Thursday 31 March 2022

Apple releases minor updates that could fix major iPhone and Apple Watch issues

Apple releases updates to iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, and tvOS. The updates should kill off some nasty bugs affecting iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch users.

Original Angry Birds game is back in the App Store and Google Play Store

The original Angry Birds game is back in the App Store and the Google Play Store for the first time since 2019. You can bring back the good old days for just 99 cents.

YouTube TV brings picture-in-picture (PiP) feature to devices running iOS 15+

YouTube TV has just announced that the picture-in-picture feature is now rolling out to iOS 15+ devices.

Vertical chip stacking could lead to more powerful and energy-efficient phones

Huawei, Samsung, TSMC and others are picking up the pace as they seek to develop vertical stacking for chips.

These are the five best-selling smartphones in the US, UK, China, and more

If you've ever been curious what smartphones are most popular in the US, UK, China, India, France, Korea, Germany, and Japan, this is your chance to find out.

Bigger battery tipped for large Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 version

Both the small and large versions of the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 will offer enhanced battery capacity and therefore better battery life than the Galaxy Watch 4.

Twitter no longer works on iPhone 6 and 6 Plus

The Twitter app no longer works on the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus.

Wednesday 30 March 2022

T-Mobile finally kicks off Android 12 rollout for its OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro

The long overdue Android 12 for the T-Mobile OnePlus 9 series is finally making its way to customers in the United States.

T-Mobile expands its 5G Home Internet service to four more US states

T-Mobile has just confirmed a new expansion of its 5G Home Internet service that focuses on the Southern region of the US.

Apple's fourth-gen iPad Air is on sale at new all-time high discounts of up to $150

While far from surprising, Amazon's latest discounts of up to a whopping $150 on the iPad Air 4 make Apple's 2020 tablet a very smart 2022 buy.

T-Mobile might be giving Sprint 3G users even more time to upgrade to 5G

Currently scheduled for March 31 (officially), T-Mobile's Sprint 3G network shutdown could be delayed at the last minute to May 31... or even beyond that date.

T-Mobile unveils some outstanding Samsung Galaxy A53 and Galaxy Tab S8+ 5G launch deals

T-Mobile is finally ready to start selling the 5G-enabled Samsung Galaxy Tab S8+ and Galaxy A53 at $200 and $350 discounts respectively.

Under display Touch ID iPhone ruled out for at least the next two years

Trusted analyst just killed any hope that next year's iPhone will have under-display Touch ID.

Leaked renders show off redesigned OnePlus 10R 5G with big missing features

In addition to a headphone jack, the value-centric OnePlus 10R 5G will lack the company's iconic alert slider too while adopting a centered hole punch.

Tuesday 29 March 2022

Judge signs restraining order; Tim Cook's alleged stalker must stay 200 yards away

A judge in Santa Clara County Superior Court ruled for Apple and imposed a restraining order on Julie Lee Choi, a woman who was allegedly stalking Apple CEO Tim Cook.

Apple's new iOS 15 privacy features have advertisers on edge

Two iOS 15 features are getting marketers concerned that Apple is continuing to protect iPhone users from third-party marketers.

YouTube TV soon to bring important audio feature to Google TV, Android TV, Roku

YouTube TV has just announced that it has already started to test 5.1 audio support on Google TV, Android TV, and Roku

Blizzard opens Diablo Immortal pre-orders on iOS

Blizzard has just announced that iOS players can now pre-order Diablo Immortal on their devices from the App Store.

Google reportedly testing how the Pixel 6 Pro battery would be impacted by a Face Unlock update

Pixel 6 Pro users still have a shot of having Face Unlock added to their phone via a Quarterly Feature Drop. Google is reportedly testing the effect on the phone's battery.

This is Samsung's next big rugged phone (with 5G and a headphone jack)

The rugged Samsung Galaxy XCover Pro 2 has just been leaked in full with 5G support, a middling processor, and a somewhat outdated design.

Monday 28 March 2022

One UI 4.1 update rolling out to the Galaxy Note 20 and S20 series in the US

The unlocked versions of Samsung Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra are now getting One UI 4.1 in the US.

North American OnePlus 10 Pro buyers will not get one of the phone's best features

North American OnePlus 10 Pro will be stuck with slower charging.

Modified iPhone 13 Pro Max "Ultra" has twice the battery life, a USB-C port and more

An iPhone 13 Pro Max was modified to double the battery life, replace the Lightning port with a USB-C port and more.

Final iPhone 14 design and specs locked in as the lineup reportedly enters EVT phase

Analyst says the iPhone 14 has now entered the EVT phase, reveals when the iPhone will get a periscope lens.

Google should have won a "Best use of technology" Oscar for this moving ad

Apple might have won an Oscar for Best Picture, but Google wins one for Best use of technology.

Nokia XR20 reportedly receiving Android 12 update

Although HMD Global hasn’t confirmed the information yet, some Nokia XR20 users claim that they’ve been able to update their phones to Android 12.

Samsung is finally bringing Android 12 to one of its most successful phones ever

Released in 2019 running Android 10 and almost instantly turning into a huge hit, the Samsung Galaxy A51 is getting Android 12 with One UI 4.1 on top now.

Samsung S Pen is better than Apple Pencil, but it's not enough: 2022 tablet stylus hot take

Samsung has one particular edge over Apple when it comes to its tablet stylus, but is that enough?

Apple supposedly plans to lower the iPhone SE's production

Allegedly, Apple plans to lower the iPhone SE production by 20%

Bloomberg's Gurman: iPad Pro (2022) to support MagSafe and be powered by the 3nm M2 chipset

Bloomberg's Mark Gurman calls for the iPad Pro (2022) to be unveiled in the fall powered by the unannounced M2 chip with support for MagSafe.

Sunday 27 March 2022

Google watches over Maps to protect bad actors from contributing fake reviews

Google explains how it uses Machine Learning to keep content contributed to Google by Maps users from being fraudulent and bogus.

Apple's newest AirPods and AirPods Max haven't been this affordable in quite some time

Amazon's latest AirPods 3 and AirPods Max deals are not quite the greatest ever, but they do offer the biggest discounts in recent months.

Tipster says to expect WWDC 2022 to kick off June 6th in front of a live audience

A tipster revealed today that he has been told that Apple will kick off its WWDC 2022 Developer Conference on June 6th in front of a live audience.

Delayed March update failed to solve connectivity issues for many hopeful Pixel 6 users

Some Pixel 6 series users were holding out hope that the delayed March update would solve their connectivity issues. It did not.

iPhone 14 Pro Max: The modern-day "Nokia" flagship that Android never had?

Will Apple's iPhone 14 Pro Max be the Nokia flagship that Nokia and Android never managed to make? The camera, battery life, and durability of Apple's next flagship will decide. We're taking a trip from Finland to Cupertino!

Discover Samsung sales: the Galaxy Z Fold 3 is deeply discounted today

Get $100 in immediate credits, $900 trade-in for the S20 Ultra, and more towards the purchase of a Z Fold 3 today.

Apple's plan to allow alternative payment platforms for Dutch dating apps is reportedly rejected

Apple faces its 10th weekly 5 million euro fine from a Dutch watchdog agency for failing to allow third-party payment platforms for Dutch dating apps.

Saturday 26 March 2022

Pixel 6 units built in a specific month reportedly are more apt to have connectivity problems

Some Pixel 6 series users were holding out hope that the delayed March update would solve their connectivity issues. It did not.

Leak says Sony's long-rumored record breaking smartphone camera sensor is being tested

A Weibo post from Digital Chat Station says that phone manufacturers are testing the previously rumored Sony Exmor IMX800 camera sensor.

Next three Fitbit smartwatches seemingly won't run Wear OS

Three new Fitbit watches are apparently in the pipeline but none of them run Wear OS.

10R could ditch two signature OnePlus features; may support mmWave 5G

New OnePlus 10R leaks point to flagship-level performance and an overhauled design.

Friday 25 March 2022

Google releases Android 12 QPR3 beta 1.1 for Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro only

Google releases a minor update to Android 12 Quarterly Platform Release 3 beta 1.1 only for Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro users.

If the Digital Markets Act becomes law in the EU, Apple will have to prepare for some big changes

By October, if the Digital Markets Act is law in the EU by then, iPhone users in the region will be able to sideload apps on their iPhones.

Google will soon allow you to book a healthcare appointment using search

Google says it will rollout a new feature that will allow you to book an appointment with Minute Clinic right from your phone screen using Google search.

Thursday 24 March 2022

One of T-Mobile's most popular freebies is coming back soon (for a limited time)

Between April 5 and April 11, T-Mobile subscribers will once again be able to score a free season-long MLB.TV subscription with no strings attached.

Ever subscribe to iCloud? Apple and your Uncle Tim might owe you part of a $14.8 million settlement

Apple has agreed to a settlement that will pay certain iCloud subscribers a total of $14.8 million dollars for violating the services' terms and conditions.

Apple reportedly considering a monthly subscription program for iPhone and other hardware

Apple will reportedly launch a hardware subscription program by 2023 that would let you use products in exchange for a monthly fee.

How to put the eagerly-awaited Battery widget on your Pixel phone

The eagerly-awaited Pixel Battery widget has finally arrived and here are the simple directions that will have the widget on your screen in no time.

Wednesday 23 March 2022

Clear the hidden iOS and Android maps that track your every move

A secret (hidden and encrypted) mapping system in the iPhone tracks your every move. You can delete the data but disabling the feature could leave you unable to access certain apps.

"Stellar" iPhone 13 sales put Apple in the midst of a "monster product cycle" says analyst

Securities analyst Dan Ives from Wedbush says that iPhone 13 sales are "stellar" and says Apple is in the midst of a "monster product cycle."

Google Home app gets a massive update, more new features coming soon

Google has just revealed important changes are coming to the Home app, as well as some of the features that will be coming later this month.

Arizona now allows driver's licenses to be stored digitally in Apple's Wallet app

Arizona today became the first state to allow iPhone and Apple Watch users to keep a digital version of their driver's license and state ID in the Wallet app.

Apple could rebrand the A15 Bionic as A16 for iPhone 14, may increase prices

The 4nm Apple chip which we thought would be called the A16 Bionic might be called A16 Pro and could power the iPhone 14 Pro models.

Apple explains what to do to fix the iOS 15.4 battery life issue; you might not like the answer

Apple responds to the newest Batterygate (2022) which saw iPhone battery life drop on iPhone models after the iOS 15.4 update was installed.

Verizon’s Galaxy S20 and S21 series are getting One UI 4.1 update

Verizon has just confirmed that its entire lineup of Galaxy S20 and S21 phones are now eligible for the One UI 4.1 update.

Google to remove Movies & TV from Play Store

Google announced today that another entertainment service, Movies & TV will be relocated from Play Store to the Google TV app.

Tuesday 22 March 2022

Netflix subscribers are getting more free mobile games this month

The latest batch of games coming to Netflix subscribers include a variety of genres yet are made by just two studios.

Pixel users find the "At a Glance Widget" more valuable after update

The At a Glance Widget becomes more useful to Pixel users following the March update.

The Galaxy S22 Ultra-rivaling Motorola Edge+ (2022) is closer and cheaper than expected

Verizon is ready to officially and properly confirm the March 24 release of the stylus-supporting Motorola Edge+ (2022) at a reasonable $850 price.

Over 100,000 Android users installed this password stealing app from the Play Store; delete it now!

If you have Craftsart Cartoon Photo Tools installed on your Android phone, uninstall it immediately. The app contains trojan malware that could steal some of your financial information.

Monday 21 March 2022

Verizon leaks the news: Major update coming today for the Pixel 6 series will add 5G C-band support

Verizon customers with the Pixel 6 series should finally be able to connect with the carrier's mid-band 5G service after an update set for today.

Apple services were down, some have been restored [All back online]

Many Apple services are down at the moment.

Amazon is running a huge blowout sale on Samsung's Galaxy S21 FE, S20 FE, and more

Amazon has the unlocked Samsung Galaxy S21 FE, S20 FE, Z Flip 3, and Z Fold 3 on sale at huge discounts for 24 hours only.

The best Galaxy A53 cases you can buy right now

This is our selection of the best Galaxy A53 cases that are available to buy right now.

The best smartwatches in 2022 (March update)

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

Sunday 20 March 2022

Oppo's technology keeps the battery in the Find X5 Pro at 80% capacity after 1,600 cycles

Oppo reports that its Battery Health Engine keeps a battery running at 80% capacity after 1,600 charging cycles.

Graphs from cybersecurity expert show why your passwords should be at least 8 characters long

Analysis by cybersecurity firm Hive suggests that your passwords should contain no fewer than a mix of eight letters, numbers, and symbols.

The iconic Android dessert statues are missing from the Googleplex

The Android dessert statues that Google used to display at the Googleplex in Mountain View have been missing and are possibly being repaired.

Why did Google wait 8 months to add a new Search feature to Android after iOS got it first?

Android users are finally receiving a feature that started rolling out this weekend allowing them to delete the last 15 minutes of their search history.

The Galaxy S22 FE could include a chip surprise

Samsung's Galaxy S22 FE might be faster than the S22 series phones.

Saturday 19 March 2022

Android 12 update starts rolling out to the Moto G30; first stop is Brazil

The Motorola Moto G30 budget phone is now getting updated to Android 12 with Brazil the first region to get it.

Google Tensor grabbed some AP chipset market share in 2021

Google's homegrown Tensor chip made Counterpoint's graph showing the market share of AP chipset designers that supplied Android phones last year.

Motorola's next budget 5G phone tipped to keep an increasingly rare feature

The Moto G 5G has leaked with the same design and new camera setup.

Apple CEO Cook responds to dentist whose life was saved by an Apple Watch feature

For the second time in the last two days, we are passing along a story about how the Apple Watch helped save a person's life.

Delete these Android apps before they slowly bankrupt you

If you haven't been very careful about some of your latest Google Play installs, you may want to check this list of malicious apps you need to uninstall ASAP.

Friday 18 March 2022

Google is down; Maps, Search, Gmail, Chrome, and more are affected

Google is experiencing issues today and some of its apps like Maps, Search, Chrome, and Gmail are down.

iPhone SE 3 has a new authentication feature that could also come to the iPhone 14

The iPhone SE 3 apparently has an on-device authentication feature to help speed up the buying process.

Best Apple iPhone SE 2022 deals

The iPhone SE 3 2022 is Apple's cheapest 5G iPhone, but you can get it even cheaper.

Wear OS 3 screenshots have just been leaked

New images from the Wear OS companion app on the Google Play Store reveal what stock Wear OS 3 could look like

Best waterproof Bluetooth speakers for summer

Summer just wouldn't be the same without some key soundtracks to go along with it, so here are the best waterproof Bluetooth speakers to take with you on your summer vacation.

Green iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Pro Max deals

Apple introduced two new iPhone 13 series hues of green and put them up for preorder.

Galaxy Note 20 series now start getting the One UI 4.1 update

One UI 4.1 brings plenty of improvements to Galaxy phones. Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra are now receiving the update.

These 'premium' JBL true wireless earbuds are an absolutely incredible bargain today only

Originally priced at no less than $150, the self-proclaimed "premium" JBL Live 300 true wireless earbuds are on sale for a measly $37.99 for a limited time.

Tile adds AirTag-like feature to battle stalkers

Tile is adding a new Scan and Secure feature that will scan your surroundings and find planted tracking devices.

Google pushes out the last Android 13 Developer Preview with the first beta release coming next month

Google released Android 13 Developer Preview 2 yesterday which means that the beta updates should start rolling out next month.

Thursday 17 March 2022

Who's a good boy! Fido leaks date when Pixel 6 series will receive delayed March updates

Good boy Fido! You leaked the date when the Pixel 6 line will receive the March updates that it never received.

AT&T and Cricket to carry Samsung’s latest 5G phone, the Galaxy A53

AT&T is among the first US carriers to announce that it will carry the Galaxy A53, Samsung’s most recent 5G-enabled handsets.

Take a look at these "Awesome" videos produced by Samsung for the 5G Galaxy A53 and A33

Samsung released a few videos related to today's unveiling of the Galaxy A53 5G and Galaxy A33 5G.

TSMC continues to dominate the global foundry business with Samsung a distant second

The latest fourth-quarter revenue numbers show that TSMC remains the top foundry in the world based on market share with Samsung a distant second.

Best Galaxy S22 Plus deals, get a free S22+

Check out the best current prices on a Samsung Galaxy S22+.

Wednesday 16 March 2022

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.

Why you need to install iOS 15.4 on your iPhone ASAP

Apple released a support page that shows how iOS 15.4 patches 39 vulnerabilities including several serious flaws.

Asus ROG Phone 5 is getting upgraded to Android 12

One of the most expensive gaming phones available on the market, the Asus ROG Phone 5 is finally getting the long-awaited Android 12 update.

Unusual Samsung promo offers cheap cracked screen repairs for Galaxy S and Note series phones

Samsung has quietly kicked off an incredible promotion earlier this week aimed at replacing cracked Galaxy S and Note-series phone screens for just $100.

LG rises from the dead (kind of) to deliver Android 12 to one of its best phones ever

As promised last year, the LG Velvet is now getting Android 12 in Korea, which obviously doesn't mean the company is back in the mobile game in any capacity.

Tuesday 15 March 2022

Apple Support shows how to use two useful features from the iOS 15.4 update (VIDEOS)

Yesterday's iOS 15.4 update added several useful features to the iPhone including the pair that Apple chose to make videos about.

Rumored change to the Galaxy Z Fold 4 allows it to support regular S Pen and reduce cracked sceens

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 is expected to feature an enhanced version of Sammy's Ultra-Thin Glass that will support the regular S Pen.

Google's familiar-looking Pixel 7 and 7 Pro 'may' be released sooner than you'd expect

Google's 6.3-inch Pixel 7 and 6.7-inch Pixel 7 Pro are reportedly one month ahead of last year's Pixel 6 production schedule, which may result in an earlier release.

Think tank suggests U.S. poach 3,500 TSMC and Samsung Foundry workers

U.S. think tank recommends that the U.S. poach 3,500 employees from TSMC and Samsung Foundry to work in new state-side foundries.

Samsung begins rolling out One UI 4.1 to other phones; here's what you'll get

With One UI 4.1, you will be able to take better photos, type better with Grammarly, and more

Monday 14 March 2022

Apple's top contract manufacturer forced to shut for at least one week as COVID returns in China

With China experiencing a fresh outbreak of COVID, Apple's top contract manufacturer Foxconn has been forced to shut down for a week halting the assembly lines.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 next in line to be punished by Geekbench

Geekbench has already removed the last four Galaxy S phones because of Samsung's throttling behavior and is now ready to delist the Tab S8.

AT&T beats T-Mobile to the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8+ 5G availability punch

Following Verizon's suit, AT&T is gearing up to carry Samsung's Galaxy Tab S8+ 5G powerhouse, with pre-orders kicking off March 15.

New leak reveals possible Galaxy Watch 5 battery

It seems, Samsung's Galaxy Watch 5 may have a bigger battery than its predecessor

Ad-less YouTube clone Vanced ceases operation

Google should take an idea or two from the excellent Vanced for its Premium tier.

Telegram update brings semi-transparent mode to Android, phone number links, new Download Manager

The app is getting a new look for Night mode in Android as well as the possibility to create direct links with your phone number.

Sunday 13 March 2022

U.S. pre-orders of the Moto G Power (2022), with up to 3-day battery life, have started at $199.99

Even though it has already been released in other countries, the Moto G Power (2022) can now be pre-ordered in the U.S. for as low as $199.99.

Forget Tensor, Exynos & Snapdragon, Geekbench shows Dimensity 9000 is the true A15 rival

MediaTek's Dimensity 9000 phones will apparently be more powerful and a lot cheaper than flagships powered by Tensor, Exynos, and Snapdragon chips.

Android users in Ukraine get a feature that no one but Putin wishes was necessary

Google has added an Air Raid Alert system to its Android handsets in Ukraine to help Ukrainians receive early warning about possible bomb strikes.

Google's 2021 Nest Hub is now on sale at an irresistible price nationwide

Best Buy, Walmart, Target, and other major US retailers have joined Google in selling the second-gen Nest Hub at a huge 45 percent discount.

New chip and maybe bigger screen will help 2022 iPad Pro show Air who's the boss

Now that the iPad Air also has the M1 chip, Apple will have to bring out the big guns to maintain the Pro status of the iPad Pro.

iPhone 14 Pro models will have much better core specs than regular models: Kuo

Reliable analyst Ming-Chi Kuo claims Apple has reserved the new chip and faster RAM for iPhone 14 Pro models.

Report claims Apple saved $6.5 billion by removing charger and EarPods from iPhone boxes

By one account, Apple saved over $6.5 billion by leaving the charging brick and the EarPods out of the iPhone box starting with iPhone 12.

Saturday 12 March 2022

Xiaomi Mi Band 7 rumored to carry larger screen and a bigger battery

It is time once again for Xiaomi to introduce this year's new Mi Band fitness tracker, the epitome of its value for money philosophy,

Google brings Gboard's real-time Grammar Check to all Android devices

Gboard's Grammar Check which performs real-time scanning of sentences looking for grammatical errors, is now being made available to all Amdroid users.

Sweet iPad mini 6 feature to be found on other iPads after next week's update

The volume controls on the iPad mini 6 can automatically adjust depending on the tablet's orientation. This feature is coming to other iPads in iPadOS 15.4.

Samsung's next smartphone event is apparently on March 17

Samsung's next Awesome event is apparently on March 17 where the Galaxy A73, A53, and A33 will be announced,

Friday 11 March 2022

June Feature Drop beta hints at better times ahead for Pixel 6 series users

While better times are surely ahead for users of the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro, you might want to stay away from installing any beta builds right now.

Best Buy reveals distant Motorola Edge+ (2022) release date and reasonable 512GB price

The US-specific Motorola Edge+ (2022) will apparently be released, at least by Best Buy, on May 25 at a $999.99 list price in a 512GB storage variant.

Apple brings back "The Underdogs" for a third video promoting its devices

Apple releases the third video in "The Underdogs" series turning the promotional clips into a trilogy.

Walmart is already offering an incredible Apple iPad Air (2022) discount

If you hurry, you can get Apple's hot new iPad Air (2022) at an amazing $70 discount in an already fairly reasonably priced 256GB storage variant.

OnePlus 9 series is getting another update that addresses some issues

OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro have been hit with yet another update that fixes some of the issues that users have reported recently.

Seven years old Fairphone 2 gets new Android update, leaving competitors in the dust

2015's Fairphone 2 has not been forgotten about by its manufacturer and is now getting a new Android version.

Extended Apple TV+ trials are now available for console gamers

Apple and Sony now offer PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 owners extended 3-month Apple TV+ trials in the United States.

Google outs important updates to its apps on iOS devices

Google announced a few updates for its iOS apps to be released this month will further improve functionality on iPhones and iPads.

Thursday 10 March 2022

AT&T undercuts T-Mobile and Verizon with unusual new 5G Value Plus plan

As long as you don't mind getting just one line of service, AT&T's newest low-cost 5G plan looks unrivaled in terms of postpaid affordability.

Waze users can drive with Christina Aguilera this March

Waze is celebrating the International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month in the United States with a collaboration with Christina Aguilera.

T-Mobile's big 5G Home Internet expansion to 7,000+ stores is officially underway

Starting today, Metro by T-Mobile customers can easily join Magenta's increasingly popular, blazing fast. and ultra-affordable 5G Home Internet network.

Verizon's sneaky 5G naming change will impact its iPhone SE (2022) and iPad Air (2022) users

Thanks to a change it made last month in how it defines its 5G service tiers, the new iPhone SE and iPad Air could deceive Verizon users when it cones to data speed.

Next Galaxy Watch, and maybe Buds too, will allegedly be able to take your temperature

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 5, and maybe the next Buds too, will be able to measure body temperature apparently.

Wednesday 9 March 2022

Verizon's rewards program is changing drastically, customers urged to spend their Device Dollars

Verizon has just announced that its Up rewards program will go through a complete overhaul.

Nothing to show off its new product roadmap, possibly including a phone, on March 23rd

Carl Pei's Nothing is going to reveal its 2022 new products roadmap on March 23rd. A new phone is expected to be on the list.

First official looking Samsung Galaxy A73 image has just been leaked

A fresh official looking image of the unannounced Samsung Galaxy A73 has just been leaked online.

Netflix answers whether it will offer an ad-supported subscription plan

According to Netflix's CFO, the option is not fully ruled out

Google promotes new Feature Drop capabilities with a splash screen sent to some Pixel models

Some Pixel users are seeing a Feature Drop splash screen after installing the March update.

iOS 15.4 is just around the corner: here's when Face ID will work with a mask on

Soon you'll be able to unlock your iPhone with Face ID even if you're wearing a mask, but there's a catch.

Tuesday 8 March 2022

Monday 7 March 2022

The war in Ukraine: lending a hand and PhoneArena’s stand

A few words about the war in Ukraine, helping out, and our stand on it as a company.

Samsung requests a patent on new Galaxy Z device with sideways foldable display

Samsung is seeking a patent on a new foldable device with a different form factor with a sideways folding display.

A huge chunk of current iPhone users plan to buy the iPhone SE 5G (2022)

If a new survey is to be believed, Apple's 5G-enabled iPhone SE 3 could rapidly become even more popular than previously anticipated.

Leaker shares first look at dark green iPhone 13 that could be revealed tomorrow

New leak says Apple will reveal a green iPhone 13 during the Peek performance event.

Apple's new letter to US Senators underlines (once again) the dangers of sideloading

Apple claims sideloading leads to getting malware on your iPhone and has been expressing such concerns since the Open Markets Act was proposed.

Sunday 6 March 2022

WhatsApp working on a useful Telegram-like poll feature for groups

A helpful feature that Telegram has had in years has appeared in a WhatsApp beta version for iOS.

At MWC Oppo revealed the charging system you've dreamed about (VIDEO)

At MWC Oppo announced that it is working on a 240W charger that can fully charge a phone from 0% to 100% in only 9 minutes.

Pixel Watch users might swipe on their skin to control the wearable device

A Google patent application reveals a new way for Google Pixel Buds and Pixel Watch users to navigate and enter inputs on the devices.

MediaTek's mid-range Dimensity 8100 SoC nearly does the unthinkable on benchmark test

MediaTek's upper mid-range Dimensity 8100 chip nearly beat out Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 in a Geekbench test.

Hurry and snag Apple's premium Beats Fit Pro at an unbeatable price (with 1-year warranty)

With active noise cancellation and all-day stability, Apple's high-end Beats Fit Pro earbuds are an absolute bargain at $117 instead of $200.

Last-minute March Apple event leak reveals a wild card launch

Whether you are wondering why the next Apple event is called "Peek performance" or are interested in knowing what the company has in store, an industry insider has all the answers.

FCC outs first two phones to support Dish's own 5G network

Dish has band 70 all to itself and the first phones to use this band, a pair of Motorola handsets, have gone through FCC vetting.

Google Recorder app for Pixels gets a UI tweak

The Google Recorder app is getting a new Material You makeover along with some other small design changes.

Saturday 5 March 2022

These videos might make you thirsty for the Oppo Find 5X Pro 5G

Oppo releases videos showing off features of the Find X5 Pro 5G that you need to check out.

Twitter tipster shows us what the Galaxy S23 could look like with an under-display camera

Twitter tipster Ice Universe disseminated a tweet showing four photoshopped looks at what the Galaxy S23 screen could look like with an under-display camera.

Android 13 Developer Preview 1 hints at new "Hub Mode" for tablet users

The first Developer Preview for Android 13 hints at some upcoming features for Android tablets including the "Hub Mode."

Reliable tipster posts Galaxy S23 renders and they reveal big news for the phone

Reliable Samsung tipster Ice Universe disseminated a tweet showing four renders of the Galaxy S23 revealing a major new feature for the phone.

This is how big iPhone 14's punch-hole cutout might be

Another image depicts the true size of Apple's pill and hole cutouts that will replace the notch on the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max.

Geekbench delists four Galaxy S flagships because of Samsung's throttling behavior

Geekbench says Samsung tried to manipulate benchmark results and has thus removed the last four Galaxy S flagships.

Friday 4 March 2022

TSMC's enhanced 3nm process node (N3e) to start production a quarter ahead of schedule

TSMC's enhanced N3e process node will be in production earlier than expected as yields for this node have been strong.

Questionable photo claims to show the OnePlus 10

A photo allegedly showing the plain vanilla OnePlus 10 has appeared on China's Weibo social media site.

HTC's new video shows off what it sees as a typical day in the metaverse

HTC released a video that shows off its version of the metaverse that it calls Viverse after its Vive VR headset.

Disney officially introduces its cheap, ad-supported plan

In a statement published today, Disney+ announced plans to expand its offerings by launching a subscription supported by ads in addition to its option without ads.

Kuo joins Twitter and spills some "tea" on the 5G iPhone SE 3

Twitter has a new tipster that moves straight to the top of the line. Ming-Chi Kuo posts a tweet about the iPhone SE 3.

Thursday 3 March 2022

MediaTek dethroned Qualcomm in Q4 2021 and Google might somewhat be responsible

Per one analytics firm, MediaTek sold more chips than Qualcomm in the US in Q4 2021 and some credit should go to Google for this.

Hitman Sniper: The Shadows out now on iOS and Android

Square Enix has just released a new entry in the Hitman Sniper series on Android and iOS.

Did an Apple executive give us a"peek" at the capabilities of Apple Glass in a new video?

Did Apple's global marketing chief give us a "peek" at the capabilities of Apple Glass in a tweet he disseminated yesterday?

Verizon accelerates 5G Ultra Wideband network expansion, announces new +play service

Verizon announced it has accelerated the expansion of its 5G Ultra Wideband network so that by the end of the year 175 million people will benefit from the service.

Ultra-affordable Moto G22 goes official with 90Hz screen, Android 12, and stellar battery life

Unveiled with surprisingly little fanfare, the Moto G22 is an interesting low to mid-end device from a quality/price perspective for the old continent.

Wednesday 2 March 2022

Google has been quietly buying IP as it seeks to take the Pixel Buds to the top of the TWS market

Google is snapping up audio-related intellectual property and personnel as it looks to take the Google Pixel Buds to the next level.

The next Apple event is set for March 8, and the first 5G iPhone SE is expected

Apple has officially confirmed its highly anticipated next "special event" will take place on March 8, with the 5G iPhone SE 3 likely to take center stage.

Fitbit’s Ionic smartwatch is in big trouble, company to issue full refunds to owners

The Ionic, one of Fitbit’s older smartwatches is now being recalled and customers offered full refunds over concerns that its battery could overheat and even burn.

OnePlus co-founder reportedly brought the first Nothing phone to MWC

Carl Pei's Nothing may reveal its first smartphone next month.

HTC shares details about first flagship phone in more than 3 years; coming in April

HTC is all set to introduce a high-end smartphone next month but it may not appeal to everyone.

Tuesday 1 March 2022

Visible lets you get a free Moto G Pure when you swap your old phone

For a limited time, Visible invites customers to swap their old phones for a free Moto G Pure.

iPhone SE 2 inventory shrinking as successor draws closer

Various stores across the US, UK, and Canada are either running out or low on iPhone SE 2 stock ahead of its successor's rumored unveiling.

Apex Legends Mobile's limited regional launch has been delayed

EA announced the limited regional launch of Apex Legends Mobile has been delayed for about a week, due to current world events.

The best phone displays 2022

Check out the brightest, toughest, most color-credible HDR phone displays with the most extra features like high dynamic refresh rate and MEMC upscaling for 2022.

A long-running iOS feature may hop over to Android 13 for a change

It seems that Pixel phones will be first in line to get it on an Android 13 system level, though.