For the past couple of years, it doesn't take long to realize that one of the most often requested software features users have clamored for is the venerable "dark mode", or "night mode" if you will. iOS and Android are both slated to receive system-wide dark modes in the fall, though many phone manufacturers have taken users' demand close to heart and included dark mode into their custom Android interfaces. The same applies to a large majority of the most popular mobile apps found on both the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store, and with a few notable exceptions (looking at you Instagram) ...
Since Motorola launched the Moto G7 smartphone series in the US some months back, all G7 models have seen price cuts at some point or another. Now, the unlocked Moto G7, Moto G7 Power, and Moto G7 Play are once again discounted, although not directly by Motorola. To get tempting discounts on these three phones, you currently have to purchase them from Best Buy.
The Moto G6 debuted one year ago, but it's still going strong when it comes to sales. The new Moto G7 didn't bring too many improvements hardware-wise, but the advantage is we can get Motorola's latest mid-range smartphone for the same price as the model launched last year.
If you can't afford a Nintendo Switch or playing video games is simply not among your hobbies, you'll be happy to know that one of the most addictive games for Switch released recently, Tetris 99 will be cloned and released on mobile devices.
Apple launched the 10.5-inch iPad Pro exactly two years ago, but the tablet remains on the best in its price range. Depending on what version you plan to buy – Wi-Fi only, LTE, 64GB, 256GB, or 512GB, the 10.5-inch iPad Pro can cost more than $1,000 outright.
Since Motorola launched the Moto G7 smartphone series in the US some months back, all G7 models have seen price cuts at some point or another. Now, the unlocked Moto G7, Moto G7 Power, and Moto G7 Play are once again discounted, although not directly by Motorola. To get tempting discounts on these three phones, you currently have to purchase them from Best Buy.
Despite the fact that it made its debut on the market almost three years ago, Samsung Gear S3 remains a great device. The fact that the smartwatch is selling strongly through all major retailers in the US is proof that the South Korean company did a good job with the Gear S3 series.
One of the smaller iPhone models is now on sale at Woot for an amazingly low price. The iPhone 8 can be had for as low as $330 in black, gold or silver color. As the title says, this is a refurbished unit, which comes with a 90-day warranty, and while the phone is expected to have a moderate level of wear and tear, it's been tested to be in full working condition.
After releasing the high-end G8 ThinQ and V50 ThinQ, LG is now getting ready to launch a third 2019 smartphone in the US. This time, however, we're talking about a lower end model - the LG K40. Officially announced back in February, the K40 has a product page on Best Buy's website, where it's presented as "coming soon." There is no release date mentioned anywhere, but we can see a price: $179.99 unlocked.
One of the most expensive pair of headphones manufactured by Sony, the WH-1000XM3 cost no less than $350, but that's no wonder since these are part of the company's premium lineup. If you can't afford them brand new, there are many retailers that offer refurbished units for a much lower price.
Ahead of the Prime Day deals coming on 15 and 16 July, Amazon is running a promotion on its music streaming service. Unlike many of the previous promotions, this one seems to be available worldwide, so no matter where you live, you should be able to get it if you want to try out Amazon Music Unlimited.
With the launch of the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 inching closer, we're pretty confident in saying that Samsung's phablet flagship has (once again) been thoroughly leaked to death well ahead of its official release. We already know that the Note 10 will have a selfie hole-punch camera, much like the S10 and S10+, but it will be centered, instead of off-set. We also know that there is going to be a Note 10 model with four main cameras, that the S-Pen won't be much different from last year, and that the design will have sharper corners than previous iterations.
Apple Music and Spotify continue to compete for world domination, as both music streaming services claim they have many millions of subscribers. Up until now, Spotify was the supreme ruler with more than 100 million subscribers worldwide reported two months ago.
AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon have all made 5G network-related announcements in the last couple of days. It's like they talked each other agreed to light up their 5G networks in various cities across the US at the same time.
Many have tried to clone Pokemon GO massive financial success, but no AR (augmented reality) mobile games managed to get nowhere near Niantic's smash hit in terms of revenue. The latest contender, Harry Potter: Wizards Unite made just 4% of the revenue Pokemon GO made on the first day.
Google launched two new features for Maps, which will greatly help those using public transportation to commute every day. The new features, live traffic delays for buses and crowdedness predictions, will help Google Maps users to plan better for their transit ride.
It took Huawei around nine months to ship 10 million P10 & P10 Plus units back in 2017. This dropped to just five months last year with the P20 flagships because of the brand’s increasing popularity. Now, despite a rough patch recently, Huawei has confirmed (via Android Authority) that it has broken its own record once again.
One day after T-Mobile revealed where exactly it will launch its 5G services, Verizon announced new details about its own 5G network coverage. At the moment, the Big Red flipped the switch on 5G service in just two US cities – Chicago and Minneapolis. Of course, 5G service will only be available in certain areas in these cities, as Verizon can't cover them in their entirety.
Google is making it easier to share GIFs directly into different apps, including Gmail, Hangouts, Android Messages, and WhatsApp, the search giant announced today. By implementing a new “Share GIFs” section in Google Images, users will be able to share GIFs found directly into any of the apps mentioned.
Apps with excessive permissions requests are nothing new on Android, and Google has been trying to alleviate the issue by changing its policies numerous times over the years. These efforts have had varying degrees of success, but the company is now starting to crack down on apps that have sweeping permissions over first-party services like Gmail and Google Drive.
Google is making it easier for everyone to adorn their homes with connected devices, including smart speakers, smart displays, thermostats, and light bulbs, by discounting them even if just for a limited time. Starting today and through July 17, Google is running a sale on Home and Nest devices, allowing consumers to save big on various connected devices.
The OnePlus 7T Pro is the next flagship that we expect to see from OnePlus, and it's expected to come by the end of 2019 and bring improvements to the already impressive OnePlus 7 Pro.
Technology has reached a level our grandparents couldn’t have even imagined when they were young. Computers in our pockets, instant communication with people on the other side of the world, access to unimaginable amounts of information at our fingertips or just a voice query away, all of those are things we’re taking for granted. We’re so used to them it’s getting hard for us to imagine a world without any of that.