Sunday 31 May 2020

ACLU's app captures police misconduct even if they smash your phone

Back in 2015, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) launched an app called "Mobile Justice" that is designed to help John and Jane Doe record police misconduct. But the cops can grab your phone, you retort. True, but videos recorded with the app are automatically sent to the ACLU's servers just in case the cops try to pull a fast one. The app has three functions: Record, Witness, and Report.

Record is used to film an incident involving possible police misconduct, and there is a test button that allows users to make sure that their camera is working. Once the recording ...

U.S. lawmakers seek FTC investigation of TikTok

TikTok was already one of the most popular apps in the U.S. with both iOS and Android users before the pandemic hit. But many children stuck at home during what would have been the end of the school year and the beginning of their summer vacation have turned to the short-form video app. With the TikTok app, these kids created comedic, musical, and dance-oriented videos.
TikTok failed to follow a consent decree it signed as the behest of the FTC

However, since it became popular, there have been concerns about the app from politicians in the U.S. worried ...

Deal: OnePlus 7T now costs as low as $150 at T-Mobile

First released by T-Mobile in October for $599.99, the can now be purchased for a fraction of its original price thanks to a limited time offer. This really generous offer takes $350 off the current price of the OnePlus 7T ($499.99), thus allowing you to pay just $150 for the phone.

To save $350 on T-Mobile's OnePlus 7T you must buy the handset on a monthly payment plan and add a qualifying line of service. The $350 discount will be applied as monthly bill credits over 24 months.

Although the OnePlus 7T has been overshadowed by the newer ...

Latest update solves Galaxy S20 Ultra's autofocus woes to some extent

One of Samsung headlining features is also the cause of a hardware limitation. The phone's large 108MP camera results in a shallow depth of field and a longer focal length when compared to image sensors with fewer pixels. As a result, the phone suffers from when taking closeups, especially in low light conditions.

Galaxy S20 Ultra is basically automating a trick to achieve proper focus

Samsung is attempting to remedy the problem to some extent with its latest update which brings the firmware version G98xxXXU2ATE6. As a video posted by shows, the Galaxy S20 ...

Android users, this is one image you must not use as a wallpaper

A is causing certain Android phones to soft brick. 

A soft-bricked smartphone cannot boot successfully and it keeps crashing constantly. 

The wallpaper in question has mainly proven lethal for Samsung smartphones, but other Android handsets aren't immune to its effects either. Thus, it is recommended that you avoid the temptation to download it. 

The wallpaper's color profile is to be blamed supposedly

While it's hard to say with certainty what exactly is causing this behavior, some theories are being floated around. Apparently, ...

Apple takes action to close most U.S. stores after looting occurs

Some Apple Stores were looted last night as the U.S. suffered through another night of violent protests related to the death of George Floyd. Floyd was killed when a Minneapolis police officer put his knee into the man's neck for nine minutes even though he was handcuffed, compliant with all of the officers' demands, and no longer a threat. All four officers were fired and one charged with third-degree murder.

To protect its employees from the violence, Apple has decided to temporarily close some of its brick and mortar locations. These stores had only recently reopened ...

Leak calls for no change to Apple Watch Series 6 display

If a Twitter tipster is correct, don't expect the Apple Watch Series 6 to look any different than the Apple Watch Series 5. In fact, it reminds us of an ad that Samsung ran making fun of buyers in line to buy what was then the latest and greatest iPhone. One of those on line says about the new model, "If it looks the same how will people know I upgraded?" A tweet, says that "in my dream the Apple Watch S6 will continue use the display from JDI." The tipster usually prefaces his tips by saying "In my dreams."
The Apple Watch Series 6 will not have a microLED display according ...

ZTE Axon 11 SE leaks out: 5G mid-range phone that might not cost much

Not long after announcing the , ZTE is now getting ready to unveil another new Android phone called Axon 11 SE (the last part of this name ).

Photos showing the Axon 11 SE have been published , so we can see the handset from multiple sides. What we have here is a pretty elegant phone that resembles the Axon 11 5G only when viewed from the rear.

While the Axon 11 5G sports a curved display with a "dew drop" notch, the display of the Axon 11 SE is flat and has a punch hole on the left (obviously making room for the phone's front-facing camera). ...

How to Create The Best Quality Product Visuals For Selling Online

Nowadays, the most popular product visual type is photography. Product photography uses specific techniques to showcase products in an attractive way and entice potential buyers to purchase specific products. The perceived value of your products and the trustworthiness of your brand is often judged based on the quality of your visual presentation. That’s the reason […]

Saturday 30 May 2020

Apple iPhone production could increase sharply in India

While most of Apple's iPhone production comes from contract manufacturers out of China, the company does produce some models in India. The iPhone 7, iPhone X, and iPhone XR are manufactured in the country so that Apple avoids a $100 import tax on each of those models that are sold in India. And it enables Apple to comply with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "Make in India" initiative. While India is the second-largest smartphone market in the world, it is a developing market which means that consumers are limited financially. That is why value for money manufacturer Xiaomi is doing well ...

Britain seeks to form a "D10" to help find alternative 5G suppliers to Huawei

Even though the U.S. warned its allies last year not to use Huawei networking equipment for their 5G networks, Britain was one of the countries that did not heed the warning. After struggling to make a decision, at the beginning of this year Prime Minister Boris Johnson felt that he had no alternative and . Seeking to be careful, however, Johnson said that the equipment would not be allowed to make up more than 35% of Britain's 5G infrastructure and would not be allowed near "sensitive functions such as military or nuclear sites.
Britain wants to create a "D10" to find alternate ...

Some Apple iPad Pro models suffer from bootloops

The was released in June 2017 and nearly three years later there seems to be an issue with the tablet. (via ), one person who owns the device wrote earlier this month that it was rebooting every 30 to 45 seconds even without any apps open. This started happening with the update to iPadOS 13.4.1. The same update on the same device caused someone else to write in April .

made a week ago complains that an (either from 2018 or 2020) reboots every 10 minutes. Updating and rebooting didn't help and a response from one iPad Pro user (which was recommended by Apple) ...

Upcoming Samsung Galaxy Watch 2 could mark the return of a beloved feature

Samsung's well-liked is almost two years old, and although the company did release not one but two different Android and iOS-compatible smartwatches last year that just so happened to earn solid reviews of their own, the and can't be considered true sequels to the premium 2018 wearable device.

One major feature that went missing from Samsung's fitness-centric smartwatches of 2019 could however make a spectacular comeback on the company's as-yet-unnamed 2020 expansion of the Galaxy Watch family, which brings us one step closer to solving the branding puzzle.
A welcomed ...

Powerbeats Pro will be available in four more colors

Apple-owned Beats has four new colors for the . The hearables were released around a year ago.

The true wireless earbuds were previously available in the serious-looking hues Ivory, Black, Navy, and Moss. 

The new summery colors include Cloud Pink, Spring Yellow, Glacier Blue, and Lava Red.

Internals of new color variants of the Powerbeats Pro haven't been updated

A paint job is all these new models have received. The specs remain unchanged from last year. Highlights include up to 9 hours of playback ...

Google postpones release of Android 11 beta

So there you are with your awaiting this coming week's first beta release for Android 11. Originally expected to drop in May during the Google I/O Developers Conference, Google was forced to cancel Google I/O because of the coronavirus pandemic and decided to livestream what it called the #Android11 The Beta Launch Show on June 3rd. But on the Android Developers Twitter account will dampen your expectations albeit temporarily.
Social unrest leads Google to delay the release of the first beta version of Android 11

The tweet from the Android Developers ...

Samsung Access program launched for Galaxy S20, includes 1TB of cloud storage and Office 365

If you are someone who upgrades phones every year, you might want to look into Samsung's. 

As reports, it's a revamped version of the company's . It will let you finance a new handset for a predetermined amount each month. When a new Samsung phone comes along, you can automatically upgrade to it after 9 months without worrying about paying the previous purchase off first. If you decide on replacing your smartphone earlier then that, it will cost you $100.

Currently, only the is included in Samsung Access.

Monthly ...

Friday 29 May 2020

Samsung Galaxy A71s 5G UW could be first mid-ranger on Verizon's 5G mmWave network

, the mid-range Samsung Galaxy A71s 5G is coming to Verizon with the model number SM-A716V. Based on some regulatory documents that XDA unearthed, the phone will be marketed as the Galaxy A71s 5G UW. The UW stands for "Ultrawide" which in the case of Verizon refers to the carrier's mmWave 5G signals. While these airwaves don't travel far, they do sport larger capacity for network traffic and deliver faster download data speeds.

The U.S. version of the Galaxy A71s 5G, including the UW model, will reportedly be powered by the Snapdragon 765 chipset. That means it comes ...

Motorola Moto E LE coming soon, likely to succeed the Moto E6

Motorola is getting ready to launch a brand-new smartphone that may succeed the affordable  of 2019. Called Moto E LE, the new handset hasn't been officially announced, but we spotted its name .

At the moment, we're not quite sure what LE stands for in the name of this upcoming device. Moreover, we don't have any images showing the phone. Fortunately, some of the specs of the Moto E LE have been made public by Verizon, and it certainly seems that the handset is an upgrade over the Moto E6.

The Moto E LE runs Android 10 and is ...

Google's new AR social distancing tool can keep you safe

So there you are, walking down the street when it occurs to you that you've left your mask at home. And to make matters worse, someone without a mask is heading in your direction
coughing up their lungs. Is this person, possibly shedding COVID-19, more than 6-feet away from you? That is the distance recommended by the CDC to make sure that you're out of range of any possible COVID-19 contamination. , Google has a new experiment called Sodar that uses your phone and AR to measure a two-meter ring to show you how far away someone needs to be so that you won't catch the coronavirus ...

Samsung's new Exynos chipset for budget-friendly phones packs a punch

We reported a few days ago about Samsung's , which has been specifically designed for mid-range 5G smartphones. Surprisingly, that SoC (system-on-chip) isn't the only one that Samsung introduced this month.

The Exynos 850 didn't receive the same amount of publicity, probably because it's aimed at budget-friendly smartphones like the Galaxy A21s that's been .

Even though it's positioned almost at the bottom of the list of chipsets manufactured by Samsung when it comes to performance, the Exynos 850 provides support for powerful specs in the world of affordable smartphones.

...

Tidal brings Dolby Atmos Music support to home devices

Tidal is making it easier for customers who are still on the fence on whether or not to subscribe to its music streaming service to take a favorable decision. Together with Dolby Laboratories, Tidal is now bringing support for Dolby Atmos Music technology to home devices like TVs, soundbars, home theater systems, and home speakers.

Currently, Tidal offers two subscription tiers – Premium and HiFi. The former costs $10, while the latter is available for $20 per month but offers high fidelity, lossless audio. To benefit from the newly unveiled Dolby Atmos Music support, you need to be a Tidal ...

Many Google Pixel Buds 2 owners complain of audio issues

It looks like a fairly high number of units are affected by audio issues, which might eventually be ironed out by a software update. There's a rather large topic on Google's  (via ) that pinpoints to a certain issue with the Pixel Buds 2 that triggers when the user is moving.

The Pixel Buds 2 are losing audio while users are taking a walk or jogging, and this seems to happen quite frequently. Many of those experiencing audio cutouts are using Pixel 4/XL or Pixel 3/XL phones, but the issue is unlikely to be related to the phones but rather to the earphones.

Apparently, Google ...

New images of Pixel 4a XL rear cover show us what might have been

Last year Google hit a home run with its mid-range and handsets. Priced at $399 and $479 respectively, the phones brought Google's acclaimed photo processing capabilities to the masses. While Google is expected to introduce the on July 13th via a press release or online event, there won't be a larger Pixel 4a XL option this year. That doesn't mean that Google wasn't considering such a model.
Parts from a prototype indicate that the Pixel 4a XL would have been equipped with dual rear cameras

Last month for the Pixel 4a XL. Today, more pictures of ...

ZTE's unique tri-fold phone spotted in new patent

Foldable phones are becoming increasingly common, but most of them have basically the same form factor, folding in half either vertically or horizontally. ZTE looks to be bucking the trend with its daring trifold design, which recently appeared in an official patent filing.

As reported by , the patent was filed with the CNIPA, China’s national patent office, and shows a device that folds outwards in thirds to form a tablet. It appears that when unfolded, one side of the device will form a thicker ‘handle’, not unlike  or the e-reader.



We’ve seen ZTE's rival TCL of ...

Google Pixel Buds Review

Google’s first-gen Pixel Buds had a lot of strengths, but the wired neckband design was too dated and too niche to really catch on. Now, three years later, the Android maker is back with its first set of true-wireless earbuds, new software tricks and wireless charging case in tow.

Though a few drawbacks prevent them from being the be-all, end-all best choice, Google’s latest effort is an overall excellent pair of premium earbuds. Thanks to their great sound, comfortable design, and seamless connectivity, the new Pixel Buds are a strong contender in a crowded market.


Design ...

What is iOS Battery Health and how to make your iPhone battery last longer

Ever since Apple introduced the Battery Health feature to iPhone and iPad, there have been people keeping an eye on it and worrying about the number there slowly declining. This article will explain why there's little to worry about and will provide useful tips on how to take better care of your iPhone battery so that it lasts longer.

The most important thing to remember is that lithium-ion batteries found in modern smartphones degrade as they're used. It's impossible to keep a battery's health at 100% forever. But even below that perfect percentage, your iPhone can deliver peak performance, ...

The 'successful' partnership between OnePlus and McLaren is officially over

Despite already unveiling with 5G connectivity included as standard, one , and that also undercuts its direct competition, OnePlus is far from done for the year.

But while the company is undoubtedly working on T-branded upgrades of the and , as well as and in the , one thing you shouldn't expect to see released anytime soon is another swanky McLaren edition handset.

In line with , the partnership between the fast-growing Chinese smartphone vendor and the British sports car manufacturer has come to its "scheduled conclusion", as confirmed by the latter ...

Best phones for kids

Buying a phone for kids can be a challenge, as parents often need to find a balance between pricing and trends, in addition to looking for decent gaming performance and a manageable screen size.

In this article we'll take a look at budget, mid-range and flagship smartphones that are suitable for adolescents and younger kids, taking the above-mentioned factors in consideration, as well as features that may be important to parents, such as built-in GPS and parental controls.

Best phones for kids, a summarized list:
- mid-range price, trendy and powerful - mid-range ...

The most unique (and controversial) thing about the OnePlus 8 Pro 5G is temporarily disabled

UPDATE: As promised, to the OnePlus 8 Pro 5G with a single important change in tow. Namely, OxygenOS 10.5.9 "temporarily removes" the controversial photochrome filter, essentially rendering the handset's fourth rear-facing camera unusable, until its functionality can be adjusted to quell everyone's privacy concerns.


The changelog confirms the imaging sensor will be enabled again relatively soon. Specifically, sometime "around June", although the "exact time is subject to the latest official announcement." Interestingly, the software update ...

Nokia C5 Endi

Nokia C5 Endi is coming to Cricket on June 5 with a huge 6.5-inch display with a small waterdrop-style notch, Helio P22 chipset, 3GB RAM, 64 gigs of storage, and a 4,000mAh battery. A triple-camera system and a fingerprint sensor are situated on the back. The Nokia C5 Endi will cost $170 when available.
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What is Battery Health on iPhone and how to make its battery last longer

Ever since Apple introduced the Battery Health feature to iPhone and iPad, there have been people keeping an eye on it and worrying about the number there slowly declining. This article will explain why there's little to worry about and will provide useful tips on how to take better care of your iPhone battery so that it lasts longer.

The most important thing to remember is that lithium-ion batteries found in modern smartphones degrade as they're used. It's impossible to keep a battery's health at 100% forever. But even below that perfect percentage, your iPhone can deliver peak performance, ...

Verizon claims its 5G rollout is ahead of schedule as network slowly continues to expand

Verizon can be proud of a lot of things, starting with how its still beats in terms of , but when it comes to Big Red's own 5G deployment, the situation is pretty complicated.

In a nutshell, the nation's number one mobile network operator has bizarrely chosen to put all its 5G eggs in the mmWave basket so far, with the super-advanced technology enabling ... in . 

The latest such city to join the 5G Ultra Wideband party is , where the blazing fast cellular service is "initially" available in "parts of" Mission Valley near Westfield Mission Valley ...

Nokia C2 Tava

Nokia C2 Tava sports a 5.45-inch display with HD+ resolution, a dual rear-facing camera setup, a quad-core Helio A22 processor, 2 gigs of RAM, 32 gigs of internal storage space, and a 3,000mAh battery. The phone runs Android 10 out of the box and is available on Cricket Wireless for $110. Later in June, the C2 Tava will also be available as Nokia C2 Tennen - priced at $70, with the same specifications, but different color.
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T-Mobile doubles combined 5G network speeds after the Sprint merger

While its profits are still a far cry from what Verizon or AT&T notch each quarter, they are nearing a billion for the first time, and T-Mobile is still in its growth phase where it prioritizes subscriber increase.

The merger with Sprint was considered a success, too, with Big Magenta now hot on the heels of the top dogs subscriber numbers, and already showing the first 5G network synergies after the merger, at least in cities like New York or Philadelphia, with .

There is a lot of network to take advantage of, too. The combined holdings of T-Mobile and Sprint have 319 MHz of ...

Best free Android games

Smartphones are the pocket computers that we used to dream of back in the 90s and early 00s. Not only are they great for browsing the Internet, chatting, and emailing on the go, but they can run a game pretty well on their own.

And games there are! Tons and tons of titles come out for both iOS and Android every day. Some are paid, but a lot are free. And, with that many games that don't need your cash up front, how can you resist?

But, as we mentioned — there are tons of those. Just the thought of sifting through them to find the best free Android games is daunting. So, we did it ...

Best Apple Watch apps

One of the coolest things about smartphones and smartwatches are the apps — the imagination of thousands of 3rd party developers and creators around the globe has no bounds, and their software enhancements truly flesh out our favorite gadgets. So, what can you get for the Apple Watch?

Well, tons of apps, really. Most of them serve as enhancements for an app that you already have on your phone, naturally, but others are really Watch-oriented. There also  out there that you can play on the small screen strapped to your wrist. It may be a bit overwhelming to sift through the App Store, ...

Nokia unveils a confusing new trio of low-cost smartphones for the US

HMD Global's Nokia-branded smartphone portfolio started off nice and simple back in 2017, but like most things in the mobile industry these days, the Android product lineup got increasingly convoluted and confusing as time went by. 

In the US alone, which isn't exactly the brand's strongest market, a grand total of 18 members, ranging from the Nokia 1.3, 2 V, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.1 A, 3.1 C, and 3.1 Plus to the Nokia 7.1, 7.2, and 9 PureView. 

That's quite an intricate accumulation of numbers, letters, and points, but just in case things didn't ...

4 Essential Tips For Becoming An Ace Freelancer

Full-time or part-time freelance jobs are becoming the norm in our present-day society. With technological progress at its peak, working from home has become more manageable, and requires only the most basic of equipment. Looking at the rise in this trend, there are more people than before turning to freelance work. However, one needs to […]

Google Voice is now available in Gmail for G Suit members

Google is making things easier for G Suit subscribers who use Google Voice. The company is rolling out an update that integrates the voice call service into Gmail, letting users make and receive calls without the need to switch tabs. 


Google announced the new feature on its , adding a nifty little GIF image, showing the integration in action. G Suit users will get a similar panel to the one they're used to in other Google Voice iterations. The new feature appears in desktop browser versions of Gmail, but there are new functionalities in the mobile app as well.


You can ...

Apple finally starts selling the iPhone XR in refurbished condition at decent discounts

Released almost two years ago, Apple's budget-friendly was ranked as , losing the top spot to during the . 

Interestingly, the with an IPS LCD panel in tow was not officially discontinued on the heels of the iPhone 11 family announcement last fall, instead . That didn't leave a lot of room for additional markdowns at authorized retailers, although of and of quickly found a number of ways to further sweeten their iPhone XR deals.

If you don't like strings and don't trust eBay vendors when it comes to purchasing refurbished gadgets, we have ...

Thursday 28 May 2020

Cheese! Third-generation Apple iPod touch prototype with rear camera surfaces on Twitter

The Apple iPod touch is essentially a stripped-down iPhone without a cellular modem, certain features and with reduced specs. The device was created for those who want the multimedia capabilities of the iPhone, both video and audio, without having to subscribe to cellular service. Using Wi-Fi connectivity the iPod touch allows users to download apps from the App Store, browse the internet, stream Apple Music, and more. One thing missing from the first two generations of the device was a camera.

Back in 2009, just before Apple introduced ...

AirPods sales climbed during Q1 2020 but Apple Watch shipments declined

Per analytics firm , worldwide shipments of wearables grew 29.7 percent year over year to 72.6 million units during the first quarter of the year. The category includes earwear, watches, and wristbands.

IDC points out that the growth was disproportionate. While the sales of wristbands and hearables increased 16.2 percent and 68.3 percent year on year respectively, smart and basic watches saw a decline. 

Hearables made up 54.9 percent of all sales, winning the lion's share of the market. The rise in demand can be chalked down to lockdowns around the ...

Video shows iPhone has got nothing on Pixel when it comes to transcribing text

A short clip posted on Twitter by shows Google's Pixel is significantly faster than Apple's iPhone at transcribing text.

Since the OG Pixel, Google has focused more on AI and machine learning than hardware. And this perhaps explains why a new iPhone lost out to an older Pixel model in the dictation test.

To show the noticeable difference in speed at which the two phones convert text to speed, Cham read out the same text to both handsets. 

Voice-to-text on Pixel is instantaneous and fluid, with almost no lag. The Pixel gets done before the iPhone, ...

The FaceTime hack, a golden iPhone, and Escobar’s $2.6 billion lawsuit against Apple


Remember "Pablo Escobar's brother" second foray into phone manufacturing and marketing? Just like the first, it was pure gold, as you can see in the unboxing promo video above. 

Well, not exactly pure, as it subsequently turned out that the golden finish can be peeled off revealing a underneath but the Escobar Inc corporation achieved its ...

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip, three months after: is it worth buying?

Is the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip worth buying? Not really, no. But not because it’s a Galaxy Z Flop. The actual reason is that Samsung had to make a ton of compromises in order to hit that sort of manageable $1,400 price tag. The type of compromises that kind of affect users from both target groups for such a device — the tech savvy and the lifestyle consumers.

But this is not a “Galaxy Z Flip hit piece”, no. I spent a great deal of time with this device as my daily driver and I have to tell you — I am sold on foldable smartphones. Not this particular one, but the ones to come. So, let’s start ...

The Apple iPhone 12 5G, Pro and Max release date may be pushed towards Black Friday

Apple's world saw some pretty interesting developments in the first half of the year, both in resurrecting old glory with the , and introducing new devices in the line. The real heavy-hitters, however, Apple has lined up for the fall, in the shape and form of its first 5G and, potentially, new model.

For the , Apple will apparently introduce a new metal midframe shape coupled with a different back panel than what we have now, and a brand new 5.4" form factor. When you add the 5G modem, the 5nm apple A14, and the potential for Lidar cameras on the back of the Pro models, the ...

The unlocked LG V35 ThinQ is an outright bargain at less than $300

It's no secret that mobile industry innovation has largely stagnated for the past half a decade or so, but the good thing about that is how you can often buy old high-end smartphones at exceptional prices without feeling like you're making as big of a compromise as the massive discount suggests.

Granted, the 2018-released is not as powerful or as handsome as a member of Samsung's 2020 Galaxy S20 family or . also comes with only two rear-facing cameras in tow, as well as a relatively modest 3,300mAh battery under the hood and no trendy hole punch or 120Hz refresh rate capabilities.

But ...

The best iPhone fast chargers in 2020

Smartphones are extremely powerful and capable nowadays, but there is one critical link that can turn a fantastic device into a nuisance - the battery. Even if battery capacity isn't an issue, phones need to charge eventually, and people often overlook the importance of a fast charger and the convenience it brings to the table.

The ability to quickly top up the battery or significantly cut charging times is sometimes invaluable. And while this year's iPhone 11 Pro and Pro Max ship with an 18W fast charger, you won't get the same treatment if you opt for the standard iPhone 11. This model ...

The Apple iPhone 12 5G, Pro and Max release date may be pushed towards Black Friday

Apple's world saw some pretty interesting developments in the first half of the year, both in resurrecting old glory with the , and introducing new devices in the line. The real heavy-hitters, however, Apple has lined up for the fall, in the shape and form of its first 5G and, potentially, new model.

For the , Apple will apparently introduce a new metal midframe shape coupled with a different back panel than what we have now, and a brand new 5.4" form factor. When you add the 5G modem, the 5nm apple A14, and the potential for Lidar cameras on the back of the Pro models, the ...

Google launches Scam Spotter program to help internet users identify and prevent fraud

As the pandemic continues, many are still relying on the internet for everything, from work or school classes, to socializing and shopping. It's not a stretch to assume that internet scammers are even more active now than they were before, trying to capitalize on the situation by manipulating or even scaring people into losing their hard-earned money.

Scam statistics and COVID-19
In a blog , Google's Vice President shared that there have indeed been record-high scam reports in recent months, and according to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), $1.9 billion were lost to scams just in 2019.

Convincing ...

The Samsung Galaxy Note 20/+ 5G could arrive in these colors

Samsung has experimented with some unique color options over the years including Aura Glow on the Galaxy Note 10. But with the upcoming , it seems the company has decided to play it safe.
Goodbye Aura Glow; hello copper and green
New information obtained by Dutch website reveals that Samsung is planning to offer the Galaxy Note 20 series in three colors. Do note, however, that extra finishes could be added further down the road if there is sufficient demand.
Samsung Galaxy Note 20
The Samsung Galaxy Note 10 was eventually made available in five colors ...

Apple Glasses rumor review: features, expectations, price and release date

Apple Glasses concept by Antonio De Rosa

Every now and then there is a product developed for so long and in such secrecy that it becomes a tech unicorn. A mythical creature discussed and fantasized about but never seen or touched. One of the best examples for that are the so-called Apple Glasses.

What makes this product a particularly hot topic for rumors and speculations is not only the fact that it’s an Apple product, but that it’s a product from a whole new category. And if there’s one thing Apple can do, it’s to disrupt whole industries ...