Saturday 30 April 2022

These are signs that your phone could be infected with malware

Phone acting funny and wonky lately? It could be nothing or it could be that malware has infected your phone.

Buyers of 2022 iPhone models will have tough decisions to make based on pricing

2022 iPhone buyers will have some tough choices to make about whether to buy a Pro or non-Pro model.

YouTube TV is getting the long overdue account switcher feature

YouTube TV is finally allowing subscribers who use multiple accounts on their TVs to switch between them on the fly.

Hidden code reveals plan to add search shortcuts to Pixel Launcher

Based on hidden code found in the Android System Intelligence app, Google is working on a shortcut that searches certain apps from the Pixel Launcher.

S22 Ultra Snapdragon vs Exynos: do you really get different cameras?

The Galaxy S22 Ultra might be the best camera phone around, but... which model are you exactly talking about? The Snapdragon US version actually captures different photos than the Exynos model in the rest of the world...

Blizzard to unveil its first Warcraft mobile game on May 3

Earlier this week, Blizzard confirmed that the official unveiling of its first Warcraft mobile game is scheduled for May 3 at 10 am PT.

Friday 29 April 2022

Sony sensor used on Pixel 6 Pro might allow Face unlock to be added to the phone

The Sony Image Sensor used on the Pixel 6 Pro (and not the Pixel 6) has a technology that would allow the phone to create depth maps of Pixel users' faces.

Google working on predictive back gestures to improve Android

Is your Android phone unable to differentiate between the back gesture and a swipe? Google apparently has been working on a way to use AI to resolve this.

Pixel Watch battery capacity leak paints worrying picture

New report reveals Google Pixel Watch's battery specs and whether it'll offer cellular connectivity.

Snap reveals its Pixy drone for recording video from above

Snap, the parent of Snapchat, has introduced the Pixy. The latter is a battery-operated drone that can fly up to an altitude of 10-feet while video is being recorded.

Apple's noise-cancelling Beats Studio Buds and Fit Pro get substantial new discounts

Amazon has Apple's hugely popular Beats Studio Buds on sale at a $50 discount again while cutting the outright Fit Pro price for the first time ever.

Huawei Mate Xs 2 unveiled, the second-generation outward folding smartphone

Huawei releases their newest foldable, the Huawei Mate Xs 2, in China on 6th May

T-Mobile makes May 4 'Un-carrier' event official with super-mysterious tagline

T-Mobile's next big "Un-carrier" event is officially scheduled for May 4, but unfortunately, we have no idea what's coming... just yet.

Thursday 28 April 2022

Preview Nothing OS by installing the Nothing Launcher on certain Pixel and Galaxy S handsets

The Nothing Launcher can now be installed on certain Galaxy S and Google Pixel models to preview Nothing OS.

One hidden feature in Android 13 Beta 1 could improve battery life on the Pixel 6 Pro

Some of the new features found in Android 13 Beta 1 include a hidden page that allows a Pixel 6 Pro user to reduce the resolution of the display.

OnePlus and Realme were the fastest growing brands in India last quarter

OnePlus and Realme were the fastest growing brands in India between January and March.

iPhone 14 series display panel leak confirms the worst fear about the i-cutout design

Leaked images show display panels for all the iPhone 14 models.

New video illustrates key differences between iPhone 14 and iPhone 13 series

New video captures the key differences between the iPhone 13 and iPhone 14 range.

Google I/O 2022: what to expect and how to watch

At Google I/O, Google announces new hardware and software; here is what we expect Google to announce in 2022

Xiaomi could be working on a strong Galaxy Z Fold 3 competitor

Images of the possible next Xiaomi fold phone have been found withing MIUI

Samsung may lower the Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Flip 4 prices by using ATL batteries

Samsung plans to lower the retail prices of its 2022 foldables by reining production costs.

Wednesday 27 April 2022

Google kept over a million bad apps out of the Play Store last year

Google kept over a million bad apps out of the Play Store last year by allowing the user to decide which permissions certain apps should be granted.

Google Pixel Watch gets Bluetooth certification for three models; FCC visit is next

The Google Pixel Watch has received its Bluetooth certification today covering three different model numbers of the timepiece.

Belkin to reportedly release two OTA wireless charging devices later this year

Israeli company Wi-Charge is reportedly teaming up with Belkin to bring over-the-air (OTA) wireless charging to consumers this year.

5G leader T-Mobile reports strong first quarter results; stock soars

T-Mobile shares are soaring today after the5G leader reported a strong first quarter and hiked its guidance for 2022.

Amazon's newest Echo Dot is on sale at a new all-time low price for everyone

Outside of Prime-exclusive promotions, Amazon's diminutive Echo Dot (4th Gen) smart speaker is now cheaper than ever.

Best Three Mobile phone deals (April 2022)

Three is offering some of the best deals on iPhones and Samsung Galaxy phones you can find in the UK, coming packed with the carrier's Unlimited plans.

Google introduces ads in YouTube Shorts

You will now see app-install ads and other promotions on YouTube Shorts

Tuesday 26 April 2022

T-Mobile's exclusive unlimited Google Photos option is here, and this is how you can get it

T-Mobile's special Google One plan including unlimited Photos storage can be redeemed starting today if you follow these simple instructions.

Samsung Galaxy A13 5G looks set for European launch as support pages go live

One of Samsung's cheapest 5G smartphones is nearing release in Europe

Nokia C200 Android 12 smartphone now available in the US for less than $80

Officially unveiled early this year at CES 2022, the affordable Nokia C200 is finally available for purchase in the US.

Motorola delivers Android 12 update to another high-end 5G smartphone

Motorola is on a roll, as the US company is now rolling out the Android 12 update to another popular 5G smartphone, the G100.

Hurry and get the low-cost Apple Watch SE at a lower than ever price

If you don't mind going the refurb route, 2020's Apple Watch SE can be yours at a higher than ever discount in one of many different versions.

5G Android smartphone sales: Samsung's the undisputed leader

Samsung devices occupied 5 out of the top 10 best-selling 5G Android smartphones.

Sony’s next top-tier noise-canceling headphones leaked in high-res images

The unannounced Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones will keep the same high-quality sound features from the previous models but slightly change the design.

Monday 25 April 2022

TSMC to reap $17 billion in revenue from Apple alone in 2022

TSMC says that it will take on $17 billion from Apple alone in 2022, a 23% hike from the nearly $14 billion that Apple generated for the foundry last year.

AT&T trumps T-Mobile and Verizon with two new unlimited 5G plan perks

AT&T is preparing to further improve the already excellent value of its unlimited 5G plans in a couple of essentially unparalleled ways.

Apple TV+ wins first BAFTA awards for its '9/11' and '1971' documentaries

After the Oscars, Apple has scooped up more TV+ awards.

Leaked Google Pixel Watch sizes up against the Apple Watch and a Samsung Galaxy Watch

The leaked Pixel Watch now gets compared to an Apple Watch and a Galaxy Watch.

European Committee votes in favor of common USB-C port for all devices, iPhones included

The directive now goes to the EU Parliament and member states where Apple may be forced to go USB-C.

The iPhone 13 Pro and 13 Pro Max sell like hot cakes, so Apple is making 10 million more

The iPhone 13 Pro has proved immensely popular and Apple couldn't catch up with production.

Google pulled the Pixel 6 Pro face unlock feature at the last minute

Face and fingerprint unlocking may still supplement each other on the 6 Pro with the next quarterly update.

Sunday 24 April 2022

Refurbished smartphone sales grew 15% globally in 2021 ; Apple, Samsung were numbers 1 and 2

Apple and Samsung were numbers 1 and 2 in revenue of refurbished smartphone sales in 2021.

Apple warns developers: apps that are outdated will be removed from the App Store

Apple says that it is evicting outdated apps from the App Store after giving developers 30 days to fix issues discovered by the tech giant.

The Pixel Watch isn't the only prototype lost by the person testing it

While a Pixel Watch prototype was discovered in a restaurant, it is hardly the first unreleased and eagerly awaited device misplaced by those responsible for the product.

Saturday 23 April 2022

Pixel 6 series receiving update to fix serious battery draining issue

Google is in the midst of sending out an update that will kill a bug leading the Pixel 6 series cameras to stay on in the background draining the batteries.

Pixel Watch found chilling at a US restaurant ahead of launch

Someone found Google's forthcoming Pixel Watch at a restaurant and snapped a bunch of pictures.

Bloomberg's Gurman reveals changes reserved for iPhone 14 Pro

Bloomberg's Mark Gurman talks about the key changes coming to the iPhone 14 series.

Samsung seeks to supply Apple with an important part of the latter's M2 chip series

Samsung says that it wants to be involved in the supply chain for Apple's M2 chip series delivering advanced substrates to Apple.

Google reveals one interesting bit of information about 2023's Android 14

We already know the internal dessert codename for next year's Android 14. According to the AOSP, that name will be Upside Down Cake.

Friday 22 April 2022

It's coming!!! Google files trademark for the name Pixel Watch

As if we needed more signs that the Google Pixel Watch is coming soon, the company seeks a trademark for the Pixel Watch name.

67% of Android phones were at risk for a remote attack until late last year

Three security vulnerabilities found on MediaTek and Qualcomm chipsets were finally patched late last year after leaving 66% of Android phones at risk.

Apple's iOS is slowly cutting into Android's global market share lead

Over the last few years, the Android OS has lost some global market share to iOS although it still has a big lead.

Samsung going for the Galaxy Watch 5 Pro moniker as 'Classic' no longer in fashion

Samsung to release a Galaxy Watch 5 Pro instead of a Classic model.

Huawei Mate Xs 2 with out-folding design to debut April 28

The Huawei Mate Xs 2 is coming soon and leaked images show off an out-folding design, meaning this won't be a Galaxy Z Fold competitor.

HBO Max has no problems with password sharing, left AT&T with a subscriber record

HBO Max has employed 'thoughtful' measures to mitigate password sharing, and record subscriber count ensues.

The exact Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 battery capacity leaks out

As usual, Samsung will be using two battery packs working in tandem.

The first OnePlus phone that charges for record 15 minutes goes official as the Ace

The OnePlus Ace is a harbinger of the ultrafast charging era to come and it lands at a midrange price.

Thursday 21 April 2022

Tipster leaks new iPhone 14 color

The Apple iPhone 14 might be available in a new purple shade and could feature a new flash design.

Musk lines up financing to buy Twitter; billionaire considers making a tender offer

Elon Musk reports to the SEC that he has locked up financing for his $43 billion offer to buy all of Twitter. Musk is now considering a tender offer to buy the company.

CNN+ streaming service shuts down just one month after launch

Warner Bros. Discovery announced the closure of its recently launched CNN+ streaming service effective April 30.

Survey shows the iPhone 13 line accounting for a whopping 71% of U.S. iPhone sales in Q1

CIRP's first-quarter survey reveals that the iPhone 13 line made up the largest percentage of U.S. iPhone sales in several quarters.

A 'vanilla' OnePlus 10 is definitely happening, and here are (almost) all of its key specs

That long-overdue non-Pro OnePlus 10 is finally coming... at some point this year with some pretty impressive specs revealed in full today.

TSMC founder Chang says that the U.S. has the world's best chip designers

TSMC founder Morris Chang says that the U.S. does not have the talent to open chip manufacturing facilities in the states, but is the best at designing chips.

Wednesday 20 April 2022

Judge fines Apple for not including power brick in iPhone box

Apple was fined the equivalent of $1,081 in Brazil for selling a consumer an iPhone without including the power adapter in the box.

No Google Assistant for Galaxy Watch 4 for now

Looks like Verizon got our hopes up for nothing as Google has said Assistant is not rolling out to the Galaxy Watch 4 at the moment.

Upgrade to Apple Pay tightens fraud prevention features

Apple is tightening up its fraud protection feature for Apple Pay that will evaluate some information about your Apple ID, device, and location.

'Very strong' Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Z Flip 4 launch and price cuts might be in the pipeline

Early production signals suggest Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Z Flip 4 could substantially outsell their predecessors, possibly at lower prices.

Soon, you might not need to remember passwords to access apps and websites

The FIDO Alliance isn't barking up the wrong tree as it works on a replacement for passwords called the passkey.

The Galaxy Z Fold 4 will reportedly have an LG battery

In the latest round of rumors concerning the Galaxy Z Fold 4, reports claim that the foldable’s battery could be made by none other than LG.

Android 13 may reduce flagrant app killing tremendously

Google could introduce a new feature that will help Android better decide which background apps to kill

Tuesday 19 April 2022

iPhone SE 3, Pixel 6 series are not selling, according to a new report

The latest report from Wave7 Research indicates that the Google Pixel 6 series and the iPhone SE 3 are struggling at the cash register.

Top analyst reveals some key specs for upgraded iPhone 14 front camera

Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has revealed that all phones in the iPhone 14 series will feature a much better camera than the iPhone 13.

Can you name the top five smartphone manufacturers worldwide during the first quarter of 2022?

Only two of the top five smartphone manufacturers (based on first quarter shipments) saw their market share rise from Q1 2021 to Q1 2022.

Big changes coming soon

Where is the world of mobile tech headed next? At PhoneArena we're always at the cutting edge of technology, but we're also not shy of looking ahead in excitement.

Apple iPhone 14 to iPhone 14 Pro Max dummy size-up visualizes the largest ever iPhone roster

Finally an affordable iPhone Max for big screen lovers on a budget.

Monday 18 April 2022

The NBA and Google want you to visit the virtual Pixel Arena during playoff games

Google announced the Pixel Arena, a virtual arena found inside the NBA app that is accessible by all phones and both iOS and Android.

Yield on Samsung's 3nm chip production reportedly drops to a 10-20% range

A report released today says that Samsung's yield on the production of its 3nm Gate-all-around chipsets is a poor 10% to 20%, even worse than the 35% yield on its 4nm chips.

Government issues warning against unblockable phishing attacks on T-Mobile customers

Multiple users have been affected by a new T-Mobile phishing messages scam and there is not much the carrier can do about it.

T-Mobile is the fastest carrier, Galaxy S22 Ultra the phone with the speediest downloads

Here's which carrier and what phone were the fastest download speed guns in the West... and the East.

Samsung reportedly kicks off Galaxy Z Fold 4 S Pen production

A tipster has brought the latest update on Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4's S Pen stylus.

Leaked renders hint at an upcoming low-cost Motorola phone with no jack

Leaked in high-quality renders for the first time today, the Moto E32 looks set to become Motorola's humblest smartphone yet to snub the 3.5mm headphone jack.

Galaxy S22 price halved by Korean carriers to compensate for the throttling controversy fallout

"When subsidies go up simultaneously at all three telcos, it's typically the manufacturer making up the contributions.'

Sunday 17 April 2022

Set to be unveiled in three days, Realme Q5 images and specs are released by regulatory agencies

Images and specs of the Realme Q5 are included in the documentation released by China's versions of the FCC and UL Labs.

Leaker reveals which iPhones will be phased out after iPhone 14 arrives

Leaker reveals which iPhones will be discontinued and which models will receive a price cut after iPhone 14 launch.

Even more iPhone 14 schematics leak, showing the differences between the four models

Rough iPhone 14 series schematics illustrate the possible differences between the four models.

Twitter's edit button surfaces although it won't work right now

A preview of Twitter's edit button shows how users will be able to make changes to their posts once the feature is officially announced.

Blind camera comparison: Galaxy S22 Ultra vs iPhone 13 Pro, Pixel 6 Pro, OnePlus 10 Pro

Three Pros and one Ultra - a great selection of camera phones. Which one will fare the best in our bkind camera comparison?

Watch Series 8 could gain new health features but Apple employees aren't thrilled

Although the Apple Watch Series 8 is expected to gain new features like body temperature monitoring, employees reportedly believe that the pace of innovation has slowed down.

Saturday 16 April 2022

New leak says Samsung will be the sole OLED supplier for only one iPhone 14 model

In a bid to reduce reliance on Samsung, Apple will procure a larger number of screens for the iPhone 14 from LG and BOE.

Four-year-old accidentally places $100 Uber Eats order and leaves nice tip

A four-year-old gains access to the Uber Eats app on one of his parents' devices and accidentally orders $100 worth of coffee and cake pops.

How you can set YouTube to always show videos in the highest picture quality

Want to see YouTube videos on your phone looking sharp and clear by default? Here is how you can change the settings on the app to accomplish this.

Sony Xperia 1 IV Geekbench scores appear to rule out the new Snapdragon chip

The Sony Xperia 1 IV has been spotted on Geekbench for the first time.

Latest Pixel 6 series bug automatically declines certain incoming calls without ringing the phone

The latest Pixel 6 series bug automatically declines incoming calls from names on your contacts list as there are no notifications and the phone doesn't ring.

Friday 15 April 2022

Apple's funny new television commercial is for the Apple Card

Apple has released an ad for the Apple Card that you'll probably see during this weekend's televised games including the NBA playoffs.

Bug from software update is causing serious issues with the Galaxy S20 series displays

Samsung Galaxy S20 series users continue to report that a vertical line, usually green, is showing up on their handsets' displays following a software update.

TSMC CEO reveals when it will ship 2nm chips to customers like Apple

TSMC CEO C.C. Wei says that the foundry will start shipping 2nm chips to customers beginning in 2026 following the release of 3nm chips next year.

Motorola is on a roll, rolling out Android 12 for another 5G mid-ranger

The Moto G50 with 5G (not to be confused with the Moto G50 5G) is the latest mid-range Motorola smartphone to receive an official Android 12 update.

Thursday 14 April 2022

New report says increasing number of iOS users seeing the value in being tracked

Percentage of iOS users consenting to being tracked by apps has grown considerably from last year and is projected to increase even further.

New report says increasing number of iOS users seeing the value in being tracked

Percentage of iOS users consenting to being tracked has grown considerably from last year and is projected to increase even further.

Pixel users receive an update to the Google Camera app

Google Pixel users have recently received an updated version of the Google Camera app. The update is minor, but it might not be unimportant.

Zuckerberg pushing Meta to release smart glasses in 2024; CEO wants an "iPhone moment"

Meta is expected to release a pair of smart glasses in 2024 that will be controlled by the user's mind and show holograms of people on the other end of the line.

New leak outlines what to expect from Pixel 7 and 7 Pro camera

Pixel 7 and 7 Pro's camera upgrades will unsurprisingly mostly revolve around software side improvements.

Check out these two cool new Polar GPS watches if running is your life

By no means what we'd call direct Apple Watch or Galaxy Watch rivals, the hot new Polar Pacer and Pacer Pro watches might be ideal for serious runners.

Musk bids $41 billion in cash to buy 100% of Twitter

Elon Musk, the richest man in the world, has offered to buy all of Twitter in a 100% cash deal at $54.20 a share or $41 billion.

Wednesday 13 April 2022

Spotify’s standalone Greenroom app gets a new home and a new name

Starting this week, Greenroom will be available from the Spotify main app to make it easier for everyone to enjoy its features.

Arm's new designs could be the reason why this year's Android flagships are so hot

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 and Exynos 2200 both suffer from overheating issues, and Samsung is not necessarily to be blamed.

With the Waze Retro Mode, go back in time and drive a VW bus as you navigate to your destination

Waze has a cool feature called Retro Mode that allows you to select a car from the 70s,80s, or 90s, a voice from the same eras, and more to liven up your navigation.

Tuesday 12 April 2022

Roku adds important new streaming service, but you’ll have to pay for it

Starting this week, Roku users can access content offered through CNN+, the subscription streaming from CNN.

NVIDIA rolls out new update for all SHIELD devices, fixes a bunch of issues

If you’re rocking a SHIELD or SHIELD TV Pro unit, you should be getting the new SHIELD Experience Upgrade 9.0.2, which includes a bunch of fixes.

Samsung's new repair program could reduce costs by as much as 50%

Samsung could launch a certified recycled parts repair program as soon as the first half of the year.

T-Mobile offers subscribers unlimited Google Photos storage

T-Mobile is offering three different cloud storage plans including one that includes 2TB of storage and unlimited Google Photos storage for $15/month.

Monday 11 April 2022

Why Twitter executives are scared that Elon Musk didn't join the board

The decision made by multi-billionaire Elon Musk not to sit on Twitter's board could indicate that he plans on making an unsolicited takeover of the social media firm.

Latest Pixel bug quietly changes ringtone and alarm sounds

Some Pixel 6 and Pixel 5 units are autonomously changing sound settings it seems.

Pixel At a Glance widget will make grocery deliveries less of a headache

Code snippets suggest that Pixel's At a Glance widget will make keeping track of grocery deliveries and pickups a lot easier.

Seeking to lower its reliance on China, Apple starts iPhone 13 production in India

Reuters says that Apple has started some iPhone 13 units in India and hopes to reduce its reliance on the Chinese facilities used by its Taiwan-based manufacturers,

Galaxy S22 FE and S23 will likely stick with in-house chips

Contrary to what a couple of reports had said, Samsung apparently has no plans to ditch Exynos in favor of MediaTek.

Fitbit gets FDA approval to use its algorithm to detect a serious heart condition

Fitbit receives FDA approval to use its algorithm on its wearables to help detect irregular heart rhythms that could be a sign of a serious heart condition called AFib.

Sunday 10 April 2022

AT&T chief says the carrier may raise cell phone plan prices and cut some landlines

After spinning off its media empire, AT&T will focus on its core business by trimming costs and raising prices.

Pixel 6 user shares evidence that an update with Face Unlock could be coming soon

A Pixel 6 user setting up his new phone found a mention of Face Unlock when choosing a backup screen lock. This cold mean that a software update carrying the feature is coming soon.

I met a breast implant dealer and a cowgirl in a Madrid taqueria and we did (not) take a photo

Are smartphone cameras robbing you from making memories? My Berlin - Madrid - Frankfurt trip with Pixel 6 Pro tries to answer what's likely a philosophical question. Click for the cows but stay for the philosophy!

Top Apple insider touches upon why iOS 16 will be a major upgrade

Bloomberg's Mark Gurman touches upon what iOS 16, watchOS 9, and iPadOS could bring to the table.

Unihertz teases BlackBerry KEY2 style phone possibly with 5G

Unihertz, the company behind the BlackBerry-esque Titan, has teased a new BlackBerry-style phone that resembles the KEY2 and could feature 5G.

Saturday 9 April 2022

Pixel 6 series users feeling way under the weather thanks to At a Glance bug

Some Pixel 6 series users are complaining that they are not seeing the weather on their At a Glance widget.

Latest report says that this Android phone releases more radiation than allowed by the FCC

The Motorola Edge from 2020 is the Android phone that emits the most radiation according to a new report that lists the top ten based on SAR ratings.

OnePlus' next budget flagship could be a spiritual successor to an OPPO phone

Specs and images of the unannounced OnePlus Ace leaked, sounds very familiar.

MVNO Google Fi cuts its pricing for unlimited data

Google's MVNO Google Fi has cut pricing on two of its unlimited data plans, Simply Unlimited and Unlimited Plus.

Here's how you can save up to $500 on Samsung's entire Galaxy S22 family (no trade-in)

New Google Fi customers with number port-ins are currently looking at spending just $300, $500, and $700 for a Galaxy S22, S22+, and S22 Ultra respectively.

Rumored Galaxy Z Fold 4 camera upgrade could make it the ultimate foldable phone

In addition to getting an improved telephoto camera, the Galaxy Z Fold 4 is also likely to flaunt a much better main camera.

Friday 8 April 2022

Apple leaks a 35W dual USB-C charger and then takes it back

Apple leaks a new support page promoting a USB-C Dual Port 35W charger and then removes it from its website.

Oppo to design its own smartphone chipsets with TSMC manufacturing them starting next year

Like Apple, Oppo is looking to design its own smartphone chipset starting next year with TSMC building the component using its 6nm process node.

Talk of production cuts for iPhone SE 3 and AirPods 3 not confirmed by supply chain says report

A new report from Digitimes suggests that recent reports from analysts about production cuts for the iPhone SE 3 and AirPods 3 haven't been confirmed by Apple's supply chain.

Thursday 7 April 2022

Apple Pages, Keynote, and Numbers get their first update in six months

Apple is now giving these iWork apps some update love.

Ubisoft announces Rainbow Six Mobile for iOS and Android

Ubisoft has just confirmed plans to launch a mobile version of its popular Rainbow Six Siege tactical shooter.

All games coming to Apple Arcade in April

Six new games are joining Apple Arcade this month, including two Arcade Originals and four so-called Timeless Classics.

Samsung reportedly decides where the fingerprint scanner will go on the 5G Galaxy Fold 4

Samsung has reportedly decided against using an under-display fingerprint scanner for the 5G Galaxy Fold 4. Instead, the fps will be integrated with the power button.

Samsung launches flash Galaxy S22 and S22 Ultra deal with instant credits

Besides the $675 trade for your broken Note 20 Ultra or S21 Ultra and the exclusive colors, Samsung now tacks $100 off the price of the S22 Ultra.

Check out these concept renders and video of the Samsung Galaxy A54 5G

While the Samsung Galaxy A53 5G has just been released, concept renders of the Galaxy A54 5G have been published.

Samsung may open up Android 13 beta program earlier than expected

Samsung may open up the Android 13 beta program two months earlier than last year.

Wednesday 6 April 2022

Percentage of teens looking to buy an iPhone is close to a record high

87% of teens surveyed by an investment house are targeting an iPhone as their next handset while 87% of them already own an iPhone.

YouTube TV finally adds The Weather Channel and four other channels

YouTube TV has just announced that starting today its subscribers will be able to watch The Weather Channel plus four other channels.

Amazon Music Unlimited’s monthly subscription price set to slightly increase

Amazon Music Unlimited subscribers have just started to receive notifications via email that confirms their Individual Plans price will increase from $7.99 to $8.99, effective May 5.

Samsung reportedly pivots chip strategy; may take Apple's approach

Samsung may take a page out of Apple's playbook by making chips specifically for Galaxy phones.

Two new features rolling out to Pixel's At a Glance widget

The Pixel's At a Glance widget is now set to pass along earthquake alerts in certain states to warn of quakes with a magnitude of 4.5 or higher nearby.

New York vs LA vs Chicago & more: These are the fastest 5G cities in America

The fastest US 5G cities in H2 2021 might surprise you, although it's equally important what cities are striking the best balance between 5G speed and availability.

Behold the first official image of the US-bound AMOLED OnePlus Nord N20 5G

Leaked in all its glory back in November 2021, the mid-range OnePlus Nord N20 5G is finally confirmed for a US release later this month with exactly that design.

Highly unusual deal bundles unlocked Motorola Edge 5G with a second unit at a great price

Motorola and Lenovo are currently charging $700 for not one but two unlocked Edge 5G (2020) units with 256GB internal storage space.

It's not just the Pixel 6 series fingerprint scanner causing Pixel fans to pull their hair out

It's not just Pixel 6 users complaining about the fingerprint scanner on their phones; older Pixel models' fps were broken after the March update.

Tuesday 5 April 2022

Google Maps soon will add traffic lights, stop signs, and other new features

Google is adding some new features to Google Maps including one that shows traffic lights and stop signs.

Apple to kick off WWDC 2022 on June 6th with virtual look at iOS 16, more

Apple has announced the dates of its 2022 WWDC Developers Conference which will take place from June 6th through June 10th.

If your Samsung phone is running Android 9-12, it might have been hijacked

Samsung phones were found to be vulnerable to a flaw that could let hackers perform actions on your behalf.

Garmin's next big wearable leaks in full with non-color touchscreen

Despite sporting a much larger OLED display than its predecessor, the freshly leaked Garmin Vivosmart 5 is unlikely to directly rival the colorful Fitbit Charge 5.

Google updates the Pixel dialer; new iteration matches the calendar and lock screen

Pixel users might notice a new Material You dialer on their handsets resembling the Google Calculator app and the Pixel Lock Screen.

Monday 4 April 2022

Snoop Dogg joins Call of Duty: Mobile (and it's not NFT)

Snoop Dogg is one of the two very special Operators joining Call of Duty: Mobile this month, complete with his own skin and weapon blueprint.

Pixel 6 April update does more than patching security vulnerabilities

Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro users are getting a couple of important changes with the April security patch.

Apple TV+, Netflix drop out of bidding for rights to Will Smith's biopic following "the slap"

Apple TV+ and Netflix have dropped out of a bidding war for the rights to produce the film which would be based on Smith's life as a rapper and an A-list movie star.

iPhone 14 Pro Max detailed schematics and camera specs leaked

Back to back leaks reveal the exact dimensions of the iPhone 14 Pro Max and more details about the new camera sensor.

Epic announces RealityScan, a 3D scanning app now in limited beta on iOS TestFlight

Epic announces a limited beta release in TestFlight for its new app called RealityScan. The app allows users to scan 3D images and manipulate them.

Apple is striking out with the 5G iPhone SE, but 'services' and the iPhone 13 are performing well

Contrary to many pre-release forecasts, the third-gen iPhone SE is not very popular, which is actually good news for the iPhone 13 and potentially iPhone 14 too.

Apple starts testing iOS 16 on devices

Websites are starting to detect first visits by Apple gear on iOS 16.

Amazon is running an... unusual OnePlus 10 Pro 5G pre-order deal

Ahead of its April 14 US release, the unlocked OnePlus 10 Pro 5G can be pre-ordered at $899.99 with a complimentary Amazon Echo Show 8 included.

This is the full spec sheet of the upcoming Motorola Edge 30 5G

The high-end Motorola Edge 30 Pro, aka Edge+ (2022), will soon get a "standard" sibling with a silky smooth screen, great cameras, and more.

Almost every single Apple Watch Series 7 model is on sale at its lowest ever price

Amazon's newest "deal of the day" knocks a grand total of 30 different Apple Watch Series 7 variants down by an unprecedented (for many) 69 bucks.

WhatsApp limits the number of messages users can forward to prevent spread of misinformation

To prevent spreading Fake News, WhatsApp won't allow forwarded messages from being forwarded again to group chats.

Sunday 3 April 2022

New feature automatically changes Gboard QWERTY to a new language when you type

Google Translate has a new feature that automatically updates Gboard to a new language when you enter text in Gboard that is not in your default language.

LG reveals the name of the phones that will get Android 12 this quarter

LG has revealed the names of the phones that will soon be updated to Android 12.

Android 13 feature could allow single eSIM to connect to two carriers at the same time

Google is reportedly adding a new feature to Android 13 that would allow an eSIM chip to support active connections to two carriers at the same time.

Here's how much it could cost to rent the iPhone with the rumored subscription program

Apple may introduce a hardware subscription program this year that would make products like the iPhone more accessible.

10 Ultra-overrated new Android and iPhone features: Falling for Samsung and Apple's marketing tricks

Planning on buying a new Android or iPhone device in 2022? Do yourself a favor and take a look at the top 10 overhyped phone features in 2022, which are there to make you pay up.

Saturday 2 April 2022

Apple's list of "Must-Have Apps" leaves out three big names and this could be why

Apple's list of "Must-Have apps" does not include Facebook, Instagram, and Whats App" and it could be all about privacy-or lack of it.

Blockbuster report claims Facebook paid to have TikTok attacked as "dangerous" in the media

A blockbuster story in The Washington Post says that a politically connected consulting firm was hired by Facebook to make TikTok look bad to the public.

Analyst sees no major impact to Apple's stock if it is forced to make changes to App Store policies

JP Morgan stock market analyst Samik Chatterjee sees no lasting impact to Apple's shares if the company needs to make changes to App Store policies.

mmWave 5G and other flagship-esque features missing on OnePlus 10 Pro

OnePlus will only be selling the base OnePlus 10 Pro model in the US and only the T-Mobile variant will initially support 5G.

Why I buy my iPhones and Android phones from eBay instead of Apple and Samsung

Today we talk about eBay - the alternative smartphone market place which has existed for years, where you can save up to 55% on flagship phones from Samsung and Apple. No terms and conditions.

Friday 1 April 2022

Google Search features prevent users from believing "fake news"

Google adds new features to help Search users determine the legitimacy of information posted on Google Search.

New feature surfaces on Pixel's At a Glance widget

Google is rolling out an update that will allow Pixel's At a Glance widget to show Bluetooth-connected devices in use and the remaining battery life.

New reports suggest Apple's first foldable iPad and iPhone are still a LONG way off

Apple is reportedly collaborating with LG on its first foldable, which could be an iPad or an iPad/iPhone hybrid of sorts and come out no earlier than 2025.