Monday 31 January 2022

C-band launch makes Verizon a legitimate 5G threat to T-Mobile in the states

According to Ookla, developer of the popular Speedtest.net app, Verizon saw a huge jump in its median 5G data speeds after turning on its C-band radios.

Apple's iPad Air (2020) is now on sale at a rare $100 discount in multiple variants

Amazon is selling Apple's 2020-released iPad Air 4 at a cool $100 less than usual with both 64 and 256GB storage for an undoubtedly limited time only.

Samsung's Galaxy Tab S7 FE is cheaper than ever with the Galaxy Tab S8 around the corner

Amazon has last year's mid-range Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE on sale at a new all-time high discount of $150 in an entry-level 64GB storage configuration.

Apple to celebrate Valentine's Day with new health features

Valentine's day is approaching, as is Heart Month—and the Apple Watch has got a few aces up its sleeve.

This could be your first look at the OnePlus 10 Ultra

This could be your first look at the OnePlus 10 Ultra.

TCL 305 is the latest Android Go phone coming to Europe

TCL's new affordable smartphone, the 305 will be available in both Space Gray and Atlantic Blue and costs just €205 ($228), a good price for European customers.

Samsung's Galaxy S22 and S22+ could be released later than expected

If the latest availability rumor is to be trusted, Samsung will release the Galaxy S22 and S22+ on March 11, preceded by the S22 Ultra on February 25.

Google fixes the issue of Android Auto not displaying messages

Google will be rolling out a fix for the problem that occurred after users updated their phones to Android 12

Joe Rogan controversy has Spotify's market value dropping by a staggering $2.1 billion

Spotify has suffered from the recent controversy around Joe Rogan's podcast and Neil Young removing his music from the platform.

WhatsApp's unlimited Google Drive backups may be coming to an end

Thanks to an agreement between WhatsApp and Google, you currently have unlimited storage for WhatsApp on Google Drive. This might be changing soon, though.

Saturday 29 January 2022

Major leak reveals Verizon's trade-in deal for 5G Galaxy S22 line offering up to $1K off

A leaked image of a Verizon webpage mock-up reveals that the carrier will be offering a trade-in deal offering up to $1,000 on the purchase of a Galaxy S22 model.

T-Mobile to fire unvaccinated corporate staff on April 2nd

T-Mobile issues an internal memo that was obtained by Bloomberg. The memo declares that corporate staff not vaccinated against COVID by April 2nd will be fired.

Super-rare deal makes one iPad mini (2021) variant with 5G cheaper than ever before

Amazon has Apple's very well-reviewed iPad mini 6 on sale at a totally unprecedented $50 discount with 5G connectivity, but you'll have to get the deal while you can.

Android 12 update breaks PIP feature; fix sent to Pixel models

The update to Android 12 might have broken the picture-in-picture (PIP) feature on certain Android devices. Google might have sent out a fix to Pixel models.

AT&T PREPAID launches low-priced unlimited plan with 5G, only available at Walmart

AT&T PREPAID has just launched a new, low-priced Unlimited MAX with 5G plan, which is only available at Walmart.

Google tablets division hiring spree fuels Pixel tablet speculation; unlikely anytime soon

One of the original Android founders is now focusing on Android tablets, and Google is also looking to expand the division.

Friday 28 January 2022

WhatsApp CEO hints at iPad app release

WhatsApp may soon release an app for iPad, after all.

Verizon and AT&T get the green light from the FAA to use more 5G towers near airports

The FAA, Verizon, and AT&T have figured out how to allow the wireless carriers to deploy some of their C-band 5G networks near airports.

Motorola is absolutely killing it in the US smartphone market, Google not so much

While Apple easily dominated the US smartphone market in Q4 2021, it's hard not to focus on OnePlus and Motorola's latest achievements, as well as Google's latest (semi) failure.

Messenger rolls out end-to-end encrypted group chats and calls to everyone

Meta announced that important updates for Messenger’s opt-in end-to-end encrypted chats, including the fact that after started testing E2EE for group chats (voice and video calls), it decided to make the feature available to everyone.

470 Android apps tricked over 105 million Android users into paying for premium services not ordered

470 Android apps found in 70 countries subscribed users to premium services that they didn't request generating hundreds of millions of dollars in payments.

Three of the best Fitbit devices around are on sale at great prices for Valentine's Day

Amazon has the Fitbit Charge 5 activity tracker and the Sense and Versa 2 smartwatches on sale at substantial discounts just in time for Valentine's Day.

All AT&T phones with 5G C-Band support and network speed tests vs 4G LTE

All the current AT&T phones that support its new fast C-Band 5G network.

Apple Music trolls Spotify after Neil Young's desertion

Apple Music has been seen mocking Spotify, after Neil Young dropped the platform.

Thursday 27 January 2022

Affordable TCL 30 V 5G launched in the US, exclusively available at Verizon

Introduced early this month, one of the cheapest Android smartphones to feature 5G support, the TCL 30 V is now available in the US exclusively from Verizon.

New Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra images leak, and a notch is clearly visible

This time around, there is no doubt that the gargantuan S8 Ultra will sport the long-rumored notch cutout in the top bezel.

AT&T finally looks set to close the fast 5G coverage gap to T-Mobile and Verizon... in 2023

Incapable of rivaling its competition in the crucial mid-band 5G availability field right now, AT&T is making some big promises for the future. But are they big enough?

Wednesday 26 January 2022

T-Mobile readying new incentive for Home Internet customers

Starting January 27, T-Mobile will start offering Home Internet for free for 15 days.

Pixel 6/Pro and Pixel 5a 5G getting Netflix HDR10 and HD support

The most recent devices to receive Netflix HDR10 and HD support are the Google Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, and Pixel 5a 5G.

One UI 4.1 interface in development for 5G Galaxy S22 series

Samsung has reportedly started development on the One UI 4.1 update for the 5G Galaxy S22 series.

Here's another cool Samsung Galaxy S21 5G deal to make you forget about the S22

Woot has a "fully unlocked" Samsung Galaxy S21 5G on sale at an excellent price for a limited time with absolutely no strings attached.

See Lenovo's new out-of-this-world gaming phones: the Legion Phone 3 Elite and Pro

Both phones will have the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset and will come with eight virtual keys

2022 Android Yo-yo effect: OnePlus 10 Pro and Xiaomi 12 Pro worse than 2021 flagship equivalents?

2022 Android flagships from OnePlus and Xiaomi are seeing downgrades compared to 2021 models. But why?

Tuesday 25 January 2022

WhatsApp's latest update brings Focus mode support to iPhones and iPads

. Two important new features are now making their way to iOS users and are expected to be generally available over the coming weeks.

Google addresses Pixel "freeze" touchscreen bug, fix coming in February update

Google has just confirmed that one of the weirder, yet equally annoying bug that affects many Pixel phones by briefly freezing the touchscreen, has been fixed.

This Android malware will randomly wipe your phone

A malware called BRATA asks Android users for permission to perform a random factory reset and seeks to steal your banking credentials.

Behold the sharpest Galaxy S22, S22+, and S22 Ultra renders yet

Samsung's Galaxy S22, S22 Plus, and S22 Ultra are showcased today in all colors, angles, and sides in a huge new batch of super-high-quality leaked renders.

Verizon and AT&T customers may need to adjust how they pay for Google Play purchases

Google will no longer allow Verizon and AT&T subscribers to pay for apps, subscriptions, and in-app purchases via carrier billing.

February Pixel 6 update will arrive on time, may bring more than just the security patch

It looks like the February 2022 Pixel 6 update will arrive on time.

Apple patents new tech to potentially battle Bluetooth limitations

Apple was just granted a brand new patent, which would require AirPods and might end up in the company's rumored AR/VR headset at some point.

Monday 24 January 2022

Google sued by D.C. and three states after allegedly misleading consumers about location tracking

Four attorneys general from Washington D.C., Indiana, Texas, and Washington state have sued Google over misleading consumers over location tracking.

Pixel Notepad tipped to be a good deal cheaper than the Galaxy Z Fold 3

The exact price of the foldable Pixel Notepad appears to have been disclosed.

Snatch this deeply discounted Microsoft Surface Pro X giant if you like to be productive

There's no beating Microsoft's Surface Pro X tablet in terms of mobile productivity, and there's no beating Best Buy's latest deal on said 13-inch giant.

Hurry and snap up Google's Nest Hub Max at this unbeatable price

Released a fairly long time ago, the jumbo-sized Google Nest Hub Max is definitely still worth buying, especially at $169.99 instead of its $229.99 regular price.

Apple seeks patent on automatic transparency mode for AirPods Pro

Patent application filed by Apple would allow AirPods Pro users to set up a way to automatically turn on transparency mode.

Hot new leaks may have confirmed Galaxy S22 US prices and Samsung Unpacked time

If you're excited about the Galaxy S22 series, you might want to check out here when Samsung is expected to launch the phones and their exact US prices.

Verizon vs T-Mobile vs AT&T: the US 5G speed champion widens its huge lead

T-Mobile is the clear winner of Opensignal's latest nationwide 5G speed and availability tests, somehow managing to extend both those leads over Verizon and AT&T.

Google may be forced to 'censor' the internet if a court refuses to overturn a ruling

If the ruling is not overturned, this may lead to 'devastating' consequences for the internet

More Google Pixel 6a specs leak to reiterate its camera and processor superiority over the Pixel 5a

The Pixel 6a is shaping up to be a worthy 5a successor.

Samsung Unpacked 2022 invitation leak pegs the Galaxy S22 event date and start time

The exact date and start time of the first Samsung Unpacked 2022 event have leaked out.

Samsung gearing up to officially announce the Galaxy Home Mini 2

According to the listing, the Home Mini 2 sports Bluetooth 5.2 connectivity, and it’s model number is SM-V320.

Apple to use Chinese BOE displays in flagship iPhone 15 models

According to a new report from The Elec, BOE is looking to further improve its manufacturing processes and will try to supply LTPO displays for the flagship iPhone 15 models in 2023.

Sunday 23 January 2022

Apple says the pink screen iPhone 13 Pro issue is a software problem and mentions a solution

An issue causing iPhone 13 Pro users' screens to turn pink (or purple) is a software problem according to Apple which doesn't call for it to provide a replacement phone.

New ad for 5G iPhone 13 series shows that the handsets can take a beating from an expert

Apple releases a new television advertisement for the iPhone 13 series that promotes the Corning Ceramic Shield which protects the glass used on the device.

2022 iPad Pro may be powered by the rumored 3nm M2 chip

Although there is no consensus on 2022 iPad Pro's wireless charging capabilities, two noted insiders do agree that it will be very powerful.

Galaxy S22 European prices leaked: Ultra buyers may get less RAM for the same price

European Samsung Galaxy S22 prices apparently remain unchanged from last year, but there is a catch.

iPhone 14 Pro weird notch replacement to teach Android an Apple lesson on design

Let's talk about the iPhone 14 Pro's dual punch-hole design!

Saturday 22 January 2022

5G Pixel 6a could be unveiled earlier this year; tipster sees May introduction during I/O

According to a tweet from a tipster, the Google Pixel 6a mid-ranger will be unveiled in May, possibly during the Google I/O Developers Conference.

Motorola exec leaks retail box for Under-Screen-Camera-Edition of Edge X30

The retail box for a special edition of the Moto Edge X30 has leaked out and the variant with an under-screen camera might be released soon.

Samsung's new video tearjerker carries a message to Galaxy Note fans

Samsung's new video not only will touch your heart, but it also contains a message to Galaxy Note fans wishing for a return of their beloved large-screened device.

Friday 21 January 2022

Tipster reveals what he says is the date when the Google Pixel Watch becomes official

Tipster Jon Prosser says that he knows the date on which Google will introduce the Pixel Watch.

OnePlus to reportedly make a huge change under the hood with the 5G 10R

Specs for the upcoming 5G OnePlus 10R have leaked with one major surprise; the flagship Dimensity 9000 chipset could be under the hood.

Leaked Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra specs infographic busts display and storage myths

No top S22 Ultra storage version or record display specs but still top charging and latency speeds.

Award-winning open-world, card adventure Arcanium joins Netflix’s mobile games library

Arcanium: Rise of Akhan, an open-world, card adventure single-player game that promises to mix the best of popular roguelike and deckbuilding genres into one package, joins Netflix's mobile games collection.

The new Samsung Galaxy A22e 5G may be just a rebranded Galaxy A22 5G

The Galaxy A22e 5G may have the same specs as the Japanese Samsung Galaxy A22 5G

Apple's noise-cancelling Beats Studio Buds are cheaper than ever before (but not for long)

Woot has "grade A" refurbished Beats Studio Buds units in black and red on sale today only at a lower than ever price with a full 1-year warranty included.

Samsung updates Expert RAW camera app with new features and much-needed bug fixes

Samsung continues to work hard and polish its Expert RAW camera app. A new update fixes annoying bugs and adds a new High Efficiency RAW feature.

iPhone 15 Pro: another report corroborates the 5x periscope lens rumors

Talks about the iPhone 15 are now surfacing. A report corroborates earlier rumors that the iPhone 15 Pro might finally have a periscope lens.

Samsung to start Galaxy S22 preorder reservations with early bird bonuses

The Galaxy S22, S22+, and S22 Ultra will be up for preorder reservations with discounts to be had for early adopters.

Samsung teases the "most noteworthy S series device", confirms Galaxy Unpacked February event

Samsung's Galaxy S22 Unpacked event will take place in February, merging of the Note and S line teased.

Thursday 20 January 2022

The longer lasting battery life stars in the new Apple iPhone 13 ad

Apple has released a new iPhone 13 ad that focuses on battery life which is something worked hard on improving over the last few years.

Members of the Pixel team are reportedly working on Google's new AR headset

All indications are that Google is building an AR headset that could be released as early as 2024. Some members of the Pixel team are working on it.

Clean up your Gmail inbox to check out the new "Inbox Zero Graphic"

Gmail users who clean out their inbox are rewarded with an illustration that Google has recently changed. It's called the "Inbox Zero Graphic."

Amazon has just leaked Samsung's Galaxy Tab S8 family in full (yes, really)

For a little while there earlier today, Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Tab S8, Tab S8+, and Tab S8 Ultra were listed on Amazon with specs, images, and even prices.

Oppo envisions a future where battery-less gadgets are powered passively from ambient radio waves

In its new white paper, Oppo describes a future where low-power devices draw energy from Wi-Fi and cell phone networks

Wednesday 19 January 2022

Known now for its watches, Garmin failed in the smartphone industry

Garmin today is known for its smartwatches and GPS devices. But there was a time when the company tried to make it in the smartphone world.

Apple is working on a fix to exterminate the iOS 15, iPadOS 15 Safari bug

Apple appears to be working on a bug that allows the Safari browser in iOS 15, and iPadOS 15 to reveal data that can lead to the discovery of your identity.

AT&T launches its C-Band 5G services in 8 metro areas across the US

After a short delay and a promise that the new C-Band technology won’t be used near airports, AT&T has finally launched its improved 5G network.

T-Mobile brings its Home Internet service to 57 new cities and towns

T-Mobile announced a massive expansion of its Home Internet service to 57 cities and towns across the Lone Star State.

Cricket Wireless starts selling Samsung’s cheapest 5G smartphone, upgrades data plans

Samsung’s affordable, and one of the cheapest on the US market, 5G smartphone, the Galaxy A13 5G is now available at Cricket Wireless.

Galaxy S22: Is Samsung's iPhone x Google Pixel Frankenstein bringing the best of Apple and Android?

Samsung's Galaxy S22 might be the perfect phone for those who can't decide whether they want an iPhone 13 or a Pixel 6. But why?!

Apple's 5G iPhone SE (2022) could be released a little later than expected

Contrary to all those reports that anticipated a Q1 launch, Apple's 5G-enabled iPhone SE (2022) is now predicted to start shipping in late April or early May.

Qualcomm demonstrates a working smartphone with Smartphone Integrated SIM (iSIM)

According to Qualcomm, iSIM may also be implemented in various devices like laptops, tablets, VR headsets, and wearables

Tuesday 18 January 2022

Two of TCL’s upcoming smartphones have just leaked in high-res images

Respected leaker Evan Blass has just published two high-resolution images showing the unannounced TCL 30 and TCL 30+.

Classic strategy game Total War: Medieval II headed to iOS and Android

After the outstanding success of Rome: Total War, Feral Interactive announced plans to bring another classic strategy game to iOS and Android, Total War: Medieval II.

The big problem I have with the Pixel 6

The number one problem I have with the Pixel is actually not the problematic fingerprint scanner, but something that Google designed into the phone...

Galaxy S22 Ultra benchmark: Samsung's shiny new GPU has nothing on Snapdragon 8 Gen 1

The GPU co-developed by Samsung and AMD for the Exynos 2200 is no match for the latest Adreno GPU apparently.

OnePlus 9RT gets its first update this year, here is what’s new

The most recent update for OnePlus 9RT fixes a few minor issues with the phone and further optimizes its software.

A new campaign wants to see child abuse protection in messaging apps before End-to-End encryption

The campaign claims that implementing End-to-End encryption may make detecting child molesters harder

Samsung Exynos 2200 vs Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 specs and performance on the Galaxy S22 Ultra

We compare the freshly-minted Samsung Exynos 2200 chipset against the other Galaxy S22 Ultra processor, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1.

Monday 17 January 2022

Weird Google Keep bug only affects Samsung devices running Android 12

A bug is affecting Google Keep users running Samsung phones only that are powered Android 12. The bug causes numbered lists to repeat the numbers over and over.

FAA to allow some planes to land near 5G signals

Verizon and AT&T will start using their C-band 5G signals this coming Wednesday, January 19th, after the FAA agreed that some airplanes can fly through zones covered by 5G signals.

Apple's cheapest iPad will probably get 5G this year too, but it's not all good news

In addition to the imminent iPad Air 5, Apple is expected to put 5G speeds on the "regular" iPad (10th Gen) as well at some point by the end of 2022.

Here's why Android 12 users need to disable 2G connectivity, and how to do it

Now that Android 12 comes with a kill switch for 2G, the Electronic Frontier Foundation is targeting Apple to include a similar feature for the iPhone.

Netflix’s price increase won’t affect T-Mobile customers

Starting this month, old and new Netflix subscribers will have to pay up to $2 more each month to benefit from the company’s streaming service.

Oppo’s first ever Android tablet leaks once again

Although nothing official has been announced yet, Oppo’s tablet has been recently spotted on Geekbench benchmark database.

Sunday 16 January 2022

Lesser iPhone 14 models will probably not get 120Hz screens

Reliable analyst squashes rumors of non-Pro iPhone 14 models getting high refresh rate screens.

Serious Safari bug reveals iPhone, iPad, and Mac users' personal data

A bug found in the iOS 15, iPadOS 15, and macOS versions of Safari can lead an attacker to discover personal information related to the user.

One UI 4 review: Humble, but solid software update

One UI 4 doesn't introduce tons of new features but brings vital improvements in some key areas.

5G Galaxy S22 Ultra tipped to arrive with 1TB storage option

It looks more and more as though Samsung is bringing back the 1TB storage option on the Galaxy S22 Ultra model even while cutting the amount of RAM on the base unit.

Samsung implicitly confirms Galaxy S22 Unpacked date and Note series comeback

New site descriptors added by Samsung are further indications that at least one Galaxy S22 model will be more of a Note 20 successor.

Invisible headphones or speakers only you can hear: Is this the future of (smartphone) audio?

Watch out, Apple! The invisible earbuds that want to replace AirPods. Is the tech ready? Are you ready for the tech?

Saturday 15 January 2022

New updates for 5G Pixel 6 line make the phones feel faster, more responsive

According to Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro owners, the December and January updates, released yesterday, make the new Pixels feel like a new phone.

Google, Facebook CEOs sign off on illegal ad deal

The CEOs of Facebook and Google allegedly signed off on an illegal ad deal that stopped Facebook from threatening Google's advertising business.

First Pixel Fold price leak brings good news

Google's first foldable device will reportedly be called the Pixel Notepad and it may cost less than the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3.

Motorola's next 5G flagship could rock 200MP camera, 125W charging, and other bonkers specs

Motorola is reportedly working on an absolute beast of a high-end phone under the Frontier codename, but you probably shouldn't expect a release very soon.

Apple confirms that the lack of noise cancellation on 5G iPhone 13 is not from a bug

Apple has confirmed that the lack of noise cancellation for phone calls on the iPhone 13 line was a decision made by the company and is not a bug.

AT&T, Dish Wireless spend over $16 billion combined for more 5G mid-band spectrum

AT&T and Dish Wireless were the top two winning bidders for mid-band 5G spectrum in the 3.45GHz range. The two spent over $16 billion combined in the auction.

Friday 14 January 2022

5G Pixel 6 series owners, rejoice! The delayed January update is here to fix your phone

The January Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro updates have arrived following a brief delay and the updates will fix some issues and exterminate some bugs found on the handsets.

Apple considering delay of its mixed reality AR/VR headset pushing release back to 2023

Apple might decide to delay the release of the Mixed Reality VR/AR headset due to issues with the product overheating.

2022 iPad Pro may have a larger logo for wireless charging and iPhone 13-like camera

The next iPad Pro may not have a glass back but Apple is still trying to bring wireless charging.

All 5G iPhone 14 models could come with 120Hz refresh rate

Analyst Jeff Pu, in a note to clients, says that all four 2022 iPhone 14 models will sport a 120Hz ProMotion display.

Galaxy S22, S22+ and S22 Ultra delay: Android and Samsung users, the wait might be worth it!

The Galaxy S22 series will be almost a month late, compared to the Galaxy S21 series from last year. Let's see why this might actually be a good thing.

Leaked Moto G Stylus (2022) promo video leaves (almost) no question unanswered

The key selling points of the Moto G Stylus (2022) will clearly be its built-in pen, 2-day battery life, and 50MP main camera, but the puzzle is not complete just yet.

These sketchy iPhone SE (2022) renders will keep your notch dreams alive

If a shady new set of iPhone SE (2022) renders is to be trusted, Apple's next budget-friendly handset could still come with a notch and a reasonably large screen.

Motorola gearing up for yet another affordable Moto G series phone

The Moto G22 is Motorola’s next affordable smartphone probably aimed at the Indian market.

Apple stops signing off on iOS 14 security updates to counter slow iOS 15 uptake

Apple may have found a subtle way to push those who still rock iOS 14 to migrate.

Poll: Which smartphone brand would you bring back from the dead?

Smartphone brands come and go (apparently), and it’s not surprising at all - every big tech company wants a piece of that sweet pie. Wave your magic wands and tell us which brand you want back from the dead.

Chip shortages won't stop Apple from breaking its own revenue records, analyst says

JP Morgan analyst seems to expect Apple to beat its own revenue records for Q1 2022 (calendar Q4 2021) and surpass Wall Street's expectations... despite the global chip shortage.

T-Mobile is finally starting its own Android 12 update for Samsung's Galaxy Note 20 duo

T-Mobile is reportedly following Verizon and AT&T's suit in sending official Android 12 goodies with One UI 4.0 on top to Samsung's Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra 5G.

Thursday 13 January 2022

Journalists from El Salvador are the latest victims of Pegasus, the spyware that hacked the iPhone

At least 35 individuals from El Salvador’s media society had been infected with Pegasus

Google Nest Hub users can't use Google Assistant to set a timer

An issue with Google Assistant prevents it to set a timer, but Google said that a fix is coming

Report says the mobile app industry will break even more records in 2022

New report on app usage shows us that people are spending increasingly more amounts of time and money on mobile applications, predicting new records for 2022.

Hot new leaks point to Moto G Stylus (2022) variant with 5G and Android 12

The highly anticipated (by some) Moto G Stylus (2022) could come in both 4G LTE-only and 5G-enabled versions with Android 12 out the box and a few key distinctions.

Redmi Note 11S teased in quirky Tweet

What's likely the Redmi Note 11S was just teased on Twitter, awaiting an imminent release in India.

Secret file found in Android 12L beta reveals that the Pixel Fold won't resemble the Galaxy Z Fold

Animation hidden inside the second beta update of Android 12 reveals that the Pixel Fold will not resemble the Galaxy Z Fold 3 after all and could look like the Oppo Find N.

The latest Motorola tablet looks an awful lot like an existing Lenovo tablet

The "new" Moto Tab G70 mid-ranger made official in Brazil and India looks like a rebranded version of the Lenovo Tab P11 Plus available in markets like the US.

If you’re still using Legacy Google Voice, it’s time to move

The phase-out of the Google Voice legacy website will start sometime in mid-February.

TSMC profits hit record high amid chip supply shortages

TSMC's Q4 earnings went public today, revealing a whopping 16.4% increase in net profit.

Apple Car: South Korean carmakers reportedly compete for the main partner role, Apple surveys

Reportedly, South Korean firms have united under a so-called "Task Force" to try to jointly get a piece of the Apple Car parts possible order.

Wednesday 12 January 2022

Google releases Android 12L Beta 2 update with fixes for several Pixel bugs

Google releases the second beta version of Android 12L, a version of Android made for large-screened devices. The update fixes several Pixel bugs.

The best dual SIM phones - updated January 2022

If you're looking for the best dual SIM or eSIM smartphones to choose from in 2022 – we have them right here!

Apple Glasses could also correct your vision, new patent shows

Good news for people with prescription glasses - a newly published patent suggests that Apple Glasses could replace your regular glasses. Read on to see how!

Samsung Galaxy S22 Camera: What to expect?

Here is everything we know about the Galaxy S22 series cameras so far!

Here's pretty much everything you need to know about the upcoming Garmin Fenix 7 lineup

The feature-packed Garmin Fenix 7, 7X, and 7S smartwatches are pretty much as transparent as glass after a couple of huge recent leaks.

Spotify is going to shut down its own original podcast studio

Spotify has been growing in the podcast market recently, and has been acquiring and building its podcast platform. However, now, it has bad news for some of its employees.

The FTC's attempts at splitting up Meta are continuing

In buying Instagram and WhatsApp, Facebook has allegedly eliminated competition. And the FTC doesn't like that.

Wear OS may soon be more comfortable to use by lefties

An option to flip the screen 180 degrees will make it easier for lefties to use Wear OS, but it may be only available on upcoming smartwatches.

We spend an exorbitant amount of waking hours looking at phone apps

The amount of time we spend daily looking at our phones' screens is up 30% from 2019, despite all the Digital Wellbeing initiatives.

Beware of Wordle clones: they are popping up on Android’s Play Store too

The new web-based hit game Wordle has become viral enough for clone apps to start showing up on Android and iOS app stores. Be careful not to get fooled by them!

These could be Samsung's final US Galaxy S22 5G and Tab S8 series prices

It's obviously still way too early to be certain of anything, but the latest price tags predicted for Samsung's Galaxy S22 5G and Tab S8 families in the US definitely seem realistic.

Tuesday 11 January 2022

Telephone executive predicts the smartphone...in 1953!

Telephone executive Mark Sullivan predicted some smartphone features including FaceTime and language translation as early as 1953.

Microsoft has new Surface Go 3 and Surface Pro 8 variants up for grabs in the US

Originally released a few months ago, Microsoft's Surface Go 3 and Pro 8 are finally available in 4G LTE-enabled variants, with the former device also picking up an all-new Matte Black color.

Galaxy S22 Ultra to fix everlasting Android and iPhone camera issue, thanks to "Super Clear Lens"?

iPhones, Galaxy, and Pixel devices have been dealing with an annoying camera challenge for more than a decade. Will Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S22 Ultra finally help to overcome it?

WhatsApp voice messages may soon be playable anywhere in the app

You should be able to play, pause and dismiss voice messages from anywhere in the app

Sony puts an end to the painful US wait for the Xperia 5 III

Formally unveiled all the way back in April 2021, the Sony Xperia 5 III is finally shipping in the US at a recommended price of $999 with a couple of sweet gifts included at launch.

Samsung's Galaxy Tab S7 FE is deeply discounted with warranty and keyboard included

Normally priced at $530 and up by itself (brand-new), the mid-range Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE giant can be had right now for a measly $379 (in open box condition) with a keyboard bundled in.

The best Samsung Galaxy S21 FE deals

The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE is now official, after months of rumors and leaks. Samsung’s glastic “cheap flagship” arrived with a bang, sporting a Qualcomm 888 chipset, 6/8GB of RAM and 128/256GB of storage.

Apple gives in to Korea’s law and allows outside payments to developers

The first domino has been pushed. Apple has made the decision to comply with Koreas new regulation, allowing app developers to use outside payments. Some industry insiders, however, question how much that would matter.

Android 13 audio output picker might get a redesign with a splash of color

Android 12 is still fresh out of the oven, but we are hearing more things about Android 13 now. A new report states the output picker could get a new look.

The best Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G launch deal comes from Best Buy

Samsung's long-awaited Galaxy S21 FE 5G is finally up for grabs in the US starting today, and right off the bat, you can score up to a $200 gift card with no trade-in.

iPad Pro with Samsung-made OLED panel could come in 2024 (on one condition)

Samsung may be able to supply OLED panels for iPads, but there's a catch.

Samsung reportedly delayed the Exynos 2200 release

It is still expected to happen before the official unveiling of the Galaxy S22 series though.

OnePlus 10 Pro launches in China: specs and details

The OnePlus 10 Pro is now available in China. Coming to the US, Europe and India later this year.

Monday 10 January 2022

Android 13 expected to allow device to device media transfer with a tap

Android 13 will reportedly have a feature allowing Android users to transfer media to other Android devices with a tap between them.

The most affordable Microsoft Surface Pro 8 models are far cheaper than usual

Microsoft is running a very cool new deal on several Surface Pro 8 variants, with the two cheaper ones costing no less than $200 less than usual.

Poll: Curved screens vs flat screens

Ever since the Galaxy Note Edge and Galaxy S6 Edge hit the shelves 7 years ago, smartphone manufacturers have tried to exploit the curved screen design innovation in one way or another.

Future OLED iPads may land a durable display technology currently reserved for car screens

Apple has reportedly lined up another supplier - BOE - for the next iPad Pro models with the new OLED display technology.

Best Windows tablets - updated January 2022

Looking to buy a tablet with Windows? Check out what options you have.

Best Metro by T-Mobile phones to buy in 2022

Metro by T-Mobile is one of the most popular MVNO carriers and it has a rich lineup of phones. Which one should you pick? Find out inside!

Spotify’s promised HiFi tier delayed indefinitely

Spotify jumped the gun on the announcement, so if you’ve been anxiously waiting for the HiFi tier to go live, you’ll be disappointed to hear that the plan has been delayed indefinitely.

The best phones you can buy on Cricket Wireless (updated January 2022)

Wondering which is the best Cricket phone to buy? Wonder no more! We've gathered the best options for every budget, check them out!

Best unlocked phones that work on Verizon, T-Mobile or AT&T out of the box

It used to be hard to find SIM-free unlocked handsets that support all Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile voice and data networks out of the box, but recently that tradition is being shattered to pieces, as the advent of integrated cellular modems that support every frequency under the sun gave us phones like Google's Pixels, Samsung's Galaxies or the iPhones, that can work with each and every US carrier...

Rock-solid analyst delivers bad news on both the iPhone SE 5G and Apple Watch Series 8 fronts

If you're expecting this year's iPhone SE 5G and Apple Watch Series 8 to come with a radical new design and groundbreaking health sensors respectively, today's report will not make you very happy.

Leaker dishes out on Samsung's Exynos 2200 with AMD GPU performance, then deletes the tweets

Apparently, the other S22 series processor, Exynos 2200, failed to rank on par with flagship 2022 chipsets.

New iOS 15 native weather app has secret white dot features

The little white dot found in the new native weather app in iOS 15 does mean something related to the day's temperature, UV reading, and sundown time.

Sunday 9 January 2022

OnePlus 10 Pro is launching in China, see new images of the flagship from all angles

The OnePlus 10 Pro is finally getting in people's hands this week.

Google executive accuses Apple of using peer pressure and bullying to sell iPhones

Google senior vice president Hiroshi Lockheimer is attacking Apple for not allowing iMessage to integrate with Android's Rich Communication Services (RCS).

Do not install this fake Flash Player Android app even if a friend urges you to

Adobe Flash might be dead, but Android malware campaigns are flourishing, with the latest one potentially spreading like wildfire using text messages and APKs. Here's how you can stay safe.

15 years ago today the device that changed the world was introduced!

Fifteen years ago today, Apple changed the world with the introduction of the iPhone. Now, everywhere you go, people are looking at and holding on to their smartphones.

Leaked iPhone 14 Pro notchless display design is crazier than thought

Apple will ditch the notch in stages by punching the heck out of the front iPhone 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max displays, then hiding it.

Two Samsung phones off the beaten path are updated to Android 12 with the One UI 4 update

Two less familiar Samsung phones receive the update to One UI 4 which includes Android 12: the Galaxy S10 Lite (2020) and the W22 5G (2021).

Saturday 8 January 2022

Tipster explains why Apple is waiting before it releases a foldable iPhone

Apple is reportedly testing several different foldable iPhone models but is not expected to release such a device until 2023 at the earliest.

FAA says that 50 airports will require a 5G C-band buffer zone to keep disruptions down

The FAA, to prevent 5G C-band signals from interfering with instruments on airplanes, is demanding that a buffer zone be created around certain airports.

This is how mind-blowingly fast Galaxy S22 Ultra's S Pen could be

New rumor says Galaxy S22 Ultra's S Pen will offer the fastest, most realistic writing experience.

At CES, TCL displays Flex V clamshell foldable with pricing as low as $600

TCL displayed a clamshell foldable at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) that could be priced as low as $600 thanks to the use of the Snapdragon 765G chipset.

Friday 7 January 2022

New leak reveals T-Mobile has already started migrating Sprint customers

T-Mobile hasn’t made any announcements regarding the migration of Spring customers, but a newly leaked document sheds light on the carrier’s plans for the next year.

Samsung releases official video introduction for its Galaxy S21 FE 5G

Samsung has released an official introduction video for the Galaxy S21 FE; the device features Dual Capture allowing you to record an event and your response to it simultaneously.

Global version of Huawei P50 Pro to be unveiled January 12th

The global version of the Huawei P50 Pro, which has several changes to the Chinese model, will be introduced on January 12th possibly alongside the foldable P50 Pocket.

This is by far the highest discount offered on an Apple Watch Series 7 to date

A premium 45mm stainless steel Apple Watch Series 7 model with standalone cellular connectivity is on sale right now at a huge and completely unprecedented $120 discount.

Sprint customers are getting an even 'easier path' to T-Mobile's best 5G deals

T-Mobile is definitely pulling out all the stops to not leave anyone on Sprint behind, making it even easier to score a free 5G phone from Magenta and preparing a big push to automatic account migrations.

To prevent a ban on Pixel imports, Google makes unpopular changes to its Nest speakers

To prevent an ITC exclusion order from stopping the importation of Pixel units, Nest, and Chromecast devices into the U.S., Google announced some unpopular changes.

On January 10, Apple Fitness+ will introduce more new ways to inspire people

On January 10, Apple Fitness+ will introduce Collections, Time to Run, the third season of Time to Walk, and will add new workouts to the Artist Spotlight series

Americans were targeted by 50.5 billion robocalls in 2021

YouMail, a free robocall blocking service, released its data about the volume of the robocalls blocked by their app in 2021

Clubhouse now supports sharing and web listening; introduces Room Insights for creators

Users can now share rooms with followers, listen to Clubhouse rooms without downloading an app or logging in, and creators can now monitor how well their rooms are performing

Honor's Magic V flagship-grade specs leaked, new renders appear online

We hear more info on the yet-unannounced Honor Magic V foldable phone.

Samsung estimating a 52% profit increase during the global chip shortage

Samsung seems to have gained a lot of profit during the last three quarters of 2021, mainly thanks to chip production.

Pixel phones could be blocked from import to the U.S. in 60 days

The International Trade Commission has issued a exclusion order and a cease and desist order against Google after ruling that it infringed on five patents belonging to Sonos.

Thursday 6 January 2022

Official: OnePlus 10 Pro Hasselblad camera features and samples, release date

OnePlus just revealed plenty about that Hasselblad camera on the OnePlus 10 Pro. Check out the sample photos!

T-Mobile rides blazing fast 5G network expansion to record Q4 and full-year customer growth

Thanks to its outstanding promotions and industry-leading 5G network availability, T-Mobile managed to fight off all the bad publicity last year to post a bunch of new customer records.

Spec-bumped iPhone SE with old design coming this year; iPhone 11-like model expected in 2024

This year's iPhone SE model will likely offer only updated core specs and not a design change.

NASA is sending Amazon Alexa on a mission in space

This year NASA will send Amazon Alexa on a mission into space to begin testing the ways it could use ambient intelligence

The best high-end Bluetooth wireless headphones money can buy (Updated January 2022)

Looking for a pair of high-end earphones? Don't like messy wires? These are the best wireless headphones money can buy in 2022!

Wednesday 5 January 2022

Apple Support video shows you how to find your missing AirPods

Can't find your AirPods? While Apple is reportedly working to integrate AirTags with the AirPods Pro 2 charging case, there are things you can do now to find your missing buds.

JBL refreshes its portable speakers lineup with three new products

Three new JBL Bluetooth portable speakers have been announced this week: JBL Pulse 5, JBL Encore Essential, and JBL Boombox 3. Each of these is a follow-up of a previous product, so it’s safe to say that JBL has decided to refresh its portable speakers lineup.

Google to add spatial audio, auto-switching, and more to Android this year

Google is playing catch up to Apple by adding some new features to Android this year related to Bluetooth. Two main additions will include auto-switching, and spatial audio.

T-Mobile has a sweet and simple new deal for new 5G Home Internet customers

If you're looking to open a new T-Mobile 5G Home Internet line, you can get a $50 discount (in the form of a virtual rebate card) starting January 6 with no strings attached.

Tuesday 4 January 2022

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G coming to UScellular next week

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G will be available in Olive, Lavender, White and Graphite, and it will be free for new customers who switch to UScellular on select Unlimited plans.

Garmin launches stylish Venu 2 Plus and Vivomove Sport smartwatches

Following the leak two weeks ago, Garmin has taken the wraps off its new smartwatches, the Venu 2 Plus and Vivomove Sport.

Microsoft Senior Director says Android 11 for OG Surface Duo is just a "few weeks" away

A Microsoft senior director says that the Android 11 update for the original generation Surface Duo, which is extremely late, will be released in a matter of weeks.

Oppo's 5G Find X5 series to employ both Qualcomm and MediaTek AP chipsets

Oppo is supposedly going to use different chipsets for different variants of its Find X5 smartphone. Both the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 and MediaTek Dimensity 9000 SoCs will be employed.

Google rolls out the year's first Pixel monthly update, but the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro must wait

Google has quickly started to deliver the January 2022 software update to the Pixel 5, 5a 5G, 4a, 4a 5G, 4, 4 XL, 3a, and 3a XL, but not the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro.

T-Mobile kicks off 2022 in style with lifetime discounts for existing customers

Existing T-Mobile customers will soon be able to score substantial monthly discounts for life with pretty much no strings attached, but the deal is certainly not going to be easy to claim.

Verizon will go for T-Mobile's jugular with massive 5G Ultra Wideband expansion 'this month'

Verizon's big T-Mobile-rivaling C-band rollout will expand the blazing fast 5G Ultra Wideband network to no less than 100 million people in the US as early as this month.

Honor CEO shows off foldable Magic V on video; phone to be unveiled January 10th

Honor announced today that the unveiling of its first foldable phone, the Magic V, will take place on January 10th. It could be the first foldable powered by the latest 4nm Snapdragon chip.

Microsoft's LTE-enabled Surface Go 3 tablet is finally expanding to its first US carrier

The 10.5-inch Microsoft Surface Go 3 tablet with built-in 4G LTE connectivity will go on sale this Friday, January 7 at AT&T for a predictable price of $729.99.

T-Mobile and Sprint offer multiple deals on Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G

Following the official reveal of the smartphone, T-Mobile announced that its customers can get the Galaxy S21 FE 5G for free.

Galaxy S21 FE is official: Enter the new mid-range Samsung flagship

One of the most leaked and anticipated Samsung phones so far is now finally official - enter the Galaxy S21 FE.

Monday 3 January 2022

Nothing about the 5G Pixel 6 Pro fingerprint scanner and battery should keep you from buying one

Do not allow allow worries about the speed of the Google Pixel 6 Pro's fingerprint scanner keep you from enjoying a great phone.

iPhone 14 will probably come with a punch-hole display

Yet another leak re-affirms that the iPhone 14 will come with a punch-hole display.

Apple does it again, becomes first publicly traded U.S. firm to be valued at three trillion bucks

Apple's shares hit a valuation of $3 trillion briefly making it the first publicly traded U.S. firm to hit the that mark. The stock did drop under that level by the close.

Siri stops rating Apple Music tunes; is it a bug or planned by Apple?

Siri is no longer rating tunes from Apple Music as it has been doing since iOS 8 was released back in 2014. This could be a bug according to an Apple Community Specialist.

T-Mobile, Verizon shut down controversial promotion that promised a $200 rebate for iPad buyers

T-Mobile and Verizon have shut down a controversial iPad rebate promotion that saw a number of customers complain that they never received the $200 gift card that they were supposed to receive.

The Apple Watch Series 7 goes back down to its lowest price, but probably not for long

Amazon has one specific Apple Watch Series 7 model on sale at a record high $60 discount... again, as well as a few others fetching up to 30 bucks less than usual.

Start the new year on the right foot with AT&T's most affordable 5G phone yet

At $219.99 with no strings attached, the AT&T Fusion 5G will become the carrier's cheapest 5G smartphone when it goes on sale this Friday, January 7.

The first big true wireless earbuds release of 2022 comes from Jabra

The gym-friendly Jabra Elite 4 Active true wireless earbuds come with a reasonable $120 price point and state-of-the-art active noise cancellation technology.

Google’s best smart displays are heavily discounted at Best Buy

Google's new Nest smart displays are among the cheapest and reliable on the market, so if you’re looking to buy one, Best Buy has a few offers that you might not want to skip.

Apple's iPhone 13 5G series had a tremendous holiday quarter despite facing supply issues

Although Apple was unable to satisfy global demand for the 5G-capable iPhone 13 family, said devices reportedly amassed 40 million unit shipments during Q4 2021.

Samsung Galaxy A03 finally gets a release date (price too)

Samsung officially unveiled the entry-level Galaxy A03 in early December but failed to provide vital information like when it’s going to be available for purchase and how much it will cost.

Latest OnePlus 9/9 Pro Android 12 update fixes 5G connectivity issues

Before the year’s end, OnePlus announced a brand-new Android 12 build that supposedly addresses the rest of the issues that previous updates couldn’t fix.

OnePlus 9RT coming soon to markets outside China

OnePlus India has just confirmed plans to bring the Chinese-exclusive OnePlus 9RT to the country, although information about availability and price hasn't been disclosed yet.

Sunday 2 January 2022

How to find your lost iPhone even if it has a dead battery

With the Find My app, you can find your missing iPhone even if it the battery is dead or the phone is turned off by following the directions in this story.

Verizon, AT&T will begin use of C-band 5G service this week despite U.S. objections

While Verizon and AT&T rejected U.S. officials' plans to delay the launch of 5G C-band signals this week, the carriers offered a counter-proposal based on French regulations.

Top chips for 2022 top shelf Android devices are reportedly overheating

The three new chipsets expected to be powering the top-shelf Android phones this year, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, the MediaTek Dimensity 9000, and the Exynos 2200, are said to be overheating.

Top analyst Kuo leaks more information about the AirPods Pro 2 and its charging case

TF International's reliable analyst Ming-Chi Kuo released a note to his company's clients with the topic of conversation being the Apple AirPods Pro 2.

Eat an Apple, Android users: Your 2022 phone might look and feel like an iPhone

Apple fever! Some 2022 Android phones will look and feel like an iPhone 13. Is that a good thing?

Saturday 1 January 2022

Disabling these iOS features will improve your iPhone's battery life

Apple iPhone users can extend the battery life of their phone by doing a couple of tweaks to the settings such as preventing apps from upgrading in the background.

Apple Support video shows you how to set up and use your iPhone's Dual SIM capabilities

Since the iPhone XS in 2018, Apple has offered Dual SIM capabilities on its iOS powered handsets. Today, Apple Support released a video showing you how to set up the feature and how to use it.

Dramatic ad captures real life audio as Apple Watch saves three lives

Apple releases a dramatic television commercial for the Apple Watch that includes real audio as the Apple Watch helps save three people by getting them in touch with 911.

Microsoft lets down OG Surface Duo owners by failing to deliver Android 11 in 2021

Once the year changed to 2022, Microsoft failed to deliver a software update to the OG Surface Duo that it said it would try to release before 2021 came to an end.

When will the Metaverse replace your phone: In the dawn of the revolution

The year is 2035. Do you have a phone in your pocket?