plan subscribers. According to an AT&T support page, "We’re increasing the monthly charge on most of our retired unlimited wireless plans. This change will allow us to provide additional benefits to your plan and continue to deliver the great wireless service you expect." AT&T says that subscribers will see the "relevant price change" on their August bill.AT&T subscribers will either notice a $10 or $20 per month increase in their monthly bill./news/best-iphone-14-plus-screen-protectors-get-yours-right-now.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/best-iphone-14-plus-screen-protectors-get-yours-right-now.htmlSo, last year, Apple decided not to release a compact version of its flagship iPhone 14. Instead, we got the iPhone 14 Plus, which is a bigger 6.7-inch model with the same hardware as the smaller 6.1-inch version. And, it's got Ceramic Shield on the display, which makes it super sturdy and safe.But a lot of people like to have extra protection for their phone, and that's where a screen protector comes in./news/beyond-2k-12-quad-hd-wallpapers-worthy-of-your-smartphone-december-edition.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/beyond-2k-12-quad-hd-wallpapers-worthy-of-your-smartphone-december-edition.htmlIf you're not into theming, icon packs, custom launchers and all that, sometimes a simple wallpaper switch will do. It's pretty much universally simple to get the deed done, and a fresh new wallpaper can really spruce things up for your smartphone. Sure, for some people it's just a part of the entire effort to bring some freshness to their interface, but there's no rule against going for just a wall change./news/blackberry-bold-9930-specs-phonearena.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/blackberry-bold-9930-specs-phonearena.htmlRIMpire strikes back! Edited: Aug 26, 2011, 7:59 AM Phone owned for less than a month I've been gone from BB since the 9650. I left for the iPhone 4 then for the Droidx2. Regrets, but I'm back on the 9930 and can't believe how spectacular a device RIM created. The first thing you notice when you pick it up is it's not your old BB. The 9930 is thin but with a heft from the quality materials it's made from./news/blackberry-might-be-prepping-a-hybrid-touchscreen-smartphone-with-a-hidable-keypad.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/blackberry-might-be-prepping-a-hybrid-touchscreen-smartphone-with-a-hidable-keypad.htmlBack when Joch Chen initally hinted that the company will be putting emphasis on top-end QWERTY-toting smarpthones in the future (as enterprise purportedly favored these over all-touscreen ones), little did we suspect that the unorthodox and squareish BlackBerry Passport is in the pipeline. Well, the latter is already a fact, but it seems that BlackBerry might be prepping something even more curious and compelling.One of the more recent patent applications that BlackBerry has filed with the USPTO describes a device, codenamed “Visa” or “Victoria”, which will have both a large touchscreen and a swiveling two-row keypad, which can be neatly hidden thanks to a mechanism at the bottom of the device./news/blackview-bv9300-vs-blackview-bl9000-specs-comparison.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/blackview-bv9300-vs-blackview-bl9000-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 6.7 inches 6.8 inches Resolution: 2388 x 1080 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 391 PPI 2460 x 1080 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 396 PPI Technology: IPS LCD Refresh rate: 120Hz 120Hz Screen-to-body: 68.79 % 73.64 % Peak brightness: 500 cd/m2 (nit) Features: Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Additional display: 1./news/brain-of-samsung-galaxy-s4-sets-world-record-to-solve-rubik-s-cube.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/brain-of-samsung-galaxy-s4-sets-world-record-to-solve-rubik-s-cube.htmlThis basically proves that anything can be achieved with some Legos and a smartphone. In Birmingham, United Kingdom, at the Big Bang Fair, a robot, Cubestormer 3, shattered the world record for solving the iconic 3D puzzle that is Rubik’s Cube.To put things in perspective, the human-powered record was set last year by Mats Valk of the Netherlands. He could only solve it in 5.55-seconds. That was not fast enough for what was then holding the absolute record that was Cubestormer 2 (powered by a Samsung Galaxy S2) which managed to solve the puzzle in 5./news/dedicated-facebook-camera-app-for-ios-aggregates-all-of-your-friends-photos-and-more.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/dedicated-facebook-camera-app-for-ios-aggregates-all-of-your-friends-photos-and-more.htmlSo yeah, Windows Phone users surely got a treat today as a new software update overhauls the experience of them, but it seems as though Facebook isn’t done with the tricks up its sleeves. In fact, iOS users are in for a special surprise as a new kind of Facebook app is currently available for download in the App Store. Obviously, we’re all well aware about the Facebook app for iOS, but for those with an affinity for shooting/viewing Facebook photos, you ought to know there’s a new dedicated app for that./news/disney-will-offer-4k-video-four-simultaneous-streams-and-more-for-only-6-99-per-month.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/disney-will-offer-4k-video-four-simultaneous-streams-and-more-for-only-6-99-per-month.htmlDisney+, the beloved entertainment company's new streaming service, will launch on November 12th priced at $6.99 per month. During the D23 Expo held in Anaheim, the company revealed some additional information about the Netflix competitor. For example, instead of dropping a whole season of an original show at one time, Disney will release them on a weekly basis. And the House of Mouse will allow Disney+ subscribers to stream content to as many as four devices at the same time and will not charge extra for 4K video streams./news/dynamic-island-might-have-been-a-last-minute-addition-made-by-apple.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/dynamic-island-might-have-been-a-last-minute-addition-made-by-apple.htmlArguably the most exciting new feature on the iPhone 14 Pro models is the Dynamic Island. Judging from the reaction that this writer and others had when Apple showed off the shape-shifting "notchification center" (thanks to loyal reader MsPooks for that one), you might think that Apple knew exactly what the reaction was going to be once it showed off the most famous Island since Gilligan's. One way that you can tell that Apple knew what it had was how locked down the Dynamic Island was before the "/news/eff-has-issue-with-apple-s-developer-agreement-offers-new-app-for-android.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/eff-has-issue-with-apple-s-developer-agreement-offers-new-app-for-android.htmlThe Electronics Frontier Federation (EFF) is a non-profit organization that helps defend members' digital rights. The EFF just released a new app for Android users today, that allows them to more easily "take action" against those who would like nothing better than to trample on others' digital rights. The EFF does have a bone to pick with Apple, however, and has decided against producing an app for the App Store.The issue that the EFF has with Apple revolves around the latter's Developer Agreement./news/facebook-intros-new-opt-in-feature-called-nearby-friends-for-android-and-iphone.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/facebook-intros-new-opt-in-feature-called-nearby-friends-for-android-and-iphone.htmlFacebook just announced a new feature for Android and iPhone users: Nearby Friends. This is an optional feature that “occasionally” notifies you when Facebook friends are nearby. Thus, you could “get in touch with them and meet up.” Nearby Friends isn’t a feature that will be enabled by default. Users can turn it on (or off) at any time, and they can choose which friends to see. To detect a friend nearby, both you and him/her need to have the new feature enabled./news/for-a-limited-time-t-mobile-s-un-carrier-on-suitcase-gets-a-54-price-cut.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/for-a-limited-time-t-mobile-s-un-carrier-on-suitcase-gets-a-54-price-cut.htmlLast November T-Mobile introduced the Un-carrier On, a suitcase full of features compared with your ordinary carry on luggage. Created in partnership with Samsara Luggage, the Un-carrier On includes multiple ways to make sure that your mobile devices have batteries filled to the brim with energy. It provides wireless charging capabilities and comes with a removable power bank that uses Power Delivery (PD) charging.The suitcase also features an Apple AirTag that will allow users to know where their belongings are./news/freetel-kiwami-is-a-6-inch-quad-hd-android-phone-that-costs-350-unlocked-in-the-us.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/freetel-kiwami-is-a-6-inch-quad-hd-android-phone-that-costs-350-unlocked-in-the-us.htmlFreetel is a company that most people in North America haven't heard of: it's a Japanese handset maker that's trying to break into the US market by selling unlocked smartphones. The newest handset that Freetel is bringing to the US is definitely worthy of attention, as it offers attractive features at an accessible price. Called Freetel Kiwami, the smartphone that we're talking about sports a massive 6-inch Quad HD (1440 x 2560 pixels) display that dominates its front side./news/galaxy-s6-specs-leak-reiterates-1440x2560-pixels-display-exynos-7-octa-and-a-16-mp-camera.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/galaxy-s6-specs-leak-reiterates-1440x2560-pixels-display-exynos-7-octa-and-a-16-mp-camera.htmlSomeone careless is playing around with a prototype Samsung Galaxy S6 (SM-G925F), leaking it not once, but twice now in a synthetic benchmark database. The alleged Galaxy S6 model has appeared on AnTuTu once again, and the screenshot this time is with exactly a Quad HD (1440 x 2560 pixels) resolution, indicating that the eventual S6 might stick with the physical home key that has an embedded fingerprint sensor underneath the display./news/google-announces-live-from-paris-streaming-event-for-feb-8-focusing-on-search-maps-and-beyond.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/google-announces-live-from-paris-streaming-event-for-feb-8-focusing-on-search-maps-and-beyond.htmlOn February 8th, Google will host a streaming event called "Live from Paris" that will be all about "Search, Maps and beyond." This event is scheduled to be livestreamed on YouTube. According to the event description, Google is "rethinking how people search for, explore, and engage with information," with the goal of making it more natural and intuitive than ever before to locate what one is looking for. Google is also expected to unveil its plans for a ChatGPT competitor, something that was rumored Google intended to unveil at its annual I/O event in May./news/google-body-is-the-google-maps-of-human-anatomy.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/google-body-is-the-google-maps-of-human-anatomy.htmlWhen we talk about advances in tablet technology, we're most often thinking about two things: games and Web browsing. But there is extraordinary educational potential in the new Android Honeycomb operating system. One such educational advance is Google Body, which is like the Google Maps of human anatomy.Google Body, a new app for Honeycomb-powered tablets, gives the user a layered, 3-dimensional view of the human body, much like Google Maps does for geography./news/google-docs-for-mobile-devices.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/google-docs-for-mobile-devices.htmlGoogle Docs version is already available to mobile devices. At present the system gives only access to the documents online, excluding the capability to make and save any changes. The Google’s service is soon expected to allow its users to create, modify and store documents online via the web-browsers of their mobile devices. It will also offer them the capability to grant access to their documents to other users over the Google Docs network./news/google-makes-it-possible-to-bring-all-android-apps-to-daydream-vr.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/google-makes-it-possible-to-bring-all-android-apps-to-daydream-vr.htmlIn an effort to make Daydream VR even more relevant, Google has just announced that it has added the option to open any smartphone Android app on a Daydream device to use games, tools and more in VR. Thanks to the newly added support for Android App in VR, devs will also be able to add Daydream VR support to any existing 2D app without having to rewrite the code. Google also announced that Lenovo's Mirage Solo is getting support for six degrees of freedom (6DoF) controllers, and a see-through mode./news/google-pixel-2-xl-vs-google-pixel-8-specs-comparison.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/google-pixel-2-xl-vs-google-pixel-8-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 6.0 inches 6.2 inches Resolution: 2880 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio, 537 PPI 2400 x 1080 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 424 PPI Technology: P-OLED OLED Refresh rate: 120Hz Screen-to-body: 76.66 % 86.95 % Peak brightness: 2000 cd/m2 (nit) Features: Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Hardware System chip: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 MSM8998 (10 nm) Google Tensor G3 Processor: Octa-core, 2350 MHz, Kryo 280, 64-bit GPU: Adreno 540 Yes RAM: 4GB LPDDR4 8GB LPDDR5X Internal storage: 128GB, not expandable 128GB (UFS 3./news/google-pixel-3a-vs-samsung-galaxy-a15-5g-specs-comparison.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/google-pixel-3a-vs-samsung-galaxy-a15-5g-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 5.6 inches 6.5 inches Resolution: 2220 x 1080 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio, 444 PPI 2340 x 1080 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio, 396 PPI Technology: OLED Super AMOLED Refresh rate: 90Hz Screen-to-body: 73.93 % 84.49 % Peak brightness: 800 cd/m2 (nit) Features: Scratch-resistant glass (Dragontrail), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Hardware System chip: Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 SDM670 (10 nm) Mediatek Dimensity 6100+ (6 nm) Processor: Octa-core, 2000 MHz, Kryo 360, 64-bit Octa-core, 2x2./news/google-pixel-fold-vs-oneplus-open-specs-comparison.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/google-pixel-fold-vs-oneplus-open-specs-comparison.htmlCellular 5G: n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n14, n20, n25, n28, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n71, n75, n77, n78, n79, n258, n260, n261, SA, NSA, mmWave n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n30, n38, n40, n41, n66, n71, n75, n77, n78, SA, NSA, Sub-6 4G (FDD): Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 14(700 PS), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 21(1500 Upper), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS), 32(1500 L-band), 66(AWS-3), 71(600) Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 30(2300 WCS), 32(1500 L-band), 66(AWS-3), 71(600) Connectivity & Features ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7sbTOp5yaqpWjrm%2BvzqZmqaCfo7K0e8KopKmZopp8iLvOoKOeZYCexaa4jH%2BmpZxchLumnMuuqmaHoJq7cLzHqKWeq19mf3J%2Fj2Voa2lobA%3D%3D/news/google-ramps-up-repair-options-with-new-pixel-diagnostic-app-and-manuals.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/google-ramps-up-repair-options-with-new-pixel-diagnostic-app-and-manuals.htmlHot on the heels of Apple's Self Service Repair program expansion, Google is stepping up its game for Pixel phone users. The Pixel Diagnostic app has just been introduced, adding another layer to Google's arsenal for device maintenance. This move comes just hours after Apple's recent announcement, showcasing the fierce competition between the tech giants.Accessible through the Phone app, the Pixel Diagnostic app is a game-changer for users looking to troubleshoot their devices before and after repairs./news/google-to-make-these-major-changes-to-play-store-in-india-to-comply-with-law.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/google-to-make-these-major-changes-to-play-store-in-india-to-comply-with-law.htmlEarlier this week, we reported that the Supreme Court of India denied Google’s appeal, which put things in stone: Google would have to make some changes to the way its services work in India. In that report, we already discussed that the court has also given the Big G seven days to complete a list of other hefty requirements. Today, Google released an official statement regarding how they are to comply with the Competition Commission of India (CCI)./news/google-voice-is-now-available-to-all-students.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/google-voice-is-now-available-to-all-students.htmlBeing a student has its advantages now that Google Voice is being made readily available to them. Students are getting some high class treatment as a .edu email address should be more than enough in getting you situated with the ever popular Google Voice service that can come in handy. Students can expect to be provided a phone number for the service, free text messaging, email/SMS transcription of your voice mail, and inexpensive international phone calls./news/google-s-ar-division-still-on-a-bumpy-ride-as-vp-of-engineering-makes-his-leave-from-the-company.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/google-s-ar-division-still-on-a-bumpy-ride-as-vp-of-engineering-makes-his-leave-from-the-company.htmlPaul Greco leaves Google’s internal AR division.Instead of giving up, Google's changing its game plan, now focusing more on AR software development.This shift could lead to some really cool AR stuff from Google in the future, but it could also slow down the development of existing AR projects. So, let's talk about something really interesting happening in the tech world right now, particularly at Google. Have you guys heard about the ups and downs it’s facing with the AR projects?/news/hmdx-jam-plus-wireless-bluetooth-speaker-hands-on.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/hmdx-jam-plus-wireless-bluetooth-speaker-hands-on.htmlBack for more action, the HMDX Jam Plus Wireless Bluetooth Speaker brings forth the same lovable jam-like packaging as its predecessor, the original HMDX Jam from last year, which makes for great marketing, but it does bring along a new feature. Essentially, we gain the functionality of having stereo support, seeing that two of the speakers can be connected wirelessly to one another to offer stronger audio output.We’re not strangers to seeing designs reused for newer devices, but considering that the HMDX Jam Plus Wireless Bluetooth Speaker has such a distinctive design of its own, especially in how it’s packaged, we’re not too saddened by the rehashed nature of its design./news/how-to-copy-paste-on-an-iphone.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/how-to-copy-paste-on-an-iphone.htmlIt isn't for nothing that of all the smartphone brands and their operating systems out there, Apple has arguably gained the highest reputation for its devices' intuitive and easy-to-navigate user interface.As part of that promise, there's plenty of shortcuts for easy access to certain features, as well as performing a variety of actions—including Apple's iconic Gestures, some of which may not be so intuitive unless you happen to know them.These gestures are simply finger movements you can perform on the screen which will be recognized by your iPhone: primarily a series of taps, flicks, swipes, drags, pinches, touch-and-holds—even shaking the device!/news/how-to-enable-or-disable-swipe-typing-on-ios-13.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/how-to-enable-or-disable-swipe-typing-on-ios-13.htmlHey, what do you know — swipe typing is now a thing on iPhones! Yeah, Apple was never big on changing the way its iconic keyboard works — it took all the way up to iOS 8 for the company to allow for 3rd party keyboards to be installed. And even then, many users preferred to stick with the original iOS keyboard because it integrated so nicely and because it has that super-convenient cursor control./news/how-to-get-a-virtual-business-phone-number-paid-free.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/how-to-get-a-virtual-business-phone-number-paid-free.htmlFeatures: Toll-free numbersVoicemail transcriptionRecorded greetingsUnlimited conference callingAutomatic customer feedbackAuto dialerCustomer information when receiving callsVoicemail to email conversionCall forwarding and call transferVanity phone numbersApp integration with Google Workspace, Microsoft Teams, Salesforce, etc. It’s hard to beat Nextiva when it comes to virtual business phone number service providers. It is arguably the best option you have, especially if you are a small business or working your solo hustle.The app offers you the ability to choose local area code phone numbers, which is perfect if you want to spread your business’ presence in different locations./news/how-to-turn-off-ios-8-features-like-app-suggestions-app-alerts-and-more.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/how-to-turn-off-ios-8-features-like-app-suggestions-app-alerts-and-more.htmlBy now, many of you will have either bought one of the new iPhones, or upgraded to the latest version of Apple's mobile platform, iOS 8. There's a lot to love about iOS 8 -- improved notifications, partial support for widgets, the ability to use third-party keyboards, and many more -- but a few specific new features can be a tad annoying for some. What's worse, some of these are actually set to on by default, out of the box, and you may wonder how to get rid of them./news/huawei-announces-harmony-os-as-its-potential-android-replacement.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/huawei-announces-harmony-os-as-its-potential-android-replacement.htmlAfter years of development and months of rumors, today Huawei has revealed a custom operating system called 'Harmony OS' at its annual developer conference in China. It works on everything from phones and tablets to cars and computersThe new platform, which was previously referred to as Hongmeng OS, is based on microkernel just like Google's Fuchsia OS. CEO Richard Yu says this allows for flexible deployment across a wide range of categories including smart speakers, automobiles, computers, smartwatches, tablets, and, of course, smartphones./news/huawei-p60-pro-vs-honor-200-pro-specs-comparison.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/huawei-p60-pro-vs-honor-200-pro-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 6.7 inches 6.8 inches Resolution: 2700 x 1220 pixels, 444 PPI 2700 x 1224 pixels, 437 PPI Technology: OLED OLED Refresh rate: 120Hz 120Hz Screen-to-body: 89.87 % 90.82 % Peak brightness: 4000 cd/m2 (nit) Features: Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Hardware System chip: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 4G SM8475 (4 nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 SM8635 (3 nm) Processor: Octa-core, 1x 3./news/incognito-mode-rolling-out-to-google-maps-on-android-coming-soon-to-ios.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/incognito-mode-rolling-out-to-google-maps-on-android-coming-soon-to-ios.htmlGoogle revealed several months ago plans to bring some sort of incognito mode to its Maps app. True to its promise, the search giant announced today that Incognito mode is now rolling out to Google Maps, a security feature that's been available to YouTube users since early this year.But what exactly Incognito mode means and what it does for Google Maps users when it's enabled? It's quite simple, when Incognito mode is turned on, all Maps activity on the device, including the places you search for, won't be saved to a Google Account or used to personalize the user's Maps experience./news/insane-oneplus-9-pro-5g-charging-times-put-to-the-test-america-s-fastest-wired-or-wireless.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/insane-oneplus-9-pro-5g-charging-times-put-to-the-test-america-s-fastest-wired-or-wireless.htmlUPDATE, March 24: The OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro are now official with Snapdragon 888 chips, super-fast charging, and cameras made in partnership with Hasselblad. You can learn more about them at the links below: ## UPDATE: The charging speeds that we deduced based on the rumors below were just confirmed with actual OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro measurements, and then some. The Verge clocked 43 minutes of 0-100% wireless charging with the OnePlus-supplied 50W charger, and 29 minutes from zero to hero with the 65W brick in the box, both veritable records for a phone you'll be able to buy on US carriers./news/instagram-s-layout-app-launches-on-ios-android-version-coming-soon.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/instagram-s-layout-app-launches-on-ios-android-version-coming-soon.htmlInstagram today announced the launch of a brand new standalone app called Layout. This enables users to create customized photo collages (or layouts) from the images in their camera roll. Up to 9 photos can be combined in a layout, and, according to Instagram, the new app's "smooth, intuitive process gives you complete creative control." You can flip and rotate photos, rearrange them, or resize them individually. Moreover, there's a Photo Boot option that lets you capture spontaneous shots which will be instantly included in a collage./news/interested-in-becoming-a-mixed-reality-developer-then-meta-s-xr-simulator-is-for-you.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/interested-in-becoming-a-mixed-reality-developer-then-meta-s-xr-simulator-is-for-you.htmlThe Meta Quest 3 is finally — well, almost — here! Probably the best VR headset of 2023 has started shipping and I’m sure that most of you are wondering what games to get and what accessories to buy. But a select few are experiencing a different dilemma: what app to create?Since the Quest 3 basically replaces the Quest Pro, as the most powerful headset that Meta has put out thus far, a lot of developers will probably switch over to working with it./news/ios-14-5-is-coming-early-next-week-here-s-what-to-expect.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/ios-14-5-is-coming-early-next-week-here-s-what-to-expect.htmlApple's 'Spring Loaded' event just ended, gracing us with new iPads and iMacs, but one minor thing was seemingly left unanswered - when is IOS 14.5 coming along? We were definitely expecting for Appleto at least mention the upcoming software update during the event, but nonetheless, turned out iOS 14.5 merely deserves a footnote in the AirTag press release. Indeed, iOS 14.5 is scheduled to arrive starting next week, which means you should expect it from April 26 onward./news/ios-17-2-1-breaks-iphone-cellular-connectivity-and-more-here-are-some-workarounds-to-try.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/ios-17-2-1-breaks-iphone-cellular-connectivity-and-more-here-are-some-workarounds-to-try.htmlAs it turns out, iOS 17.2.1 did more than fix a battery-draining bug. It also broke iPhone connectivity as some iOS-powered handsets that updated to iOS 17.2.1 can no longer connect with the user's cellular provider. On Apple's Support Community Discussions website (via BGR), iPhone users wrote about their recent troubles after installing iOS 17.1.2. One iPhone user with the account name of "Hedgehog64" wrote, "After updating my iPhone last night to 17./news/iphone-12-size-comparison-the-new-lineup-against-the-competition-and-older-iphones.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/iphone-12-size-comparison-the-new-lineup-against-the-competition-and-older-iphones.htmlThe new iPhones are here and there are more than ever. We have the . This year, is changing things up a bit not only with a new design but new sizes as well. We'll have plenty of articles that compare the new phones to older generations and Android competitors in terms of specs, cameras and everything else that's important. Here, however, we'll focus on size.  You might have seen the new display sizes the 2020 iPhones come in, but that's half the story./news/iphone-13-pro-max-we-found-240-problems-with-apple-s-flagship-and-they-can-t-be-undone.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/iphone-13-pro-max-we-found-240-problems-with-apple-s-flagship-and-they-can-t-be-undone.htmlSo, what's going on? Let's try and figure out what went "wrong" with Apple. Do people want to carry bricks in their pockets? How heavy is too heavy? And where do we draw the line when it comes to aesthetic design, functional design, and pure ergonomics/ease of use?Let's start from the very beginning: The original iPhone It was big, but... small. Apple iPhone: 135g (2007) - same as iPhone 12 Mini (2020)HTC Dream: 158g (2009)/news/iphone-15-issues-and-solutions-overheating-battery-performance-problems-and-more.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/iphone-15-issues-and-solutions-overheating-battery-performance-problems-and-more.htmlThe newest iPhone 15 series hit the market last year, and while many have already snagged theirs, some of you might still be wonder whether to get one, especially if you are eyeing the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max. Enough time has ticked by for us to size up the situation and spot not just the shiny new features and upgrades but also some hiccups.The iPhone 15 series has its fair share of reported issues, and if you are contemplating a purchase, it is good to be in the know./news/iphone-16-pro-s-two-new-cameras-are-coming-to-prove-that-cutting-edge-hardware-is-useless.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/iphone-16-pro-s-two-new-cameras-are-coming-to-prove-that-cutting-edge-hardware-is-useless.htmlEnter the Sony IMX903. In fact, this sensor was rumored to be part of the iPhone 15 Pro Max in its main camera, but that didn't happen, obviously. Now, the Sony IMX903 could be part of the iPhone 16 Pro (and the 16 Pro Max, I bet) for the ultra-wide camera. An update that is long overdue, because 12MP (what the ultra-wide on the iPhone 15 line produces) is not nearly enough in these current days of ours./news/iphone-lite-hands-on-video-spotted-tells-us-half-the-story.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/iphone-lite-hands-on-video-spotted-tells-us-half-the-story.htmlWhy, hello there! Is that the iPhone Lite that either-is-or-isn't-the-real-deal we see you handling there? For clarity sake, let us reiterate. A video hands-on has appeared on YouTube by tech reviewer DetroitBORG telling us half the story. “Why half?!” – an expected query – half, because as it happens, the reviewer has only gotten his hands on the back casing of a white iPhone Lite.Before you jump to any conclusions, we can't guarantee this is an authentic piece./news/is-google-s-other-navigation-app-going-the-wrong-waze.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/is-google-s-other-navigation-app-going-the-wrong-waze.htmlAs noted by autoevolution, navigation app Waze has been the recipient of many one-star reviews in the Google Play Store. One of the problems that has recently impacted Waze users was the breaking of dark mode on CarPlay in August. This resulted in retina-melting white light coming from the Waze app during the evening hours. It took about a month for Waze to disseminate a bug fix.Waze is owned by Google and some of the best features that Waze has offered has already been included with Google Maps./news/it-s-spring-break-and-t-mobile-has-data-gone-wild-two-lines-12gb-of-4g-lte-data-for-80-a-month.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/it-s-spring-break-and-t-mobile-has-data-gone-wild-two-lines-12gb-of-4g-lte-data-for-80-a-month.htmlT-Mobile is celebrating Spring Break with a special deal. And no, you don't have to be partying in South Beach to take advantage of it. Starting tomorrow, T-Mobile will offer two lines with 12GB of 4G LTE data (6GB for each line, no sharing required says the carrier) for $80. Signing up for this plan makes you eligible for a number of T-Mobile Uncarrier goodies.T-Mobile's Data Stash allows subscribers to put aside unused data for use anytime during the next 12 months./news/leaked-one-a9-training-materials-show-htc-expected-the-apple-copycat-attacks.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/leaked-one-a9-training-materials-show-htc-expected-the-apple-copycat-attacks.htmlHTC might have anticipated iPhone copycat attacks with the launch of the One A9, and has produced the first slide you see below to be tucked in internal training materials. On it, Xiaomi's VP Hugo Barra is cited as saying that the iPhone 6 brings a whiff of HTC design. This happened while Xiaomi was accused of following Apple in its turn last year, so Mr Barra's defense was that they admire what Apple is doing, and everybody is deriving inspiration from everybody else./news/lenovo-s-extra-durable-and-super-secure-motorola-thinkphone-is-getting-cheaper-and-cheaper.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/lenovo-s-extra-durable-and-super-secure-motorola-thinkphone-is-getting-cheaper-and-cheaper.htmlWhile the advantages of an extended Black Friday season running for a whole week (or even more) are pretty obvious, giving everyone the flexibility and freedom to shop for the holidays at their leisure and on their own time, one possible disadvantage is becoming quite clear today as well.Marked down by a whopping $250 from a $699.99 list price just before this past weekend, the one-of-a-kind Motorola ThinkPhone is now on sale at an even heftier discount of 300 bucks./news/lg-crystal-gd900-review-phonearena.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/lg-crystal-gd900-review-phonearena.htmlThis is a global GSM phone. It can be used with AT&T and T-Mobile USA but without 3G. Introduction:We have recently heard that LG is urging their horses to become the second largest cell phone manufacturer worldwide. The all-out effort also includes rolling out a new handset of the Black Label lineup, releasing the next installment of the PRADA series and creating a new, super-luxurious brand similar to Nokia’s Vertu. If this is true, the manufacturer seems to have adopted a different vision on the cell phone market as compared to its competitors./news/lg-k61-vs-lg-k51s-specs-comparison.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/lg-k61-vs-lg-k51s-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 6.5 inches 6.5 inches Resolution: 2340 x 1080 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio, 396 PPI 1600 x 720 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 270 PPI Technology: IPS LCD IPS LCD Screen-to-body: 81.34 % 83.97 % Features: Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Hardware System chip: Mediatek Helio P35 MT6765 (12 nm) MediaTek Helio P35 MT6765 (12 nm) Processor: Octa-core, 2300 MHz, Arm Cortex-A53, 64-bit Octa-core, 2300 MHz, Arm Cortex-A53, 64-bit GPU: PowerVR GE8320 PowerVR GE8320 RAM: 4GB LPDDR4 3GB Internal storage: 128GB, available to use: 111./news/lg-v60-thinq-vs-samsung-galaxy-s21-specs-comparison.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/lg-v60-thinq-vs-samsung-galaxy-s21-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 6.8 inches 6.2 inches Resolution: 2460 x 1080 pixels, 20.5:9 ratio, 395 PPI 2400 x 1080 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 424 PPI Technology: OLED Dynamic AMOLED Refresh rate: 120Hz (adaptive) Screen-to-body: 83.39 % 86.06 % Peak brightness: 1300 cd/m2 (nit) Features: Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Hardware System chip: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SM8250 (7 nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 (5 nm) Processor: Octa-core, 2840 MHz, Kryo 585, 64-bit Octa-core, 1x 2./news/lg-x-venture-specs-phonearena.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/lg-x-venture-specs-phonearena.htmlDescription The LG X venture is built around a metal frame, offering what AT&T calls a "non-slip design". The new LG phone is IP68-certified for dust- and water-resistance, so it should be able to survive under water up to 1.5 meters for 30 minutes. Furthermore, the handset complies with the MIL-STD 810G standard, thus being shock-resistant. Running Android Nougat, the X venture sports a 5.2-inch Full HD display. Other features of the LG X venture include a 16 MP rear camera with flash, a 5 MP selfie camera, and 32 GB of internal memory./news/lineageos-14-1-available-for-the-exynos-powered-samsung-galaxy-s7-galaxy-s7-edge-and-more.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/lineageos-14-1-available-for-the-exynos-powered-samsung-galaxy-s7-galaxy-s7-edge-and-more.htmlThe LineageOS custom ROM project that was started from the ashes of CyanogenMod, now has build 14.1 available for the Exynos based Samsung Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge. Other models now supported by LineageOS 14.1 include the Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 (Wi-Fi and LTE), the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 tablet (GSM, Wi-Fi and LTE) the Samsung Galaxy S III (GSM and LTE) and the LG G3 (AT&T, Korean, and Verizon versions)./news/looking-back-at-the-htc-surround-with-the-slide-out-surround-sound-speaker.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/looking-back-at-the-htc-surround-with-the-slide-out-surround-sound-speaker.htmlOne of the first Windows Phone 7 models to launch, the HTC Surround received its name from a specific feature. The phone was equipped with a slide-out Dolby speaker that presented surround sound with the tap of a button. Released in the U.S. on November 8th, 2010 as an AT&T exclusive ($199.99 with a two-year contract), the Surround came equipped with a 3.8-inch LCD display carrying a 480 x 800 (WVGA) resolution./news/meet-woodcessories-stylish-wood-cases-for-everything-apple.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/meet-woodcessories-stylish-wood-cases-for-everything-apple.htmlWoodcessories is a relatively new company that's starting in the business of cases, but it already has an impressive portfolio of iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch and Mac cases.As its name suggests, Woodcessories cases are all made of natural wood and add plenty of character to your otherwise common iOS device. Available in four finishes: walnut, maple, cherrywood and bamboo, Woodcessories has put its focus on not only style, but also forest preservation, as it plants a tree for every tree that is used for its cases./news/meta-quest-headsets-receive-travel-mode-for-long-plane-rides.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/meta-quest-headsets-receive-travel-mode-for-long-plane-rides.htmlFollowing in the footsteps of the Apple Vision Pro, Meta has announced Travel Mode for its Quest 3 and Quest 2 headsets. As of now the Meta Quest Pro does not seem to support this new addition.Designed specifically for air travel, Travel Mode’s main function is to let you use your Quest headset mid-flight without it breaking everything. If you try to use VR headsets in moving vehicles it doesn’t seem to go too well./news/meta-s-translation-ai-now-supports-200-languages-and-will-help-nonprofits.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/meta-s-translation-ai-now-supports-200-languages-and-will-help-nonprofits.htmlFor some people, Meta is probably the company that constantly spies on us and then sells our personal data to advertisers. However, Meta's latest accomplishment indicates that it may not be that corrupted by the dark side of the Force and is probably more of a gray Jedi than a full-blown evil Sith.In a new blog post, Meta announced that its latest AI model used to translate content on Instagram, Facebook, and the other company technologies can now translate 200 languages./news/microsoft-enables-shared-calendars-feature-on-outlook-for-android-and-ios.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/microsoft-enables-shared-calendars-feature-on-outlook-for-android-and-ios.htmlMicrosoft's Outlook for mobiles has just been updated with a new, important feature that will allow users to sync all Office365 shared calendars to their smartphones for any permission level, including view, edit, or delegate. Besides these options, Android and iOS users will be able to share a calendar or accept shared calendar invitations from Outlook. Microsoft announced that the existing shared calendars will not be upgraded when the new feature will be rolled out, so they will continue to sync only to Outlook on the desktop./news/microsoft-s-very-interesting-surface-go-4-and-surface-pro-10-plans-are-starting-to-leak.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/microsoft-s-very-interesting-surface-go-4-and-surface-pro-10-plans-are-starting-to-leak.htmlWhile it certainly doesn't seem hard to anticipate what comes after the Surface Go 3 and the Surface Pro 9, the "when" of the equation is a different story, especially as far as Microsoft's next low-cost Windows tablet is concerned.Inaugurated back in the summer of 2018, the Surface Go family of (relatively) compact and affordable slates received a second edition in May 2020 and a third generation in the fall of 2021./news/moonshots-samsung-outs-a-4d-vr-headset-shower-singing-app-and-the-waffle-social-platform.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/moonshots-samsung-outs-a-4d-vr-headset-shower-singing-app-and-the-waffle-social-platform.htmlSamsung is pushing its Gear VR headset pretty heavily these days,giving it away to early adopters of the Galaxy S7 and S7 edge, and everyone else, like HTC or LG, hopes you will get on the virtual reality bandwagon soon enough. Well, not so fast, as one problem with current '3D' VR headsets is that you might go through the made-up worlds in front of your eyes swooshing like a ghost, but your body is not actually feeling the movements, so you are a kind of a spectator which can make you pretty dizzy./news/motorola-edge-2022-vs-motorola-moto-g-stylus-5g-2023-specs-comparison.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/motorola-edge-2022-vs-motorola-moto-g-stylus-5g-2023-specs-comparison.htmlCellular 4G (FDD): Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 14(700 PS), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS), 66(AWS-3), 71(600) Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 14(700 PS), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS), 66(AWS-3), 71(600) Connectivity & Features ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7sbTOp5yaqpWjrm%2BvzqZmqaCfo7K0e8KopKmZopp8jrvTqKmopJFikqWzxGZpaWpiYZqwwM6rpqWZXYK8tbuMgGSMrKmhwrR5lIBka2hiaHyxtM6nnKxnYWaGeYWLamlqcWk%3D/news/motorola-moto-g-pure-vs-samsung-galaxy-a03-specs-comparison.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/motorola-moto-g-pure-vs-samsung-galaxy-a03-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 6.5 inches 6.5 inches Resolution: 1600 x 720 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 270 PPI 1600 x 720 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 270 PPI Technology: IPS LCD IPS LCD Refresh rate: 60Hz 60Hz Screen-to-body: 80.51 % 81.86 % Features: Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Hardware System chip: MediaTek Helio G25 MT6762G (12 nm) Processor: Octa-core, 2000 MHz, Cortex-A53, 64-bit Octa-core, 1600 MHz, 64-bit GPU: PowerVR GE8320 Yes RAM: 3GB 3GB Internal storage: 32GB 32GB Storage expansion: microSDXC up to 512 GB microSDXC OS: Android (11) Android Device type: Smartphone Smartphone Design Dimensions: 6./news/motorola-moto-g41-specs-phonearena.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/motorola-moto-g41-specs-phonearena.html4G (FDD): Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 26(850+), 28(700 APT) 4G (TDD): Bands 40(2300), 41(2600+) 3G: Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 8(900), 19(800) Data Speed: LTE-A Cat 7 (300/100 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s Dual SIM: Shared with microSD SIM type: Nano SIM ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7sbTOp5yaqpWjrm%2BvzqZmqaCfo7K0e6yoq6iqn6GubpnOraZmf2RmrKqwkGpvbW4%3D/news/motorola-moto-g7-play-vs-motorola-moto-g-5g-2023-specs-comparison.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/motorola-moto-g7-play-vs-motorola-moto-g-5g-2023-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 5.7 inches 6.5 inches Resolution: 1512 x 720 pixels, 19:9 ratio, 294 PPI 1600 x 720 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 270 PPI Technology: IPS LCD IPS LCD Refresh rate: 120Hz Screen-to-body: 76.72 % 82.97 % Features: Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 3), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Hardware System chip: Qualcomm Snapdragon 632 SDM632 (14 nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G SM4350-AC (8 nm) Processor: Octa-core, 1800 MHz, Kryo 250, 64-bit 2x 2./news/motorola-razr-plus-2024-processor-benchmarked-ahead-of-release-as-it-leaks-in-peach.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/motorola-razr-plus-2024-processor-benchmarked-ahead-of-release-as-it-leaks-in-peach.htmlMotorola has set June 25 as the date for the announcement of its top-shelf 2024 foldable phone, the Razr 50 Ultra. The clamshell foldable phone with the fastest charging has now appeared in the flesh thanks to a certification database, and has also been benchmarked, revealing its processing power.The best foldable form from Motorola is expected to be called the Razr Plus 2024 in the US, but its release in North America will be at the later date./news/motorola-unveils-its-fastest-phone-to-date-the-moto-g100.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/motorola-unveils-its-fastest-phone-to-date-the-moto-g100.htmlMotorola has been really active in the mid-range smartphone segment in the past few years. The company has made the “affordable, long-lasting phone” its hallmark, with models such as the Moto G Play, G Power 2021, Moto G Stylus 2021, and Moto One 5G Ace, as well as the recently unveiled Moto G10 and G30. Today, in a bid to up its game and step into flagship territory, Motorola has announced its fastest and most powerful phone to date - the Moto G100./news/motorola-xoom-bluetooth-keyboard-review.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/motorola-xoom-bluetooth-keyboard-review.htmlTry as they might, but it’s still unlikely in this day to find people relying solely on smartphones for all of their productivity needs. For even the most veteran smartphone users out there, most would still prefer getting a majority of productive work accomplished with their desktop or laptop PCs. However, now that tablets are increasingly bridging the gap between desktop computing and mobility, the Motorola XOOM’s offering just might have what it takes to equip users with an indelible productive experience./news/motorola-s-next-ultra-affordable-phone-will-come-with-a-surprisingly-smooth-display.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/motorola-s-next-ultra-affordable-phone-will-come-with-a-surprisingly-smooth-display.htmlIf you feel like Motorola's expansive low to mid-end smartphone portfolio is still missing something, the upcoming Moto G20 might be able to fill one of the few remaining gaps so that the Lenovo-owned brand can provide stiff competition for Xiaomi, Vivo, or Oppo at every price point in key markets like India.Compared to something like the Moto G Power (2021), the Moto G20 doesn't exactly look impressive on paper in terms of processing power or design language, but one feature revealed by 91mobiles today could help the fast-approaching 6./news/new-app-allows-certain-android-phones-to-copy-the-pixel-s-fingerprint-gestures.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/new-app-allows-certain-android-phones-to-copy-the-pixel-s-fingerprint-gestures.htmlA new app called Fingerprint Gestures is now available from the Google Play Store. With the app, the fingerprint gestures used on the Google Pixel and Google Pixel XL will work on other Android models. The app supports any Android handset running 6.0 Marshmallow, or higher. Of course, the phone needs to have a fingerprint scanner for the app to work.With the app, users will be able swipe down on the fingerprint scanner in order to have the notification shade drop down./news/new-feature-coming-to-google-keep-will-help-enhance-your-notes.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/new-feature-coming-to-google-keep-will-help-enhance-your-notes.htmlA recent X post by Mishaal Rahman reveals that Google will soon be disseminating a feature that will allow users to format text on the Android version of the Google Keep app. If you're not familiar with this app, perhaps you should be. It can create a shopping list or a to-do list with boxes that you can check off. You can type a list of names (there's a rumor that Santa keeps his naughty and nice lists using Keep), and if an idea or a great song lyric hits you from out of the blue, Keep is the versatile app you can use to remember it!/news/new-firmware-update-for-the-airpods-pro-2-is-rolling-out.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/new-firmware-update-for-the-airpods-pro-2-is-rolling-out.htmlThe AirPods Pro 2 owners are to receive a new firmware update.Per 9to5Mac, this update includes the build number 6B32 and the firmware version 6.1.32 and it’s available for both versions of the AirPods Pro 2 – the “old” buds with the Lightning port on the case and the “new” ones that are on USB-C. This update comes almost a month after the last AirPods Pro firmware was released. As usual, there’s not much detail on what exactly Apple is fixing and improving now, but this one likely focuses on bug fixes and other improvements./news/new-galaxy-watch-7-bioactive-sensor-muscles-powershare-out-as-samsung-apologizes.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/new-galaxy-watch-7-bioactive-sensor-muscles-powershare-out-as-samsung-apologizes.htmlThe PowerShare wireless charging feature that Samsung's smartwatches enjoyed up until now won't be present on the shiny new Galaxy Watch 7 and Galaxy Watch Ultra timepieces that Samsung just announced with cool preorder deals to be had.It seems that the larger, faster, and more efficient BioActive sensor suite at the bottom of the smartwatches has interfered with Samsung's engineering ability to put a wireless charging coil there as well, according to its support page./news/new-leak-seemingly-confirms-the-existence-of-a-10-5-inch-ipad-pro.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/new-leak-seemingly-confirms-the-existence-of-a-10-5-inch-ipad-pro.htmlThe soon-to-be-replaced 9.7-inch iPad Pro Less than a day after we heard some speculation regarding its release date, a Spanish accessory distributor seems to have confirmed that a 10.5-inch iPad Pro isn't just a figment of our imagination, but rather a real product that will be launching in the very near future.The leak comes from Twitter user Marc Alonso, who claims to have received files regarding a case for the/news/new-report-puts-samsung-ahead-of-apple-in-us-smartphone-sales-with-motorola-a-distant-third.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/new-report-puts-samsung-ahead-of-apple-in-us-smartphone-sales-with-motorola-a-distant-third.htmlDeath, taxes, and Apple's supremacy in the US smartphone market. Those three things may have seemed certain for a lot of people, but after you read the latest CIRP (Consumer Intelligence Research Partners) report, we're not going to blame you if you start questioning your own mortality.That's because this analytics company actually believes Samsung outdid Apple in Cupertino's own backyard in the 12-month period ending March 2024. The battle between the two was obviously pretty tight, but Galaxy devices ultimately came out on top with a 38 percent slice of the regional sales pie./news/no-more-guessing-samsung-rep-confirms-samsung-galaxy-note-2-to-be-introduced-august-29th.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/no-more-guessing-samsung-rep-confirms-samsung-galaxy-note-2-to-be-introduced-august-29th.htmlA discussion is a place, where people can voice their opinion, no matter if it is positive, neutral or negative. However, when posting, one must stay true to the topic, and not just share some random thoughts, which are not directly related to the matter. Things that are NOT allowed: Off-topic talk - you must stick to the subject of discussion Trolling - see a description Flame wars Offensive, hate speech - if you want to say something, say it politely Spam/Advertisements - these posts are deleted Multiple accounts - one person can have only one account Impersonations and offensive nicknames - these accounts get banned Moderation is done by humans./news/nokia-103-specs-phonearena.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/nokia-103-specs-phonearena.htmlDescription Nokia 103 is the cheapest Nokia so far and one of the world’s most affordable handsets with a price tag of merely $21 (16 euro) before taxes. Now, that 1.36” display on the Nokia 103 is black and white but in exchange you get rock solid battery life that would keep you mobile for up to 27 days on standby. The battery has a capacity of 800mAh and there’s also a flashlight./news/nokia-6700-slide-review-phonearena.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/nokia-6700-slide-review-phonearena.htmlThis is a global GSM phone. It can be used with AT&T and T-Mobile USA, but without 3G. The American versionsupports AT&T's 3G network. Introduction: Although the world's leading cell phone manufacturer has already pushed out a few touchscreen handsets, it's touch-sensitive portfolio remains relatively tiny, compared to that of some other companies, say Samsung. For good or bad, in this review we'll be looking at a new non-touch phone from Nokia - the 6700 slide./news/nokia-readying-wp-smartphones-three-new-cheap-asha-s40-phones-for-mwc.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/nokia-readying-wp-smartphones-three-new-cheap-asha-s40-phones-for-mwc.htmlNokia will bring three new Windows Phone handsets and three affordable Asha Series 40-based phones to MWC, starting in mere weeks in Barcelona. PocketNow got the names of the upcoming devices.  The Windows Phone devices will be headed by the European version of the Nokia Lumia 900 and the ultra-affordable Nokia Lumia 610. There will be one Symbian device, currently expected to come as the Nokia 808 PureView, which is expected to become the successor to the camera-centric Nokia N8./news/north-korea-s-arirang-smartphone-is-indeed-a-copy-of-a-cheap-chinese-brand.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/north-korea-s-arirang-smartphone-is-indeed-a-copy-of-a-cheap-chinese-brand.htmlIt is one thing to make a cheap knock-off of an established brand, but making a copy of an ultra-low-end device just does not make sense, unless you are North Korea. Last summer, we shared the good word about North Korea’s Arirang AS1201 smartphone, a “home grown” triumph of the technological prowess of the DPRK.The device is indeed a copy of the Chinese branded Uniscope U1201. Both are Android powered handsets./news/official-samsung-galaxy-s23-ultra-cases-leak.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/official-samsung-galaxy-s23-ultra-cases-leak.htmlIn the weeks immediately before a Samsung event, sooner or later we get to the point where we have no idea what is left there to leak. Android manufactures are bad at keeping secrets, and the Korean tech giant is by far one of the worst offenders. This time around, the situation is hardly any different. Samsung is preparing to launch its flagship series for 2023 - the Samsung Galaxy S23 lineup - at an event that will take place on February 1st./news/oneplus-11-vs-motorola-edge-2023-specs-comparison.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/oneplus-11-vs-motorola-edge-2023-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 6.7 inches 6.7 inches Resolution: 3216 x 1440 pixels, 20.1:9 ratio, 526 PPI 2400 x 1080 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 395 PPI Technology: AMOLED P-OLED Refresh rate: 120Hz 165Hz Screen-to-body: 89.31 % 90.24 % Peak brightness: 1300 cd/m2 (nit) 1100 cd/m2 (nit) Features: HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Hardware System chip: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SM8550 (4 nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SM8550-AB (4 nm) Processor: Octa-core, 1x 3./news/oneplus-2-review-phonearena.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/oneplus-2-review-phonearena.htmlIntroduction* Review based on the Chinese model of the OnePlus 2 running the global OxygenOS software In many ways, the story of smartphone entrant OnePlus is one of success mixed with quite some controversy. In our review of the company's first product, the One, a little over a year ago, we noted that we were part of the cheering crowd when OnePlus unveiled its debut smartphone. And how could we not be?/news/outlook-s-android-app-receives-update.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/outlook-s-android-app-receives-update.htmlOutlook for Android has received an update that adds support for Mentions. By adding the "@" sign to the body of an email, you can select people from your contacts list who will be added to the To: line and highlighted in the message using the color blue. In addition, the email will be tagged with the "@" sign in the recipient's inbox. And the Mentions support works the other way too./news/over-300-people-still-use-the-oneplus-one-as-their-daily-driver.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/over-300-people-still-use-the-oneplus-one-as-their-daily-driver.htmlThe OnePlus One was announced in 2014 as the first smartphone from the ‘Never Settle’ brand and seven years on it turns out there are still some people using the device as their daily driver. The original Flagship Killer is still in use OnePlus CEO Pete Lau revealed on Weibo (via Android Headlines) that over 300 people are still actively using the OnePlus One. That’s not a huge number considering there are probably millions of people using other products from 2014, like Apple’s iPhone 6./news/play-games-on-your-smartphone-and-tablet-with-a-steam-controller.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/play-games-on-your-smartphone-and-tablet-with-a-steam-controller.htmlAfter announcing the upcoming launch of Steam Link and Steam Video apps for Android and iOS, Valve has decided to enable Bluetooth connectivity for the Steam Controller, thus allowing owners to connect it to a smartphone or tablet.The move is a necessary step before the launch of Steam Link app that's supposed to allow users to play their Steam games library on almost any Android or iOS device. The only requirement would be that your phone or tablet (or TV) is on the same 5GHz network as the host PC or it's connected to the computer via Ethernet cable./news/prime-day-2024-bluetooth-speaker-deals-save-big-with-these-sweet-post-prime-day-deals.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/prime-day-2024-bluetooth-speaker-deals-save-big-with-these-sweet-post-prime-day-deals.htmlAlthough Amazon Prime Day 2024 has officially ended, you can still score a new Bluetooth speaker at a discounted price! There are plenty of post-Prime Day Bluetooth speaker deals available right now, but they might not last long. Therefore, we suggest acting fast and taking advantage of one of the deals in this article now before it's too late!Jump to: Prime Day Bluetooth deals on JBL and Sony devices Image credit - PhoneArena/news/pubg-mobile-lite-is-specifically-made-to-run-on-lower-end-devices.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/pubg-mobile-lite-is-specifically-made-to-run-on-lower-end-devices.htmlBattle Royale games have taken the gaming world by storm over the past year and, of course, their popularity bled over to the mobile side. Both Playerunknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG) and Fortnite have gotten their respective smartphone versions and the former is ahead of its competitor by being available on both iOS and Android. Fortnite is only just now launching an Android Beta and will only be available to flagship Samsung Galaxy devices at start./news/q4-sales-of-these-two-phones-prove-that-consumers-will-pay-up-for-innovation.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/q4-sales-of-these-two-phones-prove-that-consumers-will-pay-up-for-innovation.htmlAnalytics firm Kantar has just weighed in on the fourth quarter of the 2022 smartphone market and called iOS the "global standout performer" during the fourth quarter. That's because the iPhone showed market share growth in almost all markets covered by Kantar. That includes the U.S. and the European 5 (France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and Great Britain). In both of those regions, year-over-year growth was two percentage points.In Italy and Spain, year-over-year growth in the final three months of the year was 5 percentage points and 4 percentage points respectively./news/redmagic-s-first-tablet-is-here-to-take-care-of-your-gaming-addiction.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/redmagic-s-first-tablet-is-here-to-take-care-of-your-gaming-addiction.htmlWhile companies like Lenovo have decided to stop releasing gaming phones, nubia seems to be doing a lot better since ZTE’s gaming brand has just announced two new powerful gaming smartphones and a gaming tablet.This week marked two milestones for nubia, as the company announced the first phone to packs 24GB of RAM, and its first-ever tablet. Since we’ve already reported about the RedMagic 8S Pro+, let’s take a look at RedMagic’s first tablet specifically designed to cater to your gaming needs./news/samsung-blackjack-ii-specs-phonearena.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-blackjack-ii-specs-phonearena.htmlBlackJack II Edited: Feb 08, 2010, 12:14 PM Phone owned for I had this phone for over a year, and it was great. The middle button, however, stopped working, which is the main select button for the entire phone. You can get around it, but it isn't good if you have no patience. The buttons are easy to get used to, even if you have large fingers. The scroll wheel is extremely efficient, although if you don't like it, it still has the buttons./news/samsung-galaxy-a03s-vs-samsung-galaxy-a23-5g-specs-comparison.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-galaxy-a03s-vs-samsung-galaxy-a23-5g-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 6.5 inches 6.6 inches Resolution: 1600 x 720 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 270 PPI 2400 x 1080 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 399 PPI Technology: IPS LCD TFT Refresh rate: 60Hz Screen-to-body: 81.86 % 83.02 % Features: Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Hardware System chip: MediaTek Helio P35 MT6765 (12 nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 SM6375 (6 nm) Processor: Octa-core, 2300 MHz, Cortex-A53, 64-bit Octa-core, 4x 2./news/samsung-galaxy-a52-vs-samsung-galaxy-a54-5g-specs-comparison.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-galaxy-a52-vs-samsung-galaxy-a54-5g-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 6.5 inches 6.4 inches Resolution: 2400 x 1080 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 405 PPI 2400 x 1080 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 411 PPI Technology: Super AMOLED Super AMOLED Refresh rate: 90Hz 120Hz Screen-to-body: 84.79 % 81.47 % Features: Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor HDR support, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Hardware System chip: Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G SM7125 (8 nm) Exynos 1380 (5 nm) Processor: Octa-core, 2x 2./news/samsung-galaxy-a52s-vs-samsung-galaxy-a35-5g-specs-comparison.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-galaxy-a52s-vs-samsung-galaxy-a35-5g-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 6.5 inches 6.6 inches Resolution: 2400 x 1080 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 405 PPI 2340 x 1080 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio, 390 PPI Technology: Super AMOLED Super AMOLED Refresh rate: 120Hz 120Hz Screen-to-body: 84.79 % 84.75 % Peak brightness: 500 cd/m2 (nit) Features: Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Hardware System chip: Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G SM7325 (6 nm) Exynos 1380 (5 nm) Processor: Octa-core, 2400 MHz, Kryo 670, 64-bit Octa-core, 4x 2./news/samsung-galaxy-a54-5g-vs-samsung-galaxy-a35-5g-specs-comparison.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-galaxy-a54-5g-vs-samsung-galaxy-a35-5g-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 6.4 inches 6.6 inches Resolution: 2400 x 1080 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 411 PPI 2340 x 1080 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio, 390 PPI Technology: Super AMOLED Super AMOLED Refresh rate: 120Hz 120Hz Screen-to-body: 81.47 % 84.75 % Peak brightness: 500 cd/m2 (nit) Features: HDR support, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Hardware System chip: Exynos 1380 (5 nm) Exynos 1380 (5 nm) Processor: Octa-core Octa-core, 4x 2./news/samsung-galaxy-a60-specs-leak-snapdragon-675-massive-display-triple-camera.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-galaxy-a60-specs-leak-snapdragon-675-massive-display-triple-camera.htmlThe Samsung Galaxy A30 & A50 UPDATE: Online retailer Flipkart has obtained an image which allegedly depicts the design of the upcoming Galaxy A60. Moreover, it shows a number of specs which coincide with the previous leak.### The Galaxy A10, Galaxy A30, and Galaxy A50 recently kicked off an update to Samsung’s mid-range lineup. Eventually, the series will include other devices such as the Galaxy A40 and Galaxy A90. And from the look of things, another new model could be just around the corner./news/samsung-galaxy-note8-vs-samsung-galaxy-s24-specs-comparison.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-galaxy-note8-vs-samsung-galaxy-s24-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 6.3 inches 6.2 inches Resolution: 2960 x 1440 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio, 522 PPI 2340 x 1080 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio, 416 PPI Technology: Super AMOLED Dynamic AMOLED Refresh rate: 120Hz Screen-to-body: 82.98 % 90.87 % Peak brightness: 2600 cd/m2 (nit) Features: HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Hardware System chip: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 MSM8998 (10 nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SM8650-AB (4 nm) Processor: Octa-core, 2350 MHz, Kryo 280, 64-bit Octa-core, 1x 3./news/samsung-galaxy-ring-launch-prepped-as-battery-widget-hints-at-arrival.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-galaxy-ring-launch-prepped-as-battery-widget-hints-at-arrival.htmlTL;DR:  Samsung Galaxy Ring spotted in Battery widget hinting at an upcoming launch.Expected release in July, possibly alongside foldable phones.Features might include heart rate tracking, sleep monitoring, wireless payments, and more. Samsung is getting ready to roll out its first-ever smart ring later this year. As the rumored launch date of the Galaxy Ring inches closer, the Korean tech giant is taking more steps to get everything set.According to SamMobile, the Galaxy Ring has popped up in Samsung's stock Battery widget./news/samsung-galaxy-s10e-vs-samsung-galaxy-a54-5g-specs-comparison.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-galaxy-s10e-vs-samsung-galaxy-a54-5g-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 5.8 inches 6.4 inches Resolution: 2280 x 1080 pixels, 19:9 ratio, 438 PPI 2400 x 1080 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 411 PPI Technology: Dynamic AMOLED Super AMOLED Refresh rate: 120Hz Screen-to-body: 83.35 % 81.47 % Features: HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 6), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor HDR support, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Hardware System chip: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (7 nm) Exynos 1380 (5 nm) Processor: Octa-core, 2840 MHz, Kryo 485, 64-bit Octa-core GPU: Adreno 640 Mali-G68 MP5 RAM: 6GB LPDDR4 6GB Internal storage: 128GB 128GB Storage expansion: microSDXC up to 512 GB microSDXC up to 1024 GB OS: Android (11, 10, 9./news/samsung-galaxy-s20-vs-samsung-galaxy-s22-ultra-specs-comparison.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-galaxy-s20-vs-samsung-galaxy-s22-ultra-specs-comparison.htmlCellular 4G (FDD): Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 14(700 PS), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS), 66(AWS-3), 71(600) Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 32(1500 L-band), 66(AWS-3), 71(600) Connectivity & Features ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7sbTOp5yaqpWjrm%2BvzqZmqaCfo7K0e8KopKmZopp8lK3MrKynn118rq2t17JkjGpgYHmUrcysrKefXXyura3XsmSMamJioq3A0ZpmqaCfo7K0e5BqaXFxXGZ%2BeIKQ/news/samsung-galaxy-s23-plus-vs-galaxy-s23-ultra.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-galaxy-s23-plus-vs-galaxy-s23-ultra.html. That middle child is tall and wrestling with the same custom Snapdragon processor made exclusively for Samsung that performs like none before it and is even on par with Apple's mighty A16 in remaining cool under gaming pressure.  We kid, but that is why we are embarking on this Galaxy S23 Ultra comparison with the Galaxy S23 Plus, so that it is easier to decide which one to get given that both sport nearly identical designs and HDR10+ certified displays with 120Hz refresh rate, besides the very comparable display diagonals and battery sizes./news/samsung-galaxy-s23-ultra-vs-motorola-razr-specs-comparison.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-galaxy-s23-ultra-vs-motorola-razr-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 6.8 inches 6.9 inches Resolution: 3088 x 1440 pixels, 19.3:9 ratio, 501 PPI 2640 x 1080 pixels, 22:9 ratio, 413 PPI Technology: Dynamic AMOLED P-OLED Refresh rate: 120Hz 165Hz Screen-to-body: 89.87 % 85.19 % Peak brightness: 1750 cd/m2 (nit) 1400 cd/m2 (nit) Features: HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Folding inside the device, HDR support, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Additional display: 3./news/samsung-galaxy-s23-vs-samsung-galaxy-s23-ultra-specs-comparison.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-galaxy-s23-vs-samsung-galaxy-s23-ultra-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 6.1 inches 6.8 inches Resolution: 2340 x 1080 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio, 422 PPI 3088 x 1440 pixels, 19.3:9 ratio, 501 PPI Technology: Super AMOLED Dynamic AMOLED Refresh rate: 120Hz 120Hz Screen-to-body: 88.57 % 89.87 % Peak brightness: 1750 cd/m2 (nit) 1750 cd/m2 (nit) Features: HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Hardware System chip: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SM8550 (4 nm) Processor: Octa-core, 1x 3./news/samsung-galaxy-tab-a7-quad-speakers-modern-look-affordable-price.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-galaxy-tab-a7-quad-speakers-modern-look-affordable-price.htmlSamsung has just announced its new midrange tablet for 2020 — the Galaxy Tab A7. On the surface, it looks like the flagship Galaxy Tab S7, but with a few corners cut to make its price more accessible. Let's take a deeper dive.Design and display The Galaxy Tab A7 looks a lot like the Tab S7 from earlier this year — a clean rectangular front with a uniform bezel all around the screen./news/samsung-galaxy-tab-s7-specs.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-galaxy-tab-s7-specs.htmlDescription Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 specifications include an 11-inch 120Hz LCD display, Snapdragon 865+ processor with 6GB/8GB RAM and 128GB/256GB storage, and 8000mAh battery. The tablet runs Android 10, available in three variants - Wi-Fi only, LTE, and 5G. ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7sbTOp5yaqpWjrm%2BvzqZmqaCfo7K0e7KapKytnpx6iK3Lmq%2ByZYSWr26flpignWlhaYF2/news/samsung-galaxy-tab-s8-vs-samsung-galaxy-tab-s9-fe-specs-comparison.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-galaxy-tab-s8-vs-samsung-galaxy-tab-s9-fe-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 11.0 inches 10.9 inches Resolution: 2560 x 1600 pixels, 16:10 ratio, 274 PPI 2304 x 1440 pixels, 249 PPI Technology: LTPS IPS LCD Refresh rate: 120Hz 90Hz Screen-to-body: 83.62 % 81.69 % Features: Ambient light sensor Ambient light sensor Hardware System chip: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SM8450 (4 nm) Exynos 1380 S5E8835 (5 nm) Processor: Octa-core, 1x 3./news/samsung-galaxy-z-fold-4-is-official-more-of-what-makes-the-fold-great.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-galaxy-z-fold-4-is-official-more-of-what-makes-the-fold-great.htmlJust like clockwork, Samsung booked an August event to announce its new foldable phones. And just like expected — the Galaxy Z Fold 4 is here to bring incremental upgrades to the winning Fold formula.Admittedly, the jump this year around is not as big as it was from the original Fold to the Z Fold 2, or from that one to the Z Fold 3. But still, the Galaxy Z Fold 4 brings a number of quality of life improvements and upgrades, so let's see what this announcement is all about!/news/samsung-gear-s4-price-and-release-date-expectations.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-gear-s4-price-and-release-date-expectations.htmlThe Samsung Gear S4, or Galaxy Watch, as we’ve learned it may be called, is, by all means, one of the most eagerly-awaited wearable reveals of the year. Amidst rumors that competition on the smartwatch market will be this year fiercer than ever, with the Google Pixel watch and Apple Watch Series 4 looming on the horizon, all eyes are on Samsung and its upcoming successor to the excellent Gear S3 and Gear S2./news/samsung-has-perfect-full-screen-phones-in-the-works-but-they-re-not-coming-very-soon.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-has-perfect-full-screen-phones-in-the-works-but-they-re-not-coming-very-soon.htmlHole punch designs are not going anywhere for at least a couple of years Like many other smartphone manufacturers, Samsung has been working for years on two things expected to consolidate the company's supremacy in the global mobile industry. But even though we're definitely getting closer to the age of ubiquitous foldable devices and "perfect full-screen" handsets, both these revolutionary designs need further refinement work.Obviously, it's not that Samsung doesn't want to achieve that "/news/samsung-hikes-trade-in-values-by-as-much-as-900-toward-the-purchase-of-some-galaxy-s23-models.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-hikes-trade-in-values-by-as-much-as-900-toward-the-purchase-of-some-galaxy-s23-models.htmlIf you've yet to pull the trigger on your purchase of a Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23+, or Galaxy S23 Ultra phone, there is some good news that you might want to take into consideration. Samsung has hiked the trade-in values of certain handsets more than doubling the amount of credit you will receive for turning in some particular devices. Sammy will give you up to $750 credit toward the purchase of the top-of-the-line Galaxy S23 Ultra and up to $700 credit toward the purchase of a Galaxy S23 or Galaxy S23+./news/samsung-leader-jay-y-lee-freed-from-prison-following-successful-appeal.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-leader-jay-y-lee-freed-from-prison-following-successful-appeal.htmlJay Y. Lee, the Vice Chairman of Samsung Electronics, has been released from prison. Lee was serving a five-year sentence after being found guilty of bribery and embezzlement, but on February 5, the Seoul High Court overturned the initial judgment. Lee was detained for a total of 353 days, and although the court slashed his sentence in half to 2.5 years, he's free to go on four years probation.For those unfamiliar with the story, Lee, who serves as the de facto head of Samsung Group after his father suffered a heart attack, allegedly wired the equivalent of almost $40 million from Samsung subsidiaries to two foundations set up by President Park's confidante, Choi Soon-sil./news/samsung-memoir-specs-phonearena.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-memoir-specs-phonearena.htmlDescription Samsung Memoir for T-Mobile USA is said to be similar to the Pixon, with wide touch screen, the TouchWiz interface and an 8-megapixel camera for quality photos. However, it seems to have a Xenon flash, which may improve the image quality indoors. ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7sbTOp5yaqpWjrm%2BvzqZmqaCfo7K0e7KapKytnpx6jrHMqKCrl5mZgHR9kg%3D%3D/news/samsung-might-be-cooking-up-a-significant-battery-upgrade-for-the-still-distant-galaxy-z-flip-6.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-might-be-cooking-up-a-significant-battery-upgrade-for-the-still-distant-galaxy-z-flip-6.htmlAre you just about sick and tired of thinking, talking, or hearing about the Galaxy S24 series already and want to start focusing on Samsung's "next big things" instead? While it's probably (far) too early to have any S25-related guarantees, it's certainly not premature to discuss some of the potential upgrades and improvements of the Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Z Fold 6 expected to come out at some point during the summer./news/samsung-sgh-i780-preview-phonearena.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-sgh-i780-preview-phonearena.htmlIntroduction: Samsungi780 is one of the few recent models of the manufacturer, running onthe Professional edition of the Windows Mobile 6 Operating System.Thus, it has a touch-sensitive display, but yet utilizes the slimcandybar form-factor with a full hardware QWERTY-arranged keyboard. Ifwe paraphrase the Samsung model line as a ‘family’, the i780 is thebigger European cousin of the BlackJacks. As specifications,the SGH-i780 has everything, one would desire from such a phone (exceptglobal roaming), yet all this is packed in a slim and pretty body, waysmaller than the top models of other companies./news/samsung-sgh-z150-specs-phonearena.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-sgh-z150-specs-phonearena.htmlDescription Samsung SGH-Z150 is only 0.4 inches thin tri-band GSM and UMTS phone with dual cameras and 262k color display. It features email client, Internet browser and downloadable JAVA applications, as well as music and video player, and it has 40MB of memory ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7sbTOp5yaqpWjrm%2BvzqZmqaCfo7K0e7KapKytnpx6lJOnZpFqbWCUtqV9k3Bo/news/samsung-s-old-galaxy-buds-are-way-too-cheap-to-be-ignored-right-now-if-you-can-get-them.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-s-old-galaxy-buds-are-way-too-cheap-to-be-ignored-right-now-if-you-can-get-them.htmlBecause Samsung's AirPods-rivaling true wireless earbuds roster has basically always been a little confusing and convoluted, you might be having trouble tracing the lineage of the Galaxy Buds Plus. Don't worry, that's what we're here for, reminding you that these bad boys were released all the way back in 2020 as an improved version of the original Galaxy Buds (well, duh), and perhaps surprisingly, highlighting their steadfast appeal in 2023.Of course, actually finding the technically discontinued Galaxy Buds+ in stock at a trusted US retailer nowadays is no easy feat, but it can be done./news/scroogled-ad-campaign-works-53-of-viewers-have-new-feelings-toward-bing.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/scroogled-ad-campaign-works-53-of-viewers-have-new-feelings-toward-bing.htmlSince last November, Microsoft's Scroogled ad campaign against Google has highlighted some actions that are not exactly consumer friendly, according to the guys in Redmond. We're talking things like mixing paid ads with search results, leaving ads in Gmail accounts, and other actions. The original idea behind the campaign was to get people to switch to Bing for their everyday search needs. Did the campaign work? According to Ace Metrix, whose job it is to determine such things, the Scroogled ads have done their job./news/should-you-buy-samsung-galaxy-a51-in-2021.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/should-you-buy-samsung-galaxy-a51-in-2021.htmlremains one of the most popular budget phone options in 2021, and in fact, it's one of three big names among affordable phones along with the Apple iPhone SE and the Google Pixel 4a. Amongst them, the Samsung has got the largest and prettiest screen, the largest battery and also the most modern and appealing design, so it looks like an instant favorite, but are there any hidden caveats? My going back to the Galaxy A51 in 2021 was as part of a search for a budget phone to replace an older phone that my parents were using, and the Galaxy A51 in many ways seemed like the perfect replacement: not too expensive, yet still modern looking and appealing./news/so-what-is-this-2-1-univisium-display-ratio-on-the-lg-g6-and-likely-the-s8.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/so-what-is-this-2-1-univisium-display-ratio-on-the-lg-g6-and-likely-the-s8.htmlTL;DRWith more and more Netflix and other movies shot in the 2:1 Univisium format, phones like the LG G6 and the S8 would embrace the up-and-coming 18:9 aspect ratio for their displays, fitting more scene in the frame, and allowing for taller, narrower devices, plus better split-screen multitasking with Nougat. The new 18:9 aspect ratio represents LG Display’s direction on how displays should evolve, while meeting the rising trend for watching videos on smartphones./news/some-at-t-subscribers-are-getting-a-free-smartphone.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/some-at-t-subscribers-are-getting-a-free-smartphone.htmlThere is nothing better on this planet than receiving a free phone from your wireless carrier. If you are an AT&T customer, you might have a chance to experience this pleasure. The carrier has been sending out a series of emails telling customers that it will be unplugging its 3G network next February.For some AT&T subscribers whose current handset can't make calls on an LTE network, turning off the carrier's 3G pipeline means that they won't have a device that they can use to communicate by phone./news/sony-ericsson-k800-review-phonearena.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/sony-ericsson-k800-review-phonearena.htmlSony Ericsson presented the K800 as their latest shooter to replace your pocket camera, as well as a lot of other multimedia gadgets you've got used to carrying with you, and it combines their functionality in a single device. The successor of the K750 upgrades the camera resolution from 2 to 3.2 mega pixels and replaces the ordinary LED flash with the Xenon one, which is like the ones used in stand-alone cameras./news/sony-s-official-xperia-1-vi-unboxing-video-shows-off-the-changes-made-to-the-device.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/sony-s-official-xperia-1-vi-unboxing-video-shows-off-the-changes-made-to-the-device.htmlJust a few days ago Sony introduced its new top-of-the-line Xperia 1 VI smartphone. It is quite a shame that the manufacturer owns a puny .35% of the global smartphone market because as you can see from Sony's own "unboxing" video, this device has many outstanding features, and it still comes with a 3.5mm headphone jack! For all of Sony's prowess as a top-tier consumer electronics firm, it has always had trouble marketing the Xperia line and this phone is not coming to the U./news/speedtest-net-app-for-android-updated-for-accurate-4g-readings-and-more.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/speedtest-net-app-for-android-updated-for-accurate-4g-readings-and-more.htmlSpeedtest.net is the go-to website and application for testing your connection speeds. But despite Android's growing popularity, the Android Speedtest.net app has left a little to be desired. Its performance with 4G devices in particular, like the HTC ThunderBolt, has been wildly inaccurate.But Speedtest.net has released version 2.0 of their Android app, which includes a number of improvements. First and foremost, the user interface has been updated to match the iOS UI released last year./news/spotify-launches-two-personalized-playlists-to-satisfy-your-music-obsessions.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/spotify-launches-two-personalized-playlists-to-satisfy-your-music-obsessions.htmlSpotify has just announced two new personalized playlists are now available for music lovers with obsessions: On Repeat and Repeat Rewind. The new playlists let Spotify users enjoy the songs they played most all over again.With On Repeat, Spotify users can keep track of what they've been playing most over the past 30 days. The playlist auto-updates, which means you can be sure everything that's playing is the most up-to-date account of what you've been playing most frequently./news/sprint-finally-joins-the-club-in-free-calls-to-haiti.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/sprint-finally-joins-the-club-in-free-calls-to-haiti.htmlAlmost a month after a deadly earthquake struck Haiti, Sprint has finally joined in providing free phone calls to the country. Although it may seem a bit late for the gesture, it's welcomed due to the fact that they are planning on crediting long distance fees on calls from the US to Haiti – it'll be retroactive from  January 12 to February 28. In addition, they've donated 2,000 mobile phones to benefit wireless users in Haiti./news/sugarsync-cloud-storage-service-to-be-a-staple-on-samsung-s-allshare-play-devices-including-the-gal.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/sugarsync-cloud-storage-service-to-be-a-staple-on-samsung-s-allshare-play-devices-including-the-gal.htmlView Full Bio Daniel, a devoted tech writer at PhoneArena since 2010, has been engrossed in mobile technology since the Windows Mobile era. His expertise spans mobile hardware, software, and carrier networks, and he's keenly interested in the future of digital health, car connectivity, and 5G. Beyond his professional pursuits, Daniel finds balance in travel, reading, and exploring new tech innovations, while contemplating the ethical and privacy implications of our digital future./news/survey-says-amazon-google-more-trusted-with-your-personal-data-than-apple-is.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/survey-says-amazon-google-more-trusted-with-your-personal-data-than-apple-is.htmlA new survey conducted by The Washington Post (via MacRumors) reveals that more people feel better with their personal data in the hands of Amazon and Google than Apple's. Companies that the public really doesn't trust when it comes to their personal data include Facebook, TikTok, and Instagram. The survey asked over 1,000 internet users in the U.S. how much they trusted certain companies such as Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, WhatsApp, YouTube, Google, Microsoft, Apple, and Amazon to handle their user data and browsing activity responsibly./news/t-mobile-and-sprint-update-their-trade-in-programs-both-will-meet-and-beat-competitor-s-prices.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/t-mobile-and-sprint-update-their-trade-in-programs-both-will-meet-and-beat-competitor-s-prices.htmlWell, it's that time of the year again. All the exciting new bleeding-edge tech smartphones have been announced at this year's IFA and in just a few hours – Apple is going to present the new iPhone at its own event in Cupertino's Flint Center hall. In just a couple of weeks, all the shiny new gadgets will be hitting store shelves and adorning different carriers' contract offers, and millions of users will want to sell their old handsets and put the money towards their new favorite phone./news/t-mobile-makes-big-change-to-its-smartphone-equality-plan.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/t-mobile-makes-big-change-to-its-smartphone-equality-plan.htmlT-Mobile's Smartphone Equality plan was designed to get the latest sizzling hot new smartphones into the hands of all consumers regardless of their credit score or the method of payment they use. The nation's second-largest carrier announced today what it is calling a "major update" to the plan. T-Mobile notes that the plan originally allowed Metro and T-Mobile pre-paid subscribers to score great deals on the latest generation of handsets. But the best deals were locked away for those with the highest credit scores./news/the-5-4-iphone-12-2020-price-may-pleasantly-surprise.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/the-5-4-iphone-12-2020-price-may-pleasantly-surprise.htmlApple is widely expected to issue no less than five new iPhones this year, starting with the newly-released iPhone SE. Analysts prompt that it will be followed by a brand new 5.4" iPhone 12 screen size, as well as two of the more mundane 6.1" iPhones, one high-end and one budget, then topped by the 6.7" iPhone 12 Pro Max, or whatever it gets named.All members of the fall crop will be with OLED displays and 5nm Apple A14 processors, and will have 5G modem versions./news/the-affordable-motorola-razr-2023-foldable-is-even-more-affordable-after-record-200-discount.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/the-affordable-motorola-razr-2023-foldable-is-even-more-affordable-after-record-200-discount.htmlBetween OnePlus and Google's rookie foldable efforts, it's pretty clear that things are about to get more heated than ever and competition is quickly ramping up in a fast-growing market segment currently dominated by Samsung with ease.Of course, the biggest threat for the tech giant's global foldable category supremacy is not represented by a couple of prohibitive new devices priced at $1,700 or $1,800, but rather Motorola's significantly cheaper (and humbler) Razr (2023) and Razr+ (2023)./news/the-amazing-beats-studio3-headphones-are-heavily-discounted-for-a-limited-time.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/the-amazing-beats-studio3-headphones-are-heavily-discounted-for-a-limited-time.htmlIt's really hard to find a good pair of headphones nowadays, not because there aren't any but because the variety of brands and models out there is astounding! As we've said times and again, when in doubt - turn to something you know. In this case the known variable is called Beats Studio3 - a great pair of headphones by Apple, which are heavily discounted during Best Buy's Anniversary Sale event./news/the-apple-tv-app-gets-a-complete-visual-revamp.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/the-apple-tv-app-gets-a-complete-visual-revamp.htmlApple TV users rejoice, as the app has just received a complete visual revamp to make it easier to navigate. The new app looks different on all iOS devices, so no matter where you prefer to watch your favorite series and films, you’ll benefit from all the changes.The most obvious change is the new, simplified interface that features a sidebar to make it easier for users to quickly navigate the app./news/the-apple-watch-series-7-and-se-were-the-world-s-best-selling-smartwatches-in-q1.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/the-apple-watch-series-7-and-se-were-the-world-s-best-selling-smartwatches-in-q1.htmlApple already has the world’s best-selling smartphone, tablet, wireless earbuds, and smart speaker for Q1 2022. Now, new data reveals that the company also occupies the top spot in the lucrative smartwatch market. The Apple Watch Series 7 is the best-selling smartwatch worldwide Analyst Francisco Jeronimo has shared a small infographic about the world’s most popular smartwatches in the first quarter of the year, and to no one’s surprise, Apple absolutely dominated the rankings./news/the-lenovo-ideapad-windows-duet-5i-2-in-1-tablet-is-available-at-an-unbelievably-lower-price-get-on.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/the-lenovo-ideapad-windows-duet-5i-2-in-1-tablet-is-available-at-an-unbelievably-lower-price-get-on.html2-in-1 devices aren't that popular, but the truth is, they are extremely convenient. Think about it: why have a laptop and a tablet and spend money on two devices when you can buy one that can function as both? But we must also mention that they aren't exactly budget-friendly, so if you are currently looking to buy one, you definitely should take advantage of the following deal.Lenovo and Best Buy are currently offering the Lenovo IdeaPad Windows Duet 5i 2-in-1 tablet for $260 below the original sticker price./news/the-lg-v60-and-g9-thinq-might-be-different-versions-of-the-same-phone.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/the-lg-v60-and-g9-thinq-might-be-different-versions-of-the-same-phone.htmlThe LG G8X ThinQ and LG V50S ThinQ 5G launched late last year as different versions of the same phone. Now, with the company reportedly developing the LG G9 ThinQ and LG V60 ThinQ, a new leak suggests the strategy could soon be replicated.5G and 4G LTE versions of the same phone Just days after CAD-based renders of the LG G9 ThinQ emerged online, several glass panels belonging to the LG V60 ThinQ have leaked out./news/the-most-bizarre-phones-we-have-ever-seen.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/the-most-bizarre-phones-we-have-ever-seen.htmlVertu Signature Cobra There are many cell phones that please the eye and would make people look in your direction. Well, it´s not them we are talking about today, but rather, handsets you don´t want to be caught dead using. Now, kick off your shoes, put your feet up and get yourself mentally prepared for an exhaustive list of the most bizarre handsets ever made.Vertu Signature Cobra - Vertu is a manufacturer of luxurious cell phones, famous for using only high quality, massively expensive materials and gems for their devices./news/the-oneplus-9rt-5g-is-here-at-last-with-top-shelf-specs-and-unbeatable-pricing.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/the-oneplus-9rt-5g-is-here-at-last-with-top-shelf-specs-and-unbeatable-pricing.htmlWhile a global T-branded cousin of the spring 2021-released OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro is no longer expected to see daylight (ever), hardcore fans of the scrappy company that's grown at such an impressive pace these last few years will undoubtedly be happy to welcome the 9RT... in China.Unfortunately, there are no words yet on a OnePlus 9RT 5G launch in other regions, and while we do believe the high-end device will eventually follow the 9R to markets like India, US availability is probably out of the question./news/the-spaceship-apple-park-campus-will-be-apple-s-new-official-hq-starting-this-april.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/the-spaceship-apple-park-campus-will-be-apple-s-new-official-hq-starting-this-april.htmlApple is a company that's known for a lot of things. It pioneered the personal computer, revolutionized the modern-day smartphone, and is the reason why many of us own some form of tablet. Through all of the products that the company has kicked out, one thing that's undeniable is Apple's sense of design. With the exception of a few ugly ducklings here and there, Apple consistently produces items that are sleek, sexy, and oh-so pretty./news/the-us-5g-war-of-words-heats-up-as-t-mobile-fires-back-at-verizon-and-at-t.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/the-us-5g-war-of-words-heats-up-as-t-mobile-fires-back-at-verizon-and-at-t.htmlThe war for 5G supremacy in the US wireless industry has been pretty ugly and confusing right from the start, but even though John Legere no longer has any interest in constantly teasing and deriding T-Mobile's competition and AT&T has had to drop its advertising shenanigans, the fight for first place recently took a surprising turn.Acknowledging the "Un-carrier's" ideal position for incredible customer growth after Sprint's disappearance, Verizon and AT&T formed an unlikely alliance against the nation's second-largest mobile network operator, arguing that T-Mobile has been allowed to amass an excessive and unfair amount of low and mid-band 5G spectrum of late./news/this-could-be-samsung-s-final-galaxy-s22-s22-and-s22-ultra-color-lineup.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/this-could-be-samsung-s-final-galaxy-s22-s22-and-s22-ultra-color-lineup.htmlAs always, it looks like Samsung is having a lot of trouble keeping its next big thing (s) a secret, despite said flagships appearing pretty much guaranteed by now to keep prospective buyers waiting until February (at the earliest) for a global commercial release.Even more chromatic choice than previously expectedSomewhat predictably, the "full" color roster tipped for the S22 family around a month and a half ago is unlikely to prove comprehensive after all./news/this-dirt-cheap-lenovo-tablet-has-lte-a-metal-design-and-great-battery-life-but-also-a-big-flaw.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/this-dirt-cheap-lenovo-tablet-has-lte-a-metal-design-and-great-battery-life-but-also-a-big-flaw.htmlDo you believe in unicorns? Fairy tales? Bigfoot? Extraterrestrial creatures roaming the earth in search for unsuspecting humans to kidnap and probe? If your answer is no to all of those questions (perhaps with the exception of the last one after the latest public claims on that topic), you probably already know that there's no such thing as a perfect tech deal, especially in the wake of events like Amazon's Prime Day 2023 sale./news/this-is-why-apple-is-having-trouble-with-the-micro-led-apple-watch-ultra.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/this-is-why-apple-is-having-trouble-with-the-micro-led-apple-watch-ultra.htmlAbout a month ago, we learned from research firm TrendForce that the rumored micro-LED Apple Watch Ultra has been allegedly pushed back to Q1 2026. Now, a new supply-chain report by The Elec gives us a more detailed explanation of the cause of this delay.What are micro-LED displays? Unlike LCDs that use LED as backlighting to illuminate a liquid-crystal layer and create an image, Micro-LED panels have miniature LED lights making up each pixel./news/this-nokia-featurephone-is-the-choice-of-u-k-drug-dealers.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/this-nokia-featurephone-is-the-choice-of-u-k-drug-dealers.htmlHere is an interesting story out of the U.K. It seems that there remains strong demand for a certain Nokia featurephone from a specific demographic. Because older handsets don't track where you are every second of the day, drug dealers have been looking to purchase old school phones. The model of choice is the Nokia 8210.The Nokia 8210 is perfect for the person who needs cellphone connectivity without all of the modern trappings./news/tiktok-announces-ai-made-digital-avatars-for-creators-and-businesses.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/tiktok-announces-ai-made-digital-avatars-for-creators-and-businesses.htmlTikTok will be getting a fancy AI-based feature for businesses. The social media platform will soon let AI create a so-called "digital avatar", which can help you promote branded content more easily. The digital avatar will be based on real people. AI personas will be intended to help creators and businesses with branded content, and it could generate human-like promotions quickly. Right now, TikTok has two kinds of avatars: stock avatars and custom ones./news/tiktok-is-testing-the-waters-with-an-ad-free-subscription-plan.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/tiktok-is-testing-the-waters-with-an-ad-free-subscription-plan.htmlTikTok is one of the biggest social media platforms in the world, boasting a whopping 1.7 billion monthly active users and anticipating ad revenue to soar beyond $18 billion this year, a notable leap from 2022's $11 billion. If you're a TikTok user, you're likely familiar with those ads that are as persistent as a used car salesman. However, change might be on the horizon.Recent intel from Android Authority unveils potential game-changer news: strings in the latest TikTok app version suggest the platform is testing an ad-free monthly subscription plan./news/tim-cook-apple-s-homepod-has-an-audio-advantage-vs-google-home-or-amazon-echo.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/tim-cook-apple-s-homepod-has-an-audio-advantage-vs-google-home-or-amazon-echo.htmlApple unveiled the launch date  of its awaited HomePod speaker yesterday, and it is a sumptuous $350 affair, replete with no less than 7 tweeters, an woofer, and Siri integration that gives it the smarts to answer all of your pressing questions. Amazon has been doing this game with the Alexa-powered Echo line, and Google recently with its Home portfolio, though, and they have established a head start in the area that will be hard for Apple to catch up to, so what's in it for those who are firmly in the iOS camp?/news/tinder-swipes-left-on-the-google-play-store-s-payment-platform.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/tinder-swipes-left-on-the-google-play-store-s-payment-platform.htmlDating app Tinder has a UI designed to allow users to make quick decisions on whom to meet. In fact, it has become part of pop culture. Swiping to the right on a profile indicates that you are interested in that person while swiping to the left means that you have no interest. According to Bloomberg, which cited research done by Macquarie analyst Ben Schachter, Tinder's parent company is swiping left on the Google Play Store's in-app subscription platform./news/type-rider-review-phonearena.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/type-rider-review-phonearena.htmlDeveloper: BulkyPixPlatforms: Android, iOSGenre: PlatformerPrice: $2.99 Type Rider is all about fonts. Educational and fun. This is what Type:Rider is all about as the physics puzzler takes you through the history of fonts and typewriting from cave paintings to the very edge of the post-modern world. An atmospheric game urging you to plug in your headphones and listen, not just watch, it grants you control over two balls or dots if you prefer scrolling through the pages of written word./news/verizon-launches-new-10-per-month-myplan-perk.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/verizon-launches-new-10-per-month-myplan-perk.htmlSince just about every major streaming service increased the price of subscriptions this year at least once, what better way to try to attract customers than offering them a great streaming bundle.Verizon has just announced it has teamed up with Netflix and Max to offer customers savings on a special streaming bundle. Starting December 7, ad-supported services from Netflix and Max will be bundled together for Verizon’s MyPlan customers only./news/verizon-s-5g-network-will-be-on-600-phones-soon-and-may-kill-wi-fi-for-good.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/verizon-s-5g-network-will-be-on-600-phones-soon-and-may-kill-wi-fi-for-good.htmlOh, CES expo times, riddled with smart sex toys, Trump family keynotes and outlandish statements from carrier officials. Landing squarely in that last category is Verizon's EVP and Consumer Group CEO Ronan Dunne, who used an investor conference to declare the end of Wi-fi.That's right, your humble router and repeater sequence may soon be replaced by... indoor 5G. Needless to say, of Verizon's mmWave type that can be leveraged to provide what your cable company now does./news/virgin-mobile-iphone-sales-turn-out-to-be-a-bit-lackluster.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/virgin-mobile-iphone-sales-turn-out-to-be-a-bit-lackluster.htmlLeading up to the launch, Sprint CEO Dan Hesse was confident in the company’s decision to sell the iPhone through Virgin Mobile. "We think there's good demand for high-end devices like the iPhone in the prepaid market," he said in an interview with Bloomberg. "There's a misperception that the prepaid market is only for people that are economically challenged. That's not the case. Our expectation, based on preorders, is that the iPhone will do very well on Virgin./news/vivo-x100-pro-vs-nothing-phone-2a-specs-comparison.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/vivo-x100-pro-vs-nothing-phone-2a-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 6.8 inches 6.7 inches Resolution: 2800 x 1280 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 454 PPI 2412 x 1084 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 395 PPI Technology: AMOLED AMOLED Refresh rate: 120Hz 120Hz Screen-to-body: 90.90 % 87.28 % Peak brightness: 3000 cd/m2 (nit) 1300 cd/m2 (nit) Features: Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Hardware System chip: MediaTek Dimensity 9300 MT6989 (4 nm) MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro (4 nm) Processor: Octa-core, 1x 3./news/wake-up-with-your-favorite-music-thanks-to-the-alarm-clock-on-pandora-following-its-ios-update.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/wake-up-with-your-favorite-music-thanks-to-the-alarm-clock-on-pandora-following-its-ios-update.htmlWith an update to the Pandora for iOS app, music lovers can now get awoken in the morning by their favorite song. The update, now available from iTunes, includes an alarm clock. If you need a few extra minutes, hit the snooze bar. And the new sleep timer lets you listen to music for a pre-set amount of time before the app is turned off. You can fall asleep while listening to Pandora and use the app to wake you up as well./news/windows-phone-roadmap-leaks-tango-and-apollo-on-schedule-for-2012.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/windows-phone-roadmap-leaks-tango-and-apollo-on-schedule-for-2012.htmlWhat you see below, folks, is said to be a leaked Windows Phone roadmap, allegedly up to date as of October 2011. Once again, we are given clues regarding the platform's next major releases – Tango and Apollo, and the kind of experience we could expect out of them.  So, according to the leaked roadmap, the Tango update will bring Windows Phone 7 to “products with the best prices”, which is something that we do not hear for the first time./news/you-can-buy-budget-phablet-moto-g-stylus-2022-for-a-shockingly-low-price.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/you-can-buy-budget-phablet-moto-g-stylus-2022-for-a-shockingly-low-price.htmlYou can currently get the amazing Moto G Stylus 2022 for the lowest price on record as Amazon and Best Buy are selling it for nearly 60 percent off. The Motorola Moto G Stylus 2022 is among the few phones that offer everything that an average user could possibly ask for and that too at a very reasonable price. And now, it's even more affordable than before. The phone has a jumbo 6./news/you-can-still-get-the-galaxy-z-flip-3-with-free-buds-2-and-a-discount.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/you-can-still-get-the-galaxy-z-flip-3-with-free-buds-2-and-a-discount.htmlThe Galaxy Z Flip 3 5G was the first foldable phone to escape the expensive price tag usually associated with this still fairly new form factor. Samsung managed to drop the cost for getting one of these bad boys to the same amount you would pay for a normal flagship phone in 2021.But if going under the $1000 mark was not enough for you to jump on the bandwagon, then maybe this striking deal Samsung is offering will do./news/youtube-for-android-soon-to-get-incognito-mode.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/youtube-for-android-soon-to-get-incognito-mode.htmlMany of Google's apps already feature an Incognito Mode, a privacy feature that allows users to browse the internet without storing local data, but YouTube is not one of them. However, it looks like Google is working hard to bring this privacy feature to YouTube for Android. If you want to use the equivalent of Incognito Mode on YouTube for Android, you'll have to head to Settings / History & privacy and enable the options to pause watch and search history./news/zte-axon-m-specs-phonearena.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/zte-axon-m-specs-phonearena.htmlDescription Looking at the Axon M as just a regular device, the spec sheet doesn’t look too shabby. SD821, 4 gigs of RAM, and 64GB storage make us feel like we’re dealing with a near-flagship-level device, while the glass and aluminum body further reinforce this feeling. Throw in a 20-megapixel sensor, 4K video recording, and USB-C with Quick-charge 3.0 and we’re feeling pretty good about the Axon M. Of course, then there’s the form-factor./news/zune-phones-coming-via-windows-mobile.htmlSat, 25 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/zune-phones-coming-via-windows-mobile.htmlA few days after Microsoft CEO, Steve Ballmer said to Reuters: "I do not anticipate us building a phone. Sorry, we are not going build one," he has revealed to CIO Magazine (in a somewhat offhand fashion) that "the Zune software will also be ported to and be more important not justwith the hardware but on the PC, on Windows Mobile devices, etc" (emphasis ours).This strongly suggests that the much rumoured Zune phone is coming - just that instead of being a single Microsoft-manufactured handset, it will be part of many Windows Mobile devices./news/android-how-to-get-the-percentages-indicator-inside-the-battery-icon-just-like-it-is-in-android-m.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/android-how-to-get-the-percentages-indicator-inside-the-battery-icon-just-like-it-is-in-android-m.htmlAndroid 6 Marshmallow is coming to bring about some welcome changes to Android. From functional, under-the-hood changes like Doze mode, entirely new features like Android Pay and native fingerprint support, to some pure cosmetic changes, like placing the battery percentage indicator inside the battery icon in the status bar.So, if you don't own a Nexus, chances are good that it'll take a while before you get some sweet soft Marshmallow on your phone./news/%D0%B0%D1%82-t-pixel-fold-deal-brings-google-s-first-foldable-phone-at-half-price.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/%D0%B0%D1%82-t-pixel-fold-deal-brings-google-s-first-foldable-phone-at-half-price.htmlThe bendy Pixel Fold costs $1800 and is available for buyers in the US, UK, Germany, and Japan in Obsidian black or Porcelain white colors with either 256 GB or a top-shelf 512 GB storage memory version. Google Pixel Fold is 50% off at AT&T!"Not only does the Google Pixel Fold in half," says AT&T, but "customers (new and existing, of course!) get the device for HALF the price." A clever tagline and an even smarter Pixel Fold deal which brings Google's debut foldable phone to AT&T customers for just $25/month with no trade-in required./news/5g-conspiracy-theories-debunked-the-fear-of-the-next-gen-wireless-technology.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/5g-conspiracy-theories-debunked-the-fear-of-the-next-gen-wireless-technology.htmlA rather simple  but striking quote has always stuck with me: “When you hear hoof beats, think horses, not zebras”. You might have heard it reiterated one way or the other, but in its essence, it's a pretty straightforward one and means that you should always look for the simplest solution, because it’s most likely the right one. Just like Occam's Razor, it urges you to always think as simple and as logical as possible./news/7-phones-classified-as-collector-s-items-that-are-worth-serious-money.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/7-phones-classified-as-collector-s-items-that-are-worth-serious-money.htmlBuying a phone is an investment that most people would spend a lot of time thinking and contemplating about, mainly because more often than not, there's a substantial amount of money that needs to be handed over. Yes, most of us might be reluctant about finalizing that decision to buy, but that's simply the reality of things if we're to experience the latest and greatest when it comes to cell phone technology./news/95-of-chinese-consumers-would-rather-keep-wechat-and-lose-their-iphone.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/95-of-chinese-consumers-would-rather-keep-wechat-and-lose-their-iphone.htmlWhile an executive order signed by U.S. President Donald Trump will ban TikTok in the U.S. starting in the middle of next month, another executive order from the president bans U.S. firms from doing business with the WeChat app also starting in the middle of September. As we mentioned last week, this executive order can backfire in the administration's face since it could severely curtail iPhone sales in China. And if Apple is forced to remove WeChat from the App Store, Huawei's phones (and others-more on that later) will benefit from the absence of the "/news/a-charging-issue-with-the-powerbeats-pro-leads-to-another-lawsuit-against-apple.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/a-charging-issue-with-the-powerbeats-pro-leads-to-another-lawsuit-against-apple.htmlAnother lawsuit over the Powerbeats Pro has been filed against Apple (via Engadget). According to the lawsuit, a design flaw in the Powerbeats Pro and their charging case may prevent the earbuds from being fully charged. The earbuds can easily dislodge from the charging case and thus stop charging. Because of that, the Powerbeats Pro won't be able to last the 9 hours of usage that Apple promotes. According to the complaint, Apple misleads the customer to buy the Powerbeats Pro by promising usage time that the earbuds may not achievе./news/a-vision-pro-stylus-just-makes-sense-honestly-and-we-may-actually-get-one.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/a-vision-pro-stylus-just-makes-sense-honestly-and-we-may-actually-get-one.htmlThe Apple Vision Pro is about to release really soon and we can’t wait to see if it will become one of the best VR headsets. In all honesty, it likely will, so the more interesting bit becomes “by what means”. Because Apple’s first headset is a pretty unique beast when it comes to VR technology.I’ve said this in the past too: most VR headsets feel as though they weren’t designed to be used by people./news/about-the-sensational-return-of-single-camera-phones-how-when-and-why.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/about-the-sensational-return-of-single-camera-phones-how-when-and-why.htmlIf you think smartphones with two, three, four, or five cameras on the back look weird and never got used to them, you're not alone. So, are single-camera phones coming back? If yes, when? And what are going to be the trade-offs and benefits of going "backward" when it comes to camera count? Let's explore! Single-camrea smartphones: The beginning of the end Google's Pixel 3 was the last mainstream flagship phone that came with only one camera on the back!/news/alcatel-onetouch-pixi-7-hands-on-android-tablet-on-the-cheap.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/alcatel-onetouch-pixi-7-hands-on-android-tablet-on-the-cheap.htmlCheap compact Android tablets are aplenty at the moment, so there’s enough variety for consumers to choose from based on their specific needs. Alcatel has been making strides in gaining precedence in the coveted high-end segment, but they’re not one to hide away when it comes to the lower-end market. No doubt trying to compete against the horde of affordable Android tablets that are out and about, the Alcatel OneTouch Pixi 7 is gunning to give is close rivals some heated competition./news/amazon-appstore-now-part-of-its-android-app.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/amazon-appstore-now-part-of-its-android-app.htmlMany Android users would love to add the Amazon Appstore to their Android handset, as a second marketplace to go browsing in. For some, getting to the Amazon Appstore and installing it is a hassle. But that should not be the case any longer. Amazon has made its Appstore part of its regular Android app. Once you install the Amazon app from the Google Play Store, open it and tap on "/news/amazon-fire-phone-specs-phonearena.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/amazon-fire-phone-specs-phonearena.htmlDescription The Amazon Fire Phone is a 4.7-inch device with outstanding 720p display with great outdoor visibility, a 2.2GHz quad-core chip, and a 13-megapixel optical image stabilized camera. The phone also features 2GB RAM, 32/64GB of internal storage and stereo speakers. The Amazon Fire is not just about the technical details - it's packed with services like Mayday and Firefly.The most notable feature of the Amazon Fire Phone, however, is the much rumored 3D effect, achieved with four front-facing infra-red cameras./news/amazon-kindle-fire-hdx-8-9-specs.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/amazon-kindle-fire-hdx-8-9-specs.htmlDescription The Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9 tablet is a hardware beast featuring a 8.9'' display with 2560x1600 resolution, or 339 ppi, 2.2GHz quad-core Snapdragon 800 processor, 2GB of RAM, and 8 MP main camera, along with a front-facing shooter. It comes in a 16GB/32GB/64GB version, Wi-Fi only or 4G LTE variant. The tablet also introduces Fire OS 3.0, based on Android 4.2.2. ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7sbTOp5yaqpWjrm%2BvzqZmqaCfo7K0e6CmmLOnnmKYqrrDpZxmfpmnsm6Uo5FkcWZplLalhJBubQ%3D%3D/news/amazon-uk-knocks-the-unlocked-oneplus-10t-5g-down-to-a-lower-than-ever-price.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/amazon-uk-knocks-the-unlocked-oneplus-10t-5g-down-to-a-lower-than-ever-price.htmlDo you know what the best thing about a new smartphone launch is (more often than not)? That's right, the deals on older products from the same brand. Case in point, the OnePlus 10T 5G just so happens to be more affordable than ever before in the UK shortly after the announcement and commercial release of the OnePlus 11, which is obviously no coincidence.Normally priced at £729 on British shores in a top-of-the-line configuration with a whopping 16GB RAM count and an equally generous 256 gigs of internal storage space, the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 powerhouse is currently marked down by an unprecedented 164 quid at Amazon's local branch./news/android-8-1-revealed-to-be-coming-next-as-the-newest-google-search-app-gets-scrutinized.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/android-8-1-revealed-to-be-coming-next-as-the-newest-google-search-app-gets-scrutinized.htmlAccording to a teardown of the latest version of the Google app for Android, the Mountain View software giant is already working on the next version of Android that will likely arrive in the following 2-3 months for all eligible devices, likely alongside the Google Pixel 2 and Pixel XL 2. That'd be Android 8.1 and it will likely introduce a neat amount of changes due to the simple fact that it will be joined by a siginificant bump in the Android SDK, which is set to hit number 27./news/app-update-reveals-key-oneplus-8t-camera-spec.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/app-update-reveals-key-oneplus-8t-camera-spec.htmlOnePlus usually launches two flagship phones each year and if the past is any indication, its next high-end phones will be called the OnePlus 8T and OnePlus 8T Pro. XDA Developers dug through the latest version of the OnePlus Camera app and evidence suggests that OnePlus 8T's camera will be a massive upgrade over the OnePlus 8. The OnePlus 8 duo features a 48MP main sensor and the code snippets in the camera app mention a 64MP unit which is probably meant for the OnePlus 8T series./news/apple-attacked-for-insulting-people-who-stutter.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/apple-attacked-for-insulting-people-who-stutter.htmlOrganizations that support those who stutter are angry at Apple for allowing some of the company's devices to automatically suggest the use of a woozy face emoji when the word  "stammering" is typed. Stammering is often used as a way to convey stuttering and Apple's actions have led a British charity to describe Apple's support for stammering as "demeaning and damaging."People who stutter or stammer are considered to have a neurological decision that makes it hard for them to speak./news/apple-blocks-purchases-of-two-or-more-of-the-same-iphone-model.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/apple-blocks-purchases-of-two-or-more-of-the-same-iphone-model.htmlEarlier this month we told you that some Apple iPhone models in certain configurations and colors are in short supply. Several carriers in New York City have been stockpiling iPhone units in their warehouses leaving very few handsets in individual stores. And some consumers were unable to walk out of such a store with a new iPhone in hand and had to settle for two-day delivery. That, of course, was before the coronavirus forced Verizon to close most of its retail stores./news/apple-enters-the-ai-race-after-acquiring-canadian-startup-darwinai.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/apple-enters-the-ai-race-after-acquiring-canadian-startup-darwinai.htmlWell, well, well: look what the cat dragged in! It’s Apple, now joining the AI party!Bloomberg’s always-ahead-of-the-rest Mark Gurman says that Apple has recently acquired the Canadian artificial intelligence startup DarwinAI. Such a move was overdue, given that everybody else (meaning the rest of the huge, intergalactic corporations) are making their AI moves and Apple is so far falling behind. This acquisition is part of Apple's ambitious AI expansion planned for this year, with generative AI features coming to iOS 18 later in 2024./news/apple-expected-to-deliver-big-update-for-apple-watch-with-watchos-10.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/apple-expected-to-deliver-big-update-for-apple-watch-with-watchos-10.htmlOn June 5th Apple will kick off its annual WWDC Developers Conference at Apple Park. And besides unveiling the "Reality Pro" mixed reality headset, the company will also preview iOS 17 and other operating systems including watchOS 10. According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, writing in the latest edition of his weekly Power On newsletter, the update will deliver some big UI changes to Apple's timepiece.The hardware itself isn't supposed to see any big changes in light of last year's introduction of the Apple Watch Ultra./news/apple-ipad-pro-10-5-inch-vs-apple-ipad-pro-11-inch-specs-comparison.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/apple-ipad-pro-10-5-inch-vs-apple-ipad-pro-11-inch-specs-comparison.html4G (FDD): Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 21(1500 Upper), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS) 4G (TDD): Bands 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+) 3G: Bands 5(850), 8(900), 4(1700/2100), 2(1900), 1(2100) Data Speed: LTE-A, HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5./news/apple-iphone-13-pro-max-vs-apple-ipad-pro-12-9-inch-2022-specs-comparison.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/apple-iphone-13-pro-max-vs-apple-ipad-pro-12-9-inch-2022-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 6.7 inches 12.9 inches Resolution: 2778 x 1284 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio, 457 PPI 2732 x 2048 pixels, 4:3 ratio, 265 PPI Technology: OLED IPS LCD Refresh rate: 120Hz 120Hz Screen-to-body: 87.97 % 85.43 % Peak brightness: 1200 cd/m2 (nit) 1600 cd/m2 (nit) Features: Super Retina XDR, HDR support, Oleophobic coating, Scratch-resistant glass (Ceramic Shield), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor HDR support, Oleophobic coating, Ambient light sensor Hardware System chip: Apple A15 Bionic (5 nm) Apple M2 Processor: Hexa-core, 2x 3./news/apple-iphone-13-pro-max-vs-motorola-moto-g-stylus-5g-2022-specs-comparison.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/apple-iphone-13-pro-max-vs-motorola-moto-g-stylus-5g-2022-specs-comparison.htmlCellular 4G (FDD): Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 14(700 PS), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 21(1500 Upper), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS), 32(1500 L-band), 66(AWS-3), 71(600) Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 14(700 PS), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS), 66(AWS-3), 71(600) Connectivity & Features ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7sbTOp5yaqpWjrm%2BvzqZmqaCfo7K0e8KopKmZopp8grzPpZxmoYCdvK%2BxjGpqZoiipHqOrddlhKisn6e8ra2Mhqatp118epTA2KWsrGVlfHpzfJFrZqmgn6OytHuQam1sblxmfnp%2Bjw%3D%3D/news/apple-iphone-14-pro-max-vs-apple-iphone-15-pro-max-specs-comparison.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/apple-iphone-14-pro-max-vs-apple-iphone-15-pro-max-specs-comparison.htmlCellular 5G: n1, n2, n3, n4, n5, n7, n8, n12, n14, n20, n25, n28, n29, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n70, n77, n78, n79, n258, n260, n261, SA, NSA, Sub-6, mmWave n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n14, n20, n25, n28, n29, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n70, n71, n77, n78, n79, n258, n260, n261, SA, NSA, mmWave 4G (FDD): Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 14(700 PS), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 30(2300 WCS), 32(1500 L-band), 66(AWS-3), 71(600) Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 14(700 PS), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS), 32(1500 L-band), 66(AWS-3), 71(600) Connectivity & Features ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7sbTOp5yaqpWjrm%2BvzqZmqaCfo7K0e8KopKmZopp8grzPpZxmoYCdvK%2BxjGprZoiipHqOrddleKmonJp6qpzHqKWeZWFqepG%2BzmaEmrBfpbWwusSsZmppZ2uEbX2Qcmpp/news/apple-iphone-14-pro-vs-google-pixel-7-pro-specs-comparison.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/apple-iphone-14-pro-vs-google-pixel-7-pro-specs-comparison.htmlCellular 5G: n1, n2, n3, n4, n5, n7, n8, n12, n14, n20, n25, n28, n29, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n70, n71, n77, n78, n79, n258, n260, n261, SA, NSA, Sub-6, mmWave n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n14, n20, n25, n28, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n71, n77, n78, n258, n260, n261, SA, NSA, Sub-6, mmWave 4G (FDD): Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 14(700 PS), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 30(2300 WCS), 32(1500 L-band), 66(AWS-3), 71(600) Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 14(700 PS), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS), 66(AWS-3), 71(600) Connectivity & Features ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7sbTOp5yaqpWjrm%2BvzqZmqaCfo7K0e8KopKmZopp8grzPpZxmoYCdvK%2BxjGprZoiipHmIu86go55lgJ7FpriMcGSJqp9kvam7zZ6qaGlhbIN3eJBqcGlv/news/apple-iphone-15-pro-max-vs-samsung-galaxy-s23-specs-comparison.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/apple-iphone-15-pro-max-vs-samsung-galaxy-s23-specs-comparison.htmlCellular 5G: n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n14, n20, n25, n28, n29, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n70, n71, n77, n78, n79, n258, n260, n261, SA, NSA, mmWave n1, n7, n25, n28, n41, n66, n71, n78, n258, n260, n261, SA, NSA, Sub-6, mmWave Connectivity & Features ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7sbTOp5yaqpWjrm%2BvzqZmqaCfo7K0e8KopKmZopp8grzPpZxmoYCdvK%2BxjGpsZoiipHqOrddlipqlo6q7qHmmmqOasKlioHN%2FiminoaeemsBwfZByamlkYWd9cXw%3D/news/apple-iphone-16-pro-iphone-16-ultra-could-see-boost-in-multitasking-capabilities.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/apple-iphone-16-pro-iphone-16-ultra-could-see-boost-in-multitasking-capabilities.htmlWe are about nine months away from seeing the iPhone 15 series greeting the light of day. So this is just about the right time to talk about-the iPhone 16 line. What does Apple have in store for the 2024 iPhone models? Thanks to a tweet from tipster ShrimpApplePro that was read by MacRumors, the iPhone 16 Pro models will be powered by the A18 Bionic chip expected to be produced by TSMC using the latter's enhanced 3nm process node./news/apple-iphone-5-has-three-microphones-and-hd-voice-support-what-s-in-it-for-you.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/apple-iphone-5-has-three-microphones-and-hd-voice-support-what-s-in-it-for-you.htmlThe Apple iPhone 5 showed up with not one or two, but three microphones - front, back, and on the bottom of its case. We had the Huawei Ascend Mate ensure stellar call quality with The iPhone 5 also supports wideband audio, which is popular under its commercial name HD voice, but about 80 handsets currently, among which a lot of Android handsets, also support it.What are the potential benefits from this three-mics setup on the iPhone 5, though?/news/apple-iphone-7-vs-apple-iphone-se-specs-comparison.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/apple-iphone-7-vs-apple-iphone-se-specs-comparison.html4G (FDD): Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS) Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 29(700 d) 4G (TDD): Bands 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+) Bands 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+) 3G: Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 8(900) Bands 5(850), 8(900), 4(1700/2100), 2(1900), 1(2100) Data Speed: LTE-A Cat 12 (600/100 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42./news/apple-iphone-8-vs-apple-iphone-15-pro-max-specs-comparison.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/apple-iphone-8-vs-apple-iphone-15-pro-max-specs-comparison.htmlCellular 4G (FDD): Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS), 66(AWS-3) Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 14(700 PS), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS), 32(1500 L-band), 66(AWS-3), 71(600) Connectivity & Features ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7sbTOp5yaqpWjrm%2BvzqZmqaCfo7K0e8KopKmZopp8grzPpZxmoYCdvK%2BxjHFjeqigobJuta%2BhpqedXWaCbpzRqGSGmahkvam7zZ6qaGlgaX15eJBqcGxo/news/apple-iphone-se-2022-vs-motorola-moto-g-5g-2022-specs-comparison.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/apple-iphone-se-2022-vs-motorola-moto-g-5g-2022-specs-comparison.htmlCellular 4G (FDD): Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 14(700 PS), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 21(1500 Upper), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS), 32(1500 L-band), 66(AWS-3), 71(600) Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 14(700 PS), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS), 66(AWS-3), 71(600) Connectivity & Features ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7sbTOp5yaqpWjrm%2BvzqZmqaCfo7K0e8KopKmZopp8grzPpZxmoYCdvK%2BxjIx8ZmpgZ39tmc6tpqunnJZ6jrvTqGSAZWV8enN8kWtmqaCfo7K0e5Bqb2twXGZ%2Ben6U/news/apple-is-looking-into-bringing-the-apple-watch-s-force-touch-feature-and-3d-gestures-to-the-next-iph.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/apple-is-looking-into-bringing-the-apple-watch-s-force-touch-feature-and-3d-gestures-to-the-next-iph.htmlIf you are in Apple's infinite news loop, you surely know the Apple Watch has a pressure-sensitive touch screen. The so-called "flexible retina display" allows for a "press and hold" mechanic, as well as other tactile shortcuts - can the Apple Watch become the first watch to support double-click? Why not! But that's not the point. The point is that Apple is toying around with a new technology that's not on the mobile market, and its eponymous wearable is only one among other products that will explore it./news/apple-isn-t-a-design-company-it-s-a-fashion-company.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/apple-isn-t-a-design-company-it-s-a-fashion-company.htmlOne of the most commonly levied arguments against Apple is that the products don't change much, but are still sold at a premium cost. Often the counter-argument is made that the quality of an Apple device is what counts, rather than the functionality. People point to the ease of interaction, or the integration from software to hardware. We have even made the case that Apple is a design company first, but that isn't quite right./news/apple-music-is-now-available-on-google-nest-in-canada-australia-india-and-more.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/apple-music-is-now-available-on-google-nest-in-canada-australia-india-and-more.htmlApple Music arrived to the Google Nest ecosystem last year, at around the same time it also rolled out to Amazon Echo smart speakers. However, the launch was limited to a very small number of countries, namely the United States, Japan, France, Germany, and the United Kingdom.Now, five more countries have finally joined the ranks: namely Australia, Canada, India, Mexico, and South Korea.  Sales of the Google Nest, Google Nest mini, and the Nest Hub Max have grown significantly since the launch of the original Google Nest on November 4, 2016—despite more and more competition looming on the market from year to year./news/apple-stops-blocking-microsoft-skydrive-version-3-0-live-in-the-app-store.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/apple-stops-blocking-microsoft-skydrive-version-3-0-live-in-the-app-store.htmlMost of the conspiracy theorists tend to say that Apple is always blocking every single Google app update that rolls into the iTunes App Store, but the reality is that Apple hasn't substantially blocked a Google app since Google Voice was first submitted. Of course, it's a bit different story with Microsoft, because Apple has been blocking Microsoft SkyDrive for almost a year. But, that standoff has finally been resolved, and SkyDrive version 3./news/apple-s-2024-oled-ipad-pros-could-start-at-some-absolutely-ludicrous-prices.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/apple-s-2024-oled-ipad-pros-could-start-at-some-absolutely-ludicrous-prices.htmlThere are a lot of things you can reasonably expect a well-connected tech industry pundit, insider, leaker, or publication to reveal about an Apple product months before an official announcement, but it's incredibly rare to see anyone discuss the potential pricing structure of a groundbreaking new iPad generation with a year or so ahead of a commercial debut.Believe it or not, that's precisely what The Elec is doing today, relying on "/news/apple-s-5g-iphone-12-mini-can-now-be-yours-for-free-without-having-to-trade-anything-in.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/apple-s-5g-iphone-12-mini-can-now-be-yours-for-free-without-having-to-trade-anything-in.htmlGiven how unpopular the 5G-enabled iPhone 12 mini has proven essentially right off the bat, it's frankly amazing that it's taken so long for one of the top three US wireless service providers to launch the first truly great deal on Apple's compact 2020 powerhouse.We're talking a full $700 discount available with (almost) no strings attached at Verizon (of all major carriers) for a (very) limited time. That brings the starting price of the 5./news/apple-s-beats-solo3-wireless-headphones-are-30-off-on-amazon.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/apple-s-beats-solo3-wireless-headphones-are-30-off-on-amazon.htmlCompatible with both Android and iOS devices, Apple's Beats Solo3 wireless on-ear headphones aren't among the most expensive on the market. One of the main reasons Beats Solo3 aren't so expensive is that they lack noise-canceling technology like the Solo Pro and Studio3 headphones.Since they don't come with noise-canceling support onboard, the Beats Solo3 headphones offer up to 40 hours of listening time. Also, they feature Fast Fuel technology, providing users with 3 hours of playback after a quick 5-minute charge./news/apple-s-iphone-14-pro-dynamic-island-pales-in-comparison-to-google-s-pixel-7-pro-dynamic-island-let.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/apple-s-iphone-14-pro-dynamic-island-pales-in-comparison-to-google-s-pixel-7-pro-dynamic-island-let.htmlAs always, it's been an exciting year in the world of mobile tech, and before you know it – here we are in Techtober! Apple has released its new iPhone 14 Plus just now, following the rest of the iPhone 14 series, and like clockwork, Google recently unveiled the competition – its new Pixel 7 series.We'll be talking about the Pro models today, namely the iPhone 14 Pro and Pixel 7 Pro… And particularly about how each of the two giant brands marketed them./news/apple-s-next-wireless-earbuds-will-look-a-lot-like-the-beats-powerbeats-pro.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/apple-s-next-wireless-earbuds-will-look-a-lot-like-the-beats-powerbeats-pro.htmlBeats Powerbeats Pro While it's certainly too soon for Apple to unveil yet another version of its market-leading AirPods after launching one Pro model just three months back and a marginal upgrade of the company's original true wireless earbuds less than a year ago, the tech giant might be preparing to add a new member to a different family of premium audio products.We're talking about the popular Beats Powerbeats lineup of fitness-friendly wireless headphones, which Apple expanded with a Pro variant several months before releasing the AirPods Pro last year./news/at-t-htc-one-owners-can-now-download-htc-backup-via-google-play.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/at-t-htc-one-owners-can-now-download-htc-backup-via-google-play.htmlSince you're reading this post, then you probably own an HTC One from AT&T. Well, let us tell you about a neat app that you should probably check out – HTC Backup. As the name suggests, it lets you make a safe copy of your stuff in case the handset kicks the bucket prematurely. All files are stored securely in the cloud space provided courtesy of Dropbox.HTC Backup is present on other HTC One models, but AT&T decided to pass on it for some reason./news/at-t-to-give-cricket-wireless-customers-18-months-to-get-ready-for-the-new-cricket.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/at-t-to-give-cricket-wireless-customers-18-months-to-get-ready-for-the-new-cricket.htmlAs part of a deal made with regulators to hasten the approval of its purchase of Leap Wireless, AT&T will be giving members of Leap's Cricket Wireless service 18 months to make the move to a new carrier. Once the clock starts, AT&T will be sending out texts to Cricket customers, telling them to start visiting AT&T locations to pick out a new phone. You see, AT&T plans on shuttering Cricket's network at the end of the 18 month countdown, even if the Cricket name lives on./news/aviary-set-to-power-editing-in-mobile-photo-apps-with-new-sdk.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/aviary-set-to-power-editing-in-mobile-photo-apps-with-new-sdk.htmlAviary is a great cloud-based photo editing tool, but the cloud isn't enough. Aviary wants everyone to be able to edit photos all the time, regardless of if you're on a PC or mobile device. With that in mind, Aviary has released a number of SDKs to allow any mobile app on iOS or Android to add a set of photo editing tools.  The SDKs add basic photo editing tools, including: Auto-Enhance, Crop, Flip, Rotate, Sharpen and Blur, Redeye Removal, Teeth Whitening and Blemish Removal, Adjust Colors and Saturation, and Adjust Brightness and Contrast./news/best-apple-ipad-air-2-cases.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/best-apple-ipad-air-2-cases.htmlThe Apple iPad Air 2 comes with one most notable improvement: it's thinner and lighter, thin enough to be worthy of the title 'the world's slimmest tablet'. It's also a thing of beauty with its aluminum body, gold-colored version, and exquisite design, but how do you protect such a beauty from damage?The obvious answer is a case that would engulf both the front and back for an additional layer of protection to keep your iPad Air 2 safe and sound./news/best-buy-s-deal-of-the-day-lands-the-galaxy-buds-2-pro-at-an-irresistible-price.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/best-buy-s-deal-of-the-day-lands-the-galaxy-buds-2-pro-at-an-irresistible-price.htmlThis year, online retailers are treating us to some incredible early Black Friday offers. Whether you need a new Lenovo Tab on the cheap or a Motorola smartphone, merchants seem to have something to offer just about every bargain hunter. Today, we’re treated to yet another smashing deal, this time on the incredible Galaxy Buds 2 Pro. These are now discounted by a rare $60 on Best Buy.Keep in mind that this is one of Best Buy’s Deals of the Day, meaning you have less than 24 hours to get yourself a pair./news/best-earbuds-deals-on-christmas-day-major-discounts-on-galaxy-buds-airpods-and-beats.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/best-earbuds-deals-on-christmas-day-major-discounts-on-galaxy-buds-airpods-and-beats.htmlChristmas is here, and you might’ve happen to find a gift card or two under the tree. This means that it is time to figure out what you might want to get for yourself with the store credit you’ve received. Earbuds are a good way to spend money on something that’s going to be of use to you. That’s why we’ve picked the best deals on earbuds on Christmas for you./news/beta-gboard-update-shows-a-drag-mode-for-simpler-keyboard-resizing.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/beta-gboard-update-shows-a-drag-mode-for-simpler-keyboard-resizing.htmlBy now, you may already be sort of fused to your phone’s keyboard, having mastered it in a spectacular way. Maybe so, but that’s not a valid reason for Google to stop updating its Gboard, bringing new tools and changes in the UX (via 9to5Google).A beta update for Gboard introduces a feature to resize and customize the keyboard in a more intuitive way. The new option is accessed by tapping “Resize” in the toolbar, which takes you to an interface where the magic happens./news/bid-hello-to-updated-ebay-app-for-android.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/bid-hello-to-updated-ebay-app-for-android.htmlThanks to the mobile eBay app, there are many users of the site who are not handcuffed to a desk to make sure that they have the highest bid on an item that they really, really want. But that doesn't mean that eBay can't make some improvements to the software, which it has done for its Android application. For those who elect not to have their apps update automatically, you can head over to the Google Play Store (no need to get dressed, of course) and download the latest version of eBay for Android./news/black-apple-iphone-5c-spotted-for-the-first-time.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/black-apple-iphone-5c-spotted-for-the-first-time.htmlWe have seen the plastic iPhone 5C in all sorts of colors - blue, yellow, red, white and green, but now for the first time the upcoming device leaks out in a gorgeous black plastic shell. The black iPhone 5C is no different than all other versions except for the color. With it, Apple would allegedly have six different color versions of the handset.Cupertino will hold an official press event on September 10th where it will most certainly unveil its traditional yearly handset upgrade, the iPhone 5S./news/blu-g90-launched-for-99-99-with-a-6-5-inch-screen-triple-cameras-and-android-10.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/blu-g90-launched-for-99-99-with-a-6-5-inch-screen-triple-cameras-and-android-10.htmlA decent smartphone doesn't necessarily have to come from a world-renowned company or carry a big price tag and last year's BLU G9 is a testament to that. The no-frills phone was launched for $149 and has garnered positive reviews. It's successor, the BLU G90, has now broken cover, and for a limited time, it can be yours for just $99.99. The BLU G90 comes with a 6.5-inch IPS LCD panel with HD+ resolution and boasts a screen-to-body ratio of 89 percent./news/booq-iphone-fibre-snapcase-review.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/booq-iphone-fibre-snapcase-review.htmlBooq, it’s a company you’ve probably never heard about before in the mobile space, mainly because they’re more of a premium brand when it comes to laptop bags and backpacks. Recently though, they’ve decided to dive into the mobile scene by manufacturing cases for the iPhone and iPad. The one we’re checking out here, the Booq Fibre snapcase for the iPhone 5/5s, attempts to blend style and simplicity into one./news/brothers-in-arms-3-released-for-android-and-ios-with-offline-mode-cool-graphics-and-intense-gamepla.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/brothers-in-arms-3-released-for-android-and-ios-with-offline-mode-cool-graphics-and-intense-gamepla.htmlWe don't need to wax poetic on why the Brothers in Arms franchise is so successful, as that's one of the most popular mobile titles there is, and Gameloft released the next sequel just in times for the boring family reunions during the holidays.You play as Sergeant Wright after the Normandy invasion, of course, flanked by a set of "brothers," each with their own unique ability like Air Strike, Molotov Cocktail, Rocket Blast, Mortar Fire./news/carl-pei-s-nothing-may-surprise-us-with-at-least-one-new-product-very-soon.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/carl-pei-s-nothing-may-surprise-us-with-at-least-one-new-product-very-soon.htmlBack in 2020, OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei parted with the company to do... something else. In 2021, he announced his new venture — Nothing. A company whose name is a bottomless well for puns and dad jokes (and Nothing's Twitter account makes use of those on a weekly basis). In reality, Nothing's message is that modern technology should be smart, simple, and seamlessly blend with our daily lives — it should feel like air, like nothing at all, yet provide tremendous value./news/cat-s48c-specs-phonearena.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/cat-s48c-specs-phonearena.htmlDescription The CAT S48c includes a dedicated programmable side button that allows you to use the carrier's push-to-talk Sprint Direct Connect Plus service; this will help you make one-to-one, group, and broadcast calls. The phone features a Gorilla Glass 5 protected 5-inch display carrying a 1080p (FHD) resolution. Under the hood is the Snapdragon 630 along with 4GB of RAM and 32GB of native storage. A 13MP camera adorns the rear of the unit, while a front-facing 5MP selfie snapper is included./news/certain-samsung-devices-have-copy-paste-flaw-that-could-cause-permanent-problems.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/certain-samsung-devices-have-copy-paste-flaw-that-could-cause-permanent-problems.htmlOne of the devices affected by the bug is the Samsung GALAXY Note According to a thread on the Samsung Developers Forum which was opened last October and remains unresolved, Samsung devices running TouchWiz and Android 3.0 or higher are having problem with copy/paste. Occurring randomly, when a user tries to copy/paste, an error message appears. The application being used then crashes and the device becomes unusable until a factory reset is performed./news/cincinnati-bell-rings-in-support-for-the-nexus-one-and-one-other-android-device.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/cincinnati-bell-rings-in-support-for-the-nexus-one-and-one-other-android-device.htmlRegional carrier Cincinnati Bell is getting into the Androidmania that is sweeping the industry with two models for its customers. One phone is a low to mid range device while the other was the first of the so-called superphones. Starting with the low end, Cincinnati Bell has launched the Blaze, a device running Android 1.6 with a 3.2inch touchscreen, a 5MP camera with LED flash, Wi-Fi, and a 1230mAh battery with 9./news/crazy-but-true-apple-admits-you-don-t-need-to-upgrade-to-iphone-15-and-i-agree.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/crazy-but-true-apple-admits-you-don-t-need-to-upgrade-to-iphone-15-and-i-agree.htmlAt PhoneArena, we’ve been comparing phones for about two decades now, and I dare say we’ve gotten relatively good at it… Now, Apple has its own take on the reasons you should buy the new iPhone, and it comes in the shape of a new page/tool on Apple’s website, which lets you compare “your iPhone vs the latest (iPhone)” so you can “see what you’re missing”. The most intriguing part?/news/cricket-has-the-galaxy-s10-for-400.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/cricket-has-the-galaxy-s10-for-400.htmlCurrently, AT&T's virtual prepaid carrier Cricket has one of the best unlimited data plan offers money can buy in the US, what with the $40/month when you port a number, and with 10GB hotspot at that.In case you missed it, it also has one of the best offers on a top-shelf phone like the Galaxy S10, too, what with the $399.99 price when you sign up for said plan, or, if you don't have a number to port, for the $55/month unlimited./news/deal-save-53-on-the-beats-solo3-wireless-headphones.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/deal-save-53-on-the-beats-solo3-wireless-headphones.htmlAlthough Apple recently introduced a new pair of headphones, the Beats Solo Pro, there's no reason not to get excited when older models like the Beats Solo3 are getting massive discounts. Of course, they don't feature any noise-canceling technology, but they include Apple's W1 chip that brings a seamless setup, great battery life, and 5-minute Fast Fuel charging.When Beats launches the Solo3 Wireless headphones, they were available for purchase for $300, the same price you would pay now for the Beats Solo Pro headphones that have been unveiled a few days ago./news/dimensity-1100-and-1200-are-mediatek-s-new-chips-for-5g-flagships-smartphones.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/dimensity-1100-and-1200-are-mediatek-s-new-chips-for-5g-flagships-smartphones.htmlMediaTek is putting up quite a fight against Qualcomm's dominance on the smartphone chipset market. Even though the Chinese chip maker is not going to provide products for very popular flagships made by Samsung, Google, LG, or OnePlus anytime soon, Dimensity chipsets remain a decent alternative for companies who are looking to keep the costs low and still offer premium features.That being said, MediaTek has just announced two new chipsets – Dimensity 1100 and 120, which are supposedly aimed at 5G flagships./news/don-t-call-it-a-comeback-lg-has-a-middling-new-tablet-up-for-grabs-in-its-homeland.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/don-t-call-it-a-comeback-lg-has-a-middling-new-tablet-up-for-grabs-in-its-homeland.htmlWhat is it with defunct or slowly dying smartphone manufacturers and lackluster tablets these days? First the HTC A101 went official in South Africa (of all places) a little over a month ago with Android 11 (!!!) in tow and a modest set of hardware specifications, and now the LG Ultra Tab is a thing in South Korea (which makes perfect sense) with Android 12 pre-installed (yay!) and otherwise similarly unimpressive specs and features./news/duolingo-abc-helps-kids-stranded-home-learn-to-read-and-write.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/duolingo-abc-helps-kids-stranded-home-learn-to-read-and-write.htmlA discussion is a place, where people can voice their opinion, no matter if it is positive, neutral or negative. However, when posting, one must stay true to the topic, and not just share some random thoughts, which are not directly related to the matter. Things that are NOT allowed: Off-topic talk - you must stick to the subject of discussion Trolling - see a description Flame wars Offensive, hate speech - if you want to say something, say it politely Spam/Advertisements - these posts are deleted Multiple accounts - one person can have only one account Impersonations and offensive nicknames - these accounts get banned Moderation is done by humans./news/for-under-60-get-soundcore-s-space-a40-earbuds-and-enjoy-up-to-50-hours-of-quality-listening-on-on.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/for-under-60-get-soundcore-s-space-a40-earbuds-and-enjoy-up-to-50-hours-of-quality-listening-on-on.htmlAs we reported, Bose's top-of-the-line QuietComfort Ultra earbuds are now on sale at a sweet discount on Amazon. However, they are still a bit pricey, even at their current discounted price. Therefore, if you are in the market for a new pair of affordable earbuds and have only $60 to spare, we suggest going for the Soundcore Space A40.Right now, Amazon has these affordable earphones on sale at a lovely $21 discount, slashing 26% off their usual cost./news/galaxy-s25-ultra-could-feature-faster-ufs-4-1-perfect-for-additional-ai-functionality.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/galaxy-s25-ultra-could-feature-faster-ufs-4-1-perfect-for-additional-ai-functionality.htmlUFS 5.0, the next major update in the world of Universal Flash Storage, is not expected to be available until 2027 even though the new standard has already been under development. The next minor update will appear as UFS 4.1. A tweet from Sawyer Galox says to expect 2025's Galaxy S25 Ultra to employ UFS 4.1. Interestingly, his tweet doesn't mention whether the entire Galaxy S25 series will use UFS 4./news/get-a-microsoft-surface-pro-7-with-included-keyboard-for-230-off-its-price-from-best-buy.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/get-a-microsoft-surface-pro-7-with-included-keyboard-for-230-off-its-price-from-best-buy.htmlThose in the market for a new tablet wanting a more PC-like experience will be pleased to learn that Best Buy currently has a really nice deal on Microsoft's Surface Pro 7+, offering this awesome tablet with a sweet $230 discount. And when you subtract $230 from the slate's usual $929.99 price tag, you will see that you now have the chance to get a brand-new Surface Pro 7+ for $699./news/gmail-for-android-and-ios-gets-a-useful-desktop-feature.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/gmail-for-android-and-ios-gets-a-useful-desktop-feature.htmlA useful Gmail feature that’s been long present on desktop browsers has just landed for mobile on both iOS and Android. If you’ve ever received a confirmation email for an online purchase or booked flight, you might’ve noticed that Gmail displays a summary card displaying the important details pulled from the email. Without the need to skim through the entire email, this extremely helpful feature can glean the relevant info so you can see it at a glance./news/google-is-improving-gesture-controls-on-android-q.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/google-is-improving-gesture-controls-on-android-q.htmlWhether you like it or not, Android 9 Pie does introduce gestures to Android. Some find them to be lacking compared to the gestures offered on the 2018 Apple iPhone models and the iPhone X, but other Android users are satisfied. You might recall that when using the Android 9 gestures, the back button comes and goes. If it is possible for the user to go back a page, the button appears./news/google-pixel-3-vs-google-pixel-6-specs-comparison.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/google-pixel-3-vs-google-pixel-6-specs-comparison.htmlCellular 4G (FDD): Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 29(700 d), 32(1500 L-band), 66(AWS-3), 71(600) Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 14(700 PS), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS), 32(1500 L-band), 66(AWS-3), 71(600) Connectivity & Features Buyers information ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7sbTOp5yaqpWjrm%2BvzqZmqaCfo7K0e8KopKmZopp8iLvOoKOeZYCexaa4jGxjgKefnLmmea%2Bir56kXWt8sbTOp5ysZ2FlhnR%2Bi2pocGti/news/google-pixel-7-pro-vs-google-pixel-9-pro-xl-specs-comparison.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/google-pixel-7-pro-vs-google-pixel-9-pro-xl-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 6.7 inches 6.7 inches Resolution: 3120 x 1440 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio, 513 PPI 2400 x 1080 pixels, 393 PPI Technology: OLED OLED Refresh rate: 120Hz 120Hz Screen-to-body: 88.23 % Peak brightness: 1500 cd/m2 (nit) Features: HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Hardware System chip: Google Tensor G2 (5 nm) Google Tensor G4 Processor: Octa-core GPU: Yes Yes RAM: 12GB LPDDR5 8GB LPDDR5X Internal storage: 128GB (UFS 3./news/google-pixel-7-pro-vs-nothing-phone-2a-specs-comparison.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/google-pixel-7-pro-vs-nothing-phone-2a-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 6.7 inches 6.7 inches Resolution: 3120 x 1440 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio, 513 PPI 2412 x 1084 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 395 PPI Technology: OLED AMOLED Refresh rate: 120Hz 120Hz Screen-to-body: 88.23 % 87.28 % Peak brightness: 1500 cd/m2 (nit) 1300 cd/m2 (nit) Features: HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Hardware System chip: Google Tensor G2 (5 nm) MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro (4 nm) Processor: Octa-core Octa-core, 2x 2./news/google-starts-rolling-out-the-android-14-qpr2-update-to-us-pixel-devices.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/google-starts-rolling-out-the-android-14-qpr2-update-to-us-pixel-devices.htmlGoogle announced the Android 14 QPR2 update featuring the March Feature Drop early this month and promised to make it available to all compatible Pixel phones in the United States at the beginning of the week. True to its promise, the search giant is now rolling out Android 14 QPR2 with the March Feature Drop to US Pixel phones (via 9to5google). Despite the fact that a limited number of Pixel owners in the US have already received the update last week, the official rollout wasn’t supposed to start until March 11./news/google-s-circle-to-search-feature-will-soon-scan-barcodes-and-qr-codes.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/google-s-circle-to-search-feature-will-soon-scan-barcodes-and-qr-codes.htmlCircle to search | Image credit — GoogleGoogle is working on enhancing its Circle to Search feature with a new barcode and QR code scanning capability, according to a recent discovery in the Google app v15.25.32. This will give Circle to Search expanding functionality other than just identifying images on the screen.Initially introduced on the Samsung Galaxy S24 series, Circle to Search has expanded to other Samsung and Google Pixel devices./news/grab-a-sony-srs-xp500-party-bluetooth-speaker-from-amazon-with-a-discount-and-may-the-party-never-e.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/grab-a-sony-srs-xp500-party-bluetooth-speaker-from-amazon-with-a-discount-and-may-the-party-never-e.htmlAlthough Summer is over, that doesn't mean that parties must be over, too. All you need is one awesome party Bluetooth speaker and an enclosed space large enough for all of your friends. Now, sadly, we can't help you find such a place, but we definitely can help you find an awesome party Bluetooth speaker. The one we have in mind is also currently on sale, so you will even be able to score some savings in the process./news/here-are-8-paid-ios-apps-that-are-currently-offered-for-free.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/here-are-8-paid-ios-apps-that-are-currently-offered-for-free.htmlLooking for a particular paid iOS app, but don't want to spend the money? Tonight, we have eight paid iOS apps that are free for a limited time only. Again, this means that if you see an app you like, install it immediately on your iPhone or iPad. If it isn't as good as you thought it would be, well, that is why there is an uninstall button. And since you are not paying for the app, there is no financial risk to you for trying it out./news/here-s-how-much-the-nokia-7-2-will-cost-in-the-us.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/here-s-how-much-the-nokia-7-2-will-cost-in-the-us.htmlThe Nokia 7.2 was announced last week and, like many of HMD Global’s other phones, it’s coming to the US. In preparation of the release, retailer B&H Photo Video has just activated a couple of listings for the phone which reveal one very important detail.Although HMD Global is yet to provide specifics about the Nokia 7.2’s US launch, B&H Photo Video believes the smartphone will arrive later this year in both Charcoal and Cyan Green for a very respectable $349./news/here-s-how-you-can-get-apple-s-5g-iphone-se-for-free-with-no-trade-in.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/here-s-how-you-can-get-apple-s-5g-iphone-se-for-free-with-no-trade-in.htmlWith a 2017 design, 2014 screen size, 2021 processor, and 2022 connectivity, the third-gen iPhone SE might be the most divisive handset out there. And that's before the 5G-enabled 4.7-incher has even started shipping to its earliest adopters.Said shipments are scheduled to kick off later this week after an official announcement last week, but if you're still on the fence about the diminutive Apple A15 Bionic powerhouse and haven't made your pre-order yet, Xfinity Mobile could help seal the deal./news/honor-magic-v3-official-colors-revealed.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/honor-magic-v3-official-colors-revealed.htmlHonor’s impossibly thin foldable phone, the Magic V3, will be officially unveiled on July 12. With less than a week left until the announcement, Honor revealed all the color versions of the phone, although there’s no guarantee that the Chinese company won’t introduce one or more during the event.After it teased the orange version of the Magic V3 yesterday, Honor is back with another set of pictures showing three other color versions: black, green, and white./news/how-old-is-your-current-phone-january-2018-edition.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/how-old-is-your-current-phone-january-2018-edition.htmlWe love tech — that's why we are on this website, right? And we love reading about, trying out, and even owning all of the latest tech. We are pretty sure you do, too. But there is a world beyond our expensive hobbies and it often does not allow us to have the latest and greatest in toys. So, we hold our childish enthusiasm at bay and compromise.For how long? Some people adhere to the 2-year cycle, which is usually a happy middle-of-the-road deal — you pay the handset in 24 equal payments, which doesn't hurt too much, and you get to exchange it when it is sort of old-ish (things get old fast in the smartphone world)./news/how-to-prevent-facebook-from-opening-external-links-with-its-built-in-browser-android-tutorial.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/how-to-prevent-facebook-from-opening-external-links-with-its-built-in-browser-android-tutorial.htmlBy now, most of Facebook's mobile-only devotees that sail under Android's flags should have been "graced" with the ability to make use of its built-in browser, which allows them to open external links inside the app itself. If you don't have this option, it will probably arrive eventually. As a whole, the idea is not necessarily a bad one, but its realization is not something extraordinary. Just the opposite, in fact - the on-board solution can't stand up to your regular browser of choice performance- or feature-wise, as it lacks a whole array of essential and fundamental browser functionalities./news/htc-incredible-s-specs-phonearena.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/htc-incredible-s-specs-phonearena.htmlBLOATWARE! Tons of preinstalled apps u cant remove Posted: Mar 08, 2012, 4:53 AM Phone owned for less than 3 months Hat this phone because it's full of BLOATWARE. I've nothing against HTC Installing a few custom UIs and things because some people might prefer them but YOU CANNOT UNINSTALL IT. And it's not just one or 2 apps , there's absolutely loads of rubbish preinstalled that I don't use and just sits there using up memory, battery, data, etc./news/htc-one-review-phonearena.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/htc-one-review-phonearena.htmlIntroduction:Saying that the HTC One is an important handset for HTC would be an understatement. The device is crucial to the company that just a year and a half ago passed for one of the biggest Android success stories, but is now struggling to squeeze out profits. The One name is not coincidental - HTC is hoping this device to be the one to really change the tide for it and the company has put its best effort in it, refining the design to near perfection./news/htc-touch-pro-cdma-verizon-specs.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/htc-touch-pro-cdma-verizon-specs.htmlTerrible Posted: Feb 13, 2011, 9:53 AM Phone owned for more than a year This phone has a world of features that made it ahead of its time, but it has far too little RAM for such a device, and it's extremely unstable. I had to pull the battery 1-3 times a day, and I'm not alone on this, numerous people I've known with WM6.5 phones often had to do battery pulls to stay functional./news/huawei-mate-x3-review-excellent-hardware-wonky-software.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/huawei-mate-x3-review-excellent-hardware-wonky-software.htmlHuawei Mate X3 Intro Huawei, one of the first manufacturers to come up with a foldable phone a few years ago with the very first Huawei Mate X, is back at it again with another exceptional foldable phone. The aptly named Huawei Mate X3 is a phone that solidifies Huawei as one of the big names on the foldable phone scene right now, right next to Samsung and Oppo.The brand new Mate X3 foldable phone succeeds the Huawei Mate X2 released in early 2021, which was one of our favorite foldables at the time./news/huawei-tells-us-how-big-the-apple-iphone-xr-bezels-really-are.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/huawei-tells-us-how-big-the-apple-iphone-xr-bezels-really-are.htmlWhen Apple launched the iPhone XS and iPhone XR series, everybody saw that as much as these phones were similar, the more affordable iPhone XR had noticeably bigger bezels all around the screen. But how much bigger are those bezels exactly?Well, we had to wait for Huawei out of all companies to tell us: the iPhone XR bezel measures exactly 5.1mm, which compares to 4.0mm for the bezel on the iPhone XS Max./news/huawei-despite-being-blacklisted-by-the-us-is-funding-research-in-the-country.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/huawei-despite-being-blacklisted-by-the-us-is-funding-research-in-the-country.htmlHuawei has been designated as a national security threat by the US but that hasn't stopped the Chinese company from secretly funding research at American universities.Bloomberg reports that Huawei is the only funder of a research competition managed by Washington-based Optica Foundation, a non-profit entity that provides resources to those researching optics and photonics. The competition first began in 2022 and has awarded millions of dollars. It attracts proposals from scientists the world over, including those from leading US universities that have severed ties with Huawei, such as Harvard./news/if-you-love-customizing-your-avatar-and-teleporting-around-then-hurry-up-and-get-this-quest-2-updat.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/if-you-love-customizing-your-avatar-and-teleporting-around-then-hurry-up-and-get-this-quest-2-updat.htmlHaving one of the best VR headsets and using it for entertainment is absolutely acceptable. After all, each and every one of us deserves the right to blow off steam in a way that we see fit, and by golly if yours is to play awesome games like Resident Evil 4 in VR, then power to you!(even though the Vision Pro will probably let you do that too, but I digress)/news/imagination-technologies-takes-cover-off-powervr-series6xe-entry-level-gpus.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/imagination-technologies-takes-cover-off-powervr-series6xe-entry-level-gpus.htmlAlong with the new high-performing PowerVR Series6XT, Imagination Technologies, the company known for supplying GPUs for the iPhone 5s and iPad Air, unveiled the Series6XE family of chips bringing the Series 6 architecture into the entry level, and to very power sensitive devices.Imagination Technologies unveiled two PowerVR Series6XE chips for a start - the G6050 and the G6060. While both are largely based on a Series 6 design, some XT features like the PVRIC2 compression are also present./news/incredible-new-best-buy-deal-lets-you-have-samsung-s-galaxy-a53-5g-mid-ranger-for-24-99.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/incredible-new-best-buy-deal-lets-you-have-samsung-s-galaxy-a53-5g-mid-ranger-for-24-99.htmlDo you remember last year's 5G-enabled Galaxy A53? After Samsung's Galaxy A54 5G launch this past spring, that 6.5-incher predictably exited our list of the best mid-range phones around, but it's clearly far too early to forget all about such a well-balanced handset with a decidedly modern and attractive design, and perhaps more importantly, absolutely stellar software support.At the right price, we could even go so far as to label this bad boy the holiday season's top budget 5G option, and lo and behold, Best Buy is currently selling the Galaxy A53 at just such a price./news/instagram-now-lets-you-raise-funds-for-personal-causes.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/instagram-now-lets-you-raise-funds-for-personal-causes.htmlIn a recent blog post, the Facebook-owned social network Instagram has been announced to introduce fundraisers for personal causes. Those can be launched for yourself, a small business that you own, for friends in need or a cause that you stand behind.Facebook begins the announcement with the following information about prior fundraising efforts on its platforms: Since January, people have raised more than $65 million for COVID-19 and racial justice fundraisers globally across Instagram and Facebook./news/intriguing-and-compelling-swivel-phones-from-the-distant-and-not-so-distant-past.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/intriguing-and-compelling-swivel-phones-from-the-distant-and-not-so-distant-past.htmlAt this point, one thing is certain - some 99% (or more) of all upcoming smartphones will be employing the rectangle-ish candy bar form factor. We wouldn't argue that compared with their once-popular rivals - flip phones, slider phones, clamshell phones, and others - the candy bar-shaped devices have withstood the test of time and the consumers' approval alike. Frankly said, the candy bar shape has always been the prevalent one in the industry, but in the era that preceded the reign of iOS and Android, quite an impressive amount of devices strayed away from this uniformity./news/iphone-12-bill-of-materials-reveals-retail-price-is-more-than-twice-its-value.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/iphone-12-bill-of-materials-reveals-retail-price-is-more-than-twice-its-value.htmlFomalhaut Techno Solutions and Nikkie Asian Review took apart the Apple iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro to assess the origin and cost of the components that make up the devices (via GSM Arena).  Per the report, the estimated bill of materials (BoM) cost for the iPhone 12, which starts at $829, is $373. The BoM for the iPhone 12 Pro is $406. The baseline variant retails for $999. Qualcomm's 5G modem, Samsung's OLED, and Sony's sensors are one of the biggest contributors to iPhone 12 BoM The component that has seemingly inflated the iPhone 12 BoM the most is the Snapdragon X55 5G modem made by Qualcomm, with cost running at $90 per unit./news/iphone-14-pro-review-all-about-refinement.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/iphone-14-pro-review-all-about-refinement.htmliPhone 14 Pro IntroAre you excited about a top-of-the-line phone that does NOT come in a giant size? If so, the 6.1-inch iPhone 14 Pro is one of few out there, as it's both compact and even more powerful than before. Apple calls this one a Pro, so it includes a few "Pro"-grade features like a larger sensor that can capture 48MP RAW photos with a lot more detail, ProRes video that you can edit in post and a new A16 Bionic chip that powers all of those things./news/iphone-15-pro-review-enter-the-era-of-usb-c.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/iphone-15-pro-review-enter-the-era-of-usb-c.htmliPhone 15 Pro Intro This year, Apple has made quite a few big changes to the iPhone 15 Pro: a switch to titanium which made the phone so much lighter, some welcome camera changes that can up your photo game, and the world's first 3nm chip as well as a number of smaller improvements. But it seems that as cool as those changes are it is actually the simple switch to a USB-C port — the same port all other gadgets use — that most people are really excited for./news/is-meta-prepping-the-quest-3-for-augments-these-ui-update-plans-suggest-so.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/is-meta-prepping-the-quest-3-for-augments-these-ui-update-plans-suggest-so.htmlLike it or not, the Vision Pro — both in announcement and in release — had a major impact. Sure, Meta isn’t directly targeted, because it’s aiming at gamers, while Apple has its eye on productivity geeks, but one thing for sure: people now know that MR is awesome.And they want more, regardless of device, which is only natural. But here’s the kicker: the Quest 3 still doesn’t have native MR productivity features — or augments — even though they were showcased during the headset’s release event and scheduled for a release “sometime in 2024”./news/lg-stylo-6-vs-lg-stylo-5-specs-comparison.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/lg-stylo-6-vs-lg-stylo-5-specs-comparison.html4G (FDD): Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 66(AWS-3), 71(600) Bands 2(1900), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 12(700 a), 14(700 PS), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS), 66(AWS-3) 3G: Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 8(900) Bands 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 5(850) Data Speed: LTE-A Cat 6 (300/50 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s LTE-A Cat 6 (300/50 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42./news/lg-x-screen-specs-phonearena.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/lg-x-screen-specs-phonearena.htmlDescription The LG X screen features a 4.93-inch In-cell main screen with a 720 x 1280 HD resolution. A 1.76-inch secondary screen is on top and shows notifications, time, weather and battery status without having to turn on the phone. Users will be also able to access their favorite apps from the screen. This is similar to the secondary screen found on the LG V10. A quad-core 1.2GHz CPU drives the model, which features 2GB of RAM and 16GB of native storage./news/lomotif-entertainment-app-assembles-your-clips-and-photos-into-music-videos-ready-for-instagram-vin.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/lomotif-entertainment-app-assembles-your-clips-and-photos-into-music-videos-ready-for-instagram-vin.htmlThe critical part of Lomotif's creative process. Lomotif is a fun little app that lets you make mini music videos for Instagram, Twitter & Vine. Previously available on iOS, it's a brand new app for Android users, so check it out if you're looking for something fresh! The way Lomotif works is simple. Choose your musical backdrop, put together a bunch of video clips and photos, and save the results to your gallery or Camera Roll./news/meta-quest-for-business-a-new-chapter-in-xr-enterprise-is-now-live.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/meta-quest-for-business-a-new-chapter-in-xr-enterprise-is-now-live.htmlHey there, tech enthusiasts! In the VR world, Meta has just launched its Meta Quest for business platform. This isn't just another update to any particular headset; it's a significant shift in how Meta approaches the enterprise XR market. So, let's break down what this means for businesses.Meta Quest for business is live and it's aiming to change the game for VR enterprise solutions. After the somewhat lukewarm reception of the Quest Pro, Meta is taking a new direction./news/meta-s-new-ai-powered-search-bar-starts-showing-up-in-instagram.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/meta-s-new-ai-powered-search-bar-starts-showing-up-in-instagram.htmlIt seems that more and more companies are trying to leverage the power of AI and implement many AI tools into their products. Meta’s efforts to shower users of its social apps in generative AI-powered tools continue to with a brand news search bar in Instagram.After the company has started testing its AI chatbot with WhatsApp users in India and other countries, Meta is now looking to add its AI in the Instagram search bar for both chat with AI and content discovery./news/microsoft-office-coming-to-ios-hint-job-offers.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/microsoft-office-coming-to-ios-hint-job-offers.htmlOnce again, we have evidence suggesting that Microsoft Office is coming to an iOS device near you. The company has posted a couple of job advertisements on its Careers web page in search of software engineers that will join the Outlook and PowerPoint testing teams. Whatever software they will be working on will be "part of Microsoft’s next move on the Mac and on iOS." Last time we heard that Microsoft Office could come to iOS hardware was when a rumor surfaced back in May claiming that the software was to debut on Apple's mobile platform by November of this year./news/minecraft-is-now-out-on-the-apple-tv.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/minecraft-is-now-out-on-the-apple-tv.htmlOn its way to appear on every platform imaginable, Minecraft has finally launched on the Apple TV. The game is a separate purchase from its iOS counterpart ($6.99), includes a bunch of DLC content, and costs $19.99. This release of Minecraft is on par with the console versions of the game pricing-wise, but tries to make up for it by coming bundled with three skin packs, three texture packs, this and last year's Holiday DLC packs, and various other content to sweeten the deal./news/motoactv-sees-a-new-software-update-bringing-a-slew-of-new-fitness-activities.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/motoactv-sees-a-new-software-update-bringing-a-slew-of-new-fitness-activities.htmlMotorola brought fitness buffs something sweet to their wrist late last year with the watch-like MOTOACTV gadget, but interestingly enough, it’s seeing a new software update right now that brings in a slew of new features.Of course, owners are going to rejoice over it all, especially when the last update merely providedbetter battery life and a few tweaks. This time around, though, it’s getting over 40 new fitness activities that consist of trackable activities ranging from basketball to yoga, and much more./news/motorola-and-samsung-see-their-market-share-rocket-in-the-us.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/motorola-and-samsung-see-their-market-share-rocket-in-the-us.htmlGrowth in the Chinese and Indian smartphone markets slowed considerably in the first three months of 2022 and a new report highlights similar issues currently being experienced in the United States. The iPhone accounted for almost half of all US smartphone sales While Counterpoint Research has chosen not to share a shipment number for the US smartphone market in Q1 2022, it’s reporting that sales were down 6% compared to the same quarter in 2021./news/motorola-atrix-4g-specs-phonearena.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/motorola-atrix-4g-specs-phonearena.htmlDigitizer repair beware, design flaw Posted: Jan 31, 2013, 2:25 PM Phone owned for more than a year Well did not make til my next contract renewal. The phone is great when it is working, but touch screen (digitizer) is too fragile, once every nine months it goes out. First time under warranty, and then I decided to replace it myself the second. I have experience repairing laptops, and other smartphone, like the iPhone./news/motorola-confirms-the-new-high-end-chip-that-will-power-the-edge-50-ultra-flagship.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/motorola-confirms-the-new-high-end-chip-that-will-power-the-edge-50-ultra-flagship.htmlWere you disappointed to see the Motorola Edge 50 Pro unveiled in India last week with a middling Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 processor under the hood? Fret not, as the company's true Android flagship for this year is actually not here yet.While Motorola is not ready to reveal many details on the Edge 50 Ultra's internal components and hardware specifications at this time, the phone's Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 processor is now etched in stone./news/motorola-makes-the-moto-g84-5g-mid-ranger-officially-official-ahead-of-september-1-launch.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/motorola-makes-the-moto-g84-5g-mid-ranger-officially-official-ahead-of-september-1-launch.htmlMotorola is taking a pretty unusual and decidedly unconventional approach to the launch of its latest mid-end Android handsets, listing all of the specifications of the Moto G54 on its official website roughly one week before this phone was supposed to be formally unveiled and fully detailing the Moto G84 with just one day to go to its expected sales start.Wait, but wasn't the 5G-enabled 6.55-inch G84 already pretty rigorously detailed?/news/motorola-moto-e7-specs-phonearena.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/motorola-moto-e7-specs-phonearena.htmlDescription Motorola Moto E7 specs include a 6.5-inch display with 1600x720px resolution, Helio G25 processor, and 2GB RAM accompanied by 32GB expandable storage. There are a dual-camera setup and fingerprint scaner on the back of the phone. Motorola Moto E7 is powered by a 4000mAh battery and Android 10 out of the box. ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7sbTOp5yaqpWjrm%2BvzqZmqaCfo7K0e6yoq6iqn6GubpnOraZmfWeUtqV9kG5sag%3D%3D/news/motorola-moto-g-pure-vs-motorola-moto-g-play-2023-specs-comparison.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/motorola-moto-g-pure-vs-motorola-moto-g-play-2023-specs-comparison.html4G (FDD): Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 17(700 b), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 66(AWS-3), 71(600) Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 14(700 PS), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS), 66(AWS-3), 71(600) 4G (TDD): Bands 38(2600), 40(2300), 41(2600+) Bands 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+) 3G: Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 8(900) Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 8(900) ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7sbTOp5yaqpWjrm%2BvzqZmqaCfo7K0e8KopKmZopp8jrvTqKmopJFimrDAzmZ%2BZoilp7Jtmc6tpqunnJZ6jrvTqGSAZYChrrp5kWlpbGegnbyvsdJoaGpwYmt5cn6PcWs%3D/news/motorola-moto-g22-vs-motorola-moto-g13-specs-comparison.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/motorola-moto-g22-vs-motorola-moto-g13-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 6.5 inches 6.5 inches Resolution: 1600 x 720 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 270 PPI 1600 x 720 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 270 PPI Technology: IPS LCD IPS LCD Refresh rate: 90Hz 90Hz Screen-to-body: 82.97 % 83.90 % Peak brightness: 400 cd/m2 (nit) Features: Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Hardware System chip: Mediatek Helio G37 MT6765V (12 nm) MediaTek Helio G85 MT6769Z (12 nm) Processor: Octa-core, 4x 2./news/motorola-moto-g23-review-phonearena.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/motorola-moto-g23-review-phonearena.html  Moto G23 Performance & Benchmarks Now, an important note here is that the G23 is available in two configurations: one with 4GB of RAM and then another with 8GB, which is the one we chose. Given how close the specs of the G13 and G23 are, we expect the 4GB variant of the G23 to perform about as well as the G13. That being said, 8GB of RAM feels like a total game-changer, so if you have the choice: go for that one!/news/motorola-razr-hd-lte-now-available-on-rogers-verizon-to-launch-october-18th.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/motorola-razr-hd-lte-now-available-on-rogers-verizon-to-launch-october-18th.htmlAccording to Motorola’s official Canadian Twitter feed, Rogers has the RAZR HD LTE (as it is called in that market) exclusively and it is now available. Referring to its “all day battery” the Droid cousin to the north is presumably the Droid RAZR MAXX HD which will arrive on Verizon’s shelves shortly.With the Rogers launch, it is possible that Verizon may release the Droid twins on October 18th, which would coincide with their latest expansion of the carrier’s rapidly growing LTE network./news/motorola-reveals-slew-of-early-black-friday-2022-deals.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/motorola-reveals-slew-of-early-black-friday-2022-deals.htmlWhile the official Black Friday event is still more than a week away, Motorola seems to be eager to start the party early! A slew of offers can be found over on their website's storefront, from their Razr foldables to their entry-level Moto G series. Two generations of Razr foldables at up to 67% off!The infamous Razr phone is still around and kicking in foldable form factor! Two versions of the classic smartphone are available right now with a hefty price cut./news/motorola-xoom-specs-phonearena.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/motorola-xoom-specs-phonearena.htmlDescription This is the european version of the Motorola XOOM which is company's first ever tablet computer. It features a healthy-sized 10.1-inch capacitive screen with a very high resolution of 1280x800, a 5MP HD camcorder (front-facing cam included) and the mandatory dual-core ARM-based Tegra 2 chipset, which will allow for full 1080p HD video playback. The device surely looks sexy, as it has a large widescreen display and a bezel that is quite thin./news/mwc-2024-award-nominees-unveiled-apple-google-samsung-oneplus-vie-for-best-smartphone-crown.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/mwc-2024-award-nominees-unveiled-apple-google-samsung-oneplus-vie-for-best-smartphone-crown.htmlThe Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2024 starts in Barcelona, Spain, on February 26, and the Global Mobile Awards (GLOMO) just announced the nominees across different categories (via GSMArena). These categories include Mobile Tech, Digital Everything, Device, Tech4Good, Government Leadership, and Outstanding Achievement. Now, let's check out some of the awards and who's up for them.First up, let's see the nominees for the Best Smartphone award. GLOMO has narrowed it down to the Apple iPhone 15 Pro models, Google Pixel 8 series, OnePlus Open, OPPO Find N3, Samsung Galaxy S23 series, and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5./news/new-google-messages-update-brings-one-ui-design-to-galaxy-s21-series.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/new-google-messages-update-brings-one-ui-design-to-galaxy-s21-series.htmlGoogle and Samsung joined forces to offer Android users a unified messaging experience. The first step of the plan was to convince Google to pre-install its Messages app on the Galaxy S21 series. Design-wise, that didn't look good on Samsung's flagships, which run the company's One UI on top of Android. The good news is the two giants teamed up once again to address this oversight and, ultimately, provide users with the unified chat experience they were promised./news/new-pokemon-go-event-earn-double-xp-for-a-week.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/new-pokemon-go-event-earn-double-xp-for-a-week.htmlInterest in Pokemon GO is slowly dropping since that initial craze. A lot of people have started playing casually and even more have stopped playing altogether. We expect this to change at least a bit with the upcoming update, rumored to happen on December 7.In the meantime, though, Niantic is doing its best to keep the current player base active. Today the company announced that it will be holding a global event for a week, starting this Wednesday (November 23)./news/next-galaxy-watch-and-maybe-buds-too-will-allegedly-be-able-to-take-your-temperature.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/next-galaxy-watch-and-maybe-buds-too-will-allegedly-be-able-to-take-your-temperature.htmlThe Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 was quite a big upgrade, thanks to the new Wear OS platform, a fresh design, and new health features, and the first concrete Galaxy Watch 5 leak suggests it might also be more than just an incremental upgrade. Korea's ETNews reports that Samsung's next watch will come with a thermometer function, which most consumers will likely appreciate, given how common temperature monitoring has become. The Galaxy Watch 4 was the first major smartwatch to come with bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA), and it also has ECG (electrocardiogram) and blood pressure features, but only the former is FDA-cleared./news/nexus-s-jelly-bean-aosp-rom-available-now.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/nexus-s-jelly-bean-aosp-rom-available-now.htmlWhile we know that the Google Nexus S is scheduled to be oneof the first devices to see an update to Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, when it comesto wanting to try out a new OS, sometimes you just can’t wait. With that beingsaid, XDA Senior Member legolas93 has got something to tide you over.A Jelly Bean 4.1.1 AOSP ROM is now available for the NexusS. There’s not too much to know about this release except that legolas 93 sayseverything works – which is awesome./news/nice-t-mobile-deal-slashes-google-s-pixel-watch-down-to-69-with-no-trade-in.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/nice-t-mobile-deal-slashes-google-s-pixel-watch-down-to-69-with-no-trade-in.htmlAs announced with big fanfare last Thursday, T-Mobile has made a bunch of interesting changes (and a few somewhat confusing ones) to its priciest plans yesterday, aiming to snatch even more customers away from Verizon and AT&T in the near future.What Magenta left out of its latest "Un-carrier" event were the details of several killer new product deals and a couple of promotions entirely, with a special Pixel Watch offer, for instance, capturing our attention today during a routine verification of T-Mo's official website./news/no-notch-no-cry-for-apple-s-2019-iphone-crop.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/no-notch-no-cry-for-apple-s-2019-iphone-crop.htmlUh oh, Apple may be doing away with unsightly top bezel protrusions for the 2019 iPhone crop, and we doubt that the glut of notch copycats in the Android universe will appreciate such a move. You see, Apple's Phil Schiller sat for an interview not long ago, and said that the notch is actually quite an elegant way to house all the TrueDepth camera paraphernalia that makes Face ID and Animoji possible on the iPhone X./news/nokia-6-1-2018-review-phonearena.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/nokia-6-1-2018-review-phonearena.htmlNokia is back and now it’s making Android phones. In fact, it made one of the most popular affordable Android phones in 2017: the Nokia 6. And now, it has its successor: the new Nokia 6.1 (2018), also known as the Nokia 6 (2018) or simply, “the new Nokia 6”.The Nokia 6.1 looks and feels a lot like its predecessor: it’s a 5.5-inch phone that is made of metal, feels very thin and runs on Android One, a clean, bloatware-free version of Android that is first in line when it comes to future updates./news/nokia-6600i-slide-specs-phonearena.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/nokia-6600i-slide-specs-phonearena.htmlDescription Nokia 6600i slide is an upgrade to the 6600 slide, adding a 5-megapixel camera with dual LED flash and support for a 16GB microSDHC card. The rest of the specs remain unchanged - 2.2" QVGA display with 16 mln. colors, dual-band 3G, Music Player and FM Radio... ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7sbTOp5yaqpWjrm%2BvzqZmqaCfo7K0e62ooqKZXWuDcXzIZqqloZSarKqwknBncQ%3D%3D/news/nokia-raises-the-eco-friendly-bar-nokia-x30-5g-and-g60-5g-are-out.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/nokia-raises-the-eco-friendly-bar-nokia-x30-5g-and-g60-5g-are-out.htmlThe topic of sustainability has been getting more and more traction and we have finally reached the point when manufacturers are starting to put at least some effort in contributing to a better future. Well, frankly, some companies do more than others, and one of the more serious ones is none other than the legendary Nokia!Today, Nokia proved once again its dedication to a more sustainable future by launching a bunch of devices that are manufactured with eco-friendliness in mind, two of which are the Nokia X30 5G and Nokia GG60 5G./news/nokia-xr20-vs-motorola-moto-g-stylus-5g-2024-specs-comparison.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/nokia-xr20-vs-motorola-moto-g-stylus-5g-2024-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 6.7 inches 6.7 inches Resolution: 2400 x 1080 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 395 PPI 2400 x 1080 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 393 PPI Technology: P-OLED Refresh rate: 60Hz 120Hz Screen-to-body: 76.72 % 87.39 % Peak brightness: 550 cd/m2 (nit) Features: Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Hardware System chip: Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 SM4350 (8 nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 SM6450 (4 nm) Processor: Octa-core, 2000 MHz, Kryo 460 Gold, 64-bit Octa-core, 4x 2./news/nokia-s-vertu-luxury-phone-brand-enjoys-robust-growth-to-out-its-first-touchscreen-phone-the-conste.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/nokia-s-vertu-luxury-phone-brand-enjoys-robust-growth-to-out-its-first-touchscreen-phone-the-conste.htmlVertu is a luxury phone maker that is well-known as a status symbol amongst the newly rich crowd in the Persian Gulf, Russia or China, but you can also find its boutique shops in Paris or Beverly Hills. It is owned by Nokia, but takes every precaution not to be associated with the world's largest cell phone maker by volume, which we don't blame it about, especially after the last financial quarter./news/oneplus-11-vs-asus-zenfone-10-specs-comparison.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/oneplus-11-vs-asus-zenfone-10-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 6.7 inches 5.9 inches Resolution: 3216 x 1440 pixels, 20.1:9 ratio, 526 PPI 2400 x 1080 pixels, 20.4:9 ratio, 445 PPI Technology: AMOLED AMOLED Refresh rate: 120Hz 144Hz Screen-to-body: 89.31 % 84.81 % Peak brightness: 1300 cd/m2 (nit) 1100 cd/m2 (nit) Features: HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Hardware System chip: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SM8550 (4 nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SM8550 (4 nm) Processor: Octa-core, 1x 3./news/oneplus-3-specs-phonearena.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/oneplus-3-specs-phonearena.htmlMy Favorite Phone of All Time Posted: Apr 11, 2020, 6:05 AM Phone owned for more than a year I purchased my OnePlus 3 back in 2016, as it was the first fully new phone I could afford at the time with a price tag of $349. When I finally had the device in hand the only way I can describe the moment is that... it just felt right; it not only looked the part, but it navigated with a buttery smoothness I had never experienced being an avid user of Samsung's pre-owned sloppy seconds./news/oneplus-re-enters-the-german-market-with-its-flagship-oneplus-12.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/oneplus-re-enters-the-german-market-with-its-flagship-oneplus-12.htmlOnePlus recently hosted a global launch event, unveiling two new phones: the flagship OnePlus 12 and the more budget-friendly OnePlus 12R. While both smartphones have been available for pre-order in various markets, one European country was notably absent from the list. However, that's changed now, as OnePlus phones are once again available for purchase in Germany. Why they weren’t in the first place, you might wonder? Well, just days ago, Oppo and Nokia resolved a 5G patent dispute, putting an end to one of the most significant patent conflicts of the past three years./news/oppo-a53-specs-phonearena.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/oppo-a53-specs-phonearena.html4G (FDD): Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 26(850+), 28(700 APT) 4G (TDD): Bands 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+) 3G: Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 6(800), 8(900), 19(800) Data Speed: LTE-A, HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s, UMTS Dual SIM: Yes SIM type: Nano SIM ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7sbTOp5yaqpWjrm%2BvzqZmqaCfo7K0e66Jh4hlcWqAoLXDamhvaGQ%3D/news/phonearena-unveils-the-ultimate-collector-s-book-for-phone-enthusiasts.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/phonearena-unveils-the-ultimate-collector-s-book-for-phone-enthusiasts.htmlМobile technology left an irreversible imprint on our lives over the last couple of decades. The advent of the modern smartphone changed economies, industries, even the way we connect with others and live our lives. To honor their immeasurable impact, we're today unveiling our first collector's book dedicated to some of the icons of cell phone history – Iconic Phones: Revolution at Your Fingertips. A must-have item in the collection of every phone enthusiast!/news/pokemon-go-not-a-security-risk-can-t-read-your-email.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/pokemon-go-not-a-security-risk-can-t-read-your-email.htmlMere six days after its official release in some regions, Pokemon Go has become a mobile gaming phenomenon unlike anything we've seen in recent years. A couple of days ago, however, the overwhelming excitement toward Pokemon Go was muddled by security concerns, spurned by a blog post labeling the iOS version of the game “a huge security risk” with “full access to your Google account”.The blog post, penned by former Tumbler Senior Engineering Manager Adam Reeve, made vague claims about what Mr./news/possible-6g-preview-china-tests-wireless-over-thz-and-generates-300gbps-download-speed.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/possible-6g-preview-china-tests-wireless-over-thz-and-generates-300gbps-download-speed.htmlAfraid that other countries will play a more important role in the creation of standards for 6G connectivity, this past Friday the White House met with business leaders, government officials, and academics to discuss the next generation of wireless connectivity. And news from Taiwan's cnBeta (via Gizchina) is a good example of why the U.S. is concerned. According to the 25th Institute of the Second Academy of China Aerospace Science and Industry, a successful wireless transmission was made for the first time at a terahertz (THz) frequency level./news/pre-order-the-asus-zenfone-10-in-the-us-and-get-a-nice-freebie.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/pre-order-the-asus-zenfone-10-in-the-us-and-get-a-nice-freebie.htmlIntroduced nearly two months ago, the Zenfone 10 is finally about to make its debut in the United States. Asus’ new flagship is available for pre-order via Amazon and other third-party retailers for as low as $700, a good price considering the phone is meant to compete with Apple’s most recent iPhone model and Samsung’s Galaxy S series.Apar from the appealing price, customers who pre-order the Asus Zenfone 10 from the company's store or Amazon will also receive a pair of ROG Cetra True Wireless earbuds for free (black or white)./news/regional-flags-emoji-might-soon-be-a-thing.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/regional-flags-emoji-might-soon-be-a-thing.htmlThe Unicode Consortium, which is the governing body behind what Emoji get to see the light of day, has just announced a proposed new update for the next version of Unicode and the upcoming Emoji 5.0. If the proposed update goes through to the official version of Unicode, we will get to see regional flag Emoji appear on different platforms.In case you're not exactly sure what we're talking about here, you can check out our full dummy guide on how Emoji work./news/remarkable-tablet-review-phonearena.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/remarkable-tablet-review-phonearena.htmlThe reMarkable tablet is something only a real “paper” person—as the company likes to call its potential customers—would ever consider buying. It's not a traditional tablet, in that it doesn't run Android, or iOS, or Windows, and as such, it doesn't have access to a developed ecosystem of apps and services. In fact, there are no apps available for the reMarkable tablet, per se. So, what's the hook, then? Well, this device does something that no other tablet on the market does — it feels and acts like paper./news/report-galaxy-note-8-to-launch-earlier-than-expected-slowing-s8-sales-to-blame.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/report-galaxy-note-8-to-launch-earlier-than-expected-slowing-s8-sales-to-blame.htmlThe Galaxy S8 and S8+ have done well so far, but haven't surpassed their predecessors The Galaxy S8 duo was a big critical success for Samsung, as the radical visual redesign was met with mostly positive reception from consumers (though some of you will undoubtedly disagree). The problem is, this doesn't seem to have translated to sales that well, according to a recent report straight from Korea. It seems that S8 sales have been slowing down faster than expected in the past month, only reaching 9./news/rumored-specs-surface-for-the-unihertz-titan-slim-a-blackberry-key2-look-alike.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/rumored-specs-surface-for-the-unihertz-titan-slim-a-blackberry-key2-look-alike.htmlJust the other day we showed you a teaser tweeted by Unihertz, a phone designer with a penchant for developing Android-powered phones that feature a physical QWERTY and resemble BlackBerry models. The firm released the Unihertz Titan in 2019; this is an Android-powered handset with a similar look as the BlackBerry Passport right down to the latter's 4.5-inch nearly square display and hybrid physical and touchscreen QWERTY keyboard.Unihertz followed up with a smaller version of the Titan called the Titan Pocket./news/samsung-confirms-one-ui-6-1-is-coming-to-galaxy-s22-series-other-galaxy-devices.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-confirms-one-ui-6-1-is-coming-to-galaxy-s22-series-other-galaxy-devices.htmlSamsung was rumored to bring One UI 6.1 to older Galaxy devices sometime in May. Although the rumor was based on a statement from a moderator of Samsung’s community forum, it didn’t come directly from the company.Thankfully, the information has just been confirmed by Samsung early this week. The South Korean company announced that it will bring the One UI 6.1 update to even more Galaxy smartphones and tablets. Specifically, Samsung mentions that Galaxy AI, the mobile AI experiences introduced on the recent Galaxy S24 series, will expand to the Galaxy S22 series, the Galaxy Z Fold 4 and galaxy Z Flip 4 foldable phones, as well as the Galaxy Tab S8 series tablets./news/samsung-electronics-launches-mobile-phone-with-color-display-and-embedded-camera.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-electronics-launches-mobile-phone-with-color-display-and-embedded-camera.htmlSamsung Electronics has completed development of the world's first CDMA2000 1X mobile phone (model: SCH-X590) with color display and embedded charge-coupled device (CCD) camera. Building the camera into the phone makes it easier to use than having an external camera attached. The phone not only takes high-quality pictures but also can then transmit those images wirelessly. The embedded digital camera can rotate 180 degrees to conveniently take pictures from any angle./news/samsung-galaxy-a22-vs-samsung-galaxy-s22-ultra-specs-comparison.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-galaxy-a22-vs-samsung-galaxy-s22-ultra-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 6.4 inches 6.8 inches Resolution: 1600 x 720 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 274 PPI 3088 x 1440 pixels, 19.3:9 ratio, 501 PPI Technology: Super AMOLED Dynamic AMOLED Refresh rate: 90Hz 120Hz Screen-to-body: 84.30 % 89.72 % Peak brightness: 1750 cd/m2 (nit) Features: Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Hardware System chip: MediaTek Helio G80 MT6769T (12 nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SM8450 (4 nm) Processor: Octa-core, 2x 2./news/samsung-galaxy-a3-2017-battery-life-test-shows-some-interesting-results.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-galaxy-a3-2017-battery-life-test-shows-some-interesting-results.htmlThe Galaxy A3 (2017) is Samsung's new and smallest member of the affordable A series. A 4.7-inch phone with tiny bezels, it's smaller than an iPhone 7 (yet not quite in iPhone SE territory), but still packs some impressive features like a stylish glass-and-metal design, IP 68 water protection, the new Samsung interface and more.The new A3 also packs a 2,350 mAh battery, which may sound small, but let's not forget that this phone has an HD display and features Samsung's new and more power efficient Exynos 7870 system chip./news/samsung-galaxy-j6-specs-phonearena.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-galaxy-j6-specs-phonearena.htmlBluetooth: 4.2 Wi-Fi: 802.11 b, g, n; Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct USB: microUSB, USB 2.0 Features: Mass storage device, Charging Location: GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, BeiDou Sensors: Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall (for flip covers) Other: NFC, ANT+, VoIP, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7sbTOp5yaqpWjrm%2BvzqZmqaCfo7K0e7KapKytnpx6iK3Lmq%2ByZXpreKC1w2pncnFo/news/samsung-galaxy-s21-fe-vs-samsung-galaxy-a23-specs-comparison.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-galaxy-s21-fe-vs-samsung-galaxy-a23-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 6.4 inches 6.6 inches Resolution: 2340 x 1080 pixels, 403 PPI 2400 x 1080 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 399 PPI Technology: Dynamic AMOLED TFT Refresh rate: 120Hz Screen-to-body: 86.77 % 83.02 % Features: HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Hardware System chip: Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SM8350 (5 nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 SM6225 (6 nm) Processor: Octa-core, 2840 MHz, Kryo 680 Prime, 64-bit Octa-core, 4x 2./news/samsung-galaxy-s22-vs-galaxy-s21.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-galaxy-s22-vs-galaxy-s21.htmlWhat are the differences between the Samsung Galaxy S22 and its predecessor, the Galaxy S21? And is it worth spending a bit more to get the S22? The Galaxy S22 has a few advantages: it has a faster chip, an improved camera system and it switches to a more premium glass back design. But at the same time, it is a slightly smaller phone, and while many people will appreciate the more compact size that also results in a slightly reduced battery life./news/samsung-galaxy-s22-vs-sony-xperia-10-v-specs-comparison.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-galaxy-s22-vs-sony-xperia-10-v-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 6.1 inches 6.1 inches Resolution: 2340 x 1080 pixels, 19.5 ratio, 422 PPI 2520 x 1080 pixels, 21:9 ratio, 449 PPI Technology: Dynamic AMOLED OLED Refresh rate: 120Hz 60Hz Screen-to-body: 88.57 % 82.41 % Peak brightness: 1500 cd/m2 (nit) Features: HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Hardware System chip: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SM8450 (4 nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G SM6375 (6 nm) Processor: Octa-core, 1x 3./news/samsung-galaxy-s23-ultra-vs-motorola-edge-30-ultra-specs-comparison.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-galaxy-s23-ultra-vs-motorola-edge-30-ultra-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 6.8 inches 6.7 inches Resolution: 3088 x 1440 pixels, 19.3:9 ratio, 501 PPI 2400 x 1080 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 395 PPI Technology: Dynamic AMOLED OLED Refresh rate: 120Hz 144Hz Screen-to-body: 89.87 % 90.44 % Peak brightness: 1750 cd/m2 (nit) 1250 cd/m2 (nit) Features: HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Hardware System chip: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SM8550 (4 nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SM8475 (4 nm) Processor: Octa-core, 1x 3./news/samsung-galaxy-s23-vs-samsung-galaxy-a25-5g-specs-comparison.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-galaxy-s23-vs-samsung-galaxy-a25-5g-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 6.1 inches 6.5 inches Resolution: 2340 x 1080 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio, 422 PPI 2340 x 1080 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio, 396 PPI Technology: Super AMOLED Super AMOLED Refresh rate: 120Hz 120Hz Screen-to-body: 88.57 % 84.24 % Peak brightness: 1750 cd/m2 (nit) 1000 cd/m2 (nit) Features: HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Hardware System chip: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) Exynos 1280 (5 nm) Processor: Octa-core, 1x 3./news/samsung-galaxy-s23-vs-xiaomi-redmi-note-13-pro-5g-specs-comparison.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-galaxy-s23-vs-xiaomi-redmi-note-13-pro-5g-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 6.1 inches 6.7 inches Resolution: 2340 x 1080 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio, 422 PPI 2710 x 1220 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 446 PPI Technology: Super AMOLED AMOLED Refresh rate: 120Hz 120Hz Screen-to-body: 88.57 % 89.95 % Peak brightness: 1750 cd/m2 (nit) 1800 cd/m2 (nit) Features: HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Hardware System chip: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) MediaTek 7200 SM7435- (4 nm) Processor: Octa-core, 1x 3./news/samsung-galaxy-s24-ultra-vs-samsung-galaxy-a25-5g-specs-comparison.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-galaxy-s24-ultra-vs-samsung-galaxy-a25-5g-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 6.8 inches 6.5 inches Resolution: 3088 x 1440 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio, 501 PPI 2340 x 1080 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio, 396 PPI Technology: Dynamic AMOLED Super AMOLED Refresh rate: 120Hz 120Hz Screen-to-body: 89.12 % 84.24 % Peak brightness: 2600 cd/m2 (nit) 1000 cd/m2 (nit) Features: HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Armor), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Hardware System chip: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SM8650-AB (4 nm) Exynos 1280 (5 nm) Processor: Octa-core, 1x 3./news/samsung-galaxy-s6-edge-specs.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-galaxy-s6-edge-specs.htmlDescription The Samsung Galaxy S6 edge is powered by an octa-core Samsung-made chip built on a 14 nm node, complemented by an ARM Mali-T760 GPU. As for the rest of the specs, we're looking at a 5.1-inch Super AMOLED display with a super high resolution of 1440 x 2560 (577 ppi), 3GB of RAM, a choice between 32 GB, 64 GB, or 128 GB of internal storage, a 16-megapixel rear camera with a wider F1./news/samsung-galaxy-tab-s8-ultra-vs-samsung-galaxy-z-fold-5-specs-comparison.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-galaxy-tab-s8-ultra-vs-samsung-galaxy-z-fold-5-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 14.6 inches 7.6 inches Resolution: 2960 x 1848 pixels, 16:10 ratio, 239 PPI 2176 x 1812 pixels, 21.6:18 ratio, 373 PPI Technology: Super AMOLED Dynamic AMOLED Refresh rate: 120Hz 120Hz Screen-to-body: 90.77 % 91.12 % Peak brightness: 1750 cd/m2 (nit) Features: HDR support, Ambient light sensor Folding inside the device, HDR support, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Front cover display: 6./news/samsung-galaxy-tab-s8-vs-apple-ipad-pro-11-inch-2022-specs-comparison.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-galaxy-tab-s8-vs-apple-ipad-pro-11-inch-2022-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 11.0 inches 11.0 inches Resolution: 2560 x 1600 pixels, 16:10 ratio, 274 PPI 2388 x 1688 pixels, 266 PPI Technology: LTPS IPS LCD Refresh rate: 120Hz 120Hz Screen-to-body: 83.62 % 83.21 % Peak brightness: 600 cd/m2 (nit) Features: Ambient light sensor Oleophobic coating, Ambient light sensor Hardware System chip: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SM8450 (4 nm) Apple M2 Processor: Octa-core, 1x 3./news/samsung-galaxy-wide-specs-release-date-and-price-officially-announced.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-galaxy-wide-specs-release-date-and-price-officially-announced.htmlThe new Samsung Galaxy Wide is a mid-range Android smartphone that Samsung unveiled today for its home market of South Korea. The specs of the Samsung Galaxy Wide are highly similar to that of the Galaxy On7, a handset that Samsung sells in China and India, although with slight upgrades. One detail that speaks to the similarities between the Samsung Galaxy Wide and the Galaxy On7 is the fact that the two handsets are codenamed the Samsung SM-G600S and the SM-G600FY./news/samsung-galaxy-z-fold-5-vs-honor-magic-vs2-specs-comparison.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-galaxy-z-fold-5-vs-honor-magic-vs2-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 7.6 inches 7.9 inches Resolution: 2176 x 1812 pixels, 21.6:18 ratio, 373 PPI 2344 x 2156 pixels, 402 PPI Technology: Dynamic AMOLED OLED Refresh rate: 120Hz 120Hz Screen-to-body: 91.12 % 87.52 % Peak brightness: 1750 cd/m2 (nit) Features: Folding inside the device, HDR support, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Folding inside the device, HDR support, Dolby Vision, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Front cover display: 6./news/samsung-galaxy-z-fold-5-vs-oneplus-open-specs-comparison.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-galaxy-z-fold-5-vs-oneplus-open-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 7.6 inches 7.8 inches Resolution: 2176 x 1812 pixels, 21.6:18 ratio, 373 PPI 2268 x 2440 pixels, 1.07:1 ratio, 426 PPI Technology: Dynamic AMOLED AMOLED Refresh rate: 120Hz 120Hz Screen-to-body: 91.12 % 89.68 % Peak brightness: 1750 cd/m2 (nit) 2800 cd/m2 (nit) Features: Folding inside the device, HDR support, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Folding inside the device, HDR support, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Front cover display: 6./news/samsung-starts-updating-the-samsung-galaxy-s-ii-to-android-4-1-2.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-starts-updating-the-samsung-galaxy-s-ii-to-android-4-1-2.htmlThe Samsung Galaxy S II (GT-I9100G) was at one time, the flagship Android phone. As the largest selling Android device in 2011, it still has a large number of users including new buyers who can pick up the phone cheaply from certain pre-paid carriers. Android 4.1.2 is being sent to the Samsung Galaxy S II in phases, which means it might not hit your country or carrier immediately, but be patient as the update will arrive./news/samsung-s-next-mid-range-beast-appears-in-new-renders.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-s-next-mid-range-beast-appears-in-new-renders.htmlWhat Samsung does with its mid-range Galaxy A-line of handsets is quite impressive. For the most part, they are equipped with big screens, viable cameras, and huge batteries. Of course, you will pay less for these phones than you would for a flagship model even if a Galaxy A device has competitive specs. The next mid-range powerhouse from Samsung is rumored to be the Galaxy A55. We can even figure out which chip will power the Galaxy A55./news/samsung-s-rugged-galaxy-tab-active3-makes-its-us-debut-with-an-equally-robust-s-pen-in-tow.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-s-rugged-galaxy-tab-active3-makes-its-us-debut-with-an-equally-robust-s-pen-in-tow.htmlUPDATE: As promised, the Galaxy Tab Active3 has already gone up for sale via Samsung's official US e-store, albeit in a single Wi-Fi-only configuration with 64 gigs of internal storage space for the time being. By the looks of the company's website, we expect the 128GB non-LTE-enabled variant to become available fairly soon as well at a recommended price of $509.99, with cellular-capable SKUs likely to keep eager buyers waiting a little longer./news/select-at-t-subscribers-are-about-to-get-free-roaming-in-mexico-and-canada.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/select-at-t-subscribers-are-about-to-get-free-roaming-in-mexico-and-canada.htmlAT&T has just announced an updated roaming structure that provides free voice and data roaming in Mexico and Canada. Unfortunately, however, only select postpaid customers will receive AT&T’s free roaming upgrade. If you’re on an AT&T Mobile Share Value plan with at least 15GB of monthly data in your quota, AT&T will offer free voice, text, and data roaming in Mexico. Enterprise customers need to be on a Mobile Select plan of at least $20 per month to be eligible for the free roaming feature, which will kick in on May 20./news/some-lucky-verizon-customers-are-finding-a-25-gift-card-in-the-my-verizon-app.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/some-lucky-verizon-customers-are-finding-a-25-gift-card-in-the-my-verizon-app.htmlIf you're a Verizon subscriber and signed up for the Verizon Up reward program, you might have a $25 gift card waiting for you in the My Verizon app. The app can be installed from both the App Store and the Google Play Store. To claim the prize, open the app and tap the Verizon Up tab at the bottom of the screen. Go to the section with the header that reads "/news/sony-ericsson-xperia-arc-s-specs.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/sony-ericsson-xperia-arc-s-specs.htmlDescription The Sony Ericsson Xperia arc S is a powerful Android 2.3.4 smartphone with a hefty 1.4 GHz processor, 512 MB of RAM and a 4.2-inch display. The phone's features include a 8.1-megapixel camera with autofocus, 3D panorama, flashlight and 720 video recording, FM radio, microSD card, DLNA, Wi-Fi and GPS. ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7sbTOp5yaqpWjrm%2BvzqZmqaCfo7K0e7KopbJldae2pL%2FSqKVmkKCav6qtjJqpnGWDlLalgpBtcA%3D%3D/news/sony-xperia-10-ii-specs.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/sony-xperia-10-ii-specs.htmlDescription The Sony Xperia 10 II is a mid-range smartphone that offers a 6'' OLED display, water and dust resistance, fingerprint scanner and a triple camera on the back. Under the hood, it's powered by Snapdragon 665, 4GB RAM and 128GB storage. A 3600mAh battery keeps the lights on. ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7sbTOp5yaqpWjrm%2BvzqZmqaCfo7K0e7KopbJliKWys7XAZmhpZXl%2BrKqwkGpqb28%3D/news/sprint-explains-why-at-t-doesn-t-need-t-mobile-s-spectrum.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/sprint-explains-why-at-t-doesn-t-need-t-mobile-s-spectrum.htmlSince the announcement of AT&T's intent to purchase T-Mobile for $39 billion, Sprint has been the most outspoken critic. Sprint has insisted that the acquisition would hurt consumers and the industry. But AT&T has stayed on-message, saying that the acquisition is necessary in order to relieve its spectrum crunch.So now Sprint has responded by laying out how AT&T could relieve the alleged spectrum crunch without purchasing T-Mobile, and spend less money./news/t-mobile-chatbot-royally-embarasses-the-company-by-spitting-facts-about-price-lock-commitment.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/t-mobile-chatbot-royally-embarasses-the-company-by-spitting-facts-about-price-lock-commitment.htmlTry as it might to mold its words, T-Mobile cannot escape the fact that it broke its promise to its customers by hiking legacy plan prices. The carrier's so-called commitment to never raise prices was deceptive and misleading and many consumers have responded by ditching the company or complaining against it to the FCC. Even T-Mobile's own AI system says it's in the wrong.T-Mobile has a bunch of AI tools called 'Superpowers' for employees which aim to make the jobs of employees easier./news/t-mobile-ends-2020-on-a-decidedly-low-note-with-yet-another-big-security-incident.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/t-mobile-ends-2020-on-a-decidedly-low-note-with-yet-another-big-security-incident.htmlUPDATE: Shortly after publishing our original story below, T-Mobile's media relations department has reached out to share a very encouraging number highlighting the relatively small scale (in the grand scheme of things) of this newly revealed security breach. While Magenta isn't willing to go so far as to explicitly confirm the exact number of users directly impacted by the incident, the wireless service provider is only "notifying less than 0./news/t-mobile-makes-changes-to-its-netflix-on-us-perk.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/t-mobile-makes-changes-to-its-netflix-on-us-perk.htmlT-Mobile has been making a lot of changes to its plans in the last couple of weeks, and many of these changes have been in customers’ favor. Unfortunately, the upcoming change to the Netflix on Us freebie is a mixed bag.As many of you are aware, the Un-carrier has been offering Netflix for free to customers since 2017. During all this time, Netflix increased subscription prices by a lot, so T-Mobile has decided to change a bit how the Netflix on Us freebie works./news/t-mobile-misses-a-clean-sweep-of-the-latest-opensignal-report-by-milliseconds.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/t-mobile-misses-a-clean-sweep-of-the-latest-opensignal-report-by-milliseconds.htmlTwice a year, OpenSignal releases its report on the latest state of the mobile industry. The second report for 2017 had T-Mobile on top after winning five different categories, failing to finish first on just one. The nation's third largest carrier took the blue ribbon for 4G and 3G Download Speed, Overall Download Speed, 3G Latency and Availability. AT&T was first in 4G Latency, beating out T-Mobile by 1.45 milliseconds. In other words, the Magenta hued carrier was a split second away from a clean sweep./news/t-mobile-offers-a-second-line-for-free-when-you-activate-a-phone-line.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/t-mobile-offers-a-second-line-for-free-when-you-activate-a-phone-line.htmlT-Mobile recently launched a new offer for its customers, which lets them add a second line for free when they activate a phone line. The BOGO (buy one, get one) deal comes with a handful of requirements, which aren't that hard to meet if you really want to take advantage of the offer.First off, T-Mobile customers with at least 2 qualifying voice lines on a qualifying T-Mobile ONE, T-Mobile One Plus Family, or Simple Choice plan can add a paid voice line and get an additional voice line for free, after monthly bill credits./news/t-mobile-quietly-expanded-its-nationwide-5g-network-in-even-more-places-recently.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/t-mobile-quietly-expanded-its-nationwide-5g-network-in-even-more-places-recently.htmlT-Mobile has been making headlines in the last few days by reacting swiftly and decisively to the health crisis that's already claimed 69 lives in the US, infecting thousands of other people (of those tested), but in addition to unlimited data for all and other cool perks, many customers were actually treated to a network upgrade with minimal fanfare recently.The "Un-carrier" made a bunch of rather dry announcements that received little attention before the US government started taking the COVID-19 threat seriously, further expanding its already impressive "/news/t-mobile-revvl-5g-vs-t-mobile-revvl-v-5g-specs-comparison.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/t-mobile-revvl-5g-vs-t-mobile-revvl-v-5g-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 6.5 inches 6.8 inches Resolution: 2340 x 1080 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio, 395 PPI 1640 x 720 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 263 PPI Technology: IPS LCD Refresh rate: 60Hz Screen-to-body: 83.07 % 81.58 % Features: Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Hardware System chip: Qualcomm Snapdragon 765 SM7250-AA (7 nm) MediaTek Dimensity 700 MT6833V/ZA (7 nm) Processor: Octa-core, 2400 MHz, Kryo 475, 64-bit Octa-core, 2200 MHz, Cortex-A76, 64-bit GPU: Adreno 620 Mali-G57 MC2 RAM: 6GB LPDDR4 4GB Internal storage: 128GB 64GB Storage expansion: microSDXC up to 256 GB microSDXC up to 2048 GB OS: Android (10) Android (11) Device type: Smartphone Smartphone Camera Rear: Triple camera Triple camera Main camera: 48 MP (PDAF) 16 MP (Autofocus) Specifications: Aperture size: F1./news/t-mobile-to-receive-gsm-version-of-motorola-sholes.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/t-mobile-to-receive-gsm-version-of-motorola-sholes.htmlDid the phone doctor tell T-Mobile to take a tablet and call in the morning? According to pictures that Tmo News received from one of it's tipsters, an internal Motorola web site shows that a GSM version of the Motorola Sholes handset and a Sholes tablet are both heading to the nation's number four carrier. The picture is actually from a MotorBlur web site that is for reps only. The site reads "/news/the-affordable-soundcore-liberty-3-pro-are-a-no-miss-on-amazon-through-this-deal.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/the-affordable-soundcore-liberty-3-pro-are-a-no-miss-on-amazon-through-this-deal.htmlImagine having a pair of earbuds with solid ANC, great sound, long battery life, and some fun additional features like customizable EQ available for less than $100. No problem if you can’t, for such earbuds at that price point are no fantasy. On the contrary, the Soundcore Anker Liberty 3 Pro are very much real and once again available at a super cool 41% discount at Amazon.To make things even better, savings-wise, you can activate a coupon provided by the world’s largest online retailer./news/the-alcatel-3v-launches-in-the-us-dual-camera-18-9-display-150.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/the-alcatel-3v-launches-in-the-us-dual-camera-18-9-display-150.htmlThe Alcatel 3v was introduced earlier this year in Europe and we got some hands-on time with it, but had no idea when it would be launching in the States. Well, we've got official word that it's coming to the US next week, for the super-competitive price of $149.99! What does that get you? Here's a quick reminder:The Alcatel 3v is super-shiny, with a metal-and-glass build that makes it look no less premium than much more expensive flagships./news/the-backbone-one-gaming-controller-is-coming-to-android.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/the-backbone-one-gaming-controller-is-coming-to-android.htmlGaming on a smartphone can be a frustrating experience, especially when you need precision and tactile feedback. That’s why gaming controllers exist, and now one of the best iPhone controllers is coming to Android.Backbone one is the brainchild of a small start-up company called Backbone Labs. The controller made headlines last year when it launched for iOS devices. Backbone one was praised for its design and features - from the 3./news/the-phoozy-saves-your-phone-from-drops-water-the-elements-and-more.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/the-phoozy-saves-your-phone-from-drops-water-the-elements-and-more.htmlThere are several manufacturers that sell protection to those willing to pay to keep their device from breaking. The latest episode of ABC Television's Shark Tank featured such a company called Phoozy that was seeking $500,000 for a 10% stake in the company. Phoozy's "Thermal Capsules" are bags that provide protection for devices that are placed inside them. The "Thermal Capsules" use materials created by NASA and will meet or exceed the 810G 516./news/the-return-of-deleted-photos-on-iphones-is-concerning-and-you-need-to-take-precautions.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/the-return-of-deleted-photos-on-iphones-is-concerning-and-you-need-to-take-precautions.htmlBack when Vito Corleone's daughter was getting married, a VIM (Very Important Mafioso) – namely, Don Barzini – got mad at a photographer. There he was (Barzini, I mean), minding his own business (plotting against the hosts, I mean) at the wedding party. Suddenly, his photo was taken.He got his fellas to get the camera from the poor photographer. They ripped it open and the negative was given to Barzini. He squashed it with a face that read "/news/the-tab-extreme-lenovo-s-biggest-top-tier-tablet-is-currently-on-sale-at-best-buy-and-sports-a-key.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/the-tab-extreme-lenovo-s-biggest-top-tier-tablet-is-currently-on-sale-at-best-buy-and-sports-a-key.htmlSuper-duper tablets are expensive. Super-duper tablets with an included keyboard and stylus cost even more. This is why you should never miss the chance to seize an amazing slate bundled with a keyboard and stylus at a discounted price when it's available. And guess what? Such an opportunity just presented itself through this very article you are currently reading.At the moment, Best Buy has Lenovo's biggest tablet ever made, the Tab Extreme, on sale at a sweet $150 discount./news/the-very-affordable-cricket-icon-3-will-be-released-this-friday.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/the-very-affordable-cricket-icon-3-will-be-released-this-friday.htmlStarting this Friday, October 8th, you can buy a brand new phone from Cricket for only $89.99. The Cricket Icon 3 in Maritime Blue features a 6.5-inch HD+ display. The handset is equipped with 32GB of expandable storage and the 3500mAh battery provides up to two days of power (according to Cricket; your mileage will vary). On the back of the device, you'll find an 8MP camera while the 5MP front-facing teardrop selfie snapper includes a beauty mode./news/these-budget-audio-technica-earbuds-are-a-steal-at-amazon-right-now.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/these-budget-audio-technica-earbuds-are-a-steal-at-amazon-right-now.htmlThere’s no denying that compromises are necessary when things are tight. But those shouldn’t mean putting up with low-quality items. Feel confused? What we meant is there are many budget products that are quite remarkable for their price. Take the Audio-Technica ATH-SQ1TWBK, for example. These budget earbuds are now 41% cheaper than usual at Amazon.Their password-like name aside, there’s nothing overly sophisticated about these budget earbuds. They’re designed with simplicity and ease of use in mind./news/this-could-be-the-lg-g4-stylus.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/this-could-be-the-lg-g4-stylus.htmlWhile the G4 will probably be LG's most important smartphone this year, the South Korean company is obviously getting ready to launch other handsets alongside it. One of them could be called LG G4 Stylus, and might be released as the successor to last year's G3 Stylus. Like the G3 Stylus, which is a mid-range, stylus-equipped version of the G3, the G4 Stylus should be a less-advanced variant of the G4./news/traditional-apple-screw-up-makes-iphone-users-late-again-this-year.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/traditional-apple-screw-up-makes-iphone-users-late-again-this-year.htmlHere we go again. This morning at 2 am, Daylight Savings Time (DST) returned to most of the U.S. That means clocks were moved ahead an hour allowing it to stay light outside later in the day. It also means that once again, Apple iPhone users will be late to any appointments they might have scheduled for today. While most devices (like televisions, computers, smartwatches and Android phones) automatically adjust for the time change, for some reason it has become a tradition for the iPhone and iOS to screw it up./news/twitter-for-android-gets-push-notifications-and-multiple-accounts.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/twitter-for-android-gets-push-notifications-and-multiple-accounts.htmlTwitter for Android has a new update which brings some sorely needed new features: multiple account support and push notifications. Now, you can easily switch between multiple accounts in case you're a power user. But, the big news for more casual users is push notifications.  One of the biggest drains on an Android battery are apps that constantly poll for data in the background, and Twitter apps are one of the biggest culprits./news/twitter-s-infamous-token-limit-removes-flamingo-from-play-store.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/twitter-s-infamous-token-limit-removes-flamingo-from-play-store.htmlA screenshot from the unpublished Flamingo client. Twitter has been in the news several times over the token system it uses to control the number of users any third party client can have. The popular Android client Flamingo, has now been removed from the Google Play Store due to reaching said limit. The app became one of the more popular clients used by those who do not enjoy using Twitter's own app./news/unreleased-gold-iphone-x-revealed.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/unreleased-gold-iphone-x-revealed.htmlAn FCC filing by Apple reveals an unreleased gold iPhone X. Before the September reveal of the device, the iPhone X was expected to be available in three colors, among which was set to be a new gold variant. Unfortunately, this model never materialized despite a number of dummy units appearing. Due to an FCC filing, however, it appears Apple did initially have plans for the device, perhaps hinting at a future release./news/updated-facebook-app-for-android-might-be-checking-up-on-you.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/updated-facebook-app-for-android-might-be-checking-up-on-you.htmlSome of the new permissions for the updated Facebook app on Android At the same time that the Facebook Home launcher was released in the Google Play Store, Facebook updated its Android app. This also resulted in new permissions requested for the app to run on an Android phone. Based on a full description on the Google Play Store, the Facebook app for Android now seeks to Retrieve Running Apps which means that by installing the app you are agreeing to allow it "/news/verizon-s-new-above-plan-launches-but-you-chose-t-mobile-as-the-best-unlimited-option-results.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/verizon-s-new-above-plan-launches-but-you-chose-t-mobile-as-the-best-unlimited-option-results.htmlStarting today, June 18th, Verizon launched its new Above Unlimited plan, as well as the ability to mix and match plans on each separate family line. Thus, they who pay the bills in the house can have 75GB throttling threshold, their spouse can keep on using their Beyond plan, while the kids make do with Go Unlimited, all for a lower price than before. T-Mobile has been mixing it up for a while, however, and, even though Verizon has greater coverage and very similar pricing, our poll respondents from last week still chose it as having the better unlimited options./news/vertu-phones-may-become-less-pointless-in-february-android-model-incoming.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/vertu-phones-may-become-less-pointless-in-february-android-model-incoming.htmlDespite being outrageously expensive, Vertu phones have never been regarded as particularly smart. Even the brand's top-of-the-line models – covered in diamonds and precious metals, rely on either the obsolete Symbian platform, or the even dumber Series 40. Sure, the people who buy them aren't likely to be even remotely interested in their technical specs, yet still, Vertu's new owners have decided to put a little more focus on what their handsets can actually be used for./news/vivo-nex-specs-phonearena.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/vivo-nex-specs-phonearena.htmlAll around great and fun phone Edited: Jan 07, 2019, 4:15 PM Phone owned for less than a year This is after about 3 months of usage. Ran out of room for in-depth, but I'll put what I can. Pros: Camera: This is a very good camera, particularly for detailed shots. Under good lighting conditions I would put it as comparable to the Galaxy Note 9 and iPhone XS, though it does lack a telephoto lens, so it won't get as much detail in zoomed shots./news/we-don-t-know-what-motorola-devices-will-receive-android-9-0-pie-and-when.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/we-don-t-know-what-motorola-devices-will-receive-android-9-0-pie-and-when.htmlSix Sony smartphones, four HTCs, and four Huaweis have already had their Android Pie eligibility confirmed, looking at official 9.0 updates in the not too distant future, along with a few other devices that got to beta-test the latest OS revision before it was generally released. Unfortunately, Motorola doesn’t appear to have learned a thing from its Oreo missteps that earned Lenovo’s daughter company a shameful “loser” verdict in our in-depth analysis of the current state of Android updates./news/windows-10-for-phones-currently-being-tested-at-microsoft.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/windows-10-for-phones-currently-being-tested-at-microsoft.htmlThe Windows 10 Technical Preview has been out for a while, but we haven't heard too much about the update for mobile devices. We expect to hear quite a bit, because the plan is supposedly to finally make Windows into one converged platform that is the same at the system level on all devices, but with the UI optimized for the form factor (similar to the plans we've been seeing for Ubuntu./news/wordlebot-is-here-to-shame-your-wordle-skills.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/wordlebot-is-here-to-shame-your-wordle-skills.htmlSome things in the Universe just can’t be explained by logic - like Pokemon, 80s fashion, and well… Wordle. If you happen to be one of those blissfully ignorant people who don’t know what Wordle is, check out our piece on the subject. The fact of the matter is that the game has exploded during the past few months, and all this popularity led to the New York Times buying the game in the beginning of 2022./news/x-to-put-live-streaming-behind-a-paywall.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/x-to-put-live-streaming-behind-a-paywall.htmlImage credit — PhoneArenaX, the social media platform previously known as Twitter, has announced that it will soon restrict live streaming to its premium subscribers. This move makes X the first major social platform to charge for this feature, which remains free on platforms like Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Twitch, and TikTok.The company stated that "starting soon, only Premium subscribers will be able to livestream (create live video streams) on X. This includes going live from an encoder with X integration,"/news/xiaomi-12s-ultra-vs-google-pixel-8-pro-specs-comparison.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/xiaomi-12s-ultra-vs-google-pixel-8-pro-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 6.7 inches 6.7 inches Resolution: 3200 x 1440 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 521 PPI 2992 x 1344 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 490 PPI Technology: AMOLED OLED Refresh rate: 120Hz 120Hz Screen-to-body: 89.36 % 87.10 % Peak brightness: 1500 cd/m2 (nit) 2400 cd/m2 (nit) Features: HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Hardware System chip: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SM8450 (4 nm) Google Tensor G3 (4 nm) Processor: Octa-core, 1x 3./news/xiaomi-13-vs-xiaomi-redmi-note-13-5g-specs-comparison.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/xiaomi-13-vs-xiaomi-redmi-note-13-5g-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 6.4 inches 6.7 inches Resolution: 2400 x 1080 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 414 PPI 2400 x 1080 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 395 PPI Technology: OLED AMOLED Refresh rate: 120Hz 120Hz Screen-to-body: 89.48 % 89.02 % Peak brightness: 1900 cd/m2 (nit) 1000 cd/m2 (nit) Features: HDR support, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Hardware System chip: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SM8550 (4 nm) MediaTek Dimensity 6080 (6 nm) Processor: Octa-core, 1x 3./news/xiaomi-black-shark-5-pro-vs-xiaomi-14-pro-specs-comparison.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/xiaomi-black-shark-5-pro-vs-xiaomi-14-pro-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 6.7 inches 6.7 inches Resolution: 2400 x 1080 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 395 PPI 3200 x 1440 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 521 PPI Technology: OLED AMOLED Refresh rate: 144Hz 120Hz Screen-to-body: 85.75 % 90.18 % Peak brightness: 3000 cd/m2 (nit) Features: HDR support, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor HDR support, Dolby Vision Hardware System chip: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SM8450 (4 nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SM8650-AB (4 nm) Processor: Octa-core, 1x 3./news/you-can-now-buy-certified-refurbished-ipad-pro-2020-models-directly-from-apple.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/you-can-now-buy-certified-refurbished-ipad-pro-2020-models-directly-from-apple.htmlView Full Bio Adrian, a mobile technology enthusiast since the Nokia 3310 era, has been a dynamic presence in the tech journalism field, contributing to Android Authority, Digital Trends, and Pocketnow before joining PhoneArena in 2018. His expertise spans across various platforms, with a particular fondness for the diversity of the Android ecosystem. Despite the challenges of balancing full-time parenthood with his work, Adrian's passion for tech trends, running, and movies keeps him energized./news/youtube-music-adds-new-feature-to-better-compete-with-apple-music-and-spotify.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/youtube-music-adds-new-feature-to-better-compete-with-apple-music-and-spotify.htmlGreat news for YouTube Music fans who love listening to the latest music, as the music service is getting an update that adds an important new feature. The newly added “Released” playlist of the hottest 50 songs is something that Apple Music and Spotify have offered for quite a while now.Spotted by 9to5google, the information was confirmed by YouTube Music, so if you visit the Released link, you find a list of “the hottest 50 songs this week, served up fresh to you every Friday./news/youtube-music-now-allows-users-to-auto-download-podcast-episodes.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/youtube-music-now-allows-users-to-auto-download-podcast-episodes.htmlAfter the news that Google – notorious for its ax-wielding obsession (think of the now shut down YouTube Originals, Google Stadia, YouTube Go, and more) – is going to put Google Podcasts to sleep, they’ve packed YouTube Music with a fancy new feature.As you’ve probably already heard, YouTube Music is the app that will succeed Google Podcasts in the coming months, with the latter to be completely discontinued in 2024. Users are now reporting they’re seeing an auto-download option for podcasts in version 6./news/youtube-tv-finally-adds-the-weather-channel-and-four-other-channels.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/youtube-tv-finally-adds-the-weather-channel-and-four-other-channels.htmlYouTube TV announced early this year that it will add The Weather Channel to its offering but didn’t exactly say when it will happen apart from the fact that it will be available this year. Fast forward three months and The Weather Channel is finally going live on YouTube TV.Announced today via Twitter, the news mentions four other channels that join YouTube TV today, alongside The Weather Channel: G4TV, Comedy.TV, JusticeCentral./news/zte-zmax-specs-phonearena.htmlFri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/zte-zmax-specs-phonearena.htmlIncredible value and a great phone regardless of price! Edited: Jun 11, 2015, 9:41 PM Phone owned for less than a year Hard to believe that this great phone costs less than $100.00 before taxes. It took me a month to find a Metro PCS store that had one in stock and they sold out the same day. Get it while you can from a MPCS Corporate store, as the MIR (Mail-in rebate) takes about 3 months to receive./news/1-android-app-sale-on-google-play-store-discounts-some-of-our-all-time-favorite-apps.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/1-android-app-sale-on-google-play-store-discounts-some-of-our-all-time-favorite-apps.htmlGoogle is hosting a massive app sale for a limited time: the Google Play Days app sale brings down the price of some of our favorite apps down to just a $1, so if you want to top up your app collection with some great quality apps, now is the time.Nova Launcher Prime and djay 2 are now on saleOut of all the apps offered on sale, we would highlight the great deal on Nova Launcher Prime, one of the best custom Android launchers that you can buy./news/4400-for-an-iphone-5s-yes-if-you-want-it-in-gold-platinum-or-rose-gold.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/4400-for-an-iphone-5s-yes-if-you-want-it-in-gold-platinum-or-rose-gold.htmlLondon-based GoldenGenie is a companyso obsessed with luxury materials that it'll embellish prettymuch anything you can think of in either gold, platinum or rose gold.Some of you may remember its latest conquest that we reported: theHTC One. Tacky or not, at the time (and even now) we've got to admitthat the One looks stunning, especially in rose gold. Of course, oncewe saw the price tag on that thing, we were as equally stunned – itranged from $2900 for the 'cheapest' model with gold, and went rightup to $3200 for the platinum HTC One./news/10mln-units-of-the-lg-cookie-kp500-sold-to-date-the-phone-gets-a-successor.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/10mln-units-of-the-lg-cookie-kp500-sold-to-date-the-phone-gets-a-successor.htmlLG has officially stated that more than 10mln units of the affordable LG Cookie KP500 have been sold to date, so the manufacturer can now happily tick off one of the goals for 2009 they announced at the beginning of April. This actually means the Cookie is LG´s fastest selling device at the moment and the fifth handset of the company to hit the 10mln mark, after the successful LG Chocolate, LG Shine, LG KP100 and LG KG270./news/11-inch-oled-ipad-pro-2024-faces-shortages-at-launch-because-of-samsung.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/11-inch-oled-ipad-pro-2024-faces-shortages-at-launch-because-of-samsung.htmlLast month, Ross Young, CEO of Display Supply Chain Consultants (DSCC) noted that shipments of the OLED panels for the 12.9-inch iPad Pro (2024) had been higher than the shipments of OLED displays for the 11-inch variant of Apple's top-of-the-line tablet. That would seem to indicate that it might be harder for consumers to find an 11-inch iPad Pro when the tablets are released. As we reported earlier today, Apple will hold an event on May 7th called "/news/2024-s-apple-watch-x-could-have-two-new-health-features-that-could-save-more-lives.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/2024-s-apple-watch-x-could-have-two-new-health-features-that-could-save-more-lives.htmlBloomberg's Mark Gurman, writing in his weekly "Power On" newsletter for Bloomberg, said that two new health features are coming to a future iteration of the Apple Watch. One will detect whether you have sleep apnea which is a serious medical condition where your breathing can stop and start overnight while sleeping. Those with this problem use a Continuous positive airway pressure device (CPAP) which pushes oxygen into your airway. The second feature is hypertension./news/airpods-3-vs-airpods-2-visible-evolution.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/airpods-3-vs-airpods-2-visible-evolution.html, a long-awaited successor to the 2nd-generation AirPods, also known as AirPods 2. The best AirPods to buy: a buying guideLet's take a look at how the two fare up against each other and find out whether going from the 2nd to the 3rd-gen AirPods would be a worthy upgrade. AirPods 3 vs AirPods 2: Price The new AirPods (3rd generation) are priced at $179, while the older AirPods (2nd generation) are $129./news/alcatel-onetouch-m-pop-specs-phonearena.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/alcatel-onetouch-m-pop-specs-phonearena.htmlDescription The Alcatel OneTouch M’Pop, a US-bound smartphone running on Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, with a 4-inch WVGA screen, 1GHz processor, 512MB of RAM and a 5-megapixel camera on the back. The 4-inch screen should be a perfect asset for those who value one handed use. ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7sbTOp5yaqpWjrm%2BvzqZmqaCfo7K0e6ClmpqslaF6kLrEjaaum5himpG7z5ignW9maIE%3D/news/amazing-new-samsung-galaxy-watch-4-classic-deal-adds-4g-lte-to-a-beautiful-bargain.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/amazing-new-samsung-galaxy-watch-4-classic-deal-adds-4g-lte-to-a-beautiful-bargain.htmlYou don't often see an 18 month-old or so smartwatch (with Wear OS) in the limelight as frequently as the Galaxy Watch 4 Classic has been in the last couple of weeks, but believe it or not, Samsung's undeniably eye-catching Apple Watch rival from 2021 is on sale at an excellent price yet again.The latest deal comes from Woot rather than Walmart, eclipsing not one and not two but three very special and very recent offers by allowing you to pay just $179./news/android-and-iphone-battle-royale-games-like-playerunknown-s-battlegrounds-fortnite-rust.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/android-and-iphone-battle-royale-games-like-playerunknown-s-battlegrounds-fortnite-rust.htmlLately, the indie market has spurred a new genre of games that are taking the world by storm – the “survive and craft” titles, which later evolved into the “battle royale” adrenaline-infused shooters. We are talking about games like Rust, H1Z1 King of the Kill, and Playerunknown's Battlegrounds. These games, even when buggy, unfinished, and in early access, all became insanely popular. Well, good news is, when a certain genre for PC or console goes popular, mobile developers start thinking about developing the same type of titles for phones and tablets./news/android-beam-brings-touch-to-share-on-nfc-enabled-androids.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/android-beam-brings-touch-to-share-on-nfc-enabled-androids.htmlWhen we first heard about the newly announced Galaxy Nexus coming with NFC our first thought was Google Wallet. After the Android Ice Cream Sandwich (ICS) demo, though, this quickly changed to Android Beam. The NFC-reliant new feature impresses with the fact that it allows you to share pretty much everything on your phone with a single tap: apps, contacts, music, videos, websites, directions. What’s really impressive about it though is not sheer functionality - rather it’s the way it works./news/android-wear-2-0-for-asus-zenwatch-2-rolling-out-now.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/android-wear-2-0-for-asus-zenwatch-2-rolling-out-now.htmlThe ZenWatch 2 is the newest Asus smartwatch to receive the long-awaited Android Wear 2.0 update. Much later than expected, Asus has kicked off the rollout of the update, but only a small percentage of ZenWatch 2 owners will get the update in the first day.Looking back in retrospective, Asus is one of the last companies that have delivered on their promise to upgrade its smartwatches to Android Wear 2./news/apple-and-samsung-should-copy-motorola-and-offer-longer-warranties.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/apple-and-samsung-should-copy-motorola-and-offer-longer-warranties.htmlMotorola recently teased that one of its mid-range phones, the Moto S50 Neo, would come with a four-year warranty. Yep, this extended warranty is just for China at the moment, but I can't help but think Motorola may do a similar thing for other markets in the future. This is actually an unprecedented commitment to customer satisfaction, and nobody is currently doing it in the smartphone market. We're getting more and more years of software support, but what about hardware support?/news/apple-brings-new-black-unity-solo-loop-and-unity-lights-watch-face-to-honor-black-history-month.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/apple-brings-new-black-unity-solo-loop-and-unity-lights-watch-face-to-honor-black-history-month.htmlApple is continuing the tradition to celebrate Black History Month with limited edition gadgets and accessories. Last year, the company launched a limited edition Apple Watch Series 6 Black Unity, and now Apple has announced Black Unity Braided Solo Loop and Unity Lights watch face for its smartwatch lineup.The Apple Watch Black Unity Braided Solo Loop has been carefully designed by members of the Black creative community and people who feel close to the cause./news/apple-destroyed-all-its-us-rivals-in-2023-but-the-unlocked-phone-segment-has-a-different-leader.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/apple-destroyed-all-its-us-rivals-in-2023-but-the-unlocked-phone-segment-has-a-different-leader.htmlAs surprising as it might have been for a lot of people to see Apple top the global smartphone sales chart for an entire year for the first time ever in 2023, you will definitely not be shocked to hear how the company ruled its homeland.The US handset market has long been the iPhone family's most fertile ground, but even with that in mind, it can't be overstated how impressive it is for Apple to sell more than one in two smartphones across such a large and financially prosperous nation./news/apple-has-lost-their-legal-claim-to-the-iphone-name-in-mexico.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/apple-has-lost-their-legal-claim-to-the-iphone-name-in-mexico.htmlApple may have solved their trademark problems in China, but it appears they may have a bigger problem on its hands south of the U.S. border, as a court in Mexico City has denied an injunction that would have allowed Apple to continue to sell under the iPhone brand because it violates the trademarks of iFone, a Mexican telecommunications company. The ruling could have a major impact on Apple’s phone sales in Mexico, as well as affecting the marketing and sales plans of several wireless service providers in the country, some of which were gearing up to offer the iPhone 5 to customers this weekend./news/apple-id-might-soon-be-renamed-to-apple-account.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/apple-id-might-soon-be-renamed-to-apple-account.htmlApple is considering renaming Apple ID to Apple Account, says a new report. Apple ID is an account that users use for accessing Apple services like iCloud and Find My. It authenticates users and makes all the devices in the Apple ecosystem work together seamlessly.  The Cupertino giant wants to start calling the account Apple Account instead, according to sources in the know, per MacRumors.Apple has been referring to its user accounts as Apple ID accounts for well over a decade, so it's newsworthy that the company is considering a rebrand./news/apple-introduces-new-2-tb-icloud-storage-tier-ahead-of-sept-7-event.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/apple-introduces-new-2-tb-icloud-storage-tier-ahead-of-sept-7-event.htmlJust a week ahead of this year's September iPhone launch event, Apple quietly introduced a new iCloud storage tier that grants users 2 TB of space for $19.99 a month. The new offer hasn't changed anything else down the cloud storage line, with the previous top tier of 1TB costing $9.99 a month, and the lowest — 50GB — still going for $0.99. The default free storage amount for all users remains at 5 GB./news/apple-iphone-12-mini-specs.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/apple-iphone-12-mini-specs.html5G: n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n71, n77, n78, n79, n260, n261, Sub-6, mmWave 4G (FDD): Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 14(700 PS), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS), 32(1500 L-band), 66(AWS-3), 71(600) 4G (TDD): Bands 34(2000), 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+), 42(3500), 46, 48(3600) 3G: Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 8(900) Data Speed: LTE-A, HSDPA+ (4G) 42./news/apple-iphone-13-pro-specs.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/apple-iphone-13-pro-specs.html5G: n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n25, n28, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n71, n77, n78, n79 4G (FDD): Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 14(700 PS), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 21(1500 Upper), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS), 32(1500 L-band), 66(AWS-3), 71(600) 4G (TDD): Bands 34(2000), 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+), 42(3500), 46, 48(3600) 3G: Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 6(800) Data Speed: LTE-A, HSDPA+ (4G) 42./news/apple-iphone-13-vs-samsung-galaxy-a13-5g-specs-comparison.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/apple-iphone-13-vs-samsung-galaxy-a13-5g-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 6.1 inches 6.5 inches Resolution: 2532 x 1170 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio, 457 PPI 1600 x 720 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 270 PPI Technology: OLED IPS LCD Refresh rate: 60Hz 90Hz Screen-to-body: 87.24 % 81.06 % Peak brightness: 1200 cd/m2 (nit) Features: Super Retina XDR, HDR support, Oleophobic coating, Scratch-resistant glass (Ceramic Shield), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Hardware System chip: Apple A15 Bionic (5 nm) MediaTek Dimensity 700 MT6833V/ZA (7 nm) Processor: Hexa-core, 2x3./news/apple-iphone-14-pro-max-vs-iphone-14-pro-the-itch-to-switch.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/apple-iphone-14-pro-max-vs-iphone-14-pro-the-itch-to-switch.htmlIntroIn 2022, Apple did something for the first time: it differentiated its Pro models from the regular iPhones way more drastically than previous iPhone series. The iPhone 14 Pro and the iPhone 14 Pro Max both got a standout new design thanks to the Dynamic Island, as well as new chips, while the regular iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus were powered by the iPhone 13's Apple A15 Bionic chips. Oh, right, and we no longer get a mini iPhone; instead, we are treated to an iPhone Pro Max-like iPhone 14 Plus./news/apple-iphone-15-pro-max-vs-huawei-mate-50-pro-specs-comparison.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/apple-iphone-15-pro-max-vs-huawei-mate-50-pro-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 6.7 inches 6.7 inches Resolution: 2796 x 1290 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio, 460 PPI 2616 x 1212 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio, 428 PPI Technology: OLED OLED Refresh rate: 120Hz 120Hz Screen-to-body: 89.75 % 91.44 % Peak brightness: 2000 cd/m2 (nit) Features: Super Retina XDR, HDR support, Oleophobic coating, Scratch-resistant glass (Ceramic Shield), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Hardware System chip: A17 Pro (3 nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SM8475 (4 nm) Processor: Hexa-core 1x 3./news/apple-iphone-15-vs-oneplus-11-specs-comparison.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/apple-iphone-15-vs-oneplus-11-specs-comparison.htmlCellular 5G: n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n14, n20, n25, n28, n29, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n70, n71, n77, n78, n258, n260, n261, SA, NSA, mmWave, 5G Ready n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n25, n28, n30, n38, n41, n66, n71, n77, n78, 5G Ready 4G (FDD): Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 14(700 PS), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS), 32(1500 L-band), 66(AWS-3), 71(600) Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 30(2300 WCS), 32(1500 L-band), 66(AWS-3), 71(600) Connectivity & Features ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7sbTOp5yaqpWjrm%2BvzqZmqaCfo7K0e8KopKmZopp8grzPpZxmoYCdvK%2BxjGpsZYeemp2twdJmaGpnoJ28r7HSaGhqcWJseXJ%2Bj2xs/news/apple-iphone-xs-vs-apple-iphone-15-specs-comparison.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/apple-iphone-xs-vs-apple-iphone-15-specs-comparison.htmlCellular 4G (FDD): Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 14(700 PS), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS), 32(1500 L-band), 66(AWS-3), 71(600) Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 14(700 PS), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS), 32(1500 L-band), 66(AWS-3), 71(600) Connectivity & Features ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7sbTOp5yaqpWjrm%2BvzqZmqaCfo7K0e8KopKmZopp8grzPpZxmoYCdvK%2BxjJGKZXmgpbmmeciJn6imlWJ%2BdnvPoaannaNkfnGDlW9jamlpZ4Q%3D/news/apple-tv-and-airplay-2-are-now-available-on-samsung-smart-tvs.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/apple-tv-and-airplay-2-are-now-available-on-samsung-smart-tvs.htmlEarlier this year, news broke that Apple would bring the Apple TV app to all Samsung smart TV models from 2018 and 2019. Today, alongside the redesign of the Apple TV app, support for it and AirPlay 2 is going live on Samsung's smart TVs, turning the South Korean tech giant into the first TV manufacturer to natively support Apple's services without a set-top box.In order to gain access to Apple TV and AirPlay 2, Samsung smart TV owners will have to install a new firmware update that enables the services./news/apple-watch-ultra-3-vs-garmin-forerunner-965-specs-comparison.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/apple-watch-ultra-3-vs-garmin-forerunner-965-specs-comparison.htmlLocation: A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS GPS, Glonass, Galileo Sensors: Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Altimeter, Compass, Heart rate, Thermometer, Barometer, ECG, Blood Oxygen Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Pedometer, Altimeter, Compass, Heart rate, Thermometer, Barometer, ECG, Blood Oxygen ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7sbTOp5yaqpWjrm%2BvzqZmqaCfo7K0e8KopKmZopp8grzPpZxmj5GpsKl5tKWrq5ldaHmIrdGmoKdldqS%2Fpr7Up6Weql1ug3Z7z6Gmp52jZH5zfpVsY2pqY2aD/news/apple-s-beats-fit-pro-are-here-to-make-you-forget-the-airpods-pro-2-are-not.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/apple-s-beats-fit-pro-are-here-to-make-you-forget-the-airpods-pro-2-are-not.htmlApple is technically not selling as many different true wireless earbuds options as the likes of Samsung, Jabra, or JBL under its own name, but if you also consider the Beats brand, there's basically something for every type of iOS... or Android user you can get from the Cupertino-based tech giant.The hot new Beats Fit Pro, however, don't exactly have a direct equivalent in the Galaxy Buds lineup due primarily to their somewhat unusual design including an "/news/apple-s-fully-unlocked-iphone-xs-max-is-on-sale-at-massive-discounts-in-brand-new-condition.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/apple-s-fully-unlocked-iphone-xs-max-is-on-sale-at-massive-discounts-in-brand-new-condition.htmlBecause of its relatively advanced age, the 2018-released iPhone XS Max has scored a number of substantial discounts in the last few months at authorized retailers like Best Buy, as well as various major carriers and top-rated eBay vendors. But deals with absolutely no strings attached offered for fully unlocked units in brand-new condition have been few and far between, which makes Woot's latest sale pretty special. The Amazon-owned e-tailer is primarily known for its killer one-day-only promotions on refurbished gadgets backed by a 90-day warranty, but this new deal is actually something else entirely./news/apple-s-hot-new-airpods-with-wireless-charging-case-get-their-first-decent-discount-at-costco.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/apple-s-hot-new-airpods-with-wireless-charging-case-get-their-first-decent-discount-at-costco.htmlWhile Apple's recently refreshed AirPods received a couple of decent discounts within just a couple of weeks of their commercial debut, both Amazon and Costco restricted this first batch of deals on the "magical" second-gen wireless headphones to the cheaper variant paired with a standard wired charging case.If you're looking to cut all cords and don't mind spending a few extra bucks in the process, we have some good news today./news/apple-s-iphone-15-pro-max-is-looking-more-and-more-likely-to-be-delayed.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/apple-s-iphone-15-pro-max-is-looking-more-and-more-likely-to-be-delayed.htmlAre you excited about Apple's "Wonderlust" event, which is only a week away at the time of this writing? Do you plan to order one of the tech giant's hot new phones as soon as they're commercially released?That might not be the smartest thing to do, at least based on a persistent delay rumor from the last couple of months which refuses to go away as the iPhone 15 family launch is drawing near./news/asus-rog-phone-6-pro-vs-asus-rog-phone-6-specs-comparison.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/asus-rog-phone-6-pro-vs-asus-rog-phone-6-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 6.8 inches 6.8 inches Resolution: 2448 x 1080 pixels, 20.4:9 ratio, 395 PPI 2448 x 1080 pixels, 20.4:9 ratio, 395 PPI Technology: AMOLED AMOLED Refresh rate: 165Hz 165Hz Screen-to-body: 82.27 % 82.27 % Peak brightness: 1200 cd/m2 (nit) 1200 cd/m2 (nit) Features: HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Hardware System chip: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SM8450 (4 nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SM8450 (4 nm) Processor: Octa-core, 1x 3./news/asus-zenfone-10-full-specs-leaked-launch-timeframe-still-far-away.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/asus-zenfone-10-full-specs-leaked-launch-timeframe-still-far-away.htmlAsus typically launches its top-tier Zenfone phones in Q3, but it looks like this year the next Zenfone smartphone will arrive much later. If we are to believe the latest rumors, the upcoming Zenfone 10 is set for release sometime in the fourth quarter of 2023, a few months later than its predecessor, the Zenfone 9, which made it to market in September.PriceBaba reports that the Zenfone 10 will be bigger and better than the Zenfone 9, literally./news/asus-zenfone-ar-coming-to-verizon-this-summer.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/asus-zenfone-ar-coming-to-verizon-this-summer.htmlYesterday, we learned that the Asus ZenFone AR would be released sometime this summer - quite many months after the phone's official announcement. Now, we have another important detail about the handset: during today's Google I/O keynote about VR and AR (virtual reality and augmented reality), it's been confirmed that customers will be able to test the ZenFone AR in Verizon Wireless stores across the US. Verizon stores will have Asus ZenFone AR phones on display "/news/at-t-confirms-increase-in-early-upgrade-prices-for-all-smartphones.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/at-t-confirms-increase-in-early-upgrade-prices-for-all-smartphones.htmlWe reported on the news about a possiblehike in early upgrade prices on all AT&T smartphones, but itwasn't until recently that this was confirmed. AT&T's Android phones will now costyou a walloping $150 more if you choose to upgrade before youragreement has expired or $50 more if you pick up the phone off contract. The same applies to all other smartphones in the carrier's lineup.AT&T's favoritism of the iPhone was evident in the earlysmartphone days, but recently it has introduced a number ofAndroid devices, which tipped the scales back to equal./news/at-t-expands-call-protect-service-to-automatically-block-fraud-calls.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/at-t-expands-call-protect-service-to-automatically-block-fraud-calls.htmlGreat news for new and existing AT&T customers, as the US carrier has just announced its Call Protect service will be “upgraded” to include the ability to automatically block fraud calls and suspected spam-call alerts.New customer lines will now come with the anti-robocall service, AT&T confirmed earlier today while existing customers will have the new feature automatically added to their accounts over the coming months. Apparently, the new feature that it's now part of AT&T's Call Protect service was made possible by a June ruling at the FCC (Federal Communications Commission), which clarifies that call-blocking tools may be offered by phone service providers on an “opt-out” basis./news/attackers-are-actively-taking-advantage-of-a-pixel-security-flaw.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/attackers-are-actively-taking-advantage-of-a-pixel-security-flaw.htmlIf new features don't entice you to download uploads, a security risk surely will. Yesterday, Google released new goodies for its supported smartphone phones in the form of the June Pixel feature drop, as well as the June 2024 security patch, and Android 14 QPR3 (Quarterly Platform Release). The security update fixes fifty bugs, seven of which are critical in severity. Many of the vulnerabilities have been identified as elevation of privilege (EoP) flaws./news/backup-issues-are-affecting-some-google-pixel-and-pixel-xl-phones.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/backup-issues-are-affecting-some-google-pixel-and-pixel-xl-phones.htmlJust like all other smartphones out there, Google's Pixel and Pixel XL aren't perfect, and you may have heard about some of the issues (more or less serious) affecting them. Now, another issue has been brought to the general attention, and this time it's related to data backup. According to various Pixel and Pixel XL users, their devices have trouble backing up data like SMS, call history, apps, and so on - there's a "/news/barnes-noble-s-nook-ereader-app-is-expanded-to-the-iphone.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/barnes-noble-s-nook-ereader-app-is-expanded-to-the-iphone.htmlBook loving readers be prepared because Barnes & Noble is expanding their popular eReader app to the iPhone, and naturally Apple's iPod touch as well. The recent addition will supplement existing apps already available on the iPad, PC, and Android powered devices. Plus, it now enables for a last-page-read synchronization across all platforms – so you'll never miss a beat with the last place you read. Additionally, you can expect to find various new reading preference settings which will allow you to change the theme so that it'll provide for the most optimal reading experience./news/best-buy-is-now-selling-samsung-s-mighty-galaxy-s22-ultra-at-colossal-discounts-with-activation.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/best-buy-is-now-selling-samsung-s-mighty-galaxy-s22-ultra-at-colossal-discounts-with-activation.htmlReleased more than a year and a half ago with then-state-of-the-art specifications in tow and superseded by an even more sophisticated Galaxy S23 Ultra giant in early 2023, Samsung's S Pen-wielding Galaxy S22 Ultra powerhouse has predictably been deeply discounted a number of times in recent months.Once upon a time priced at $1,200 and up, last year's 6.8-inch super-flagship dropped to as little as $700 in an unlocked variant this past summer, giving not only the S23 Ultra a run for its money in terms of bang for buck but also the "/news/best-buy-stores-host-accessories-for-htc-evo-shift-4g-price-set-at-150-with-2-year-contract.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/best-buy-stores-host-accessories-for-htc-evo-shift-4g-price-set-at-150-with-2-year-contract.htmlIt looks like the HTC EVO Shift 4G will be called...the HTC EVO Shift 4G. Accessories being shipped into Best Buy locations are printed with the name, so it looks like other candidates like the HTC Knight or HTC Speedy are out. Launch date is expected to be January 9th for Sprint's 4G network. As far as pricing is concerned, speculation has centered on a $150 price with a signed 2 year contract./news/best-samsung-galaxy-z-fold-4-deals.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/best-samsung-galaxy-z-fold-4-deals.htmlThe Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 may not be the king of all foldables anymore, but we can say it has been aging gracefully.Its top-tier Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset, coupled with 12GB of RAM, still delivers amazing performance, allowing the phone to handle anything you throw its way. This, combined with a gorgeous 7.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and HDR10+ support, makes the Galaxy Z Fold 4 a real multitasking beast./news/bing-to-be-the-default-search-engine-on-new-kindle-fires.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/bing-to-be-the-default-search-engine-on-new-kindle-fires.htmlAmazon really does want to distance itself from Google as much as possible. Not only will you see only the most scant references to Android on the various Kindle Fires, but it turns out that the Silk browser uses Bing as the default search provider. Of course, if you're going to Amazon's Kindle Fires for Google, you're going to be in for a pretty big disappointment anyway. The change was one that many people missed during hand-on with the new Amazon tablets yesterday, but it was noticed by Elaine Fiolet over at Ubergizmo./news/blackberry-has-30-market-share-in-venezuela-trailing-only-android-s-39.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/blackberry-has-30-market-share-in-venezuela-trailing-only-android-s-39.htmlWith a miniscule market share in most countries, BlackBerry usually doesn't show up on the radar. What you normally see is Android and iOS numbers one and two respectively. But in Venezuela, the top two spots belong to Android (39.2%) and BlackBerry (30.92%). This is possible because in the country, iOS has only 4.1% of the market, and the 'others' category accounts for 19.8%. The latter group consists largely of Firefox OS and Symbian users./news/bombastic-spring-sale-deal-lands-the-jbl-charge-5-at-way-more-tempting-prices.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/bombastic-spring-sale-deal-lands-the-jbl-charge-5-at-way-more-tempting-prices.htmlAmazon has been hosting the Big Spring Sale for four days now. While countless tech went on sale on Day 1 of the event, the e-commerce giant saved some of the best deals for the final moments of the big-time spring shopping spree. To our amazement, the fantastic JBL Charge 5 is just now getting its price tag reduced! Hurry up if you want to get yours at 28% off its price tag./news/c-spire-adds-4g-lte-coverage-in-alabama-and-florida.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/c-spire-adds-4g-lte-coverage-in-alabama-and-florida.htmlRegional carrier C Spire is adding 4G LTE coverage to Alabama and Florida which will enable 21 more cities in 6 more counties to receive faster data speeds. If you feel the need to have the information broken down more, it works out to 2899 more square miles, 687,000 additional POPs and 146 more cell sites that will be covered with LTE from the carrier.In Florida, C Spire's LTE service will be available starting this coming fall in 6 cities located in four northwest Florida counties, including Gulf Breeze, Destin, Fort Walton Beach, Mary Esther, Cinco Bayou and Miramar Beach./news/costco-offers-big-instant-savings-on-the-galaxy-s10-and-s10e-with-almost-no-strings-attached.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/costco-offers-big-instant-savings-on-the-galaxy-s10-and-s10e-with-almost-no-strings-attached.htmlThe Galaxy S10 is handsome, powerful, and no longer very expensive Samsung's tremendously well-reviewed Galaxy S10 flagship lineup is unsurprisingly selling like hotcakes, according to early word around the analyst water cooler, but that doesn't mean there's no room for deal sweeteners to further boost this seemingly healthy sales pace. Namely, Costco until March 27. The member-exclusive in-store deal allows you to actually purchase the Galaxy S10 or Galaxy S10e at a lower price than usual, which arguably beats any freebie someone else might throw in./news/deal-grab-an-apple-watch-series-3-for-as-low-as-279-at-b-h.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/deal-grab-an-apple-watch-series-3-for-as-low-as-279-at-b-h.htmlIf you've missed the last two Apple Watch Series 3 sales at Best Buy and still looking to buy one, you'll be happy to know that another U.S. retailer offers some decent discounts on Apple's smartwatch.B&H continues to run its Apple Watch Series 3 sale, but this time it includes the Nike+ line as well, both GPG and cellular versions. As the title says, the cheapest Apple Watch Series 3 that you can get at B&H during the sale cost $279, about $100 cheaper than the list price./news/deal-unlocked-iphone-7-128gb-costs-just-320-on-amazon-refurbished-model.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/deal-unlocked-iphone-7-128gb-costs-just-320-on-amazon-refurbished-model.htmlThe iPhone 7 is the cheapest smartphone that Apple sells at the moment through its online store, but anyone can pick up an older model from some of the U.S. carriers that still offer them. Currently, the iPhone 7 is available for purchase via Apple for $450, but it can go up to $550 for the 128GB model.The larger model, the iPhone 7 Plus costs $570 and $670, depending on the model./news/delivery-error-has-the-the-google-pixel-shipping-early-to-some-lucky-customers.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/delivery-error-has-the-the-google-pixel-shipping-early-to-some-lucky-customers.htmlMail/courier screw-ups are one of the basic assumptions of modern society. As it turns out, however, not all delivery mistakes are detrimental to customers; some of those who've pre-ordered the new Google Pixel phone on Australia's Telstra have started to receive their Android 7.1-powered smartphones a week earlier than expected.Although Telstra said that Google Pixel pre-orders will ship on October 20th, some Reddit users are reporting that their phones have already shipped./news/demons-from-the-past-apple-fined-27-4-million-for-intentionally-slowing-down-iphones.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/demons-from-the-past-apple-fined-27-4-million-for-intentionally-slowing-down-iphones.htmlBack in late 2017, Apple had a huge scandal on its hands. The story goes like this — old iPhone 6 and iPhone 6s batteries were already degrading, and aging devices were starting to struggle with performance. It got to a point that the cells in the phones couldn’t provide enough power for intensive tasks when the processor asked for it, so the iPhone would just shut down.Apple then released iOS 10./news/don-t-worry-the-pico-series-of-vr-headsets-is-here-to-stay-despite-what-rumors-say.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/don-t-worry-the-pico-series-of-vr-headsets-is-here-to-stay-despite-what-rumors-say.htmlWhen you get into VR and start looking up the best VR headsets in an attempt to figure out which one you’d like to get, there are a few prominent brands and models that come up, and almost always among them is the Pico 4.While this headset is a bit pricier than the fan-favourite Quest 2, it’s also slightly more capable, while still being less expensive and beefy than the latest and greatest Quest 3./news/download-google-wear-os-phone-app.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/download-google-wear-os-phone-app.htmlGoogle has recently released a brand new Wear OS Phone app aimed at those who own smartwatches that have already been updated to the new version of the wearable platform. With the Wear OS Phone app, users will be able to make calls from their smartwatches, but Google added a couple of other nifty features as well.For example, Quick Replies allows users of the app to quickly respond to a call via SMS, which comes in handy when there's no time to take that call./news/droid-does-x-rated-app-from-android-market.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/droid-does-x-rated-app-from-android-market.htmlWith the open source nature of Android, certain apps that would never get past the eagle eyes of the Apple censor, can sail right through the Android Market. Case in point: MiKandi. The latter offers an app that connects an Android user to a site where X-rated pictures can be viewed, some from other developers looking to get paid for providing "content". Not wanting to call it what it is-porn-the site refers to itself as "/news/elevate-your-home-vr-setup-with-virtuix-s-omni-one-available-for-pre-order.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/elevate-your-home-vr-setup-with-virtuix-s-omni-one-available-for-pre-order.htmlIn 2020, Virtuix, the brains behind the Omni VR treadmill, kicked off a crowd-based investment campaign. Their goal? To secure funds for the Omni One, a VR locomotion device designed for home use that had long been the dream of VR enthusiasts. Fast forward to now, and Virtuix is opening up pre-orders of the Omni One to the public, marking a significant leap in the virtual reality world. As of October 19th, 2023, Virtuix has started shipping Omni One units to its early investors./news/espn-scorecenter-for-android-gets-complete-ui-overhaul.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/espn-scorecenter-for-android-gets-complete-ui-overhaul.htmlIf you're like us, you know that this is one of the app overhauls that has been much needed for a long time now, and it has finally become a reality. ESPN's ScoreCenter app for Android has finally gotten a complete UI overhaul to make the app easier to navigate and a bit faster. Unfortunately, the app is still mostly an HTML wrapper, so it's not as fast as it could be, but it's getting better./news/facebook-messenger-getting-improved-dark-mode-settings-on-android-app.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/facebook-messenger-getting-improved-dark-mode-settings-on-android-app.htmlUsers of the Android Facebook Messenger app have been able to change the UI from Light Mode to Dark Mode since 2019. Dark Mode converts the usual black print on white background to white print on black background and it can prevent the user's eyes (or those belonging to a innocent bystander) from melting in the dark of night or in a dark room. In addition, Dark Mode can extend battery life a tad on phones sporting an OLED panel./news/facebook-said-to-be-working-on-disposable-chat-aka-sexting-app.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/facebook-said-to-be-working-on-disposable-chat-aka-sexting-app.htmlWith the backlash to privacy concerns and your communication on the Internet being essentially immortal, a new trend has been emerging in the realm of "disposable chat". So, rather than something like Gmail or Facebook, which is intended to keep your communication forever, or Twitter, where private conversation becomes public. There is a move to communication that "self-destructs" and it looks like Facebook wants in on that market. Of course, a major use for that market isn't just regular off-the-record chat, but rather sexting./news/fake-trezor-wallet-app-slips-through-apple-app-store-safety-check-steals-money.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/fake-trezor-wallet-app-slips-through-apple-app-store-safety-check-steals-money.htmlThe development of cryptocurrency technology has resulted in a proliferation of cryptocurrency apps. Alongside the legitimate ones, there has been a troubling surge in fake apps designed to deceive users and unlawfully obtain their money, and one of those was able to bypass the App Store safety checks. Rafael Yakobi, a member of The Crypto Lawyers, a team of lawyers dedicated to helping developers, investors, and organizations with legal representation related to cryptocurrency technology, took to Twitter to warn users about a fake version of Trezor Suite Lite that managed to climb to the top of the App Store search results./news/first-oneplus-foldable-smartphones-set-for-launch-in-2023.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/first-oneplus-foldable-smartphones-set-for-launch-in-2023.htmlSamsung accounts for the lion’s share of foldable smartphone sales. But competition is heating up with products from the likes of Oppo, Motorola and Vivo, and next year things could get even more fierce with entries from OnePlus. OnePlus is working on multiple foldable smartphones Tipster Max Jambor has shared a cryptic teaser image on Twitter that hints at OnePlus’ intention to launch a foldable smartphone in 2023. In fact, speaking privately to PhoneArena, Jambor confirmed that “multiple” foldables are coming./news/free-spotify-users-will-be-soon-be-able-to-employ-spotify-connect.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/free-spotify-users-will-be-soon-be-able-to-employ-spotify-connect.htmlA discussion is a place, where people can voice their opinion, no matter if it is positive, neutral or negative. However, when posting, one must stay true to the topic, and not just share some random thoughts, which are not directly related to the matter. Things that are NOT allowed: Off-topic talk - you must stick to the subject of discussion Trolling - see a description Flame wars Offensive, hate speech - if you want to say something, say it politely Spam/Advertisements - these posts are deleted Multiple accounts - one person can have only one account Impersonations and offensive nicknames - these accounts get banned Moderation is done by humans./news/gawk-hopelessly-at-these-new-all-screen-sharp-phones-you-won-t-be-able-to-get-outside-japan.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/gawk-hopelessly-at-these-new-all-screen-sharp-phones-you-won-t-be-able-to-get-outside-japan.htmlNew Sharp phones Wow! Seriously, look at Sharp's brand new phones and tell us 2017 hasn't been an extra special year for smartphone design! We always counted on the Japanese firm to lead the bezel-less movement, as it's always had a thing for making minimally framed phones - even back when the technological means to do so weren't really there.Now, Sharp has reached the point where it seemingly can't go any further with minimizing screen bezels./news/get-your-mobile-entertainment-fix-on-the-cheap-with-the-lenovo-tab-m11-at-new-record-low-prices.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/get-your-mobile-entertainment-fix-on-the-cheap-with-the-lenovo-tab-m11-at-new-record-low-prices.htmlHow do you like your Android tablet? If your answer is "as affordable as possible" and you don't care that much about the most sophisticated specs and technologies available today, you should probably consider buying the Lenovo Tab M11 at new record high discounts of up to $76.Don't get us wrong, this is far from a "bare-bones" slate, eclipsing Amazon's rudimentary Fire tablets, for instance, in most key departments. And at a new crazy low starting price of $119./news/google-announces-major-improvements-for-its-new-home-app.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/google-announces-major-improvements-for-its-new-home-app.htmlAfter a successful public testing of the new Home app released back in November, Google announced some of the improvements it decided to bring to those enrolled in the Public Preview program. Thanks to the feedback received, Google has been able to roll out numerous updated and important improvements over the last few months, and some of them are ready for primetime.First off, the option to reorder your favorites for a custom home view is now rolling out for Public Preview users./news/google-blows-the-dust-off-of-the-nexus-twitter-account-to-give-iphone-fans-some-advice.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/google-blows-the-dust-off-of-the-nexus-twitter-account-to-give-iphone-fans-some-advice.htmlBefore Google launched the Pixel line with its use of stock Android and first in line updates, there was the Nexus brand of phones and tablets. Google would partner with a phone or tablet manufacturer and would provide the software and the design, development, marketing, and support of the device. The manufacturer would take care of, well, manufacturing of course, and some development.The Nexus Twitter account springs into action for the first time in yearsThe first Nexus device was the Nexus One which was made by HTC and had Android 2./news/google-nexus-6p-specs-phonearena.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/google-nexus-6p-specs-phonearena.htmlA good phone but with battery and software issues Posted: Oct 01, 2017, 4:08 AM Phone owned for more than a year Both this phone on 21.09.2016 an exactly one year later on 21.09.2017 it entered in bootloop. For most of the time it was a very good phone, gorgeous screen, great camera (point and shoot), very good sound quality because of the 2 front facing speakers, good build quality, fast charging, fast fingerprint senzor/news/google-one-vpn-to-be-discontinued-later-this-year.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/google-one-vpn-to-be-discontinued-later-this-year.htmlGoogle is one of the companies that discontinues services and apps quite often. In fact, the Google graveyard is probably the biggest out there, so the fact that the search giant has announced the closure of another service shouldn’t be a surprise for anyone.This time around it’s Google One VPN that gets the ax. The service that was originally launched back in 2020 is going to be discontinued later this year, 9to5google reports./news/google-photos-launches-more-print-and-canvases-size-options-home-delivery.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/google-photos-launches-more-print-and-canvases-size-options-home-delivery.htmlGoogle Photos is getting some much-needed improvements for users in the United States. Google confirmed that it’s now rolling out larger photo print sizes, a new option to get prints delivered home, as well as new canvas print sizes. First off, Google Photos users in the United States will now have the option to have photo prints delivered directly to their home, whereas until now they would need to visit a CVS, Walmart, or Walgreens location to get them./news/google-pixel-5-vs-samsung-galaxy-a15-5g-specs-comparison.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/google-pixel-5-vs-samsung-galaxy-a15-5g-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 6.0 inches 6.5 inches Resolution: 2340 x 1080 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio, 430 PPI 2340 x 1080 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio, 396 PPI Technology: OLED Super AMOLED Refresh rate: 90Hz 90Hz Screen-to-body: 86.75 % 84.49 % Peak brightness: 800 cd/m2 (nit) Features: HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 6), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Hardware System chip: Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G SM7250-AB (7 nm) Mediatek Dimensity 6100+ (6 nm) Processor: Octa-core, 2400 MHz, Kryo 475, 64-bit Octa-core, 2x2./news/google-pixel-7-pro-vs-samsung-galaxy-s23-ultra-specs-comparison.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/google-pixel-7-pro-vs-samsung-galaxy-s23-ultra-specs-comparison.htmlCellular 4G (FDD): Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 14(700 PS), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS), 66(AWS-3), 71(600) Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 14(700 PS), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS), 66(AWS-3), 71(600) Connectivity & Features ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7sbTOp5yaqpWjrm%2BvzqZmqaCfo7K0e8KopKmZopp8iLvOoKOeZYCexaa4jHBkiaqfYaCiudKupaBld5a5osTYZopra12KubW%2BwGinoaeemsBwfZByZ3BkYWd9cX4%3D/news/google-pixel-7a-vs-motorola-moto-g-stylus-5g-2023-specs-comparison.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/google-pixel-7a-vs-motorola-moto-g-stylus-5g-2023-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 6.1 inches 6.6 inches Resolution: 2400 x 1080 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 431 PPI 2400 x 1080 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 399 PPI Technology: OLED IPS LCD Refresh rate: 90Hz 120Hz Screen-to-body: 80.86 % 87.39 % Features: HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Hardware System chip: Google Tensor G2 (5 nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 SM6450 (4 nm) Processor: Octa-core Octa-core, 4x 2./news/google-pixel-fold-battery-and-charging.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/google-pixel-fold-battery-and-charging.htmlFold, fold, fold! The foldable revolution is not over: in fact, it's just beginning! Devices that will be hotter than hot in the months ahead. Until recently, the foldable smartphone market was largely dominated by Samsung's Galaxy Z series. However, last year marked a significant shift with the entry of several other brands like OnePlus, Motorola, OPPO, and Honor into the foldable scene. So, let's talk about the battery performance and charging capabilities of the Pixel Fold, highlighting how Google's debut foldable device, equipped with the Tensor G2 chip, addresses one of the crucial aspects of smartphone functionality./news/google-unveils-android-13-go-edition-more-than-just-the-basics.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/google-unveils-android-13-go-edition-more-than-just-the-basics.htmlAndroid Go’s story starts five years ago when Google announced Android Oreo (Go edition) with the release of Android 8.1. It was a new operation system specifically designed to run on the most affordable Android smartphones available on the market.At that time, Android Oreo devices with 512MB to 1GB memory came with all the Go optimizations, which included a tuned version of the Google Play Store, a new lineup of Google apps specifically designed to be lighter, as well as performance and storage improvements to the OS with data management features and some minimum security perks./news/google-wallet-coming-to-gmail-so-you-can-send-payments-easily.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/google-wallet-coming-to-gmail-so-you-can-send-payments-easily.htmlThis probably sounds familiar, right: you can send money with just an e-mail address! That's been a slogan of PayPal since it first launched, but PayPal suddenly has some competition in the form of Google Wallet and Gmail geting together. Google announced today that it has integrated Wallet with Gmail so you can now easily send money through your e-mail just like an attachment.In order to use the service, obviously you'll need to be signed up for Google Wallet./news/google-nintendo-and-pokemon-co-invest-in-ingress-maker-niantic.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/google-nintendo-and-pokemon-co-invest-in-ingress-maker-niantic.htmlNiantic Labs was always a strangely interesting part of Google. It was the division that created the location discovery app, Field Trip, and also the game Ingress and the incredibly detailed mythology behind it. When Google announced that it would be restructuring under Alphabet, it also announced that Niantic would become an independent company. Now, Google and others are investing in Niantic.In its Series A round of funding, Niantic will be getting a total of $30 million total from Google, Nintendo, and the Pokémon Company Group./news/google-s-cubes-coming-to-the-play-store-could-help-android-users-discover-new-apps-to-install.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/google-s-cubes-coming-to-the-play-store-could-help-android-users-discover-new-apps-to-install.htmlGoogle is believed to be developing an app for the Play Store called Cubes. First discovered earlier this year, in February Google News Telegram said "All we have at the moment is a shortcut that opens up a blank page and a 'Cubes entry point widget'. That said, both the shortcut and the widget are part of the Play Store app." Android Police now says that the Cubes app could be a central hub that will be used to discover new apps across a wide variety of categories./news/google-s-pixel-6-and-6-pro-are-now-at-three-different-issues-involving-the-fingerprint-scanner-alone.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/google-s-pixel-6-and-6-pro-are-now-at-three-different-issues-involving-the-fingerprint-scanner-alone.htmlIf you've been lucky to order and receive your hot new Pixel 6 or 6 Pro early enough to be using Google's latest 5G-enabled handsets for more than a few days, odds are you're already thinking about disabling the disappointingly fickle in-display fingerprint sensor.Ironically, Big G might beat you to the punch there if you forget to plug in your stock Android-running smartphone before it switches off or simply don't like to hug a wall until you absolutely have to./news/harman-kardon-s-stylish-soho-wireless-headphones-are-just-70-180-off-today.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/harman-kardon-s-stylish-soho-wireless-headphones-are-just-70-180-off-today.htmlToday is a good day for audiophiles with a knack for stylish headphones. For no reason whatsoever, Harman Kardon has decided to get rid of as many of its Soho Wireless headphones as possible. For that to work, you'll need to drop the price very low since they typically sell for $250.Well, Harman Kardon agrees to this strategy, so for a limited time, you can buy a pair of Soho Wireless headphones for just $70, $180 off MSRP (via AndroidPolice)./news/has-your-android-phone-or-tablet-been-added-to-netflix-s-hd-or-hdr-certified-list.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/has-your-android-phone-or-tablet-been-added-to-netflix-s-hd-or-hdr-certified-list.htmlNetflix today added 23 new devices to its list of phones and tablets (via Android Police) capable of streaming its videos in HD. Besides being certified to stream HD content from Netflix, a handset or slate must have a 720p screen or higher, and the phone's owner must have a Netflix subscription that supports HD streaming. The streaming quality on the Netflix app must be set to "high" or "auto," and the current data speed must be 5Mbps or faster./news/heif-vs-jpeg-in-ios-11-the-current-advantages-and-disadvantages-of-the-newly-adopted-by-apple-forma.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/heif-vs-jpeg-in-ios-11-the-current-advantages-and-disadvantages-of-the-newly-adopted-by-apple-forma.htmlAt this year's WWDC, Apple announced that it's adopting two new standards-based formats for storing and processing images and video, called HEIF (High Efficiency Image File Format) and HEVC (High Efficiency Video Coding) respectively. Although the implications of both for the future iOS cannot be understated and merit their own research, today we will be focusing on the HEIF standard, which by the way is pronounced "Heef," according to Apple, because we all know how obsessed people can be over the pronunciations of different file extensions (*cough* GIF *cough*)./news/here-is-why-apple-removed-the-3-5mm-headset-jack-from-the-new-iphone-7.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/here-is-why-apple-removed-the-3-5mm-headset-jack-from-the-new-iphone-7.htmlApple iPhone 7 with the new $160 wireless AirPods There are quite a few changes and improvements in the iPhone 7, but the most radical and polarizing one is without a doubt the lack of a 3.5mm headset jack, the standard that we've been using with out headphones and stereo systems in the last few decades.A change of massive proportions, the removal of the 3.5mm headset jack is something that will affect everyone: from those audiophiles who have spend hundreds of dollars on expensive headphones and obsessing over music quality to your regular users trying to hook up an iPhone to their home stereo or their old car audio player via an AUX port (not possible anymore without an adapter)./news/here-s-why-you-need-to-change-your-facebook-and-instagram-password-now.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/here-s-why-you-need-to-change-your-facebook-and-instagram-password-now.htmlOops, they did it again. If you didn't think that Facebook could go lower than sharing personal information from 87 million users with third party sites, violating a signed FTC consent decree in the process, maybe you're not giving the social media company enough credit. According to KrebsonSecurity, hundreds of millions of Facebook users could have had their passwords discovered by Facebook employees. These passwords were stored by the company in plain text dating back as far as 2012./news/htc-hero-cdma-specs-phonearena.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/htc-hero-cdma-specs-phonearena.htmlDescription The HTC Hero for Sprint will not be just a CDMA version of the best Android handset we have used this far. It will have a new design, lacking the famous chin, which was so distinctive for HTC’s Android products. Some of the most important features coming with the Hero include, of course, the colourful Sense UI, a 5MP camera, 3.5mm jack, GPS, stereo Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and 3G. ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7sbTOp5yaqpWjrm%2BvzqZmqaCfo7K0e6eNemaAlae8bo%2BjhniYoZRohneE/news/huawei-nova-specs-phonearena.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/huawei-nova-specs-phonearena.htmlDescription Huawei nova sports a 5-inch full HD display and a single 12MP rear camera with f2/2 aperture and 1.25 micron pixels. There's also an 8-megapixel selfie camera in the front that features f/2.0 aperture. The Chinese company has decided to go with a 2GHz octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 chipset inside the Nova, which is complemented by 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal memory (expandable up to 128GB via microSD cards)./news/huawei-p30-pro-vs-samsung-galaxy-a55-5g-specs-comparison.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/huawei-p30-pro-vs-samsung-galaxy-a55-5g-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 6.5 inches 6.6 inches Resolution: 2340 x 1080 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio, 398 PPI 2400 x 1080 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 399 PPI Technology: AMOLED Super AMOLED Refresh rate: 120Hz Screen-to-body: 88.61 % 84.30 % Peak brightness: 550 cd/m2 (nit) Features: HDR support, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Hardware System chip: HiSilicon Kirin 980 (7 nm) Exynos 1480 (5 nm) Processor: Octa-core, 2600 MHz, ARM Cortex-A76 and ARM Cortex-A55, 64-bit Octa-core, 4x 2./news/huawei-watch-3-and-watch-3-pro-appear-days-before-announcement-running-harmony-os.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/huawei-watch-3-and-watch-3-pro-appear-days-before-announcement-running-harmony-os.htmlView Full Bio Iskren, a tech journalist at PhoneArena, has been passionate about technology since his childhood, sparked by his early experiences with phones like the Ericsson T28 and Sony Ericsson P910i. After earning a bachelor's degree in Media and Journalism, he turned his fascination with smartphones into a career, with a particular interest in Apple and Motorola. Outside of his tech pursuits, Iskren enjoys watching TV series, movies, driving, and has a deep passion for cars and Formula 1./news/huge-new-leak-claims-to-reveal-the-entire-samsung-galaxy-z-flip-6-spec-sheet.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/huge-new-leak-claims-to-reveal-the-entire-samsung-galaxy-z-flip-6-spec-sheet.htmlHot on the heels of what we dubbed the mother of all Galaxy Z Fold 6 leaks a few days ago, a spectacularly detailed new report purports to answer any and all lingering questions you may have had about the other big foldable Samsung is gearing up to unveil next month.These are (almost certainly) all the Z Flip 6 specs and details of interest:6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X primary display with 2640 x 1080 pixel resolution and 120Hz refresh rate technology;3./news/hurry-up-and-snatch-amazon-s-jumbo-sized-fire-max-11-tablet-at-its-biggest-discount-yet.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/hurry-up-and-snatch-amazon-s-jumbo-sized-fire-max-11-tablet-at-its-biggest-discount-yet.htmlDo you like big screens and small prices? If so, we're pretty sure you're going to love Woot's newest limited-time Fire Max 11 offer, which makes Amazon's largest Android-based slate cheaper than ever before. Compared to a very similar deal available at the same Amazon-owned e-tailer just a couple of months back, this throws in an unbeatable 1-year warranty with brand-new, unused, unopened, and undamaged units priced at only $139.99.Because there has to be a downside to a phenomenal promotion like this, you will need to live with lockscreen ads in order to score that unrivaled $90 discount from a regular price of $229./news/ikea-s-new-40-sj%C3%B6m%C3%A4rke-turns-your-table-into-a-wireless-charger.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/ikea-s-new-40-sj%C3%B6m%C3%A4rke-turns-your-table-into-a-wireless-charger.htmlView Full Bio Aleksandar is a tech enthusiast with a broad range of interests, from smartphones to space exploration. His curiosity extends to hands-on DIY experiments with his gadgets, and he enjoys switching between different brands to experience the latest innovations. Prior to joining PhoneArena, Aleksandar worked on the Google Art Project, digitizing valuable artworks and gaining diverse perspectives on technology. When he's not immersed in tech, Aleksandar is an outdoorsman who enjoys mountain hikes, wildlife photography, and nature conservation./news/images-surface-of-the-google-tv-reboot-called-android-tv.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/images-surface-of-the-google-tv-reboot-called-android-tv.htmlThere have been rumors in the past that Sundar Pichai has been pushing a project to reboot Google TV, which has essentially fallen into disuse. Google hasn't been bothering to update the platform, despite promises to do so, and increased competition from the likes of Amazon. It seems unlikely that Google would abandon the living room, and now we're getting the first images of what could be the Android TV interface./news/instagram-to-let-you-post-a-60-second-video-as-a-story-without-segmenting-it.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/instagram-to-let-you-post-a-60-second-video-as-a-story-without-segmenting-it.htmlInstagram is trying hard to compete with TikTok and Snapchat, and the latest feature it is testing is a part of the effort. 9to5Mac reports Instagram is working on allowing you to post up to 60-second video Stories without having to cut them in parts. Instagram Video Story limit to go up to 60 seconds (no splitting) The feature is currently in its testing period, and it was first noted by an Instagram user in Turkey./news/ios-15-2-beta-2-brings-manual-scan-for-unwanted-airtags-to-protect-you-from-being-tracked.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/ios-15-2-beta-2-brings-manual-scan-for-unwanted-airtags-to-protect-you-from-being-tracked.htmlApple recently released the second beta version of iOS 15.2, which came with protection for children against nudity and Legacy for your iCloud account. Another useful feature the beta version for iOS brings is the ability to manually scan for AirTags that don't belong to you and may be used to track you, reports TheVerge. iOS 15.2 beta 2 lets you manually scan for sketchy AirTags around you/news/ios-app-developers-can-now-invite-up-to-10-000-people-to-test-apps-in-beta.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/ios-app-developers-can-now-invite-up-to-10-000-people-to-test-apps-in-beta.htmlThe TestFlight app is at the core of the conception of apps on the App Store and gives developers different means to receive feedback on software they made, prior to releasing their works. Apple acquired the company behind TestFlight back in 2014, at a time when the app was intended to serve as a single platform for both iOS and Android app developers. Cupertino then naturally slashed the project’s relationship with Android and turned it into an iOS-dedicated app testing medium./news/iphone-13-charging-speed-tested.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/iphone-13-charging-speed-tested.htmlWhat is the iPhone 13 charging speed? And does it matter which charger you are using?We already know the iPhone 13 battery life numbers, but what are the actual charging speeds? We have all for iPhones lined up for this test — the iPhone 13 mini, 13, 13 Pro and Pro Max — and we do a full charge up from a completely drained battery to 100%.Also check out: With no further ado, here are the results of this charging speed test./news/iphone-13-size-comparison-how-does-it-fare-against-competition-and-older-iphones.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/iphone-13-size-comparison-how-does-it-fare-against-competition-and-older-iphones.htmlAs you can see, Apple kept last year's and this year's Pro Max models exactly the same in size; the only difference is in the design and specs. The base models' dimensions also remain identical in size, as do the iPhone 12 mini and iPhone 13 mini—so if you own any of the iPhone 12 series, you already know what you're working with even if you choose to upgrade.In all honesty, you'd be more likely to upgrade from an earlier generation if you're like most people./news/iphone-4s-mod-adds-built-in-wireless-charging.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/iphone-4s-mod-adds-built-in-wireless-charging.htmlWe’ve seen this done before on the Nokia Lumia 800 – adding the convenience of wireless charging without adding the bulkiness of a case. In the latest wireless charging mod we’ve come across, Tanveer, who is a doctor by day and modder by night, applied those same pricipals to an iPhone 4S resulting in a wireless charging hack that is effective while maintaining the original design of the iPhone 4S.First of all, just like the Lumia 800 mod this will obliterate your warranty and you have to be comfortable with device disassembly and soldering to pull this one off./news/iphone-8-plus-stereo-speaker-comparison-against-galaxy-note-8-and-v30.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/iphone-8-plus-stereo-speaker-comparison-against-galaxy-note-8-and-v30.htmlOne of the new iPhone 8 features Apple likes to talk up are its redesigned stereo speakers. The iPhone 7 already had industry-leading loudspeakers, but Apple claims it's managed to squeeze up to 25% more loudness out of the new pair, and with deeper bass at that. After some deliberate testing, involving both new iPhone 8 models, as well as the iPhone 7, Galaxy Note 8, and a pre-production LG V30 unit, we came to the conclusion that yes, Apple has managed to do just that./news/join-local-guides-help-google-maps-users-and-earn-rewards.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/join-local-guides-help-google-maps-users-and-earn-rewards.htmlGoogle's Local Guides program asks you to share information about certain places you've visited with them. Google uses this information, such as reviews, information about certain stores, and photographs, to help Google Maps users decide where to go to obtain certain goods, services, and experiences. And while Google doesn't pay you with cash on the barrel head for helping them out, the tech company does offer some perks.Google rewards its Local Guides with freebies and perks/news/karbonn-k9-smart-selfie-specs.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/karbonn-k9-smart-selfie-specs.htmlDescription The Karbonn K9 Smart Selfie is a low-end smartphone with Android 7.0. Its specs are nothing to write home about - 4" 480 x 854 px display, 1.1 GHz quad core processor, 1 GB RAM, 8 GB ROM, microSD card slot, 5 MP rear camera, and a 8 MP front one. Dual SIM card support is on board as well. ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7sbTOp5yaqpWjrm%2BvzqZmqaCfo7K0e6qaqZunnqN6jIWMjKSaqqRioKa4xaKcmKGUZn16f5Y%3D/news/keyboard-app-fleksy-receives-huge-update-with-customizable-extensions-new-themes-and-functionality.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/keyboard-app-fleksy-receives-huge-update-with-customizable-extensions-new-themes-and-functionality.htmlFleksy, the Guinness-certified type-fu keyboard app, received the largest update in its history. At the heart of it lies an all-new customizable Extensions platform, which lets you add features such as GIF support, Fleksy launcher, Number Row, Editor extension, Rainbow Pop type effect, and Formatting shortcuts at will. "Why switch back and forth between apps to do things that can be done via the keyboard?" is the kind of mentality at play here./news/let-s-talk-about-the-new-oled-ipad-pro-m3.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/let-s-talk-about-the-new-oled-ipad-pro-m3.htmlA discussion is a place, where people can voice their opinion, no matter if it is positive, neutral or negative. However, when posting, one must stay true to the topic, and not just share some random thoughts, which are not directly related to the matter. Things that are NOT allowed: Off-topic talk - you must stick to the subject of discussion Trolling - see a description Flame wars Offensive, hate speech - if you want to say something, say it politely Spam/Advertisements - these posts are deleted Multiple accounts - one person can have only one account Impersonations and offensive nicknames - these accounts get banned Moderation is done by humans./news/lg-g2-mini-review-phonearena.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/lg-g2-mini-review-phonearena.htmlIntroduction Not to be left out of the pack, LG issued a G2 mini, with the hope to bask in the rays of the G2 flagship's market recognition. Samsung started this trend, releasing the S3 and S4 mini versions, then HTC followed suit with the One mini, and now LG wants in, too.The phone keeps the general shape of the flagship, as well as the signature keys on the back, but sports a 4./news/microsoft-launches-new-outlook-app-for-ios-devices.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/microsoft-launches-new-outlook-app-for-ios-devices.htmlLast month Microsoft revealed that its Outlook app for iOS will receive a major redesign, but failed to mention when exactly the new app will be made available to users. The new design was only available to beta testers since December, but starting today, Microsoft is rolling it out to everyone.The visual changes are quite obvious, as Outlook for iOS now features an all-white design. A blue bar at the top of the app allows users to switch between Focused and Other emails inside the Inbox, which, as Microsoft said, was part of Android./news/motorola-edge-2024-is-official-new-quick-button-fast-charging-and-ai-features.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/motorola-edge-2024-is-official-new-quick-button-fast-charging-and-ai-features.htmlThe all-new Motorola Edge (2024) boasts a near-borderless curved display for a comfortable grip. Wrapped in a stylish, vegan leather back in Midnight Blue, the Edge (2024) offers a premium aesthetic without the premium price tag. The Motorola Edge (2024) is built tough with an IP68 rating. This means it can shrug off dust and even survive unexpected dips in water, like a spilled drink or a quick dunk.The Motorola Edge (2024) packs a new side button called the "/news/motorola-edge-2022-vs-motorola-moto-g-stylus-5g-2024-specs-comparison.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/motorola-edge-2022-vs-motorola-moto-g-stylus-5g-2024-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 6.7 inches 6.7 inches Resolution: 2400 x 1080 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 393 PPI 2400 x 1080 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 393 PPI Technology: P-OLED P-OLED Refresh rate: 144Hz 120Hz Screen-to-body: 87.51 % 87.39 % Features: Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Hardware System chip: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SM8450 (4 nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 SM6450 (4 nm) Processor: Octa-core, 1x 3./news/motorola-moto-g-5g-2022-review.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/motorola-moto-g-5g-2022-review.htmlMoto G 5G (2022) IntroMotorola has been ruling in the entry-level and mid-range segments with the sheer amount of devices released on a yearly basis that can seemingly fit into any budget while still offering a feature-rich specs sheet. The latest Moto G 5G (2022) is the perfect example for this: it costs $399 (but can usually be bought for around $299.99 on Motorola.com) and has a plethora of useful features that really vibe well with its low mid-range positioning./news/motorola-moto-g31-vs-motorola-moto-g-stylus-5g-2024-specs-comparison.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/motorola-moto-g31-vs-motorola-moto-g-stylus-5g-2024-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 6.4 inches 6.7 inches Resolution: 2400 x 1080 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 411 PPI 2400 x 1080 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 393 PPI Technology: IPS LCD P-OLED Refresh rate: 60Hz 120Hz Screen-to-body: 82.69 % 87.39 % Features: Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Hardware System chip: MediaTek Helio G85 MT6769Z (12 nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 SM6450 (4 nm) Processor: Octa-core, 2000 MHz, Cortex, 64-bit Octa-core, 4x 2./news/motorola-moto-g53-5g-review.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/motorola-moto-g53-5g-review.htmlMotorola Moto G53 5G Intro The Moto G53 5G is one of Motorola's latest phones that comes easy on your wallet, while simultaneously striving to give you a balanced experience. It starts at a cheap price just like its predecessor, but makes some necessary cuts to achieve that. Thankfully, that has also allowed some of its other features to shine in the form of a smooth display, long battery life, and plenty good photo quality./news/motorola-razr-40-vs-motorola-moto-g-stylus-5g-2024-specs-comparison.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/motorola-razr-40-vs-motorola-moto-g-stylus-5g-2024-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 6.9 inches 6.7 inches Resolution: 2640 x 1080 pixels, 22:9 ratio, 413 PPI 2400 x 1080 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 393 PPI Technology: P-OLED P-OLED Refresh rate: 144Hz 120Hz Screen-to-body: 85.19 % 87.39 % Peak brightness: 1400 cd/m2 (nit) Features: Folding inside the device, HDR support, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Additional display: 1./news/motorola-s-stock-email-app-finds-a-home-at-the-google-play-store.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/motorola-s-stock-email-app-finds-a-home-at-the-google-play-store.htmlMotorola has been one of the leaders in making some of the system apps on its phones available in the Google Play Store. The advantage to Motorola customers is that if bugs in the camera app need to be exterminated, for example, the company can quickly update the app in the Google Play Store, and have it ready to be downloaded and installed. No carrier testing would be required. It is quite a streamlined way of updating a phone./news/nearly-80-of-the-ios-app-store-is-made-of-zombie-apps.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/nearly-80-of-the-ios-app-store-is-made-of-zombie-apps.htmlFor the most part, we only tend to focus on the total number of apps available on a platform, and specifically hone in on the top apps and the new hotness that is added all the time. There are tons and tons of apps that we never really think about or see, and a new report from Adjust is shedding some light on the huge amounts of so-called "zombie apps" in the iOS App Store./news/new-evidence-pops-up-to-seemingly-confirm-galaxy-z-fold-6-ultra-existence-and-nothing-more.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/new-evidence-pops-up-to-seemingly-confirm-galaxy-z-fold-6-ultra-existence-and-nothing-more.htmlIf you're a hardcore Samsung fan interested in foldable phones that look like futuristic books, you may have started to wonder whether you should prepare to splash the cash on the fast-approaching Galaxy Z Fold 6 or wait a little bit longer for a possible new addition (or two) to the industry-leading product family.Said addition could carry an Ultra or Slim moniker (unless those are actually two different models), and according to the latest rumors, its release is unlikely to take place by the end of 2024./news/new-features-coming-to-google-assistant-this-week.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/new-features-coming-to-google-assistant-this-week.htmlThis month is all about moms and Google is celebrating Mother's Day with a set of new features for Assistant. Many of these new features are aimed at families, but anyone else can use them. All the new stuff is coming to Android and iOS devices this week, but if you don't see them in the next few days, be patient.The first thing worth mentioning is Google Assistant's Family Broadcast feature that has just become better./news/new-nexus-one-will-work-on-at-t-and-rogers.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/new-nexus-one-will-work-on-at-t-and-rogers.htmlWhen the Nexus One launched earlier this year, it was made avaliable for T-Mobile, though Google said that other versions would eventually be released. Even though it's still not out for Verizon and Vodafone customers, starting today you can pick-up a version that will work with AT&T in the US and Rogers in Canada. This new version is compatible with 3G/UMTS (850/900/2100 MHz) and GSM radio (850/900/1800/1900 MHz). This is different from the T-Mobile version, which uses 3G/UMTS (900/AWS/2100 MHz)./news/new-videos-show-the-features-of-samsung-s-galaxy-s5-active-and-compare-it-to-the-regular-s5.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/new-videos-show-the-features-of-samsung-s-galaxy-s5-active-and-compare-it-to-the-regular-s5.htmlLast night, the Samsung Galaxy S5 Activeappeared in a video that allowed us to take a pretty good look at it - even though, as you probably know, the handset hasn’t been officially announced. Today, several new videos are showing the S5 Active again. From what we can see, the new smartphone runs Android 4.4.2, and has the same quad-core 2.46GHz Snapdragon 801 processor as the regular S5, plus 2GB of RAM./news/new-york-times-drops-app-support-for-palm-pre-and-blackberry.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/new-york-times-drops-app-support-for-palm-pre-and-blackberry.htmlThe New York Times has dropped the Palm Pre and BlackBerry handsets from its suite of mobile apps. While it may not be surprising to hear about the Palm Pre, loyal BlackBerry owners might be taken by surprise by NYT’s decision to no longer allow BlackBerry users to access news stories from their device."It's a matter of usage of our apps, and we dedicate our resources where we think there's the highest level of usage,"/news/nod-is-a-ring-that-gives-you-the-power-to-move-your-world.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/nod-is-a-ring-that-gives-you-the-power-to-move-your-world.htmlWe can wear Google Glass on our head, a smartwatch on our wrist, and our smartphones can control just about everything else in the process. The one thing that is in common with all those things is that you have to hold or touch these things to get them to work.Meet Nod. Nod is a ring. You simply wear Nod on your index finger, and you will be able to control just about any other connected device or service, all through gestures./news/nokia-5100-specs-phonearena.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/nokia-5100-specs-phonearena.htmlDescription This world enabled, dust and water resistant GSM phone features color display, GPRS high-speed data, FM Radio, custom covers, ringtones and graphics, polyphonic MIDI ringtones, MMS support, J2ME support, wireless Internet and speakerphone ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7sbTOp5yaqpWjrm%2BvzqZmqaCfo7K0e62ooqKZXWp%2BcXy%2BopttbWg%3D/news/nokia-5310-specs-phonearena.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/nokia-5310-specs-phonearena.htmlDescription Nokia 5310 (2020) is the new take of the iconic Nokia 5310 XpressMusic. A 2.4-inch display, dual firing speakers and numeric keyboard are at the front of the phone, while a VGA camera with flash is on the back. A 1200mAh battery powers the device that lasts for up to 30 days in standby mode. The Nokia 5310 will start selling in March for €39. ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7sbTOp5yaqpWjrm%2BvzqZmqaCfo7K0e62ooqKZXWqAcny%2BoptqaWNtgA%3D%3D/news/nokia-6630-specs-phonearena.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/nokia-6630-specs-phonearena.htmlthe bes Posted: May 08, 2011, 11:47 PM Phone owned for more than a year gr8 phone gr8 multimedia gr8 internet good camera reasonable battery have it for more than 3 yrs working fine still a great phone to use ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7sbTOp5yaqpWjrm%2BvzqZmqaCfo7K0e62ooqKZXWuDdHy%2BoptxbGU%3D/news/oneplus-9-vs-oneplus-12r-specs-comparison.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/oneplus-9-vs-oneplus-12r-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 6.5 inches 6.8 inches Resolution: 2400 x 1080 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 402 PPI 2780 x 1264 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 450 PPI Technology: AMOLED AMOLED Refresh rate: 120Hz 120Hz Screen-to-body: 87.27 % 91.00 % Peak brightness: 4500 cd/m2 (nit) Features: HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Hardware System chip: Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 (5 nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SM8650-AB (4 nm) Processor: Octa-core, 2840 MHz, Kryo 680, 64-bit Octa-core, 1x 3./news/oneplus-nord-n200-5g-vs-google-pixel-8-specs-comparison.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/oneplus-nord-n200-5g-vs-google-pixel-8-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 6.5 inches 6.2 inches Resolution: 2400 x 1080 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 406 PPI 2400 x 1080 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 424 PPI Technology: IPS LCD OLED Refresh rate: 90Hz 120Hz Screen-to-body: 83.23 % 86.95 % Peak brightness: 2000 cd/m2 (nit) Features: Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 3), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Hardware System chip: Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 5G SM4350 (8 nm) Google Tensor G3 Processor: Octa-core, 2000 MHz, Kryo 460, 64-bit GPU: Adreno 619 Yes RAM: 4GB 8GB LPDDR5X Internal storage: 64GB 128GB (UFS 3./news/pantech-laser-review-phonearena.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/pantech-laser-review-phonearena.htmlIntroduction: If there happens to be one handset manufacturer that places a lot of emphasis on producing solid quick messaging devices for AT&T, it has to be none other than Pantech. It was only recently that we began to see them to craft touchscreen devices, with the Pantech Pursuit being their first, but now we might be witnessing the culmination of all their hard work leading up to their latest device – the Pantech Laser P9050./news/pindrive-find-where-you-parked-in-augmented-reality.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/pindrive-find-where-you-parked-in-augmented-reality.htmlWith Apple's ARKit only recently becoming public, we are just now seeing what kinds of apps developers can make when given the powerful Augmented Reality API. Augmented Reality is, of course, the feature, which lets you use the phone's camera and screen to put virtual items in the “real world”, observed through the viewfinder.Among all the new software, we have games, virtual rulers, constellation viewers, furniture purchasing assistants, and lots more./news/pixel-owners-are-excited-about-tomorrow-and-it-has-nothing-to-do-with-wwdc.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/pixel-owners-are-excited-about-tomorrow-and-it-has-nothing-to-do-with-wwdc.htmlUPDATE: In the original story we wrote, "Whether the update comes on time is anyone's guess right now." Well, it looks as though the QPR3 Update aka the June Feature Drop is late again. We will try again tomorrow to see if it arrives, but when the March Feature Drop was delayed, it didn't drop until the next Monday. So with that in mind, let's say that the update will arrive June 12th./news/pokemon-home-launches-in-february-for-iphone-ipad-and-android.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/pokemon-home-launches-in-february-for-iphone-ipad-and-android.htmlPokemon is one of the most valuable franchises in the world and the company owning the brand is well aware that, for the time being, it's a golden goose. Pokemon is making a lot of money but come February, it's going to make even more.The Pokemon Company and Nintendo have just revealed plans to launch a new cloud service app called Pokemon Home. The app will be available on Android, iOS and Nintendo Switch next month, but the cloud service will not come for free./news/possible-iphone-12-pro-5g-apple-watch-series-6-announcement-and-release-dates-leak.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/possible-iphone-12-pro-5g-apple-watch-series-6-announcement-and-release-dates-leak.htmlApple iPhone 12 Pro concept render UPDATE: Jon Prosser has now published 'adjusted' Apple announcement, pre-order, and release dates for the iPhone 12 series, Apple Watch Series 6, and iPad (8th-gen). The updated story continues below:  ### Apple recently confirmed that it will be releasing the iPhone 12 series a few weeks later than usual. Now, Jon Prosser has published the announcement, pre-order, and shipment dates of the fall lineup of Apple products./news/premium-lenovo-chromebook-duet-5-with-keyboard-drops-to-crazy-low-prices-in-two-models.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/premium-lenovo-chromebook-duet-5-with-keyboard-drops-to-crazy-low-prices-in-two-models.htmlDue to the sheer number of excellent Memorial Day 2022 deals available at Best Buy this (extended) weekend and how Apple's iPads and Samsung's Android-powered Galaxy Tabs tend to monopolize most lists rounding up the best tablets money can buy at any point in time, you shouldn't be surprised that we came extremely close to missing another hot bargain in this popular category.Specifically advertised as a "premium Chromebook", the 13.3-inch version of the Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5 sold by Best Buy for $120 less than usual is obviously different from the modest 10./news/qualcomm-announces-quick-charge-4-0-featuring-three-new-enhancements.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/qualcomm-announces-quick-charge-4-0-featuring-three-new-enhancements.htmlIt's been six months since Qualcomm introduced its new Quick Charge 4.0 technology, which faster charging than its predecessor, allowing a smartphone to go from empty to 50% in just 15 minutes. Well, it appears that Qualcomm has managed to stuff in new enhancements to its quick charge technology, but not so many or so important to call the new product Quick Charge 5.0. As such, Qualcomm unveiled the new Quick Charge 4./news/qualcomm-announces-snapdragon-778g-5g-695-5g-480-5g-and-680-4g.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/qualcomm-announces-snapdragon-778g-5g-695-5g-480-5g-and-680-4g.htmlToday US chip manufacturer Qualcomm has announced four new additions to its Snapdragon 7, 6 and 4 series. Those are the:Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5GQualcomm Snapdragon 695 5GQualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5GQualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G The new mobile platforms aim to enable increased performance to Qualcomm's high-tier, mid- and entry-tier series, and as their names suggest, three of them are 5G-capable.Qualcomm predicts that upcoming mid-range smartphones in particular can benefit from this upgrade and its new processors will help accelerate 5G phone adoption, especially in emerging regions./news/qualcomm-mediatek-expected-to-join-apple-as-customers-for-tsmc-s-second-gen-3nm-node-in-2024.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/qualcomm-mediatek-expected-to-join-apple-as-customers-for-tsmc-s-second-gen-3nm-node-in-2024.htmlAs we've had the opportunity to mention quite a few times, TSMC's first 3nm process node, N3B, is being used by just one of its customers. If you guessed Apple, you're right! Only the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max are powered by a 3nm application processor (AP) which is the A17 Pro. Per China Times (via Wccftech), Apple was able to reserve most of TSMC's 3nm production this year because wafer prices for 3nm are $20,000 a pop and yields are 55% leaving Apple as the only firm willing to pay the price of admission./news/red-apple-iphone-x-spotted-on-video.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/red-apple-iphone-x-spotted-on-video.htmlSo far, we have seen dummy models of the Apple iPhone X in White, Gold and Black. However, a new video discovered today indicates that there could be a red version of the premium tenth anniversary iPhone. The video appears to have been filmed inside a showroom. Of course, tomorrow is the big day as the most eagerly awaited iPhone model in years is finally unwrapped by Apple after months and months of rumors and leaks./news/report-reveals-law-enforcement-s-secret-tool-for-stealing-your-iphone-passcode.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/report-reveals-law-enforcement-s-secret-tool-for-stealing-your-iphone-passcode.htmlIt's one thing to use a tool that cracks an Apple iPhone passcode using brute force. With this method, a cracking tool can go through every possible combination for a six-digit passcode in hours. A couple of years ago, John Hopkins Information Security Institute professor cryptographer Matthew Green calculated that by using a GrayKey machine such a task would take as long as 11 hours. However, its another thing for a forensics tool to remember the passcode by storing it as the user types in each number digit by digit./news/report-says-t-mobile-is-the-top-u-s-carrier-french-and-u-k-operators-dominate-the-top-globally.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/report-says-t-mobile-is-the-top-u-s-carrier-french-and-u-k-operators-dominate-the-top-globally.htmlA group called STL Partners released its Mobile Network Experience Index (MobiNEX) which attempts to quantify the "app experience" over 27 mobile operators in seven countries: the U.S., Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and the UK. The test measured the important drivers of a customer's experience on a wireless operator: download speed, average latency, error rate, and latency consistency (the percentage of app requests that take longer than 500ms to complete)./news/report-qualcomm-to-release-octa-core-version-of-snapdragon-820-during-the-first-half-of-next-year.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/report-qualcomm-to-release-octa-core-version-of-snapdragon-820-during-the-first-half-of-next-year.htmlEver since the Snapdragon 810 chipset was released by Qualcomm, the chip was dogged by reports that it overheats. Looking to distance the Snapdragon 820 from its predecessor, Qualcomm stuffed the recently introduced chip with four home made "Kryo" cores. While Qualcomm was shrinking the number of cores on the Snapdragon 820, MediaTek was introducing its Helio X20 chipset, which features a deca-core (10 cores) design.With a public that believes that a higher number of cores means a more powerful chip, Qualcomm might decide to give in to public perceptions./news/robot-unicorn-attack-2-hits-ios.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/robot-unicorn-attack-2-hits-ios.htmlRobot Unicorn Attack was one of the most fun and absurd endless-runner games to come to mobile, and [adult swim] has finally made a sequel. Robot Unicorn Attack 2 is only available on iOS right now, but it offers quite a lot to gamers including better graphics, more annoyingly addictive music, more game modes, customization, and even something of a storyline this time around.This time around, there are two teams: Team Rainbow and Team Inferno./news/rugged-samsung-galaxy-s8-active-to-be-released-by-t-mobile.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/rugged-samsung-galaxy-s8-active-to-be-released-by-t-mobile.htmlT-Mobile may soon release its very first rugged Galaxy Ssmartphone. According to VentureBeat, some leaked marketing material (which,unfortunately, can't be publicly shared) reveals that T-Mobile is planning tolaunch the Samsung Galaxy S8 Active - currently available as anAT&T-exclusive device, pictured above. T-Mobile's Galaxy S8 Active (model number SM-G892T) shouldbe available in the same two color variants that the AT&T variant (SM-G892A)has: Titanium Gold and Meteor Gray. Things should be similar when it comes tofeatures, too, which means T-Mobile's S8 Active will offer stuff like a5./news/rumored-instagram-feature-keeps-your-posts-hidden-from-all-but-your-close-friends.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/rumored-instagram-feature-keeps-your-posts-hidden-from-all-but-your-close-friends.htmlAccording to a tweet from reverse engineer and mobile developer Alessandro Paluzzi (via BGR), who is blue-check verified on Twitter, Instagram wants to post messages from you that will remain hidden from all but your close friends. Based on the screenshot included in Paluzzi's tweet, Instagram users posting on the platform will be able to go to the new "Audience" tab and select to have their messages visible to everyone or to Close Friends only./news/samsung-finally-reveals-the-mystery-galaxy-a53-a73-a33-a23-and-galaxy-a13-processor-specs.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-finally-reveals-the-mystery-galaxy-a53-a73-a33-a23-and-galaxy-a13-processor-specs.htmlView Full Bio Daniel, a devoted tech writer at PhoneArena since 2010, has been engrossed in mobile technology since the Windows Mobile era. His expertise spans mobile hardware, software, and carrier networks, and he's keenly interested in the future of digital health, car connectivity, and 5G. Beyond his professional pursuits, Daniel finds balance in travel, reading, and exploring new tech innovations, while contemplating the ethical and privacy implications of our digital future./news/samsung-galaxy-a03-vs-samsung-galaxy-a13-5g-specs-comparison.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-galaxy-a03-vs-samsung-galaxy-a13-5g-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 6.5 inches 6.5 inches Resolution: 1600 x 720 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 270 PPI 1600 x 720 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 270 PPI Technology: IPS LCD IPS LCD Refresh rate: 60Hz 90Hz Screen-to-body: 81.86 % 81.06 % Features: Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Hardware System chip: MediaTek Dimensity 700 MT6833V/ZA (7 nm) Processor: Octa-core, 1600 MHz, 64-bit Octa-core, 2× 2./news/samsung-galaxy-a32-5g-vs-samsung-galaxy-a32-lte-only-specs-comparison.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-galaxy-a32-5g-vs-samsung-galaxy-a32-lte-only-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 6.5 inches 6.4 inches Resolution: 1600 x 720 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 270 PPI 2400 x 1080 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 411 PPI Technology: TFT Super AMOLED Refresh rate: 60Hz 90Hz Screen-to-body: 81.58 % 84.43 % Peak brightness: 800 cd/m2 (nit) Features: Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Hardware System chip: MediaTek Dimensity 720 MT6853 (7 nm) Mediatek Helio G80 MT6769T (12 nm) Processor: Octa-core, 2x 2./news/samsung-galaxy-s21-fe-vs-samsung-galaxy-a34-specs-comparison.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-galaxy-s21-fe-vs-samsung-galaxy-a34-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 6.4 inches 6.6 inches Resolution: 2340 x 1080 pixels, 403 PPI 2400 x 1080 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 399 PPI Technology: Dynamic AMOLED Super AMOLED Refresh rate: 120Hz 120Hz Screen-to-body: 86.77 % 83.62 % Features: HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor HDR support, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Hardware System chip: Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SM8350 (5 nm) Mediatek Dimensity 1080 MT6877V (6 nm) Processor: Octa-core, 2840 MHz, Kryo 680 Prime, 64-bit Octa-core, 2600 MHz GPU: Adreno 660 Mali-G68 MC4 RAM: 6GB 6GB Internal storage: 128GB 128GB Storage expansion: microSDXC up to 1024 GB OS: Android (11) Android (13) Device type: Smartphone Smartphone Battery Capacity: 4500 mAh 5000 mAh Type: Not user replaceable Charging: Qi wireless charging, Reverse wireless charging Fast charging Max charge speed: Wired: 25./news/samsung-galaxy-s22-ultra-vs-oneplus-11-specs-comparison.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-galaxy-s22-ultra-vs-oneplus-11-specs-comparison.htmlCellular 4G (FDD): Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 32(1500 L-band), 66(AWS-3), 71(600) Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 30(2300 WCS), 32(1500 L-band), 66(AWS-3), 71(600) Connectivity & Features ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7sbTOp5yaqpWjrm%2BvzqZmqaCfo7K0e8KopKmZopp8lK3MrKynn118rq2t17JkjGpiYqKtwNGaY4imlYW5tr%2BMamhoqJiku6a%2FjmpocG5hYX5zfJJu/news/samsung-galaxy-s23-vs-huawei-pura-70-ultra-specs-comparison.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-galaxy-s23-vs-huawei-pura-70-ultra-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 6.6 inches 6.8 inches Resolution: 2340 x 1080 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio, 390 PPI 2844 x 1280 pixels, 20,6:9 ratio, 459 PPI Technology: Dynamic AMOLED Refresh rate: 120Hz 120Hz Screen-to-body: 89.71 % 91.35 % Peak brightness: 1750 cd/m2 (nit) 2500 cd/m2 (nit) Features: HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Hardware System chip: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) Kirin 9010 (7 nm) Processor: Octa-core, 1x 3./news/samsung-galaxy-s24-vs-samsung-galaxy-watch-ultra-specs-comparison.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-galaxy-s24-vs-samsung-galaxy-watch-ultra-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 6.2 inches 1.5 inches Resolution: 2340 x 1080 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio, 416 PPI 480 x 480 pixels, 453 PPI Technology: Dynamic AMOLED Super AMOLED Refresh rate: 120Hz Screen-to-body: 90.87 % Peak brightness: 2600 cd/m2 (nit) Features: HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Scratch-resistant glass (Sapphire), Ambient light sensor Hardware System chip: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SM8650-AB (4 nm) Exynos W1000 (3 nm) Processor: Octa-core, 1x 3./news/samsung-galaxy-s9-s9-gain-new-the-incredibles-ar-emojis.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-galaxy-s9-s9-gain-new-the-incredibles-ar-emojis.htmlMany consider Samsung's new AR emojis that launched with the Galaxy S9 and S9+ a rather gimmicky feature, but the following announcement could be considered proof that AR emojis are here to stay.The South Korean company confirmed recently that it has teamed up with Disney to provide Galaxy S9 and S9+ owners with even more AR emojis. All five members of the super family, the Incredibles and their friend, Frozone, have just joined the already available characters of Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, and Donald Duck./news/samsung-galaxy-z-fold-4-vs-samsung-galaxy-z-flip-5-specs-comparison.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-galaxy-z-fold-4-vs-samsung-galaxy-z-flip-5-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 7.6 inches 6.7 inches Resolution: 2176 x 1812 pixels, 6:5 ratio, 373 PPI 2640 x 1080 pixels, 22:9 ratio, 426 PPI Technology: Dynamic AMOLED Dynamic AMOLED Refresh rate: 120Hz 120Hz Screen-to-body: 90.79 % 85.70 % Features: Folding inside the device, HDR support, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor HDR support, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Front cover display: 6./news/samsung-introduces-new-pokemon-themed-galaxy-buds-2-and-buds-2-pro-earbuds.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-introduces-new-pokemon-themed-galaxy-buds-2-and-buds-2-pro-earbuds.htmlWith each passing day we’re getting closer to Samsung’s big Unpacked event slated for later next month. We’re getting new Galaxy phones and, perhaps, other devices like a new smartwatch and new earbuds. Until then, Samsung fans in select countries should ready their wallets as the South Korean giant has just announced new Pokemon-themed Galaxy Buds 2 and Buds 2 Pro earbuds.These new limited-edition earbuds follow in the footsteps of the popular (according to Samsung) Poke Ball Galaxy Buds, which made it to market back in May./news/samsung-made-a-custom-pair-of-jeans-inspired-by-the-z-flip-3.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-made-a-custom-pair-of-jeans-inspired-by-the-z-flip-3.htmlThe Galaxy Z Flip 3 is all about being pocketable and fitting into tight jeans. To further emphasize the foldable phone’s practicality, Samsung has collaborated with jeans designer Dr Denim on a custom pair.Samsung says it wants to make a statement with the jeans. The jeans have a big letter Z stitched over both front pockets. The back pockets of the jeans were moved to the front in the form of a single small pocket designed to fit the Z Flip 3 perfectly./news/samsung-now-takes-up-to-400-off-the-unlocked-galaxy-s10-s10-and-s10e-with-trade-in.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-now-takes-up-to-400-off-the-unlocked-galaxy-s10-s10-and-s10e-with-trade-in.htmlEarlier this year, when Samsung started taking pre-orders for its Galaxy S10 smartphone family, it launched a pretty attractive trade in program. More exactly, Samsung allowed customers to receive up to $550 in credit towards the purchase of any S10 with trade in of an older phone. Of course, in order to actually get $550 in credit, you had to trade in a high-end expensive device in the vein of Galaxy Note 9, iPhone XS, or Google Pixel 3./news/samsung-releases-stable-android-13-one-ui-5-0-for-galaxy-s22-line-in-certain-countries.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-releases-stable-android-13-one-ui-5-0-for-galaxy-s22-line-in-certain-countries.htmlSamsung has started the task of disseminating Android 13 together with its One UI 5.0 interface to owners of the Samsung Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22+, and Galaxy S22 Ultra. Over 20 million users in Europe and Asia have started to receive the update including those in South Korea (Sammy's hometown) and India. The One UI 5.0 "skin" moves some elements near the bottom of the screen where they are more easily accessible to users with large-screened Galaxy handsets./news/samsung-reportedly-working-on-galaxy-a05-and-galaxy-a15-sequels.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-reportedly-working-on-galaxy-a05-and-galaxy-a15-sequels.htmlEven though people are more likely to read news about Samsung’s most expensive smartphones and tablets, the South Korean company produces a lot more mid-range and affordable devices.The Galaxy A05 and Galaxy A15 are two of Samsung’s budget-friendly smartphones, which proved popular enough to get their sequels. According to GalaxyClub, Samsung is already working on the Galaxy A06 and Galaxy A16, which will be part of the company’s 2025 lineup./news/samsung-sgh-e570-lafleur-specs-phonearena.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-sgh-e570-lafleur-specs-phonearena.htmlDescription Samsung SGH-E570 is a Tri band GSM phone with 262k color TFT main display and greyscale external one. In the fashionable clamshell body, the phone features Bluetooth 2.0, expansion slot for MicroSD card, music player, 1.3 megapixel camera, and EDGE ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7sbTOp5yaqpWjrm%2BvzqZmqaCfo7K0e7KapKytnpx6lJOnZnxub2BimaKSy56sq5eZmX54hJU%3D/news/samsung-to-italy-we-did-not-slow-down-older-models-with-software-updates.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-to-italy-we-did-not-slow-down-older-models-with-software-updates.htmlView Full Bio Daniel, a devoted tech writer at PhoneArena since 2010, has been engrossed in mobile technology since the Windows Mobile era. His expertise spans mobile hardware, software, and carrier networks, and he's keenly interested in the future of digital health, car connectivity, and 5G. Beyond his professional pursuits, Daniel finds balance in travel, reading, and exploring new tech innovations, while contemplating the ethical and privacy implications of our digital future./news/samsung-wave-s8500-review-phonearena.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-wave-s8500-review-phonearena.htmlIntroduction: Samsung's first bada phone - the Samsung Wave S8500 - is finally here. A few months ago we reviewed a prototype unit, which left us with rather high expectations for the final product. Now that it's here, we are ready to see what Samsung's latest and greatest creation has to offer. Being a full-featured mobile platform however, bada will inevitably face some pretty strong competition in the form of BlackBerry, webOS, Android and iPhone OS./news/samsung-s-new-game-enhancing-battery-feature-is-coming-to-more-galaxy-phones.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-s-new-game-enhancing-battery-feature-is-coming-to-more-galaxy-phones.htmlSamsung has developed a great feature to improve gaming performance on the Galaxy S23 series that it calls Pause USB Power Delivery. This feature comes into play when you're charging your Galaxy S23 series phone while playing a mobile video game. When enabled during gaming, the power coming through the cord plugged into the outlet bypasses the battery charging operation stopping the battery from charging. Instead, the energy from the charger goes straight to the phone's processor./news/samsung-s-premium-galaxy-tab-s6-lite-mid-ranger-is-on-sale-at-a-remarkably-high-43-percent-discount.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/samsung-s-premium-galaxy-tab-s6-lite-mid-ranger-is-on-sale-at-a-remarkably-high-43-percent-discount.htmlYou know what goes great with that mid-end Galaxy A54 5G handset Best Buy just dropped to a new all-time low price ahead of Black Friday 2023? A similarly middling and decidedly feature-packed Galaxy Tab S6 Lite at a record high discount of its own.Yes, the 2022-released 10.4-incher appears to be more affordable than ever in an entry-level 64GB storage configuration after a whopping 43 percent markdown from an already fairly reasonable list price of $349./news/snapchat-for-ios-receives-update-allowing-you-to-use-face-swap-with-your-camera-roll.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/snapchat-for-ios-receives-update-allowing-you-to-use-face-swap-with-your-camera-roll.htmlIf you're an iOS user who loves Snapchat for more reasons than just the ability to send clandestine messages that disappear, we have some news for you. One of the features that you no doubt have amused yourself with in the past, Face Swap, has been improved by an update to the app. One you've installed the update, you can look for faces to swap with directly from the existing pictures in your camera roll./news/snapchat-videos-and-stories-can-now-be-embedded.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/snapchat-videos-and-stories-can-now-be-embedded.htmlSnap is finally allowing people to embed Snapchat content into their articles or websites, a feature that other social apps have been offering for a very long time. Starting today, Snapchat content in the form of videos and stories can easily be embedded by simply copying their codes.Just like Twitter, Instagram and Facebook, Snapchat offers a pretty streamlined method of embedding its content in articles or websites. You can only embed Lenses, Spotlight videos, public Stories or Profiles from Snapchat./news/sony-ericsson-c902-specs-phonearena.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/sony-ericsson-c902-specs-phonearena.htmlDescription Sony Ericsson C902 is a slim high-end cameraphone with 5-megapixel camera with Face Detection feature. It is quad-band GSM with HSDPA support, features 262k color TFT display, Stereo Bluetooth, M2 slot for memory and FM radio, all in 0.4" thick candybar housing. ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7sbTOp5yaqpWjrm%2BvzqZmqaCfo7K0e7KopbJldae2pL%2FSqKVme2llf6C1w2tscm8%3D/news/sony-xperia-10-vi-review-the-last-of-the-21-9-mohicans.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/sony-xperia-10-vi-review-the-last-of-the-21-9-mohicans.htmlSony Xperia 10 VI Intro Sony made a slight adjustment to its flagship lineup with the Xperia 1 VI, going for a more conventional 19.5:9 aspect ratio and ditching the 4K screen, but there's still a way to get the essential Sony 21:9 experience for not a ton of money. Enter the Xperia 10 Mark VI.Sony's budget offering still sports the aforementioned cinematic aspect ratio, comes with a bright and vivid screen, and features a microSD card slot and a 3./news/south-korea-is-really-loving-the-galaxy-s23-series-according-to-these-sales-numbers.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/south-korea-is-really-loving-the-galaxy-s23-series-according-to-these-sales-numbers.htmlThe Galaxy S23 series is shaping up to be one of the best Samsung phones to be released in the last few years, especially when it comes to the more expensive S23 Ultra. This year's flagship phones from Sammy are a more significant jump from previous iterations, which is probably why it is one of the best-selling phones the company has ever sold.Want to get your own Galaxy S23? Click on one of the links below!/news/sprint-plan-gives-you-an-iphone-for-life-verizon-announces-free-apple-iphone-6-with-trade.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/sprint-plan-gives-you-an-iphone-for-life-verizon-announces-free-apple-iphone-6-with-trade.htmlSprint's new "iPhone for Life" plan offers exactly what the title says it does. Subscribers receive a new Apple iPhone every other year. It all starts with the 16GB Apple iPhone 6. For $70 a month, you receive unlimited data and are paying off the phone at the same time. According to Sprint, you will save $575 over the course of a two-year contract, although instead of buying the phone, with this plan you are leasing it for two years at a time./news/surface-pro-6-announced-familiar-external-design-big-internal-upgrades.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/surface-pro-6-announced-familiar-external-design-big-internal-upgrades.htmlRight on schedule, Microsoft has announced the new Surface Pro 6 which, while similar to the previous-generation device on the outside, brings some significant upgrades internally. Kicking things off with arguably the most important detail, the newest Surface Pro model can support processors with up to four cores. Specifically, the entry-level model is set to ship with the eight-generation Intel Core i5, although if customers wish to they can upgrade to the i7 chip./news/t-mobile-revvl-v-5g-vs-motorola-moto-g-stylus-5g-2022-specs-comparison.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/t-mobile-revvl-v-5g-vs-motorola-moto-g-stylus-5g-2022-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 6.8 inches 6.8 inches Resolution: 1640 x 720 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 263 PPI 2460 x 1080 pixels, 20,5:9 ratio, 395 PPI Technology: IPS LCD IPS LCD Refresh rate: 60Hz 120Hz Screen-to-body: 81.58 % 85.89 % Features: Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Hardware System chip: MediaTek Dimensity 700 MT6833V/ZA (7 nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 SM6375 (6 nm) Processor: Octa-core, 2200 MHz, Cortex-A76, 64-bit Octa-core, 2x 2./news/t-mobile-starts-selling-the-apple-watch-se-series-6-and-new-ipad-a-little-early.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/t-mobile-starts-selling-the-apple-watch-se-series-6-and-new-ipad-a-little-early.htmlApple Watch SE Well, isn't this a nice surprise. Even though T-Mobile made its intentions to carry the Apple Watch Series 6, Apple Watch SE, and iPad (8th gen) starting September 18 pretty clear a couple of days ago, the three hot new "iDevices" are available at the nation's second-largest wireless service provider (and leading "Un-carrier") a little earlier than originally planned.Of course, while you can already order the upgraded tablet and smartwatches on Magenta's official website, you still need to give the mobile network operator a bit more time to actually kick off deliveries and add physical inventory to its brick and mortar stores across the country./news/td-pilot-brings-eye-tracking-to-ipad.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/td-pilot-brings-eye-tracking-to-ipad.htmlWhile Apple has plenty of accessibility features for people suffering from various disabilities—including VoiceOver for the visually impaired—it has yet to make its products accessible to people dealing with some form of paralysis, such as cerebral palsy or ALS.To fill in this gap, a Swedish company by the name of Tobii Dynavox has created a new iPad accessory called TD Pilot, which allows users to control an iPad using only their eyes./news/telegram-now-has-35-million-users-and-has-carried-8-billion-messages-in-the-last-30-days.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/telegram-now-has-35-million-users-and-has-carried-8-billion-messages-in-the-last-30-days.htmlMessaging app Telegram has been adding new members left and right ever since WhatsApp received that $19 billion bid from Facebook. The app now has 35 million members who are active monthly users. 15 million active members are using Telegram daily, and over the last 30 days, the app has received 8 billion messages.That is a huge increase in usage for Telegram. Back in October, the app had 100,000 active daily members which is an incredible 14,900% increase in only 5 months./news/the-2021-12-9-inch-ipad-pro-with-512gb-of-storage-hits-its-lowest-price-ever.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/the-2021-12-9-inch-ipad-pro-with-512gb-of-storage-hits-its-lowest-price-ever.htmlIf you are interested in buying an iPad Pro you’ll be happy to hear about this deal. The 512GB Wi-Fi only 12.9-inch iPad Pro (2021) is now at a record low price of $1,249. This is a $150 discount and the deal is on both Amazon and B&H Photo. The deal is also for both the Space Gray and Silver colors of the model. Apple iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2021) $150 off (11%) Apple iPad Pro 12./news/the-best-iphone-se-cases-to-get-in-2021.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/the-best-iphone-se-cases-to-get-in-2021.htmlThin, light, clear, rugged or leather – there are iPhone se cases from all major manufacturers, including Apple's official ones for your precious new iPhone SE 2020. Well, at $399, or $229 with an iPhone 8 trade-in, it is not that precious, but still.The new gear may start from the rock bottom $399 for the basic iPhone SE 64GB, but goes up to $549 for the 256-gigger, so you might want to order a case to protect it./news/the-best-razr-2023-deal-is-still-here-and-will-make-you-flip-out-in-excitement.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/the-best-razr-2023-deal-is-still-here-and-will-make-you-flip-out-in-excitement.htmlDo you remember the razor-sharp Razr+ (2023) deal we shared last week? You might not have thought this new juicy discount would remain available for long. But the massive $350 price cut is still available, awaiting your attention. So, if you missed the initial chance to get one of the best flip phones for about $650 at Motorola instead of $1,000, know it’s not too late to take advantage!  The same discount remains live at the largest e-commerce store, Amazon./news/the-incredible-jabra-elite-85t-are-selling-for-peanuts-at-amazon-uk-right-now.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/the-incredible-jabra-elite-85t-are-selling-for-peanuts-at-amazon-uk-right-now.htmlIf you’re a fan of Jabra’s earbuds but don’t intend to splurge on the hot new Jabra Elite 10, a suitable alternative is up for grabs at Amazon UK. Here, you can find the Jabra Elite 85t at an irresistible 40% discount, making them a true bargain.Granted, the Jabra earbuds aren’t among the best wireless earbuds on the market. However, these earbuds provide incredible value for money, especially now that they’re £92 cheaper than usual./news/the-industry-leading-sony-wh-1000xm5-headphones-are-on-sale-at-one-of-their-lowest-ever-prices.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/the-industry-leading-sony-wh-1000xm5-headphones-are-on-sale-at-one-of-their-lowest-ever-prices.htmlIt's certainly not easy to choose just one product from our extensive list of the best high-end Bluetooth wireless headphones out there today to recommend for a potential buyer with unlimited financial resources, but if you put a gun to our proverbial (and collective) head, we'd probably go with the Sony WH-1000XM5.The latest entry in the company's hugely popular WH-1000 franchise is still too young for us to seriously think about a sequel, having seen daylight in the summer of 2022 after its predecessor was unveiled roughly two years earlier, and compared to the likes of Apple's AirPods Max or the Bose QuietComfort Ultra, you can actually get these bad boys at surprisingly reasonable prices with pretty great regularity./news/the-loud-sony-srs-xg300-boombox-bluetooth-speaker-is-43-off-its-price-on-amazon-get-one-now.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/the-loud-sony-srs-xg300-boombox-bluetooth-speaker-is-43-off-its-price-on-amazon-get-one-now.htmlIf you've been scouring the web trying to find an amazing deal on a great-sounding Bluetooth speaker for gatherings, well, you've just found what you've been looking for. Right now, Amazon has the awesome Sony SRS-XG300 Bluetooth speaker on sale with a lovely 43% discount. After a quick calculation, it appears you now have the opportunity to snatch this amazing device for $152 off its price if you take advantage of this deal, that is./news/the-mysterious-blackberry-that-never-saw-light.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/the-mysterious-blackberry-that-never-saw-light.htmlEvery phone has its own beginning at the tall walled off confines of a beta testing facility, but not many are fortunate to complete its journey onto the shelves of retail outlets. Even yet, the public eye rarely sees any of these prototypes prancing around aimlessly by someone – one lone BlackBerry handset has managed to escape its premature death only to be looked at so intently. This particular prototype which had its photo taken makes it difficult to gather concrete information from it, but it’s stated to sport a touch screen./news/the-pico-5-is-canceled-long-live-pico-s-vision-pro-competitor.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/the-pico-5-is-canceled-long-live-pico-s-vision-pro-competitor.htmlNo, seriously, don’t you have to announce a product first before you can cancel it? I mean, I don’t know about you, but as far as I know: the Pico 5 wasn’t ever revealed. Teased a bit? Sure, but that was before all of the insanity that happened to the Pico brand.Oh, you haven’t heard? Well, basically, ByteDance — maker of TikTok and owner of Pico — decided to fire a lot of Pico employees and developers, and then shift focus to making headsets, because whatever it was doing thus far wasn’t making enough money./news/the-stylish-bean-like-galaxy-buds-live-are-a-real-steal-on-amazon-and-best-buy-at-the-moment.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/the-stylish-bean-like-galaxy-buds-live-are-a-real-steal-on-amazon-and-best-buy-at-the-moment.htmlWant a pair of good-sounding earbuds at a more budget-friendly price? Well, lucky you! At the moment, Amazon is offering the awesome Galaxy Buds Live for 47% off their usual price. If you take your phone out of your pocket, open the calculator app, and start, well, calculating, you will see that you can now grab a pair of Galaxy Buds Live in Mystic Bronze with a sweet $70 discount. The Mystic Red ones are also discounted but with a slightly bigger $72 discount./news/the-unapologetically-snappy-ipad-air-is-on-sale-for-a-huge-clearance-discount.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/the-unapologetically-snappy-ipad-air-is-on-sale-for-a-huge-clearance-discount.htmlIf you want a powerful tablet but don't want to pay extra for the bells and whistles of the iPad Pro, the iPad Air should serve you well. Amazon subsidiary Woot is selling the device for nearly the cheapest price on record.With its sleek design, slick software, and impressive performance, it can give any top Android tablet a run for its money. The iPad Air sports a 10.9-inch screen and has a svelte body, so it's easy to take on the go./news/these-are-sony-s-next-big-noise-cancelling-headphones-with-ultimate-power-sound.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/these-are-sony-s-next-big-noise-cancelling-headphones-with-ultimate-power-sound.htmlWhat comes after the WH-1000XM5 and WH-XB910 in Sony's industry-leading lineup of high-end Bluetooth wireless headphones? Why, the WH-ULT900N, of course. Don't worry, we would have never guessed that overly convoluted and confusing new name either, primarily because this is set to be the first ULT-branded product release in the company's history.ULT apparently stands for Ultimate or Ultra, which makes it crystal clear right off the bat that you're dealing with some decidedly premium-sounding cans here./news/this-totally-unrealistic-iphone-7-concept-is-irresistibly-cool.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/this-totally-unrealistic-iphone-7-concept-is-irresistibly-cool.htmlIt's way too early to know much about the Apple iPhone 7, a phone with a release date likely set for the middle of September 2016, but this did not stop Redditor Afikouras from exercising his imagination using all the current rumors to produce this totally unrealistic, yet irresistibly cool concept for Apple's next big thing.This iPhone 7 concept is built around three key rumors: firstly, the possibility of a fingerprint scanner built inside the display, then, the rumor of a buttonless and portless, completely wireless iPhone, and finally, on camera tech courtesy of Linx, the company Apple acquired for $20 million in early 2015./news/tipster-unfurls-primary-camera-roadmap-for-the-next-four-galaxy-s-ultra-models.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/tipster-unfurls-primary-camera-roadmap-for-the-next-four-galaxy-s-ultra-models.htmlSamsung's 200MP ISOCELL HP2 image sensor made its debut backing the primary camera on the back of the Galaxy S23 Ultra. Samsung had developed other 200MP sensors including the ISOCELL HP1 and the HP3. The HP1 was the first 200MP sensor used on a smartphone and in fact, two such devices employ the sensor. The Motorola Edge 30 Ultra and the Xiaomi 12T Pro both are equipped with the HP1 while the Galaxy S23 Ultra features the HP2./news/tsmc-5nm-and-3nm-chip-production-reportedly-all-booked-up.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/tsmc-5nm-and-3nm-chip-production-reportedly-all-booked-up.htmlFoundry TSMC has become the most valuable publicly-traded company in Asia, topping tech conglomerate Tencent. And here's one of the reasons why TSMC is red hot: ITHome (via Wccftech) says that the company's 5nm assembly lines are completely booked up and are running at full capacity. And a new report says that TSMC's 3nm production is fully booked as well.Thanks to the chip shortage, TSMC has had to give priority treatment to its most lucrative customers such as Apple, which reportedly placed an order with the foundry for 100 million A15 Bionic chipsets./news/tsmc-s-yields-on-early-3nm-production-are-reportedly-as-high-as-80.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/tsmc-s-yields-on-early-3nm-production-are-reportedly-as-high-as-80.htmlThe TSMC-Samsung Foundry rivalry isn't exactly the most famous in the world. It isn't close to being the duopoly that comes to mind first (Coke-Pepsi might be number one) as most consumers couldn't give a damn where the chips inside their phones come from. But the world's largest foundry is TSMC. Apple is the foundry's number one customer accounting for a quarter of its revenue. Samsung and TSMC have at one time or another produced Snapdragon chips for Qualcomm./news/twitter-s-windows-phone-app-gets-bing-translator-as-part-of-update.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/twitter-s-windows-phone-app-gets-bing-translator-as-part-of-update.htmlYes, it is a bit unusual to see a new feature for a major app like Twitter get debuted on Windows Phone. But when that feature is Bing Translator and it's offered by Microsoft, it might not seem so strange after all. Imagine you're reading a tweet that is not in your native language. Click on a button and instantly the 140 characters are making a lot more sense to you./news/update-causes-both-surface-duo-models-to-reboot-randomly.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/update-causes-both-surface-duo-models-to-reboot-randomly.htmlThe Surface Duo seemed to be brimming with potential when it was first released in September 2020. Still, the dual-screen handset wasn't exactly ready for prime time so Microsoft did some work on the device and released the Surface Duo 2 about a year later. Sure, the new model came with slightly larger 5.8-inch displays (compared to 5.6 inches on the original model), and the battery capacity was hiked 24% to 4449mAh./news/update-to-amazon-kindle-fire-adds-parental-controls-and-more.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/update-to-amazon-kindle-fire-adds-parental-controls-and-more.htmlThe fact that the Amazon Kindle Fire is a low-priced tablet and the most popular Android flavored one as well might lead to the device ending up in the hands of many youngsters. For many parents, this isn't an issue. For others, it might seem like they have given their sweet little angel Pandora's Box. In order for those parents to feel more comfortable with giving their kids a tablet, the latest firmware update for the Amazon Kindle Fire brings Parental Controls to the unit./news/verizon-adds-moto-e4-plus-and-asus-zenpad-z8s-tablet-to-its-already-announced-asus-zenfone-ar-launch.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/verizon-adds-moto-e4-plus-and-asus-zenpad-z8s-tablet-to-its-already-announced-asus-zenfone-ar-launch.htmlThe pre-paid Moto E4 Plus features a 5000mAh battery Late last evening, we told you that Verizon had started accepting pre-orders for the Asus ZenFone AR. This is the first handset that not only features Tango-styled augmented reality capabilities, but also carries the Project Daydream Virtual Reality platform. The handset is priced at $27 a month for 24 months, or it can be bought on retail for $648. In addition, Verizon is now offering the Asus ZenPad Z8s tablet./news/video-calling-is-coming-very-soon-to-whatsapp.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/video-calling-is-coming-very-soon-to-whatsapp.htmlBack in December, we told you that WhatsApp was working on a way to allow subscribers to make video calls. Now, it appears that video calling is coming soon to WhatsApp. In fact, a limited number of users are said to have the capability right now to make video calls on select phones running the beta app. Besides screenshots of the video call UI, translation requests were made to those who translate the app to various languages./news/vivo-x70-vs-asus-rog-phone-7-specs-comparison.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/vivo-x70-vs-asus-rog-phone-7-specs-comparison.htmlDisplay Size: 6.6 inches 6.8 inches Resolution: 2376 x 1080 pixels, 19.8:9 ratio, 398 PPI 2448 x 1080 pixels, 20.4:9 ratio, 395 PPI Technology: AMOLED AMOLED Refresh rate: 120Hz 165Hz Screen-to-body: 90.35 % 82.27 % Features: HDR support, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor Hardware System chip: MediaTek Dimensity 1200 MT6893 (6 nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SM8550 (4 nm) Processor: Octa-core, 3000 MHz, Cortex-A78, 64-bit Octa-core, 1x 3./news/vote-now-do-you-consider-bezels-around-the-screen-when-buying-a-smartphone.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/vote-now-do-you-consider-bezels-around-the-screen-when-buying-a-smartphone.htmlDo you remember the days when smartphone screens were 16:9 and there were huge bezels not only above and below the display but also on each side? Those were simpler times, as some old geezers would say, and indeed, when the display ratio was more or less fixed and the arms race for the thinnest ever bezel hadn't even begun, there were other things to consider when buying a smartphone.Then gradually, smartphone bezels got thinner and thinner, and when the Galaxy Note Edge hit the market, people just went nuts about the zero-bezel design./news/was-dell-s-smartphone-offerings-shot-down-by-the-carriers.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/was-dell-s-smartphone-offerings-shot-down-by-the-carriers.htmlIt has long been thought that PC maker Dell would start producing a line of smartphones. According to stock market analyst Shaw Wu, who practices his craft at Kaufman Brothers, it is back to the drawing board for Dell after prototypes of the company's smartphones were rejected by the cellular carriers. According to a story on Barron's web site, Dell had produced prototypes of handsets running Windows Mobile and others running the Android OS./news/whatsapp-raises-its-group-chat-cap-to-256-people-from-100.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/whatsapp-raises-its-group-chat-cap-to-256-people-from-100.htmlWhatsApp beta raises the group chat cap from 100 people to 256 We're not sure how many of you need the ability to chat with 256 people at one time. But an update to the beta version of WhatsApp for Android raises the number of people you can have a group chat with from 100 to 256. The increase in the group chat cap can be found in version 2./news/white-blackberry-classic-expected-to-accompany-the-black-version.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/white-blackberry-classic-expected-to-accompany-the-black-version.htmlBlackBerry is almost ready to launch a new smartphone that’s made to attract fans of the company’s older handsets - you know, the QWERTY-equipped Bold and Curve models. Called BlackBerry Classic, the new device has been available to pre-order in the US and Canada since last month, and is expected to start shipping next week, on December 17.Right now, BlackBerry is listing only a black version of the smartphone on its official website./news/xiaomi-mi-8-is-coming-soon-here-is-when.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/xiaomi-mi-8-is-coming-soon-here-is-when.htmlThe Xiaomi Mi 8, the next flagship by one of the fastest growing phone makers, China's Xiaomi, will be officially announced in just a few days time, on Thursday, May 31st.After various rumors about different dates, this is the official announcement date, revealed by Xiaomi itself on its Twitter page. And in case you were wondering: Xiaomi skips the Mi 7 number simply because it's the company's eighth anniversary, hence you get the Mi 8./news/xiaomi-redmi-note-10s-specs.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/xiaomi-redmi-note-10s-specs.htmlDescription Redmi Note 10S: ''The 64MP adventurer'' is very similar to the Redmi Note 10, but uses a MediaTek Helio G95 chipset instead of a Snapdragon one, and instead of a 48MP main camera, it uses a 64MP unit. The Note 10S also starts with 6GB of RAM and tops at 8GB, with native storage ranging between 64 and 128GB. Prices start at $229 for the 6GB/64GB, $249 for the 6GB/128GB, and $279 for the 8GB/128GB version./news/xiaomi-redmi-note-11-pro-5g-specs.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/xiaomi-redmi-note-11-pro-5g-specs.html5G: n1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n77, n78 4G (FDD): Bands 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 32(1500 L-band), 66(AWS-3) 4G (TDD): Bands 38(2600), 40(2300), 41(2600+) 3G: Bands 1(2100), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 6(800), 8(900), 19(800) Data Speed: LTE-A, HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s Dual SIM: Shared with microSD SIM type: Nano SIM ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7sbTOp5yaqpWjrm%2BvzqZmqaCfo7K0e7eimKilmWKfprDMomSHp6SaenJ9jImpqGVlfKyqsJBqb25r/news/xioami-s-poco-launcher-in-the-google-play-store-will-soon-be-out-of-beta.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/xioami-s-poco-launcher-in-the-google-play-store-will-soon-be-out-of-beta.htmlBack in August, Xiaomi unveiled a new phone and brand for the Indian market that it now dominates. The Pocophone F1 features a 6.2-inch LCD screen carrying a resolution of 1080 x 2246. Under the hood is the current top-of-the-line Snapdragon 845 Mobile Platform, and the phone is equipped with 6/8GB of RAM and 64GB/128GB/256GB of native storage. The device features an AI dual camera setup in back, a 20MP front-facing camera, and a 4000mAh battery./news/you-can-no-longer-buy-a-new-pixel-5.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/you-can-no-longer-buy-a-new-pixel-5.htmlGoogle officially announced the decision to discontinue the Pixel 4a 5G and Pixel 5 in August and said that they would continue to be sold while supplies last. Well, it looks like Google has sold through its entire Pixel 5 inventory, as a new Android Central report suggests that shops are all out of Google's highest-end 2020 phone.It's not rare for Google to discontinue devices within a year of release, and it reportedly never set a huge sales target for the Pixel 5 in the first place./news/your-iphone-9-se-2-questions-answered-price-release-date-design-features.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/your-iphone-9-se-2-questions-answered-price-release-date-design-features.htmlEver since Apple released the iPhone X alongside the iPhone 8, people have been wondering what happened to the iPhone 9. Apple has been as quiet as ever about this phone, but leaks and rumors about the device are pouring in daily. So, it appears that after years of waiting, the iPhone 9 is finally coming out. If the leaks are true, the iPhone 9 will replace another long-awaited device, the iPhone SE 2./news/zte-grand-x-4-arrives-at-cricket-wireless-on-november-18th-priced-to-sell-at-129-99.htmlThu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000/news/zte-grand-x-4-arrives-at-cricket-wireless-on-november-18th-priced-to-sell-at-129-99.htmlArriving just in time for the holidays, the ZTE Grand X 4 is now official. Available in the U.S. from pre-paid carrier Cricket Wireless starting on November 18th, the device is priced at $129.99. The handset is equipped with a Gorilla Glass 3 protected 5.5-inch screen carrying a 720 x 1280 resolution. The Snapdragon 425 SoC powering the unit contains a quad-core 1.4GHz CPU, and the Adreno 308 GPU. 2GB of RAM is inside along with 16GB of expandable internal storage./news/apple-says-ios-6-s-do-not-disturb-bug-will-fix-itself-next-week.htmlMon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000/news/apple-says-ios-6-s-do-not-disturb-bug-will-fix-itself-next-week.htmlStarting on New Years Day, iOS 6 users began to report a strange bug with the "Do Not Disturb" feature on their Apple devices. The bug made it so that the "Do Not Disturb" option didn't automatically toggle off when it was supposed to, leading to plenty of missed calls and messages. Apple has confirmed that there is a bug, but says that it isn't planning to do anything about it, because the bug should fix itself next week.