Monday 28 February 2022

Samsung smartphone chief says the Galaxy Note is officially dead but has been reincarnated

Samsung's smartphone chief announced at MWC the obvious: "Galaxy Note will come out as Ultra" which means that officially, the Galaxy Note line is dead.

TikTok expands its maximum video size to 10 minutes in possible challenge to YouTube

In the course of under one year, TikTok expanded the limit on recording video from 1-minute to 10 minutes.

The Realme Buds Air 3 are on their way

The latest wireless earbuds by Realme are coming to market soon.

Free app for the Pixel 6 makes the hole-punch camera more useful and fun to look at

A free app turns the Pixel 6 series hole-punch camera into a useful tool for users and improves its looks.

Best Buy is running a huge sale on Lenovo Smart Clocks (standard and 'essential') right now

Both the second-gen regular Lenovo Smart Clock and the first (and only) Smart Clock Essential are on sale at excellent prices today only.

WhatsApp working on search message shortcut, message reactions, and more

WhatsApp is working on some quite useful features that have been discovered in beta.

Leaked Sony Xperia 1 IV renders show the company continue to resist industry trends

Sony will apparently continue to do its own thing this year, with the upcoming Xperia 1 IV flagship looking nothing like other Android high-enders available today.

Sunday 27 February 2022

Bloomberg's Gurman doubles down on his Apple Watch Series 8 forecast

Bloomberg's Mark Gurman repeated his previous forecast that calls for three new Apple Watch models this year.

ZTE's Nubia unveils first Android to challenge iPhone's MagSafe magnetic charging

ZTE has officially introduced the Nubia Z40 Pro with a variant that is the first Android phone with magnetic charging.

Samsung Electronics CEO accepts unions' request for talks

Samsung CEO initiates wage negotiations following workers' union.

Google Maps traffic triples in Ukraine

Google Maps has seen traffic from Ukraine triple over the last few days as Ukrainians and others stuck in the country flee to Poland.

Take that Samsung, Apple may be working on a huge foldable iPad

Apple is believed to be working on a foldable iPad/MacBook hybrid that will be unveiled around the same time as the Apple Car and AR glasses.

Saturday 26 February 2022

Apple iPhone, missing for over a decade, is found inside toilet

An iPhone missing for over 10 years finally shows up inside a clogged toilet.

Update to Android 12 dialer is hidden in Google Phone app

A hidden Material You designed Android 12 dialer is hidden in the Google Phone app waiting to come out. It resembles the Android 12 calculator app keypad.

Alleged iPhone 14 cutout setup is so big Apple may as well have stuck with the notch

Previously leaked iPhone 14 renders may have underestimated the size of the dual pill and hole cutouts.

Average selling price of an iPhone was $825 last year, up 14%

Apple led the smartphone industry in revenue for 2021 as the average selling price of an iPhone rose 14%.

Bargain hunters can get this hot new 5G phone for free at Metro by T-Mobile

Metro by T-Mobile is "selling" the mid-range TCL 30 XE 5G for $0 right off the bat in its physical stores with an eligible number port-in.

iPhone SE 3 could be way cheaper than predecessor

New report says the iPhone SE 3 will be $100 cheaper than the current model.

Friday 25 February 2022

How to fix the problems with the Google Messages app on the Galaxy S22 line

If you're an AT&T or T-Mobile Galaxy S22 owner, you might be having issues with the Google Messages app. Here's how you can fix it.

Worried about family and friends in Ukraine? Some U.S. carriers are offering free calls and texts

Worried about friends and family in Ukraine? Verizon, T-Mobile, AT&T, and UScellular will allow subscribers to make and receive free calls for a limited time.

MediaTek's lead over Qualcomm in SoC shipments declined sharply in Q4

Qualcomm has cut into MediaTek's lead in the shipments of Application Processor chipset market share. Qualcomm leads in deliveries of 5G modem chips.

Dish Wireless loses more customers as its 5G network deadlines loom

Dish Wireless is having some issues building its own 5G network in time to meet deadlines imposed on it by the FCC.

Amazon is throwing $100 gift cards at Samsung's entire Galaxy S22 family

Samsung's Galaxy S22, S22+, and S22 Ultra are all on sale with a $100 Amazon gift card included in all colors and storage configurations.

Stop the annoying ads on Tumblr with an ad-free subscription service

You can now subscribe to browse Tumblr without ads on desktop and mobile

Thursday 24 February 2022

Siri's new voice in iOS 15.4 is not explicitly male or female

Siri will have a new voice to choose from with iOS 15.4. The voice has not been assigned a gender and is not explicitly male or female.

Pixel 6 series can't install the latest Android 12L Beta

Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro users who installed the second February update will not be allowed to install the Android 12L Beta 3 update.

"Dishonest" T-Mobile sued by four former Sprint dealers

T-Mobile is being sued by four former Sprint dealers who claim that T-Mobile's acquisition of Sprint forced them to close.

Android users will love this hidden Gboard trick for sharing images

A hidden trick for the Gboard app makes it easier for Android users to share images on an email or message.

Apple's 11-inch iPad Pro can be yours for as little as $500 right now (in an older edition)

Apple's 11-inch iPad Pro from 2018 is on sale at only five Benjamins and up in refurbished condition and several different Wi-Fi-only and LTE-enabled variants.

Apple VR headset may come with Micro LED display, M1 chip

A new report sheds some more light on Apple's upcoming VR headset.

Reddit is introducing a better way to find new communities and content

There is now a new Discover tab in the Reddit app for Android and iPhone

Wednesday 23 February 2022

Some Visible customers are now invisible after losing their accounts and phone numbers

Some Visible customers have had their accounts terminated out of the blue and have lost their long-time phone numbers.

Samsung execs accused of doctoring 5nm chip yield results to hide stolen funds

Samsung gets caught up in a crime as the company investigates a possible fraud related to 5nm chip yields and missing funds.

Amsterdam Apple Store becomes scene of violent armed robbery

An armed robber laid siege to an Apple Store on Tuesday, taking hostages.

Apple iPhone 14 series could feature improved battery life; here's why

Will Apple improve on the iPhone 13 Pro Max's spectacular battery life with the upcoming iPhone 14 Pro Max?

Here's your first high-res look at Google's Pixel 7 Pro flagship

The first sharp and convincing-looking Google Pixel 7 Pro renders have just leaked, showcasing a familiar but refined flagship design.

Samsung's Galaxy S22 series is proving extremely popular in an absolutely crucial market

It's still early days (or rather hours), but the Galaxy S22, S22+, and S22 Ultra are apparently more popular than all of their forerunners in India.

Tuesday 22 February 2022

Thanks to poor yields, Samsung reportedly loses Snapdragon manufacturing business to TSMC

A report out of Korea says that Qualcomm plans on leaving Samsung Foundry returning to TSMC to manufacture the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2.

Meta is trying to replace TikTok with Facebook Reels

Facebook is working as hard as it can to make its new Reels feature popular.

Qualcomm's new smartwatch chips will reportedly be built using 4nm process node

Report says that Qualcomm is working on the Snapdragon Wear 5100 and 5100+ for wearable devices.

T-Mobile's most affordable 5G smartphone will go on sale this Friday (also at Metro)

Unveiled in early January, the ultra-affordable TCL 30 XE 5G will become available for T-Mobile and Metro by T-Mobile customers on February 25.

Xiaomi Redmi K50 Pro design and key specs leak

The Redmi series phones keep on coming.

Samsung Galaxy A23 receives Bluetooth certification and goes live on support page

Is the Galaxy A23 close to its release?

Some Galaxy S22 variants will see 3-month shipping delays

If you ordered the White Galaxy S22 Ultra from T-Mobile, you're in tough look.

You can now pre-order a limited edition Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra from Caviar

Caviar’s Galaxy S22 Ultra collection consists of models made with 24-karat gold and lightweight titanium

Monday 21 February 2022

AT&T to shut down its 3G network on February 22, here is everything you need to know

AT&T has just confirmed that February 22, 2022 is the day when its 3G network will be discontinued and all phones that don’t support at least 4G LTE and HD Voice will stop working.

Bose QuietComfort 45 wireless noise canceling headphones are cheaper than ever at Amazon

Save $50 when you buy the Bose QuietComfort 45 from Amazon, a great deal considering these are originally priced to sell for $330.

OnePlus 10 Pro 5G wasn't supposed to be a foldable but a durability test shows that it is

The OnePlus 10 Pro failed a durability test conducted by JerryRigEverything and was folded in half on video.

OnePlus executive explains why we don't see many white smartphones any more

OnePlus announced the Extreme Edition OnePlus 10 Pro in Panda White. A company executive explains why white smartphones are so hard to find.

Early Galaxy S22 Ultra adopters have already run into an annoying display bug

Some Galaxy S22 Ultra units shipped across Europe are exhibiting a nasty display behavior, but Samsung might be able to fix the issue with a future update.

As Samsung celebrates Galaxy Z Flip 3 success, Apple's iPhone Fold looks more and more distant

Despite the massive popularity of Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip 3 and the rapid growth of the entire foldable market, Apple is in no hurry to release an iPhone Fold.

Apple's alternative iPhone 14 display supply runs into problems

Chip shortages are affecting iPhone panel production

U.S. Galaxy S23 may match Exynos models in YouTube battery tests on AV1 codec support

Google is pushing hard for the adoption of its high-res frugal AV1 streaming video codec, and Qualcomm may finally bend.

WhatsApp for iOS has a redesigned voice call UI in the works

WhatsApp is currently working on an improved voice call interface for iOS users.

Oppo Find X5 series listing reveals the two phones support 15W wireless charging

The Find X5 and Find X5 Pro have appeared on the WPC certification website, just days ahead of their official announcement.

OnePlus 10 Pro 'Extreme Edition' in White color announced in China

The Extreme Edition also features 512GB of storage.

The best smartwatches in 2022 (February update)

What are the best smartwatches you can buy these days? Let's take a look at some of the top options!

Sunday 20 February 2022

TSMC's Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Plus rumored to power the Sony Xperia 5 Mark 4

Rumored specs leak for the Sony Xperia 5 Mark 4, a smaller premium handset powered by the TSMC built Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Plus.

Chrome, Edge, Firefox updates could prevent users from accessing certain sites

Updates coming soon to the Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and Mozilla Firefox browsers could impact certain websites.

Galaxy S22 Ultra starts arriving on doorsteps

A man in France reported receiving his Galaxy S22 Ultra today, five days before the official release date. On the other hand, one poor soul won't get his Galaxy S22 until May 2nd.

Saturday 19 February 2022

Former Essential Phone teammates could unveil the new OSOM OV1 handset this summer

OSOM's first phone won't be unveiled at MWC as originally hoped. Instead, the company's CMO hinted at a summer introduction.

Apple asks for patent on system that allows AirPods to give real time feedback when exercising

Apple is seeking a patent on a system that will allow AirPods users to be tracked and told through the ear buds whether they are doing certain exercises correctly.

OnwardMobility speaks up to confirm the death of its 5G BlackBerry

OnwardMobility confirmed on its website that it will no longer be involved in producing a secure 5G BlackBerry handset with a physical keyboard.

Friday 18 February 2022

Apple Arcade exclusive Wylde Flowers is a cozy life and farming sim with a twist

Exclusively available on Apple Arcade, Wylde Flowers is a cozy life and farming sim with a twitchy twist.

Once exclusive to the Pixel 6 series, older Pixel phones are now getting Gboard's grammar checker

A feature that was originally exclusive to the Pixel 6 series is now making its way to older Pixel models.

Bang & Olufsen’s new edition of Beoplay Portal promise perfectly accurate sound

An iconic name in the audio industry, Bang & Olufsen has just announced a new product aimed at gamers, a new edition of Beoplay Portal.

Instead of waiting two years for Google, you can limit ad tracking on Android now. Here's how!

Google says that it will take up to two years to get rid of advertising ID on Android. But if you have Android 12 on your phone, you can do it now

The Google Pixel 7 leaking games are officially underway

This new report claims to reveal the first concrete details about Google's Pixel 7 and 7 Pro, and although they're not very juicy, they're something to build on.

"Trick" allows iPhone users to hide messages sent by unknown senders

Learn the "trick" created by Apple to hide messages sent to you by people and organizations you don't know.

Thursday 17 February 2022

Eric Schmidt says AT&T, Verizon to blame for China's global leadership in 5G

Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt co-writes an article in the Wall Street Journal blaming AT&T and Verizon for America's failure to tale 5G leadership from China.

Twitter’s latest update is all about Direct Messages

Twitter announced a much more important feature is making its way to users: the ability to pin Direct Messages.

Verizon updates its 5G plans, adds permanent Apple Arcade/Google Play Pass subscription

Verizon announced that it is changing its 5G Play More Unlimited and 5G Get More plans to make them more appealing to customers and more competitive in an ever-growing market.

Pixel 6 surprise! Google releases mysterious second February update for the line

Google surprises Pixel 6 series users by releasing a mysterious second February update for the Pixel 6 series that doesn't include a changelist.

Make Google Assistant respond faster by following these simple directions

If you want a zippier Google Assistant, you can speed up the digital helper by removing it on your unused devices. This is how you do it.

Cricket awarded top 'purchase experience' spot in prepaid, brings free Wi-Fi to subscribers

Cricket Wireless has partnered with Boingo to offer access to free Wi-fi hotspots across the U.S.

The low-cost OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G is jacked, sharp, and fast, but not everyone can get it

The OnePlus Nord CE 5G is official, offering "a little more than you'd expect" at a pretty great price, including a 3.5mm jack, 90Hz display, and 65W charging.

Realme 9 Pro, 9 Pro+ arrive with 60W charging, 120Hz display, triple camera

Realme just launched its latest mid-range flagships in India.

Wednesday 16 February 2022

Motorola Edge 30 Pro leak reveals more specs, lots of high-res pictures

A new report reveals a bunch more details about Motorola Edge 30 Pro's specs and a great set of high-resolution pictures that show the phone from all angles.

Pixel 6 fingerprint calibration tool fails

The Pixel 6 fingerprint calibration tool is not working according to users who needed to replace the screen on their phone.

Honor’s next Magic series flagships will be unveiled on February 28

Honor announced that its next Magic series flagships will be revealed on February 28 at Mobile World Congress 2022.

Google's Privacy Sandbox seeks to reduce tracking of users on Android and the Web

Google is looking to improve user privacy by revising the current system that tracks users to deliver online advertisements.

Galaxy S22 battery life & tests: upgrade or disappointment?

The Galaxy S22 has launched, and here is all you need to know about battery life.

Samsung's already affordable Galaxy Tab A8 is discounted for the very first time

Normally available for $230 and up, the mid-range Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 is on sale at a cool discount of up to $50 right now in all storage variants and colors.

TSMC's attempt to build U.S. fab hindered by cultutral issues

TSMC's Arizona fab is under construction and there are cultural clashes between workers from Taiwan and the U.S.

iPhone 13, Galaxy S22 Ultra, and Pixel 6: new designs or blasts from the past?

Something old, new, borrowed, and... blue? Are smartphone brands running out if ideas or simply reminiscing about their past?

Tuesday 15 February 2022

Samsung Galaxy A52 5G starts getting Android 12 update in the US

One of the many 5G-enabled smartphones that’s been picked up by almost all major and minor carriers in the US, Samsung’s Galaxy A52 5G is now getting updated to Android 12.

Samsung's streak continues: no "Seamless Update" for the Galaxy S22 series

Samsung once again refuses to include Android's "Seamless Update" feature with its phones.

Android 13 DP1 allows Pixel 6 to run on Windows; another sign that a foldable Pixel is on the way?

Imagine a Pixel 6 series handset powered by Windows 11. Thanks to the Android 13 DP1 release, a developer has Windows 11 running on his Android phone.

On Instagram, you can now send and receive private Story likes without piling up unnecessary DMs

The new feature will make DMs more focused on conversations between you and the people you care about

Why the Samsung Galaxy S22 series are the best Android phones you can get

The Samsung Galaxy S22 offers supreme performance, excellent cameras, and the best ecosystem on Android

Monday 14 February 2022

Roku adds 25 new channels to its offering and they’re completely free

Roku is bringing its customers at least two dozen new channels for free this month.

Verizon’s 5G Home Internet service expands to new markets this week

Following its 5G Home Internet ad featuring Jim Carrey as “The Cable Guy,” which aired during the Big Game, Verizon announced the expansion of its service to additional markets.

New Hitman game coming to iOS and Android in early March

Officially unveiled last year at E3, Square Enix’s Hitman Sniper: The Shadows finally has a released date.

Designer shares his concept of a foldable "iPhone Air" sporting powerful M1 chip

A concept render of a foldable iPhone named the iPhone Air stars in a video created by designer Antonia De Rosa.

Samsung Galaxy S22 series comes with Google Messages app pre-installed in the US

The US version of Galaxy S22 comes with Google Messages as default messaging app, a first for a Samsung smartphone.

Analysts expect high growth rates ahead for the foldable smartphone market

Analysts forecast 30 million in foldable smartphone shipments by 2024 with the average selling price dropping to $1,000.

Samsung's latest and greatest smartwatch is a total steal at 27% off on Amazon

Amazon is selling the LTE Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 for lowest ever price.

Best Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 preorder deals

Samsung has the best Galaxy Tab S8 deals and is the place to get the Verizon version from.

Woman says her Apple Watch detected a symptom of her condition months before she was diagnosed

Sydney-based nursing student says that the Apple Watch detected changes in her health and if she had notifications on, she would have gone to the doctor months before symptoms got severe.

Leaked renders give us our first look at the budget-friendly Galaxy A23

These CAD-based renders show us that the Galaxy A23 will look a lot like the A53, at least at its back.

Sunday 13 February 2022

Nokia G21 official with 3-day battery life, 50MP camera sensor, and budget price

HMD has officially introduced the Nokia G21 budget phone that offers a battery life of up to three days between charges.

Samsung's new Galaxy television ad is all about user privacy

Samsung has released an ad promoting the privacy of its Galaxy handsets. This comes on the heels of last week's Galaxy S22 unveiling.

OnePlus makes surprising announcement about OxygenOS

OnePlus announced OxygenOS 13 despite previously stating that it would replace OxygenOS with a unified operating system created by itself and Oppo.

Samsung ships Snapdragon-powered Galaxy S22 units to India

Consumers in India looking to purchase one of the new Galaxy S22 series handsets might be surprised to find that they are powered by a Snapdragon chipset.

iPhone 14 Pro: The 7-year wait for a 72MP camera system - 8K video, Pixel-binning, Super Res Zoom

In September, iPhone 14 Pro will have the difficult job of going up against Samsung's new Galaxy S22 Ultra. Is Apple's new camera system going to be up for the task?

Saturday 12 February 2022

Check out Google's Pixel 6 Super Bowl ad the day before the big game

Google releases an ad for the Super Bowl one day before the big game. The focus of the spot is the Real Tone feature for the Pixel 6 series cameras.

Photo sample from ZTE Nubia Z40 Pro 5G is leaked by company executive

A ZTE executive leaked a photo supposedly taken with the camera system that will be found on the upcoming ZTENubia Z40 Pro.

How to unlock special keys for the virtual QWERTY on your iOS or Android device

Looking to type an accent or a foreign currency symbol on a text message? This can be done by unlocking certain symbols on the iOS or Android QWERTY.

Thursday 10 February 2022

AT&T has a new free internet plan for eligible customers

AT&T announced a brand-new internet plan aimed at those who can’t afford such services.

Apple to release important AirTag updates to prevent unwanted tracking

Apple is taking the first serious steps toward improving AirTag's security features by releasing new software update to prevent unwanted tracking.

The first step toward the release of Android 13 was taken by Google today

Google today released Android 13 Developer Preview 1, the first step in the journey that will end with the release of Android 13.

Galaxy S22 collabs with TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat to integrate best camera features

Samsung is collaborating with three apps to bring its best camera features to them.

Samsung's Galaxy S20 FE 5G hits a truly irresistible price point with 1-year warranty

A "top rated plus" eBay seller with a spotless track record can currently hook you up with a Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G at a measly $299.99.

These non-Pixel phones will get this colorful Android 12 feature soon

Google has released a list of phones who will be receiving the Pixel's Material You design system as soon as next month.

Samsung expects the Galaxy S22 family to outsell the S21 but not the Galaxy S10 series

Based on Samsung's initial production plans, the hot new Galaxy S22, S22+, and S22 Ultra are likely to prove considerably more popular than the S21 family.

Wednesday 9 February 2022

Tuesday 8 February 2022

Google Assistant has new UI for Wear OS; Nothing ear (1) can now access assistants

Google fills in some blanks about the new Google Assistant UI for Wear OS; ear (1) will be able to access digital assistants.

The best car chargers you can get (Updated February, 2022)

Looking for the best car phone charger for you? Here are a few options you might want to consider.

These last-minute Samsung Galaxy S22 series leaks are all about charging

The wired charging specs of Samsung's Galaxy S22, S22+, and S22 Ultra are now confirmed along with the design of a pair of interesting new wireless chargers.

Apple introduces Tap to Pay on iPhone, a feature designed to help businesses both large and small

Apple introduces Tap to Pay on iPhone, a way for merchants to accept contactless payment methods using only the iPhone and an app.

Galaxy S22: Samsung's smallest flagship since Galaxy S7 teaches Google and Apple some lessons

Small but not too small. Does the Galaxy S22 strike the best balance between an iPhone 13 mini and a Google Pixel 6?

TikTok will be ‘strengthening’ its Community Guidelines

In addition to the update, TikTok will also open a few 'state-of-the-art' cyber security centers

Leak shows Linkbuds WF-L900, possible Sony wireless earbuds with a distinctive design

The Linkbuds may have a donut-like ring that would probably be positioned on top of the ear canals

Apple acquires a startup company that uses AI to adapt music to listeners

AI Music used its AI to create dynamic soundtracks that can change based on the input from the user

Monday 7 February 2022

5G Pixel 6 line receives functional update to kill bugs dead

The February security update for the Pixel 3a series and up was released today and it includes some bug fixes including one for the Magic Camera.

Galaxy Tab S8 full press release leaked ahead of Wednesday reveal

Leaked official press release reveals Galaxy Tab S8 series' specs, pre-order gifts, and release date.

Galaxy S22 and Tab S8 - and some older devices - may get longer software support

Samsung's software support policy for Galaxy S22, Tab S8, and recent devices will put it ahead of Google.

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G concept render stars in video

A concept render of the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra is the star of a video posted by LetsGo Digital.

Amazon makes Samsung's Galaxy S20 FE 5G great again with huge new discount

Amazon has the unlocked Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G on sale for $200 less than usual in one storage variant and six colors, presumably for a limited time.

Images show how much bigger Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra is compared to other models

The forthcoming 14.6-inches Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra is BIG.

Galaxy S22+ bezel leaked to be thinner than ever

A leak shows off the Galaxy S22+ bezel, thinner than its last-year counterpart.

Samsung has pulled the Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G plug ahead of the S22 launch

Last year's Galaxy S21 Ultra appears to have been discontinued, at least in the US, just two days ahead of Samsung's big Galaxy S22 launch event.

Samsung Unpacked 2022: how to watch the Galaxy S22 event livestream and what to expect

Watch Samsung's first grand Unpacked event for 2022, and expect no less than six devices to make a cameo.

Apple could be looking into acquiring Peloton to broaden its fitness initiatives

Wedbush analysts have stated in a note to investors that Apple could be one of the potential buyers of fitness equipment company Peloton.

Sunday 6 February 2022

The best wired headphones you can buy – updated February 2022

Does your phone have a headphone jack? Here we have the best wired headphones you can get in 2022, from studio-grade to casual-listening models!

Apple looks to replace AirPods Max digital crown with touch controls

A patent application filed by Apple hints that the AirPods Max 2 might replace the digital crown with touch controls.

Looks like North American customers will miss out on the best Galaxy S22 Ultra model

It appears that the 1TB Galaxy S22 Ultra model will be sold in South Korea, China, and key European markets only.

Check out the latest rumored specs and renders for Oppo's red hot Find X5 Pro 5G

The latest renders and rumored specs are revealed for the Oppo Find X5 Pro 5G flagship.

Leaked webpage reveals Galaxy S22 pre-order gift, confirms staggered release

A snapshot of a Samsung Poland webpage may have revealed Galaxy S22 pre-order bonuses and release schedule.

Google Messages update allows users to send Photos links for sharper videos and pictures

Google is pushing out a redesign to its Messages app that includes integration with Photos in order to send sharper videos and images via the app.

Galaxy S22 Ultra retail box and Tab S8 Ultra spotted in the wild

New leak claims to show Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra real-world image and S22 Ultra box.

Apple’s iPhone SE Plus 5G (2022): Tim Cook & Co urging to occupy the budget phone market

Apple saves the planet again. This time by recycling a 2017 design for the 2022 iPhone SE Plus 5G. Here's what you need to know.

Saturday 5 February 2022

Estimate to rip and replace Huawei, ZTE networking gear more than tripled since 2020

U.S. rural carriers are seeking a whopping $5.6 billion to be reimbursed for ripping ZTE, Huawei gear out of their networks and replacing it.

Possible first photo sample from 5G Galaxy S22 Ultra shared by Samsung

Samsung has apparently shared the first sample photo from the Galaxy Note 22...oops...we mean the Galaxy S22 Ultra.

Blizzard to launch Warcraft mobile game in 2022

Blizzard has a few Warcraft-related projects in the works, in addition to the already announced and delayed Diablo Immortal.

Google is making changes to the Chrome icon for the first time since 2014

For the first time in eight years, Google is changing the icon it is using for the Chrome Browser based on the OS being used.

Renders of Android-powered Pixel tablet surface; images are based on Google patent

Based on a patent filed by Google in 2019, product images of a possible Android-powered Pixel tablet reveal thin bezels and rounded corners.

Friday 4 February 2022

Google quickly exterminates Pixel 6 line's Magic Eraser bug with simple fix

The Magic Eraser bug which caused the Google Photos app to crash on the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro has been fixed by Google.

Lower-priced 5G iPhone SE 3 and 5G iPad Air expected on or around March 8th

Apple is expected to unveil the iPhone SE 3 on or around March 8th. The 5G budget-priced iPhone could be accompanied by a lower-priced 5G iPad.

AT&T launches Valentine’s Day deals, save big on Apple iPhones, Samsung phones/smartwatches

AT&T is kicking off its Valentine’s Day deals featuring some compelling BOGO offers on Apple iPhones and Samsung phones, tablets and smartwatches.

Google tested a smarter, contextually aware full-page version of "At a Glance" for Android 11

Screenshots reveal changes that Google was working on for Android 11 featuring a smarter, more contextually aware "At a Glance" widget.

Google's Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro are deeply discounted at last with no trade-in needed

T-Mobile is holding probably the best Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro deal ever, selling Google's latest high-end phones at a $500 discount without requiring a device trade-in.

Brief new report brings more iPhone SE 3 bad news (and some good news)

In addition to a new design, Apple's upcoming iPhone SE 3 is expected to snub MagSafe technology as well. On the bright side, production is reportedly underway.

Thursday 3 February 2022

People are now selling 'silenced' AirTags, enabling stalkers

With the anti-tracking alarm feature disabled, AirTags become a stalker's best friend.

Check out the most eagerly awaited smartphones for 2022

Which smartphones coming in 2022 are the most eagerly anticipated by consumers ? Here is a list of the top 20 based on global search numbers.

Verizon makes a big change to its monthly installment policy

Following AT&T's example from a while ago, Verizon has quietly killed its 24 and 30-month device payment plans in favor of a single three-year option for all phones.

Facebook stock takes historic dive, after Zuckerberg claims Apple cost him $10B

Facebook is on its way to the biggest stock drop in its history, after a disappointing earnings report.

Man gets busted trying to use Apple AirTag as stalking tool

A 27-year old man is accused of committing two felonies as Connecticut police caught him placing an AirTag in the victim's car.

A second company took advantage of iPhone vulnerability that enabled Pegasus hack

A company called QuaDream is the second company that exploited the iPhone's vulnerability

A lawsuit against the iPhones' water-resistance capabilities gets dismissed

The lawsuit challenged the way Apple advertises iPhones' water resistance capabilities

Wednesday 2 February 2022

Google VPN now available on iPhone, gets three new features

Google's VPN service now offers Safe Disconnect, App Bypass, and Snooze features

World Trade Center replaces its access cards with a virtual employee badge in Apple Wallet

Customers and employees of the 7 World Trade Center can now use virtual badges stored on iPhones and Apple Watches

Apple News is launching its first daily local newsletter

The newsletter is only for the Bay Area, but in time, Apple will also release newsletters for other US regions

OnePlus 10 Pro: what's in the box?

Planning on purchasing the OnePlus 10 Pro? Check out what's in the box.

Will the Galaxy S22 have a microSD card slot? Our expectations

Will we see the return of the microSD card slot? Has Samsung finally listened to fans? Here is what we know so far and our speculations.

Tuesday 1 February 2022

Here's a nice Galaxy S22 family portrait to make your Unpacked waiting easier

Samsung's Galaxy S22, S22+, and S22 Ultra are pictured together for the very first time in a super-sharp promotional family portrait ahead of their Unpacked announcement.

The leak to end all leaks: here are all the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 specs and prices

There's basically nothing left to be revealed about Samsung's impending Galaxy Tab S8, Tab S8+, and Tab S8 Ultra after this massive new leak.

These could be Samsung's final US Galaxy S22 prices (this time for real)

One of the most reliable leakers around is "confidently" predicting Samsung's Galaxy S22, S22+, and S22 Ultra will start at the same US prices as the S21 family.

What is Wordle and why is it so popular? (bonus: tips and alternatives)

See why Wordle is so popular and check our tips and tricks to become good at it

BlackBerry's mobile phone swan song brings it $600 million in patent loot

Blackberry parts with its mobile patents for a hefty sum.