Saturday 29 February 2020

Deal: Buy the Motorola One Action starting at $149.99

Released in the US in August last year, the was initially priced at $349.99. Fast forward to February/March 2020 - you can now save up to $200 on this phone and buy it for just $149.99 (in certain conditions).

You can get the Motorola One Action for $149.99 only at Best Buy and only if the device is activated on Sprint with a new line or new account. If you upgrade a line on Sprint, the phone costs $199.99.

$199.99 is also the price of Motorola One Action with activation on Verizon or AT&T. In case you want to activate the handset later ...

Sony Xperia 1 II vs. Xperia 1: Specs and size comparison

Announced earlier this week as Sony's latest high-end smartphone, the (seen above) refines the design of its predecessor - - and brings us plenty of hardware improvements.

While other Android phone makers continue to of all-screen designs, Sony is sticking with the same conservative (but still elegant) look that we know from last year's Xperia 1. Thus, there are no crazy notches or holes in Xperia 1 II's display, which is a 6.5-inch OLED panel with 1644 x 3840 pixels and a 21:9 aspect ratio.

Size-wise, the Xperia 1 II is pretty much on par ...

Samsung starts shipping Galaxy S20 pre-orders

Maybe this hasn't been the greatest of weekends for you so far. First of all, you're getting nervous about the coronavirus. So you decide to take your mind off of the news by going to the movies and you end up seeing Sonic. And if that isn't bad enough, you discover that the restaurant you've been going to almost every night for two months has been exposed as a roach-infested cesspool on Gordon Ramsay's television show. And these are merely the highlights of your day. We're not even discussing the ex who advised you to fill an antibiotic prescription or the fact that you ran out of gas on ...

The Play Store is getting this major feature at last

Some Android 10 users were in for a surprise when they discovered a setting for the Play Store that activated dark mode, a long-requested feature.

Don’t get your hopes up too soon—this isn’t officially out yet. However, as spotted, some users did find the setting for dark mode in their Play Store app. Though Android 10’s system-wide dark mode works well, Play Store is one of the few major Google apps left not to offer app-specific support for a dark theme.

When official rollout arrives, it will apparently allow for permanent light, permanent dark, or automatic selection based ...

The Pixel Slate now starts at $499, keyboard included

Google’s Pixel Slate didn’t receive much love when it was released in 2018, but the versatile form factor and updated software make for a powerful combo even today. In fact, it’s a better buy than ever with this latest price cut.

Though the currently available configurations of the device started at $799 in the past, Google’s website lists them at $499 and up, a savings of at least $300. On top of that, the Pixel makers are still offering a killer deal where the Pixelbook Pen and a keyboard of your choice (either Brydge’s or Google’s own) are included for free. That’s $600 or more of savings. ...

LG suspends work at display factory due to coronavirus concerns

LG is the latest tech company to be affected by the novel coronavirus COVID-19.

According to , the tech firm closed a display module factory located in Gumi, South Korea due to a confirmed case of the novel coronavirus in an employee of a nearby bank. Though the factory itself is not directly affected by the virus, LG has decided to close the factory for three days in order to prioritize the health of its workers.

The plant was reportedly focused on the production of TFT-based LCD displays, but the brief work suspension does not appear to affect the release or production of any ...

Mystery OnePlus product to be announced March 3rd; leaked User Guide surfaces for the OnePlus 8 5G

(via ) hints that the manufacturer will be introducing a new product on March 3rd. So what's the big deal you ask? Did we tell you that whatever the new product is, it is not the OnePlus 8 (or the or even the OnePlus 8 Lite). Nearly two weeks ago, the OnePlus UK Twitter account came to life with a tweet that was designed to tease. "We're working on a special project (not a phone/commercial product!)," read the post.
Alleged OnePlus 8 5G User Guide gives us a look at the upcoming phone

Earlier this year, OnePlus showed off a concept phone that features ...

Apple sends care packages including free iPads to some workers in China

Apple has been hit hard by the spread of the coronavirus with its manufacturing partners in China like Foxconn and Wistron shutting down. Assembly lines are slowly ramping back up and expected next quarter. Even the unveiling and launch of next fall's iPhone 12 flagship models could be affected if the disease continues to spread. Apple's supply chain is unable to produce enough parts and components and only 29 of the 42 Apple Store locations in China are open for business; even those whose doors are open have the lights on for only eight hours a day.
Apple sends employees in China ...

Google Contacts update adds option to sync contacts stored on the phone

Some of you might be aware that doesn't have the option to back up and sync contacts that are stored on your smartphone. If you don't create a contact through your Google account, it will not be synced along with your other contacts and it will remain on the phone.

Alternatively, you can create a contact directly on a SIM or on the phone's memory. If you switch phones, your contacts stored on the phone will not be synced with your Google account so that you can take them with you in the easiest manner possible.

However, reports that Google has started to roll out a new Contacts ...

Verizon confirms it will carry Motorola's 5G-enabled flagship

The first rumors trumpeting Motorola's return to the flagship market emerged about a month ago. The so-called EDGE+ is expected to be the next big thing coming form the US company. But EDGE+ is not just Motorola's first flagship in a while, but also the company's first 5G smartphone.

Evan Blass that the smartphone will be coming to Verizon at launch and now we have confirmation directly from the carrier. The Big Red announced earlier this week that it achieved 4.2Gbps on its live 5G network and that it managed to do that using Motorola's upcoming flagship.

As per Verizon's , Motorola's ...

Samsung fixes Galaxy Buds+ audio and connectivity issues in latest update

Samsung wants so bad to sell the new that it gives lots of freebies to those who pre-order one. One of the freebies that comes with Galaxy S20 pre-orders is the Galaxy Buds+, Samsung's new wireless earphones.

Now the earbuds are getting their that addresses some issues that affect the overall audio experience. Spotted by , the update is now rolling out in South Korea and Germany, but it's safe to assume that it will be available worldwide.

First off, the update addresses a background white noise issue and fixes the delay in pairing, as well as many of the disconnecting problems ...

OnePlus 6/6T update fixes one of the most annoying Android 10 issues

OnePlus struggled to release the Android 10 update for its older OnePlus 6 and 6T flagships, and even after finally rolling out the update , there are still issues that must be fixed. The Chinese company rolled out the promised Android 10 update three or four times before getting it right earlier this month.

Well, let's say it almost got it right since the Android 10 update added a couple of issues, some of them really annoying for those owning the and 6T. One of them made the screen flicked while swiping up to unlock the smartphone.

Luckily, OnePlus managed to identify the cause ...

Take a moment to watch Lady Gaga's new music video, shot on the Apple iPhone 11 Pro

Lady Gaga released a new single yesterday called "Stupid Love." As it turns out, the accompanying music video was shot on the Apple iPhone 11 Pro. The actress and artist included a #ShotoniPhone hashtag promoting the single. The tweet included an 18-second clip from the video. You can find the entire official video directly below.



This isn't the first ...

China yanks game from the App Store because of the coronavirus

A deadly disease is spreading throughout the world threatening humans. Countries are trying to stop the spread by tightening up their borders as the deadly plague continues to kill; everything thrown at the pathogen fails to destroy it. While this scenario sounds as though it was ripped from the headlines, it is actually the description of a mobile video game called Plague, Inc. that asks, "Can you infect the world?"
After eight years, the Chinese finally decided that a game called Plague Inc. is illegal in the country

Just the other day, as the coronavirus ...

“Smart” Watches, a World of New Opportunities to Explore

Gone are the times in which the clocks served only to mark the time. Currently these devices attached to the wrist and equipped with sophisticated technologies can become real computers, with infinite business possibilities, but still to be explored. Its irruption in the market has not come from the hand of traditional watchmakers like Seiko, […]

Friday 28 February 2020

Your wish has been granted! Microsoft's Surface Duo might launch much earlier than expected

Last October, Microsoft gave the public a little taste of its dual-screened Surface Duo. The phone is due to be officially unveiled during this October's Surface event and hit the market during the 2020 holiday shopping season. But we could get a much earlier launch of the Surface Duo . Citing sources said to be familiar with the matter, the software and hardware are finished and that could allow Microsoft to unveil and release the Duo well ahead of schedule.

According to the latest report, Microsoft hopes to have all of the OS customizations complete by early ...

Facebook Messenger gets another redesign, here is what's new

Facebook is constantly adding and removing features from its mobile apps, as it tries to evolve its ecosystem. The most recent app to suffer important changes is Messenger, the company's main chat app.

reports the new version of Messenger will be rolled out soon, although some already have it. The most important changes are the removal of the Discover tab and the relocation of chat bots, one of Messenger's main features.

The People tab is now the main focus of the app, as Facebook wants to make it easier for users to access ephemeral social media content. The People tab is now shown ...

Samsung Galaxy S8 and Note 8 won't be upgraded to Android 10

Despite the fact that Samsung's support reps in the past that the Galaxy S8 and/or will be updated to Android 10, the South Korean company finally confirmed that these two flagships won't receive any new OS updates beyond Android 9 Pie.

What's worse is that we wouldn't have hoped to get Android 10 on these phones if not for the confusing information relayed to customers by Samsung officials. It's sad that neither of these phones will receive another Android OS update, but it's not unexpected considering they were launched on the market three years ago.

The folks at report Samsung ...

New Surface Go 2 leak reveals major upgrades

Numerous devices have tried to skirt the line between convenience and productivity as tech grows more portable and yet more powerful each year. Microsoft’s Surface Go was an unexpected sleep hit in 2018, smaller and lighter than its brothers and yet able to run full Windows programs unlike other tablets.

As spotted, a new spec list for the next Microsoft tablet has, ahem, surfaced, and it reveals some major and powerful upgrades.


The original Go had either 4 or 8GB of RAM and a lower-end Intel Pentium processor, but the new model apparently features at least 8GB or more of ...

An iPhone 11 survived a two-month underwater trip at Disney World

Though Apple’s refusal to cover water damage under warranty for iPhones has long been a point of contention for the firm’s detractors, a recent report gives anecdotal but impressive proof of the iPhone 11’s durability.

As reported, a family’s trip to the popular Disney World resort in Orlando, Florida almost ended with a huge mishap. Lisa and Jacob Troyer reportedly took their daughter Sophie on a trip to the resort in October, which turned out to be the fun outing they had planned—that is, until Lisa dropped her new iPhone 11 into the Seven Seas Lagoon, near the park’s iconic Magic Kingdom. ...

Gameloft launches LEGO Legacy: Heroes Unboxed featuring iconic minifigures

LEGO Legacy: Heroes Unboxed is the name of Gameloft's most recent mobile game. , the game is finally available on Android and iOS devices. More importantly, you don't have to pay anything to download and play it.

In LEGO Legacy: Heroes, you'll be able to collect more than 50 iconic characters from LEGO's minifigure history. Gameloft announced that LEGO Legacy: Heroes Unboxed has been designed to be cross-platform, which means that you can play with your friends regardless of what device you use.

Apart from Android and iOS, the game is also available on PC, so you can play even on ...

A mysterious rally in Nokia's stock could mean that a new 5G challenger to Huawei is coming

On Wednesday, despite a global stock market sell-off related to the spreading coronavirus, the shares of Nokia soared as much as 6.1% higher. What prompted the rally was a rumor that the company was considering a merger with rival Ericsson or another company. Nokia is no longer a handset manufacturer having licensed that business to HMD Global. Now, the company is one of the top providers of networking equipment in the world after Huawei.

The top four suppliers of networking gear globally include Huawei, Nokia, Ericsson, and ZTE. Because of Huawei's close ties to the ...

Supertall LG V60 ThinQ 5G stars in official promo video

One year after announcing its very first 5G smartphone - the - LG this week unveiled its successor, unsurprisingly called .

While the LG V60 ThinQ doesn't have a proper release date, the handset is expected to be available in the US starting March with Android 10 onboard. Verizon, AT&T, Sprint, and US Cellular are all getting ready to sell the new phone.

Until the , LG hopes to pique the interest of customers by showcasing the phone and some of its features in a feel-good promo video (embedded below).

LG's V60 ThinQ promo video is mainly focused on the phone's multimedia ...

Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra Review

Summary

Samsung's new flagship, the Galaxy S20 Ultra, tries to pack every single modern phone feature and the kitchen sink, and it mostly succeeds. It is Samsung's most expensive smartphone yet (not counting the foldables) and for the first time, the starting price is actually higher than on arch-rival Apple's top device, the iPhone 11 Pro Max.

In exchange for that high price, you get more features: the S20 Ultra comes with 5G connectivity that the iPhone lacks, it comes with a zoom camera that allows you to see things so far away that your eye cannot ...

Google has to change something after the Pixel 4 flop, but THAT Pixel 5 design ain't it

Whether you're a keen observer of the mobile industry who likes to keep track of all the early rumors and leaks regarding the next big stars of the global smartphone market or just casually follow the top stories and news headlines about the world's most popular handsets, odds are you've already seen the that Google might have in the pipeline for a fall 2020 release.

That's because the search giant's in-house smartphone manufacturing operation tends to somehow generate similar interest as Apple and Samsung's best-selling product portfolios on websites like PhoneArena ...

Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra vs Galaxy Note 10+ (5G)

Summary
Two seven-inch flagships walk into a bar, that’s how a Galaxy S20 Ultra vs Note 10+ comparison should end, not begin. The cliffhanger will tell you all you need to know for a purchasing decision, and the price difference will do the nudging.

Being the two most gigantic and well specc’d Android phones around puts Samsung’s finest in a niche of their own. At $1400 for the Ultra, the contest is slightly in favor of the Note which is cheaper, starts off at double the storage, and has the S Pen.


The tangible advantages ...

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip Review: 48 hours later

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip is one of the few phones I've been truly excited to review, mainly because it is so different from anything else I've ever tested. It marks a bold departure from the familiar and a splashing entry into a completely different device category – the category of foldable smartphones.

I've been using the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip for over 48 hours already, and here are the impressions I've gathered so far. This article will be expanded regularly as I spend more time with Samsung's foldable phone, so be sure to check back next week for the latest updates.

Design: futuristic ...

LG V60 vs Samsung Galaxy S20 5G specs, price, and features



There is no Android battle on US carriers more important than the fight between Samsung and LG flagships. These are the two Android makers with the highest market share on Verizon, T-Mobile, AT&T or Sprint, and with the advent of their 5G network, both outed new flagships that take advantage of Qualcomm's Snapdragon 865 and its 5G modem tack-on.


That is why we are pitting the S20 against the newly-announced that LG may have intended to unveil around the MWC 2020 expo, but couldn't anyway due to the coronavirus closure, ...

The FCC may propose $200 million in fines for US carriers selling their users’ location data

The four major US carriers have been for a couple of years already over allegations of sharing their customers’ location data. Ajit Pai, chairman of the FCC, that one or more carriers have violated the federal law, but no penalty or additional details were disclosed.

Apparently, carriers were selling access to location data for marketing and other purposes, only requiring companies to get customers’ consent in the form of a text message response or the pressing of a button in an app. However, those requirements weren’t always met by companies, which meant that the carriers showed negligence ...

Galaxy S20 sales get off to a very slow start, but Samsung shouldn't panic just yet

Officially unveiled more than two weeks ago, Samsung's latest ultra-high-end smartphone lineup is still a full week away from its US release, with European sales then scheduled to begin on March 13.

But while early US adopters continue to eagerly await their pre-orders to be fulfilled, the company's most loyal fans can already pick up their favorite member of the Galaxy S20 family in retail stores. We're talking about South Korean customers, although for the , , and in Samsung's homeland for the time being.

That might be due to a variety of reasons, ...

Budget Huawei Y6 2019 is only £69 for existing GiffGaff customers

Despite carrying a recommended retail price of £129, the budget Huawei Y6 2019 is often discounted to around £90 or even £80. But existing GiffGaff customers can now acquire the smartphone for even less.

The device is currently at the mobile network provider’s official website, representing a saving of 12.5% over the best deals on the market and a 45% discount over the official retail price.

Adorning the front of the Huawei Y6 2019 is a large 6.1-inch display paired with surprisingly thin bezels and a small notch. The latter is home to an 8-megapixel selfie camera which itself is ...

Smart Compose for Google Docs is out of beta, but it's not yet mainstream

In case you didn't see it yet, Google that Smart Compose for Google Docs is generally available to anyone with a G Suite account. Initially late last year, Smart Compose for Google Docs lets you write content easier and faster, at least in theory.

If you have a G Suite account, you should notice the new feature when you're writing something in Google Docs. The search giant announced the rollout started a week ago but said it may take up to 15 days for everyone to see it on their devices.

You don't have to do anything to enable it since Smart Compose will be ON by default, but you ...

Woot is holding an absolutely bonkers sale on new and old Samsung smartphones


Hardcore fans of Samsung smartphones looking for a solid deal on a high-end model released anytime between 2014 and 2019 may want to ignore their calendars today because Christmas is coming at the end of February this year.

You have 24 hours to choose from an absolutely insane selection of deeply discounted Galaxy S and Note-series devices in "scratch & dent" condition at Woot, every single one of which is backed by a 90-day warranty from the Amazon-owned e-tailer. Yes, that includes the ancient $49.99 , $59.99 , $64.99 , and $79.99 .

Of ...

Pixel phones could get these new features with the March feature drop

Pixel phones aren’t the best value when it comes to hardware, but Google is making sure to offer its users some unique software features to sweeten the deal. A lot of these features are coming months, if not years after the phone has been released. Recently, Google started bundling them into “feature drops” that get released once every few months.

Well, was rummaging through some Android files as usual and stumbled upon lines of code that seemingly reveal what features will be included in this March’s feature drop for Pixel phones. Some of these features were poised to appear with Android ...

LinkedIn will have Stories like Snapchat and Instagram

In 2013, a feature called ‘Stories’ was created by Snapchat, and Instagram and Facebook adopted it not long after. People quickly got into the feature and started religiously using it, as it offered a new way to share exciting news or reach out to their followers or friends, without the post being on their profile forever.

Now, Microsoft-owned platform LinkedIn . Mainly focused on work relationships and professional networking, the platform could use the feature in ways that are not obvious when you first think of it. LinkedIn tells us that Stories could facilitate sharing key moments from ...

Samsung launches two new Galaxy Watch Active 2 models

Samsung is refreshing its lineup of smartwatches with two new Galaxy Watch Active 2 variants that were in South Korea. The Galaxy Watch Active 2 Golf Edition and LTE Aluminum are rather niche products that target a certain category of customers, although that doesn't mean that they can't become mainstream if more people buy them.

As the name suggests, the Galaxy Watch Active 2 Golf Edition is aimed at those who love to play golf. The smartwatch includes a state-of-the-art golf shot distance measurement tracking tool and the Smart Caddie app. The latter is considered the ultimate app for ...

Google and OnePlus sold fewer smartphones in the US in Q4 2019 than Alcatel

Seeing as how between October and December 2019, edging out Samsung thanks to the and , it shouldn't come as a big surprise that the Cupertino-based tech giant also took the Q4 win in its home court.

The names of the US silver and bronze medalists were fairly easy to predict based on recent history too, while Motorola unsurprisingly follows Samsung and LG in fourth place in . But you probably didn't expect to see Alcatel ranked fifth, ahead of much higher-profile brands like Google and OnePlus.

For what it's worth, the combined market share of these ...

Uber redesigns mobile app, adds two essential features

Uber has just it has refreshed its mobile app with a new design and added two important new features that will make it easier for customers to communicate with drivers. All changes to the app are making their way to Ubers users across the globe starting today, although the rollout may take a few days to complete.

The first thing you'll notice when opening the new is the new sequence of rotating, actionable notifications concerning your pickup. These notifications will show the remaining minutes before the driver arrives, where you should meet the driver, where to walk toward, as well as ...

Vivo's 5G Apex 2020 is what every smartphone wishes it could be

Vivo first introduced the Apex concept smartphone at CES 2018, which was then followed up in early 2019 with a newer version. Today Vivo is back with a third-generation model – the Vivo Apex 2020 – that takes things to a whole other level.
Side bezels? What are those? 
The Apex 2020 is adorned by a never-before-seen 6.45-inch 120º FullView Edgeless Display that Vivo describes as “truly revolutionary” and “head-turning.” It represents an entirely new take on the waterfall display concept complete with 120º curved edges on either side that completely remove the side bezels from front ...

Vivo's Apex 2020 is what every smartphone wishes it could be

Vivo first introduced the Apex concept smartphone at CES 2018, which was then followed up in early 2019 with a newer version. Today Vivo is back with a third-generation model – the Vivo Apex 2020 – that takes things to a whole other level.
Side bezels? What are those? 
The Apex 2020 is adorned by a never-before-seen 6.45-inch 120º FullView Edgeless Display that Vivo describes as “truly revolutionary” and “head-turning.” It represents an entirely new take on the waterfall display concept complete with 120º curved edges on either side that completely remove the side bezels from front ...

Thursday 27 February 2020

Google Fi customers can already use T-Mobile's 5G network

As an MVNO, Google Fi is dependent on big carriers' infrastructures to offer their customers some of the exquisite services like 5G. Google Fi confirmed last year that it will offer 5G mobile service to its customers thanks to partnerships with Sprint and T-Mobile.

Now that the first 5G smartphones are well behind us, we're starting to see reports about Google Fi phones being able to connect to T-Mobile's 5G network. Android Central's is using a on Google Fi and he noticed that his phone switched to T-Mobile's 5G network in New York City.

The problem is the speeds achieved by the ...

Shazam finally adds Apple Music integration on Android

It's been almost two years since , the music recognition software that everyone installs on their phones. To this day, Shazam would allow Android users to connect to the Spotify app to add songs to playlists or even play them within the app.

Apple Music users must have been frustrated that Shazam doesn't feature integration with their favorite music streaming service, even after the app was bought by the Cupertino-based company.

Luckily, things are about to change for the better. reports that Apple Music integration is now making its way to Shazam users on Android. When you receive ...

Samsung Galaxy Note 10 update tweaks gesture navigation, face unlock

The is the latest Samsung smartphone to receive an update that fixes or improves some of the features that didn't work quite as they should. After the Galaxy S20 Ultra will be getting an important update that will address camera issues, the South Korean company is now delivering yet another software update to one of its flagships.

If you own a Galaxy Note 10, you'll be happy to know that the next update brings important improvements to various aspects like face unlock and gesture navigation. Spotted by users in Germany, the update is likely to propagate worldwide in the coming days.

Both ...

New accessory for the Apple iPad Pro takes it closer to laptop territory

There is no question that Apple wants you to think of the iPad Pro as a replacement for your laptop. Last year, Apple launched iPadOS, giving the tablet its own operating system. And a person familiar with Apple's thinking that the company is going to release a keyboard accessory this year with a trackpad. The keyboard is being prepared for mass production say sources, with contract manufacturer Foxconn expected to assemble the device. The latest version of the iPad Pro should be introduced on March 31st and will feature the same triple camera setup that you have seen on the iPhone 11 Pro ...

Samsung says the unlocked Galaxy Z Flip will be back in stock tomorrow

When Samsung released the interesting earlier this month, the phone's unlocked version quickly went out of stock. The device was supposed to be beginning February 21, but that did not happen.

You can buy the Galaxy Z Flip right now if you're an AT&T customer, but what if you only want the unlocked variant? Well, Samsung is happy to announce that the unlocked Galaxy Z Flip will be available to order again starting tomorrow, February 28.

As you may know, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip costs $1,380 and comes in two colors: Mirror Black and Mirror ...

$12 billion of potential Apple iPhone 9 revenue is up in the air

Last Friday, Apple's shares opened the final trading session of the week at $318.79. Tomorrow, it will be exactly one week later and Apple's shares will be priced at $273.52 as trading opens up on Friday. The decline of $45.27 works out to a weekly fall of 14.2% The stunning decline has to do with fears about the continued spread of the coronavirus disease. Besides some consumers who have had to wait for a longer period of time than anticipated to receive the iPhone they ordered, perhaps investors have been the most affected by what has been going on. The tumble in Apple's stock price could ...

This brand-new Timex smartwatch is an affordable battery life champ with built-in GPS

You probably don't know this, but Timex was one of the first companies to ever try its hand at something akin to the modern smartwatches that . While (!!!), Timex is still far from what we'd call a household name in today's thriving wearable device industry.

Although the Ironman R300 GPS is nowhere near as stylish as with fitness tracking capabilities, is actually billed as a full-fledged smartwatch. A "sports-first smartwatch", to be exact, which might still be an all-around first for Timex... as long as we don't count kid-friendly smartwatches sold exclusively through T-Mobile.

This ...

OnePlus 6/6T get OxygenOS Open Beta 5 update: optimized one-hand experience in Phone App along with February security patch

The OnePlus 6 and OnePlus 6T are now getting a new beta update for their operating system - the OxygenOS Open Beta 5. The new update provides several new features, among which is an optimized one-hand mode experience in the Phone app, along with the Android security patch for February.

A fix for the white bar below the keyboard is coming in this update, as well as a fix for app crashes during installation or updates. Additionally, OnePlus has improved general system stability and fixed other minor bugs. According to the update’s changelog, an issue concerning duplication of contacts is ...

Newly released patent is latest hint towards Apple’s AR glasses

Apple Glasses is the name the internet has collectively given to Apple’s rumored AR/VR headset. This mysterious product has allegedly been in development over at Cupertino for many years now and occasionally there are clues as to what it might actually be. To read learn more about it, check our .

Today we have one of those cases when something that isn’t related to Apple Glasses at a first glance might be a sign of what’s to come. in April last year but published today was and contains some curious information.

The patent is titled “Authenticated device assisted user authentication” ...

Samsung unveils the perfect 5G phone display

We bet that you never thought about a phone display that has been made from the ground up with... 5G connectivity in mind. Yet Samsung has one, and sent as a memo detailing what's so special about a screen that is tailor-made for 5G flagships.

The Samsung Display press release doesn't name the series specifically, so it's not obvious if the phone maker has utilized the newly-certified "5G" panels in them, or it has its future phones in mind. We requested a clarification on the S20 display matter, and will update accordingly.

The best '5G' OLED phone display ...

Hurry and get Verizon's Moto G7 Power at a massive discount while you can

If you're a cash-strapped road warrior, it's hard not to get excited about the recently unveiled , which is scheduled to go on sale at some point this spring stateside at a reasonable price of 250 bucks with a massive 5,000mAh battery under the hood.

Of course, if you can settle for a slower processor than the Snapdragon 665 powering , as well as a humbler screen and just one rear-facing camera instead of no less than three, it might still be a good idea to consider last year's . 

This 6.2-inch handset with a notch and an unremarkable display resolution ...