Wednesday 30 September 2020

Stadium browser allows you to play Google Stadia on iOS

Last month that allow game streaming services such as Google Stadia, Microsoft’s xCloud, and NVIDIA’s GeForce Now to run on iOS devices. Sadly, the update notes stated that: "Games offered in a streaming game service subscription must be downloaded directly from the App Store, must be designed to avoid duplicate payment by a subscriber, and should not disadvantage non-subscriber customers.”

Many users have pointed out that downloading games to play them defeats the purpose of game streaming services. Now iOS users may have a workaround that will let them play Stadia games without any download, ...

Huawei welcomes a thorough examination of its 5G technology to prove it's not a security threat

Since 2012, Chinese phone and networking equipment manufacturer has been considered a national security threat. Perceived ties with the Communist Chinese government have the current administration concerned that Huawei collects personal and corporate data using back doors placed inside the company's handsets and networking gear. Even though this has never been proven and has been denied by the company, President Donald Trump cited "security" for placing Huawei on the Entity List last year preventing the firm from accessing its U.S. supply chain.
Huawei will allow itself to be thoroughly ...

Save up to $100 on the Apple Watch Series 5 at Woot

The Apple Watch remains one of the most expensive smartwatches on the market if we don't count the luxury models launched by TAG Heuer and other similar brands focusing on these types of products.

Even the older models continue to be quite expensive long after they made their debut on the market. That means that even if has already introduced , the previous models still cost more than $300.

Although Woot offers customers who purchase an Apple Watch Series 5 a discount of up to $100, you're still going to pay more than $300 for the cheapest one. For the next four days, you can pick ...

Facebook merges Messenger and Instagram experiences, enables cross-app messaging

We can't say that this wasn't bound to happen at some point, but Facebook's announcement remains a big surprise for Instagram and Messenger users. The social media giant earlier today that it merged Messenger and Instagram and enabled cross-app messaging.

According to Facebook, its research revealed that four out of five people who use messaging apps in the United States say that spending more time connecting with friends and family on these apps is important to them. However, one out of three people finds it difficult to remember what app their friends are using.

In other words, ...

Grab two Google Home Mini smart speakers for the price of one

The Home Mini is one of the cheapest smart speakers available on the market, so it's no wonder that it's selling like hotcakes. At just $40, the Home Mini offers great value for the money. Powered by Google Assistant, the smart speaker lets you ask it questions and get answers from Google in a jiffy.

It's like using Google Assistant on your phone, but without having to use your hands. Simply say “Ok Google” and you can start asking questions and receive the information you need. You can even plan your day by organizing everything according to the information you receive.

All in all, ...

First Android 11 smartphone can now be pre-ordered

The vivo V20 series has now been released in select Southeast Asian markets. It consists of three models: vivo V20 SE, vivo V20 Pro, and . Per , the standard model is the first phone to come preinstalled with Android 11, beating Google to the punch, which will apparently announce the and today during the event. The phones are anytime soon.

We aren't sure if the V20 SE and V20 Pro will also ship with Android 11 as vivo says that it plans to "equip V20 series with Android 11 in succession."

The vivo V20 sports a 6.44-inch OLED screen with an embedded fingerprint ...

Xiaomi Mi 10T Lite

Xiaomi Mi 10T Lite is a 5G enabled Android phone and is the cheapest of the Mi 10T trio. Specs-wise the phone features a 6.7-inch display with a 120Hz refresh rate, Snapdragon 750G processor, 6GB RAM, and 64GB/128GB storage. A 5000mAh battery is keeping the lights on and Android 10 is available out of the box. There is a quad-camera setup on the back with a 64MP main sensor, while at the front is situated a 16MP selfie shooter. The Mi 10T Lite price is €280 for the model with 64GB storage, while the 128GB will cost you €330.
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Xiaomi Mi 10T

Xiaomi Mi 10T specs include a 6.7-inch display with a 144Hz refresh rate, Snapdragon 865 processor, 6GB or 8GB RAM, and 128GB storage. The phone is powered by a 5000mAh battery and Android 10. There is a triple camera setup on the back with a 64MP main sensor, while at the front is situated a 20MP selfie shooter. Xiaomi Mi 10T is 5G ready with starting price of €500. Will be available soon in Europe.
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The OnePlus 8T 5G will turn it up to 11 with a world first

The newest version of the world's most popular mobile operating system has been publicly , and as always, Android device manufacturers are not exactly rushing to bring the fresh software update to their existing smartphones.

Fortunately, it looks like you won't have to wait much longer for the world's first non-Pixel handset to be commercially rolled out running Android 11 right off the bat. Even though the is still a couple of weeks away, the perennially on-the-rise Chinese company is showing no hesitation in for its upcoming 6.55-inch flagship.

Obviously, ...

What is new with AGM - current portfolio and state-of-the-art factory at Huizhou

Advertorial by AGM: the opinions expressed in this story may not reflect the positions of PhoneArena! 
   

AGM is a manufacturer, known for its dedication to building rugged phones for professionals. From simple feature phones to flagship-grade smartphones that can take a beating and live to tell the tale. Here's the current AGM portfolio:

, voted “Rugged phone of the Year” at the prestigious Mobile Industry Awards, the world’s first rugged phone with Quad JBL tuned speakersAGM A10, an entry-level ...

Apple Watch SE Review: price innovations

The new brings innovations in one area where Apple usually lags a bit behind: pricing! But to understand better what's new about the Apple Watch SE, let's take a quick stroll down memory lane.

The Apple Watch Series 4 was the one that really kick-started the new era for Apple's watches: it brought an all-new modern design with smaller bezels and a more immersive display, plus for the first time, it started taking the job of protecting your health seriously with features like an ECG and fall detection. Next year, in 2019, the Apple Watch 5 brought an always-on screen, a convenient ...

Samsung Galaxy S20 FE: Unboxing and Hands-on


The new $700 Samsung Galaxy S20 Fan Edition, or simply the S20 FE, fills a gap that Samsung itself left. The company is churning out $1,000+ expensive flagships, and it also has a bunch of great budget phones in the Galaxy A series, but nothing that exciting in-between. The new Galaxy S20 FE does just that with true flagship-level chops and very few compromises.

But ...

Excellent new eBay deals make Apple's iPhone XS a bargain hunter's wet dream

If you're a mobile power user, the 2018-released is probably not on your mind much nowadays, especially with the drawing near. But if you're on a tight budget, this 5.8-inch powerhouse might just be a better choice than the larger yet humbler iPhone XR or the older 5.8-inch iPhone X.

Naturally, the iPhone XS is typically significantly costlier than both the XR and OG iPhone X, even in refurbished or renewed condition, but for an undoubtedly limited time, you can spend as little as $424.99 for a "B+ stock" unit in "good cosmetic condition."


Although ...

YouTube Music home page might be getting a nice update with filters

has been getting some nice features recently as it tries to rival other music streaming apps such as . Now, about a new change coming to the app, including a slight update to the app’s home screen interface. YouTube Music will reportedly now have the filters, that have different suggestions for different activities, on the top of the home screen.

The filters are positioned quite conveniently at the top of the Android app. The design is simple: the filters are semi-transparent and behind them, you see a background picture. They organize YouTube Music’s suggestions for you including Workout, ...

Last-minute Pixel 5 5G leak showcases the Google phone out in the wild

We're mere hours away from the highly anticipated , and although we've seen 's next "flagship" handset repeatedly rendered in recent weeks by multiple reliable sources, there's nothing like witnessing a high-quality real-life leak of such an... interesting unreleased product.

That's precisely what we're getting today, and naturally, there are no big surprises we can glean from the to completely ruin the search giant's big day. Still, this is by far our best look yet at the 5G-enabled Google Pixel 5, "confirming" pretty much everything we heard about the phone's design of late ...

Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 3

Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 3 has prioritized durability above every other specification. The tablet is MIL-STD 810 certified and IP68 compliant, so it can handle extreme temperatures, excessive pressure, vibrations, and drops. The rest of the specs include an 8.0-inch display, Exynos 9810 chipset, 64GB/128GB storage, and 4 gigs of RAM. A 5,050mAh battery keeps the lights on and Android 10 is preinstalled out of the box.
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OnePlus Nord N10 5G coming soon, OnePlus teases on Instagram


’ upcoming flagship, the is surrounded by hype and rumors, but there is also another cool device that OnePlus will release soon: the , a OnePlus Nord smartphone that will be coming to the US. The company is now teasing us on Instagram, most likely referring to the OnePlus Nord N10, mentioning that it is “coming soon”.

OnePlus is going to hold a virtual event on October 14 to announce the OnePlus 8T and this post now makes us think that the Nord N10 will be unveiled alongside the highly-anticipated flagship device.

Microsoft's first 5G Surface device could come out as early as this week


Like most first-gen devices aiming to rock an established industry to its core, the dual-screen is far from perfect. But while certain compromises and flaws were fairly easy to predict and are not exactly shocking to see materializing in the handset's commercial form, others simply left potential buyers scratching their heads in disbelief and ultimately disappointment.

At $1400 and up, there's no excuse for sticking to 4G LTE connectivity when 5G networks are slowly becoming ubiquitous around the world, but if the next gold standard of the cellular ...

Spotify Collaborative Playlist gets new features: making playlists together with friends made even simpler

It’s a nice and welcome change to have apps offer more collaboration possibilities, along with more ways to connect with friends and family, especially in current times. Now, that Spotify’s Collaborative Playlist feature is getting some nice new updates to make connecting with friends through music and podcasts even easier.

The new update, announced on , primarily focuses on making it easier to create and manage a Collaborative Playlist, made by you and your friends or family. Now, some new features are added.

The first one is a new Add User button, located on the playlist header, ...

Google Phone app to get Caller ID announcement and a couple of new features soon

Earlier this month, Google released the for download to devices that were not part of the Google Pixel series. that now Google is working on additional features to improve the user experience on the dialer app.

Reportedly the Google Phone app will soon get a Caller ID announcement feature, which, if enabled, will read out the called name or number, so you can easily know who’s calling you before your look at your screen. Another useful feature the app will reportedly be getting is the possibility to delete older Call Screen recordings and transcripts automatically after 30 days.

The ...

Tuesday 29 September 2020

How to Change Your Background in Zoom For Android?

I’m sure you would be enjoying the virtual backgrounds in your Zoom meetings using its desktop client. And, fortunately, you’ll now be able to change your background in Zoom for Android too. Actually, Zoom in September 2020 with its latest update for Android introduced some interesting features including Virtual Background support. It’s good news for […]

The post How to Change Your Background in Zoom For Android? first appeared on All Useful Info.


Firefox for Android to get some useful extensions soon

After one month earlier, now Mozilla is working on improving the user experience on the mobile browser even more. that the company is now going to add some welcome browser extensions, however, these are first coming to for testing.

that the new extensions will be available in the release version of Firefox for Android in November, that’s why they are currently being tested out on the browser’ Firefox Nightly version (used to be called Firefox Preview).

The new extensions the mobile browser is getting include some quite useful features. The first one, called Video Background ...

Under these circumstances, don't install the iOS 14.2 beta on your current iPhone model

About a week and a half ago, we told you that . But if you are thinking about purchasing an Apple iPhone 12 right after they are unveiled next month,  you might not want to install iOS 14.2 on your current phone. That's because launched iOS 14 on September 16th and will soon launch iOS 14.2. What about iOS 14.1 you ask? Because of the delay in the release of the iPhone 12 series this year, instead of being released with iOS 14 pre-installed, the new handsets will come out of the box with iOS 14.1.

The problem is, if you download the iOS 14.2 beta on let's say, ...

T-Mobile launches mid-band 5G to more than 120 cities and towns

is quite serious about , so it's no wonder the Un-carrier is expanding its supercharged network across the US with the speed of light. No less than 121 cities and towns across 20 states will now benefit from T-Mobile's mid-band 5G services, the carrier announced today.

The mid-band 5G is capable of delivering average download speeds of around 300 Mbps and up to 1Gbps. The 2.5GHz mid-band-spectrum is meant to provide a balance between coverage and speed, bringing users average speeds that are 7.5x faster than LTE.

You can find below all the cities and towns that should now benefit ...

Android 11 update roadmap for Nokia smartphones leaks

HMD Global did a little blunder recently when it decided to tweet the Android 11 update roadmap for Nokia smartphones and then delete it quickly afterward. That usually means that the company is not ready to commit to those dates highlighted in the document, so take the information with a grain of salt even if it comes through official channels.

As many Nokia fans already know, HMD Global usually updates all its smartphones, regardless of the hardware inside. That being said, it's no surprise that we're seeing devices like Nokia 1 Plus and Nokia 1.3 on the list of devices eligible for an ...

Microsoft's OneDrive updated with several new features for iOS 13 and 14 users

The last time , the app received a couple of new features specifically designed for . This time Microsoft is rolling out a slew of new features aimed at both iOS 13 and 14 users.

First off, we have a brand new OneDrive widget available only for iOS 14 users. Then, there's a new Home tab that should make it easier for OneDrive users to pick up where they left off. The new Home tab features a user's Recent view for easy access to files, as well as an Offline Files section that lets you access and manage files already downloaded for offline access. The new Home tab is available now for all ...

Google reveals one change coming to Android 12

We've been asked this question multiple times. If both Apple and Google take a 30% cut of in-app purchases, why is Apple and the App Store considered a monopoly while Google and the Play Store are not? It comes down to this: Apple does not allow iOS users to install apps from third-party stores. Thus, the infamous walled garden forces iPhone users to install apps from the App Store even if it means paying more for an app. Google allows Android users to sideload apps from third party app stores such as the Amazon appstore or Samsung's Galaxy App Store thus giving Android users the opportunity ...

Snag a Samsung Galaxy Fit for just $50 (50% off) from Best Buy

The original is a great fit for active people who want to stay updated on fitness progress while jogging. Although Samsung has already released a sequel early this month, the first-generation model offers great value for the money.

The fitness tracker can measure calories burned and heart rate, but it's also perfect for tracking daily activity levels. The Galaxy Fit is not completely useless when you're not jogging though, as the wearable device is perfectly capable to track time and sleep activity.

More importantly for such a product, Samsung Galaxy Fit features a water-resistant ...

The official LG Wing 5G price has been revealed in Korea and on Verizon

UPDATE: is the first US carrier to for the world's "first 5G swivel smartphone." The mmWave-equipped variant of the LG Wing 5G will go up for pre-order on the nation's largest wireless service provider this Thursday, October 1, ahead of an actual release on October 15.

Predictably enough, the unorthodox device is set to cost $999.99 with built-in support for , as well as full compatibility for the low-band 5G signal Big Red plans to at some point "later this year."

Also unsurprisingly, you'll be able to save quite a bit of money right off ...

Android users must delete these apps now or face getting billed for services not ordered

The Joker is playing havoc again with the Google Play Store, but flashing the Bat-Signal in the darkened Gotham sky won't help. For those unfamiliar with this form of malware, it is able to get past Google's security system by delaying its malicious intent allowing it to saunter past Google's guards (more on that below). Once it is installed on your phone via an infected app, it helps load more malware on your device that subscribes you to premium WAP (wireless application protocol) services without your knowledge or consent. , Joker can also help bad actors steal your SMS messages, contact ...

Apple Watch Series 6 Review

The Apple Watch has long dominated the lucrative smartwatch market and the newly released Series 6 aims to further solidify that status.

It retains the modern design language and brilliant features that have made previous-generation models so popular, and introduces new options like Blood Oxygen monitoring, extra watch faces, and the highly anticipated Sleep Tracking feature.
 
These updates are coupled with welcome improvements in the display and performance departments. Overall, the Apple Watch Series 6 is arguably the best day-to-day smartwatch on the market right now.

But ...

Verizon's 5G home router comes with free Disney+, no-contract price, and gigabit speeds

Short of the 5G rollout on low- to mid-bands planned for the months ahead, is left with little options when it comes to building penetration of its ultrafast but rather limited in scope 5G Ultrawide Band (UWB) network.

Such is the nature of its high-band buildout, that the signal from its 5G base stations covers only a few blocks, and dies down easily when met with obstacles on the way, yet when it comes to speeds and network load, this type of 5G technology is unsurpassed. 

Penetration rates are so low, in fact, that the signal can get easily ...

Walmart and Target set their own Prime Day and iPhone 12-rivaling events

Just in case you didn't already have a full agenda for the middle of October, both Walmart and Target are predictably enough following Amazon's suit in preparing their own belated Prime Day alternatives.

on the heels of yesterday, Walmart's Big Save event will take place between October 11 and 15, with Target's special Deal Days set for October 13 and 14. 

For those unaware, October 13 and 14 is also when Amazon plans to offer "over one million deals across every category" on the e-commerce platform for Prime members around the world, not to mention ...

Google Pixel 5 vs OnePlus 8

Google's 2020 edition is carrying a sweet price tag reminiscent of its Nexus line of phones, but there are plenty of fish in the Android sea at that sub-flagship pricing, and some of them, like the , are real sharks.

Available at US carriers like or , the OnePlus 8 costs $699-$799, depending on whether it carries support for Verizon's mmWave UW bands, and warrants a direct specs comparison with the Pixel 5 which would retail for about that base pricing.

The OnePlus 8 was a price-to-value king when it came out, but its hegemony is now threatened by Samsung's ...

The hot new Motorola Razr 5G gets an official US release date and loads of cool deals

After an understandably timid and clumsy start last year, the foldable smartphone market competition is heating up even if we don't count or , which belongs to a category of its own.

That's because Motorola appears to have learned a thing or two from the mistakes of , which actually began selling in 2020, providing no competition whatsoever for due to its deeply flawed design, modest specifications, and excessive pricing.
An early release and plenty of retail partners

The 5G-enabled Razr is an entirely different kettle of fish, standing out from its ...

iCloud prices compared: which storage plan should you get?

iCloud storage is full. You have taken some photos of your favorite places, recorded videos at fun events, piled up notes… wait, notes can’t take up much storage. Photos, iPhone or iPad backups, videos, voice memos, and whatever else will eventually get you to this message.
What does "iCloud Storage Full" mean?

Your iPhone comes with 5GB of free iCloud storage, to use for backup of device settings, photos, and other data. Once you run out of iCloud storage, you might want to check out the paid iCloud storage options and determine which one will suit your needs if you ...

Google Pixel 4a 5G vs Google Pixel 4a

's new was already hinted at the Pixel 4a announcement earlier this year, but it wasn't until late September 2020 when the next true Google flagship was officially unveiled. Taking the mantle from the Google Pixel 4 and 4 XL, the Pixel 5 has the important task of fixing the bad aftertaste that the and left. The two heavily criticized devices were discontinued way earlier than expected, which was mot certainly a result of all the bad press surrounding them.

Hopefully, the same faith wouldn't befall the , which already has some harsh rivalry in the face of none other but the ...

Apple iPad 8 vs iPad Air 4: Which one should you buy?

With the redesign of the 2020 , it is quite difficult to settle down for the base , as it still features the same outdated big-bezels look  previous two budget iPads had. But aside from design, what else does the iPad Air 4 have that the 2020 iPad 8 doesn't? And which one is more suitable to your particular needs? Let's examine!

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iPad 8 vs iPad Air 4: Design, color options and displays

Let's start with the obvious – the design differences between the iPad 8th generation and iPad Air 4. As plenty of rumors had suggested before its announcement, ...

Diesel On Fadelite Review

Smartwatches 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. There are objectively ...

Huawei Watch Fit Review

Huawei keeps working on the All-scenario Seamless AI Life Strategy and its 1+8+N ecosystem. This ecosystem aims to cover every consumer’s need in scenarios ranging from work, health and fitness to audio entertainment. The Huawei Watch Fit is a part of all this, trying to “fit” in the space between a full-fledged smartwatch and a simple sports wristband.

Even though you can find the word “watch” in its name, the Huawei Watch Fit is in reality a fancy-looking fitness band. It has very limited smartwatch functionality and can’t survive on its own without the comfort of a paired phone. Nevertheless, ...

AT&T follows Verizon's suit while beating T-Mobile to the punch with 'Unlimited Your Way' plans

AT&T is not exactly ahead of the US carrier pack in terms of either raw 5G speeds or the availability of its next-gen wireless network, which may have played a role in as far as nationwide subscriber figures are concerned.

Of course, Ma Bell is trying its best to keep up with the competition in both and plans department, adding a touch of flexibility to its unlimited lineup aimed squarely at while possibly beating T-Mobile to the "Mix and Match" punch.

Obviously, is not using the same marketing language as Big Red, instead with the "Unlimited ...

Pixel 5 vs Pixel 4

Google has a new Android showoff machine in store for us. Also known as , the company’s latest flagship will be announced tomorrow. The new Pixel is once again the dream phone for the Android purists but not so much for the performance junkies. Google has a new strategy for its phone line and it seems it doesn’t include the best possible chip. Is the change the right move for Google? Time will tell.

For now, however, we’re going to take a look at how the new and last year’s compare. Beginning with

Pixel 5 vs Pixel 4: design comparison
Google’s design is unique in its simplicity. ...

Google Pixel 5 vs Samsung Galaxy S20 FE

As battles between $700 phones go, there is none other worth its salt than the ascending and phones rivalry. Samsung managed to pull off a rather incredible value for money proposition this time around, while Google found a way to finally lower the price of its Pixel phones to a level that will undoubtedly be more popular with users.

Which corners were cut to get to these amazing prices, and should you ultimately switch to the Pixel 5 or Galaxy S20 FE at prices far below flagship level with commensurate performance? Let's find out!

Google Pixel 5 vs Samsung ...

Best Buy has Samsung's Galaxy S20 FE 5G on sale at a 100 percent discount, no trade-in needed

Technically priced at a reasonable $700, the newest member of 's high-end Galaxy S20 5G family with no strings attached before actually .

in selling the unlocked Galaxy S20 FE 5G at a phenomenal $600, while and to further sweeten the deal under certain specific conditions.

Believe it or not, now there are three places you can get the 6.5-inch Snapdragon 865 powerhouse from at no cost, as Best Buy lets Sprint subscribers bring the $700 MSRP all the way down to $0 with little to no effort. We're looking at a pretty straightforward installment plan promotion ...

More iPhone 12 5G details leak ahead of possible event date reveal next Tuesday

Apple iPhone 12/Mini concept render

Apple recently introduced new iPad and Apple Watch models but attention is already turning toward the inevitable iPhone 12 5G announcement in October. Thanks to tipster , more info about those plans is now available.
The iPhone 12 event could be announced next week
It was revealed in August that Apple had scheduled the iPhone 12 5G unveiling for the week commencing October 12. Recent reports have been more concrete with Tuesday, October 13, tipped as the exact date.

Prosser has today corroborated ...

The OnePlus 8T Pro 5G is officially not happening


It's hard to imagine how could even go about upgrading a device as insanely powerful, gorgeous, and silky smooth as the , at least until the next-gen processor comes out, so it looks like the company will simply not do that, instead focusing all its fall resources on a non-Pro 8T model.

After a series of conflicting rumors, some of which hinted at the while others pointed in the opposite direction, also , CEO Pete Lau, aka Liu Zuohu, has taken to to set the record straight once and for all.
The OnePlus 8 Pro 5G will obviously stick around

Although ...

Epic games and Apple will take their battle to the courtroom next summer

, Epic and Apple held a virtual court hearing Monday at the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. At the end of the hearing, Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers told both companies that holding a trial by jury would be the way to go. And the judge added that instead of having a group of judges make the decision, it would be better to have "regular people" make up the jury that would decide the case.
Epic Games and Apple will face off in court starting next July

Rogers believes that this could be a major case. She wrote, "They are important ...

Monday 28 September 2020

Samsung One UI 3.0 public beta opens soon for Galaxy S20 series

Last month, for the Galaxy S20 series, earlier than expected, compared to previous years. Now, that the South-Korea-based tech giant seems to be ready to hype up the owners for the Galaxy S20 series with the release of the public beta of the new software.

A post by the Beta Operation Manager in the revealed that the One UI 3.0 beta for the public is going to come soon for Galaxy S20, S20+, and S20 Ultra owners. Users can sign up for the program vie the Samsung Members app, which will then reveal the download link for the beta and the official launch date. You can install the .

At ...

U.S. export rule change puts TSMC and Huawei in a bind over shipments of cutting-edge 5nm silicon

This past May, almost exactly a year after was placed on the U.S. Commerce Department's Entity List preventing it from accessing its stateside supply chain, the U.S. struck again. allowing the U.S. to demand that foundries manufacturing chips using American-sourced tech need to obtain a license from the U.S. to ship cutting-edge-chips to Huawei.
TSMC delivered to Huawei only 8.8 million of the 15 million 5nm chips that the manufacturer ordered

Surely you can see the issue here. TSMC, the world's largest independent foundry, produces chips for big-name ...

Google Meet update adds support for noise cancellation on Android and iOS

is bringing Meet users a new feature that will make it easier to filter out any kind of disruptive noise while they're using the app. You don't even have to use a pair of headphones that use noise-canceling technology since everything is made possible by Google's cloud-based AI, which can process any sound it picks up and remove it accordingly.

Support for noise cancellation is now available for users on both Android and iOS platforms, but those using the app on the web can take advantage of the new feature as well. There's just one important thing to remember: the feature is OFF by default.

To ...

Roku introduces new lineup of products, offers 90-day Pandora Premium free trial

Roku 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). If you're not acquainted ...