Tuesday 31 May 2022

The best phones for kids - updated June 2022

We take a look at phones best suited for adolescents and younger kids, while taking in consideration what's important to both them and their parents.

All games coming to Apple Arcade in June 2022

Three new Arcade Originals and one App Store Great title will be joining Apple Arcade in June.

The Smartwatch Market in 2022 - More growth, more Apple

A report provides insight into how the wearables market is developing.

T-Mobile service is completely down for many users across the East Coast

A pretty massive network outage appears to have hit T-Mobile in places like New York City, Philadelphia, and Boston around noon today.

AT&T and Verizon customers can save up to $1,000 by switching to T-Mobile

T-Mobile is shaming AT&T and Verizon for raising prices and has come up with an offer for affected customers.

Samsung still has the world's two best-selling foldable phones, but Huawei is gaining ground

The latest foldable smartphone market report is out, and while Samsung has managed to emerge victorious yet again, Huawei is starting to look like a real threat.

Stable Android 12 update is now rolling out to the OnePlus Nord 2 5G (or is it?)

OnePlus Nord 2 5G users in India are either mistakenly receiving a beta Android 12 update or a stable goodie pack mistakenly tagged as a beta.

Apple WWDC 2022: what to expect and how to watch the iOS 16 unveiling

From iOS 16 to even a possible new MacBook Air, get ready for an exciting WWDC22 by Apple.

Apple's newest 10.2-inch iPad is on sale at a new all-time high discount with 256GB storage

Digital hoarders and tablet fans on tight budgets will undoubtedly rejoice at seeing Apple's 256GB iPad 10.2 (2021) marked down by an unprecedented 80 bucks.

Monday 30 May 2022

Snapchat upgrades Custom Stories feature, adds more safety improvements

The new Shared Stories feature is the evolution of Custom Stories, which allowed users to make a Story and add friends to view and contribute.

Honor unveils the Dimensity 9000 powered 70 Pro+; phone will ship on June 16th

Honor introduces the 70, the 70 Pro, and the 70 Pro+. The latter two models are the same except for a different chipset on each model.

Pixel 7 and 7 Pro might be joined by a third variant

AOSP code seems to hint that another Pixel 7 Pro-like model is in the pipeline.

A wild Google Pixel 7 prototype appeared on eBay, but you can no longer bid for it

Officially teased a few weeks ago but only set for a release in the fall, Google's Pixel 7 has been briefly listed on eBay in prototype form.

'Select' T-Mobile customers can now get a 'win-win' deal for themselves and their friends

Some existing T-Mobile subscribers are being treated to Insider codes they can give to their friends for lifetime discounts and a $50 freebie for themselves.

Latest Galaxy Z Fold4 specs leak will make Samsung fans frown

According to the tipster Yogesh (@heyitsyogesh), the Galaxy Z Fold4 will only be an incremental upgrade compared to its predecessor.

Galaxy Watch 4 un-pairing from phones randomly; could be Assistant's fault

After installing the update that brings Google Assistant to the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4, some owners of the device are getting disconnected from the phone they paired with.

Google Pixel 7 will allegedly use Samsung’s OLED panels

According to 9to5Google, the Pixel 7 series will continue to use OLED panels from Samsung.

Sunday 29 May 2022

Google Pixel tablet, not due until next year, receives USI certification

The Google Pixel tablet, expected to hit the marketplace next year, is listed by the Universal Stylus Initiative.

Oppo plans to show off two AR glasses next month in California

Oppo plans on showing off its AR glasses in the United States even though the company currently does not sell its mobile phones in North America.

Apple may have trimmed production forecast because iPhone 14 is a modest upgrade

Apple has a conservative production plan for the iPhone this year and it's partly because it knows the iPhone 14 is not a game-changer.

"Slow and laggy": After Apple and Google, time for Samsung’s cheaper phones to get flagship chips

Galaxy A53 (5G) users are reporting lag and slowdowns during normal use, which raises a big question: "When will Samsung switch to using flagship chips in its mid-range phones like Apple and Google?"

Google Assistant could soon learn to recognize your voice

Code found on the Google app indicates that Google is working on having Google Assistant recognize your voice.

Saturday 28 May 2022

Apple CEO Tim Cook took home $770.5 million last year; one Fortune 500 CEO banked more

Tim Cook reportedly banked $770.5 million last year but he was not the highest-paid CEO among Fortune 500 companies.

Premium Lenovo Chromebook Duet 5 with keyboard drops to crazy low prices in two models

Best Buy and Lenovo have two versions of a premium 13.3-inch Chrome OS tablet with a bundled keyboard on sale at irresistible prices for a limited time.

Apple's 2022 iPad Air scores rare $70 discount with 256GB storage

Amazon's latest iPad Air (2022) deal matches the highest ever discount offered by a US retailer on any version of Apple's hot new powerhouse.

Samsung's market share reached a 5-year high last month

In April Samsung recorded its highest market share since 2017

iPhone sales falter in the world's top smartphone market

In China, overall smartphone sales have been slipping impacting the performance of the iPhone in the country.

Samsung quietly launches its mid-range Galaxy M23 5G

Samsung quietly launched one of its cheaper 5G smartphones in Brazil, the Galaxy M23 5G.

Friday 27 May 2022

HTC's new flagship Android phone, expected to be announced last month, has been delayed

HTC was expected to introduce a new flagship Android phone last month, but that new model has been delayed.

Samsung takes an ax to its Galaxy S22 series pricing and throws in a free Galaxy Watch 4

Samsung takes an ax to its flagship prices for Memorial Day and throws in a free smartwatch in many cases.

New leak 'confirms' Google's Pixel 7 and 7 Pro will share many key specs with the Pixel 6 duo

Officially teased ahead of their fall release recently, the Pixel 7 and 7 Pro are now all but guaranteed to sport the exact same screens as their predecessors.

Samsung follows Apple's suit with big smartphone production cut of its own

Just like Apple, Samsung is reportedly facing declining smartphone demand, having to significantly lower its overall production goals for 2022.

Thursday 26 May 2022

Wacky rumor calls for TSMC to reuse its 5nm process node on A16 Bionic chipset

Crazy rumor calls for the iPhone 14 pro models to be powered by A16 Bionic chipset produced by TSMC using its 5nm process node.

Verizon kills off one Pixel 6 Pro variant months ahead of Google's Pixel 7 release

Verizon has removed the 512GB storage option of the Google Pixel 6 Pro entirely from its website with the Pixel 7 and 7 Pro drawing (relatively) near.

Google Maps update adds "cool" desktop feature to the mobile apps

A feature previously found only on the desktop version of Google Maps is coming to the iOS and Android versions of the app.

Multi-user profiles finally coming to Google TV

The long-overdue multi-user profiles feature is finally coming to Google TV.

No iPhone 14 Max delay is currently predicted, but Apple has plenty to worry about

Instead of worrying about iPhone 14 Max-related supply chain issues, it sounds like Apple's major concern this year could be demand for the entire iPhone 14 family.

Samsung Galaxy A23 5G coming soon to Europe

After launching the entry-level Galaxy A23 in Europe a few months ago, Samsung now plans to introduce a 5G version.

Hackers paying $5K/month to gain access to 467 Android apps to steal banking info

Popular American, Australian, Japanese, and Indian banking applications are the targets of ERMAC 2.0 Android banking malware.

Wednesday 25 May 2022

"Tap to Pay" rolling out now to U.S. Apple Stores from coast to coast

Apple is rolling out its "Tap to Pay" feature to U.S. based Apple Stores from coast to coast.

OnePlus 10 Pro update fixes audio and camera issues

OnePlus 10 Pro is getting yet another small update that addresses some audio and camera issues.

Motorola launches the affordable Moto E32s in Europe

Motorola's most recent device introduced in Europe is an affordable Android phone equipped with a MediaTek processor, the Moto E32s.

The Galaxy Z Fold 4 will reportedly still have a crease, but it's not all bad news

For some reason, Samsung refuses to learn from competitors who have learned to make creaseless foldable phones.

Pixel 6 owners complaining about first-party cases warping and turning yellow

Here's the latest issue that Pixel 6 series owners are complaining about: first-party cases from Google are warping and turning yellow.

Apple's 2021 iPad Pro 12.9 is on sale at up to a $450 discount (!!!) right now

Released around a year ago, Apple's fifth-gen iPad Pro 12.9 is on sale right now for a whopping 450 bucks less than usual... in one particularly extravagant model.

This is our best look yet at Apple's iPhone 14 Pro in every color (gorgeous purple included)

Leaked plenty of times before, the iPhone 14 Pro is today rendered in the best quality yet in four pretty much confirmed colors.

Tuesday 24 May 2022

AT&T lets customers play supernatural hit Control on phones and tablets for free

Starting today, AT&T customers will be able to play Control Ultimate Edition on a smartphone, tablet, or PC via Google’s Immersive Stream for Games.

This iPod held its value better than other models

The 256 GB Apple iPod touch (seventh-generation) has the lowest depreciation rate of all iPod devices at 71.4%.

Massive new sale makes a bunch of old Apple Watch models too cheap to turn down

The Apple Watch Series 3, Series 4, and especially the Apple Watch Series 5 are more attractive than they've been in a long time at these killer prices.

Motorola Razr 3 revealed in leaked video

Alleged Razr 3 video reveals the new refined design of Motorola's next foldable phone.

T-Mobile vs Verizon vs AT&T: same old 5G winner further extends lead in new tests

While it's far from surprising to see T-Mobile dominate yet another nationwide 5G report, the extent of Magenta's supremacy is more and more staggering.

It's 2022, and Apple Music is only now linking to Waze (on iPhones)

Apple Music is finally joining Spotify... and YouTube Music, and Amazon Music, and Tidal, and so on with "seamless" Waze integration of its own.

Monday 23 May 2022

Up to six Nokia phones in the works, including Nokia G11 Plus with 50MP camera

The Nokia G11 Plus could arrive soon along with two other phones, with three more planned for H2 2022

Xiaomi and Leica's partnership is official; they will launch their first phone in July

Xiaomi and Leica reveal their partnership and will launch their first phone in July. It could be the Xiaomi 12 Ultra

Sunday 22 May 2022

Apple's VR/AR headset to use standalone design

Apple has decided to use a standalone design for the Apple mixed reality headset, recently shown off to Apple's board of directors.

Apple tells suppliers about diversifying production away from China

Apple tells its suppliers that it has plans to move production out of China although it seems to be all talk for now.

WhatsApp will stop working on iPhones running iOS 10 and iOS 11 from late October

WhatsApp will stop working on some older iPhones from October.

Disney World guest loses Apple Watch on ride leading to $40K in fraudulent credit card charges

Woman has a miserable day at Disney World losing her Hermes Apple Watch which led to $40,000 in fraudulent charges on her Amex card.

Motorola may have just confirmed a major Razr 3 leak

Motorola seems to have started teasing the foldable Motorola Razr 2022.

2-year-old ordered 31 McDonald's burgers on mom's phone; appears to have zero regrets

A 2-years old got ahold of his mom's unlocked phone and placed a very large McDonald's order.

Xiaomi Mi Band 7 just days away from being unveiled

We are just days away from the unveiling of the next iteration of the Xiaomi Mi Band 7 which, as usual, will be available in the U.S.

Saturday 21 May 2022

Top analyst says that Apple will try again with the HomePod

Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo says that Apple is working on a new HomePod that will be released in the fourth quarter of this year or the first quarter of next year.

Official Pixel 6a unboxing video shows off the new under-display fingerprint scanner for the phone

Google has released an official unboxing video for the Pixel 6a that shows the new under-display fingerprint scanner working quickly with no lag.

OSOM announces that the OV1 will be powered by the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1

OSOM announced today that the OV1 handset, expected during the fourth quarter, will be powered by the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1.

Friday 20 May 2022

Bug affecting eSIM on iPhone deactivates iMessage and FaceTime

An eSIM bug is randomly deactivating iMessage and FaceTime according to Bloomberg scribe Mark Gurman.

You probably won't be surprised to find out which version of Android has the highest market share

The latest Android Distribution figures from earlier this month reveal that Android 11 is the version of Android with the largest market share.

Trusted source 'confirms' more Google Pixel Watch specs, and they're not all bad

Although powered by a potentially underwhelming processor, Google's long-awaited Pixel Watch could well impress with all these other specs and features.

President Biden gets a peek at Samsung's 3nm process node for next-gen chipsets

U.S. President Joe Biden visited a Samsung Foundry campus today and was shown the latest cutting-edge 3nm process node technology.

Thursday 19 May 2022

To alleviate the global chip shortage, TSMC considers building a new factory in Singapore

To help alleviate the global chip shortage, TSMC, the world's largest independent foundry, is looking into building a fab in Singapore.

The all-new Moto G Stylus 5G finally lands at Verizon

Verizon has finally added the 2022 Moto G Stylus 5G to its offering, here is how much it costs.

AT&T goes for Verizon's jugular with huge trade-in discount for the best Android phones

AT&T is ready to slash $800 off the Galaxy S22, S22+, S22 Ultra, Z Fold 3, Z Flip 3, Pixel 6, and 6 Pro with a lot of trade-ins right now, including really old and broken phones.

A surging Motorola and Google show huge improvements in Q1 North American phone shipments

Canalys reported first-quarter smartphone shipments for North America showing Apple, Samsung, and a surging Motorola in the top three places.

Apple's mixed-reality headset nears launch as its showcased to company board

Apple's board members received a preview of its AR/VR headset last week.

No more buttons? Apple secures patent for invisible input areas

Apple has received a patent for the creation of concealable input regions, an alternative to physical buttons.

The iPhone 13 and 13 Pro Max were the world's best-selling phones in Q1

The iPhone 13 was the best-selling smartphone worldwide in Q1 2022 followed by the iPhone 13 Pro Max.

Wednesday 18 May 2022

Vivo X80 Pro goes global with flagship specs and camera, huge fingerprint scanner

The Vivo X80 Pro has been announced globally with a huge fingerprint scanner, flagship specs, and a versatile camera setup.

Apple's new privacy ad is a fun watch, but Facebook will not approve

Apple just released a witty new ad titled 'Data Auction', designed to throw yet another dagger at the heart of data hoarding ad networks. Watch it here!

Sony LinkBuds S are official: World's smallest and lightest true wireless earbuds

Check out Sony's new LinkBuds, their price, colors and more.

Qi certification reveals the Pixel Buds Pro's wireless charging speed

Google's premium earbuds will charge faster than Apple's AirPods Pro, but don't expect anything spectacular

Tuesday 17 May 2022

Withings’ ScanWatch Horizon luxury smartwatch now available in the US

Initially introduced in Europe last year, Withings’ ScanWatch Horizon smartwatch has finally hit shelves in the United States.

Sony's premium LinkBuds S could be the 'smallest and lightest' noise-cancelling earbuds around

Following the quirky LinkBuds, Sony's more conventional-looking LinkBuds S are expected to come (very) soon with impressive weight and battery life numbers.

Leaked renders offer first look at redesigned Apple Watch Series 8

New leak says the Apple Watch Series 8 will have a flat display.

Apple makes change to App Store rules allowing subscription apps to auto-renew without permission

Apple has made a change to App Store rules that will allow a subscription app to auto-renew without approval even after a price hike.

iPhone 14 Pro camera bump will be huge compared to regular models, leaked case image suggests

Cases for all iPhone 14 models have leaked.

You can now link Fitbit and Google Fit with Google Assistant

Google Assistant will have access to your activities, heart rate data, and the covered distance during training

Monday 16 May 2022

New features, bug fixes, and security patches: Apple releases iOS 15.5, iPadOS 15.5

Apple has released iOS 15.5 and iPadOS 15.5 which add a few new features along with bug fixes, and security patches.

Samsung starts mass production of Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Galaxy Z Flip 4 components

Samsung has started mass production of components for its foldable Galaxy Z Flip 4, and Galaxy Z Flip 4. Both should be unveiled in August.

Ohio House preparing bill to specifically address AirTag stalking and criminalize it

The newly introduced bill aims at making stalking with AirTags a punishable crime.

Samsung Foundry to charge up to 20% more to build chips using older legacy process nodes

Samsung Foundry plans on raising the price to assemble chips by 15% to 20% during the second half of the year.

WhatsApp has rich link preview for your status bar in the works (for Android and iOS)

WhatsApp is now working on enriching the status bar with rich links previews on both Android and iOS.

Sunday 15 May 2022

The best unlocked or carrier flip phones and basic phones you can buy right now (Updated May 2022)

Looking for a solid secondary phone, something with tactile buttons and battery that lasts for weeks? We have the best picks here.

Apple iPhone gets stuck inside Qantas aircraft, earns frequent flyer miles

Apple iPhone gets stuck in a passenger seat on a Qantas aircraft and makes three roundtrip flights before it is discovered.

Twitter tests "Liked by Author" label for tweeted responses

While Elon Musk's $44 billion purchase of Twitter is currently on hold, the social media site is testing a new label titled "Liked by Author."

Gurman expects "significant" changes coming for iOS 16 short of a major interface redesign

Bloomberg's Mark Gurman repeats his call for some changes to iOS 16 that will fall short of a major redesign.

Google solves leaks by “leaking” Pixel 7, Pixel Watch, Pixel Tablet but there's One More Thing!

Google overdelivered when it comes to hardware at this year's I/O event by showing off upcoming devices and we might know why! Oh, and there might be One More Thing. That folds.

Pixel 6 series handsets get big fingerprint scanner improvement on Android 13 beta 2

According to a Reddit user who installed the Android 13 beta 2 update on his Pixel 6 series phone, the OS update includes a "massive" update to the under-display fingerprint scanner.

Saturday 14 May 2022

Report blames mental health decline in those 18-24 years of age on smartphones

Excessive smartphone use is linked to the decline in the mental health of young people 18-24 according to a report.

Galaxy Z Fold 4 could boast a better telephoto camera than S22 Ultra

Exact Galaxy Z Fold 4 camera specs leak out.

Apple explains how to decide how much storage you need on your next iPhone

Apple Support releases a video containing hints to help you decide how much storage you buy with your next iPhone.

33% of all iOS, Android apps are considered abandoned and at risk of getting hacked

A report reveals that between the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store, there are more than 1.5 million apps that have been abandoned.

Friday 13 May 2022

Google tests Play Store UI change that replaces some app icon carousels with lists

Google is testing a change to the Google Play UI that will replace some of the three app icon carousels with lists.

Doomed before launch? Pixel Watch may ship with a very old chip

New leak says the Pixel Watch will be powered by a four-year-old Samsung chip.

Motorola Razr 3 could come with a larger cover screen than Flip 4

Latest Motorola Razr 2022 rumor reveals display specs.

Gurman and Kuo both see first USB-C iPhone happening in 2023

Gurman and Kuo agree; the iPhone 15, expected in 2023, will be the first to sport a USB-C port replacing the Lightning port.

OnePlus Air Racing Edition tipped for unveiling next week

The OnePlus Air Racing Edition, another mid-range phone from the Chinese company, is expected to be unveiled on May 17.

Google Maps to receive huge update that includes "Immersive View"

Google has previewed parts of a major update coming to Google Maps that will include a new Immersive View.

Thursday 12 May 2022

The Sony WH-1000XM5 are official, a successor to the popular XM4 noise canceling headphones

Sony's next generation of noise-canceling over-ear headphones are finally here. And this is what's new about them.

Google introduces Emergency SOS feature for Wear OS

An Emergency SOS feature for Wear OS will allow users to contact relatives or the public services via their wearable in case of an emergency.

Google’s note-taking app Keep to finally add text formatting options

Google could soon add bold, italic, underline to Google Keep

Pixel 6a size comparison: how similar is it to current and older Pixels?

The Pixel 6a is the latest and smallest of all the Pixel 6 lineup. Let's take a closer look at how it stacks against its siblings, older models, and other phones.

The new platform Health Connect will make it simple to share and sync health data

Google and Samsung's Health Connect will make sharing and syncing health data between devices and apps easier

Google begins building its walled garden with the Pixel Watch

The Pixel Watch will most likely not be compatible with Apple's iPhones.

The Honor Magic4 series gets an international release at the end of May

The international release of the Honor Magic4 and the Honor Magic4 Pro will begin in Europe on 31st May, with pre-orders coming a week earlier.

Wednesday 11 May 2022

Google Maps to score Immersive Mode, improved AR, and become more eco-friendly

Three major new improvements are arriving soon to Google Maps, aiming to make it the best navigation software.

Google Translate adds 24 new languages using an incredible new technology

At the Google I/O 2022 stage today, CEO Sundar Pichai announced that the company is supercharging Google Translate with 24 additional languages, and it's using a smart new tech called Zero-Shot Machine Translation.

Forget about "Hey Google," now you can just "Look and Talk" to Google Assistant

Google is improving the Assistant's ability to connect with you. No more "Hey Google" needed!

Huge Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 leak shows off very familiar design

Take a look at the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4.

iPhone 14 Pro models rumored to have slightly bigger displays than the 13 Pro models

Analyst states there is an increase in the display of the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max... but how big of an increase?

Tuesday 10 May 2022

Apple finally calls "time of death" for this device, an iPhone minus the phone

Apple has called "time of death" for the iPod touch as the seventh-generation model will be the end of the line for the device.

AT&T launches new 911 location service, here is how it works

AT&T has just announced an upgrade to its current 911 location service, which will result in a faster, more accurate tracking of 911 calls

Samsung knocks $250 off the Galaxy S22 Ultra price in a huge Memorial Day sale

Samsung's full of Memorial Day deal surprises on the S22 series, Z Fold 3, Z Flip 3, and the Watch 4 models.

Monday 9 May 2022

Google reveals likely topics for discussion at Google I/O this week

Google asks Android fans what they would like to hear discussed at Google I/O 2022 which kicks off this coming Wednesday.

Apple collects requests from developers asking to attend special WWDC viewing party

Apple is hosting a viewing party at Apple Park for a small number of developers on June 6th, the opening day of WWDC 2022.

Galaxy S22 depreciates 3 times faster than iPhone 13, even Pixel 6 holds value better

Pixel 6 becomes the first Android phone to exhibit a behavior previously only exhibited by the iPhone.

Win one of two OnePlus 10 Pro 5G phones being given away by T-Mobile

T-Mobile is giving away two OnePlus 10 Pro 5G handsets to a pair of lucky grand prize winners of its new sweepstakes.

EA to release Lord of the Rings mobile game

EA has just announced plans to launch a Lord of the Rings CRPG (collectible role-playing game) for mobile.

Possible changes to the aspect ratios of both screens of the Galaxy Fold 4

Leaks suggest that the Galaxy Z Fold 4 will have different aspect ratios for both its screens.

The Galaxy Z Flip 4 will have a charging speed upgrade, unlike the Fold 4

Samsung is not pulling out all stops when it comes to the charging speed of its 2022 foldables.

2022 may bring a color refresh to the AirPods Max and the new AirPods Pro 2

The second half of 2022 could bring a color refresh for the AirPods Max alongside the long-awaited AirPods Pro 2.

Galaxy Z Fold 4 colors - what to expect

What colors will the Galaxy Z Fold 4 come in? How would they rate on the level from boring to clown-extreme? Read on to find out!

Galaxy Z Flip 4 colors expectations: what we've heard so far

Here are the expected Galaxy Z Flip 4 colors according to the most recent leaks.

Parent mad at Apple for not stopping his 10-year old daughter's $2,500 TikTok shopping spree

A parent purchased an iPhone for his autistic 10-year-old daughter and she went behind her dad's back to use $2,500 of his money on TikTok.

Sunday 8 May 2022

New playlist UI revision coming to YouTube Music

Google is revising the user interface for YouTube Music's playlist partially to make it easier for users to create a list.

New TV spot for the Galaxy Z Flip 3 and Fold 3 includes a reference to an OG iPhone ad

Looking to close out its inventory of the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3 foldables, Samsung promotes the pair with a new 30-second television ad.

Huawei Mate Xs 2: Does Huawei's Galaxy Fold killer prove Samsung is doing foldables wrong?

The Mate Xs 2 is Huawei's biggest engineering miracle ever and probably the most impressive phone I've ever come across. Oh, and it looks like it'll run circles around the Galaxy Z Fold 3. Sorry, Samsung.

Best Mother's Day deals on tech 2022

Mother's Day is now here! Check out the best Mother's Day deals on tech to get the best gift for your mom today!

Rumor: Google Pixel 6a production begins

New leak says production of the Pixel 6a has started in Asia.

Saturday 7 May 2022

Apple needs to exterminate bug causing AirTags stalking false alarms

Could a bug be the cause of false alarms created by Apple's AirTags item trackers which send out notifications warning that users might be getting stalked.

Next month's Pixel Feature Drop will return an iconic icon to the Pixel status bar

The Android 12 QPR3 Beta 3 update brings back an important, iconic icon to the Pixel 4 through Pixel 6 series handsets.

Pixel 7 Pro render hints at major new camera feature or mistakenly leaves out hardware component

A render of the Pixel 7 Pro is included with a case render and looks almost identical to the current model.

Completely redesigned Motorola Razr 2022 breaks cover for the first time

Reliable leaker shares first look at the next foldable Motorola Razr and also reveals its flagship-level specs,

Friday 6 May 2022

UScellular commits to not raise prices on postpaid and prepaid plans through 2023

UScellular has just announced that all its postpaid and prepaid plans are price-protected through 2023.

Samsung continues the Galaxy A series Android 12 rollout

The non-5G version of the Galaxy A32 is finally getting the long-awaited Android 12 update.

Spotify is shutting down one of its apps this month

Originally introduced back in 2018, the Spotify Stations app will be closed this month.

Amazon Prime Video show screws up iPhone product placement

Whenever a script calls for a television or movie character to use a smartphone, Apple usually responds by providing a free iPhone for the production.

These hugely popular Android antivirus apps might be more dangerous than useful

Almost all of the most popular Android antivirus apps in Google's Play Store have been found to track their users for potentially shady purposes.

New dummy unit shows how big the cutouts on iPhone 14 Pro Max could be

New images and a video show how iPhone 14 Pro Max's pill and hole cutouts and camera bump compare to the iPhone 13 Pro Max.

Thursday 5 May 2022

Can a foldable replace both my phone and tablet?

To fold or not to fold? That is the question.

CFO says Apple carries some blame for issues at Meta

Meta CFO says Apple is partly to blame for a company-wide hiring freeze

Amazon has the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 on sale at a lower than ever price

Samsung's entry-level Galaxy Watch 4 variant can be purchased for a presumably limited time only at an unprecedented $75.99 discount.

Verizon makes the iPhone 13 and Galaxy S22 free with (almost) any trade-in

One of Verizon's most popular deals is back again, this time letting you get the iPhone 13 or Galaxy S22 for $0 by trading in a broken device.

Samsung Galaxy A42 5G and A71 5G getting Android 12 updates in the US

The next two Samsung phones to receive Android 12 updates in the US are the Galaxy A42 5G and Galaxy A71 5G.

Latest OnePlus Nord 2T leak shows off design, specs, potential price

Official-looking renders of the OnePlus Nord 2T have leaked alongside potential specs and an alleged price

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro update brings battery-related improvements

A small, yet important 2.2MB update is bringing some battery-related improvements to the Galaxy Buds Pro.

Samsung is painting the Galaxy Z Flip 4 and Z Fold 4 in new colors

The Z Fold 4 gets two new color options, while the Z Flip 4 would be a sight to behold.

Best Mother's Day deals on tech 2022

We will have a list of the best tech deals available right now for Mother's Day, so you can surprise your mom with the best tech gift!

Wednesday 4 May 2022

Google releases Android 12 QPR Beta 3; update fixes major camera bug

Today, Google released the Android 12 QPR 3 Beta for compatible Pixel models. Besides the May Security Patch, the update exterminates a few bugs.

Google Maps beta allows users to preset favorite mode of transportation

Google has been testing a new UI for Google Maps that would allow users to preset their favorite mode of transportation directly from the Maps app.

Motorola and Samsung see their market share rocket in the US

As the iPhone crumbled, Motorola and Samsung were there to absorb demand in Q1 2022.

iPhone 14 delay fears beginning to materialize as largest assembler freezes hiring

China has now imposed a lockdown in the city where the biggest iPhone manufacturer is located and this may impact iPhone 14's production schedule.

Motorola's newest low-cost phone is a mixed bag with a 90Hz screen, 3.5mm jack, and Android 11

The low to mid-end Moto E32 is here with a good old fashioned headphone jack, an almost surprisingly refined design, and... old software.

Vote now: What's your most used social media app in 2022

Today we’re asking you what specific social media app is your most used choice of socializing in the virtual world.

Tuesday 3 May 2022

Best iD Mobile phone deals in May 2022

Here are the best iD Mobile phone deals available right now.

iPhone 14 production could begin ahead of schedule

Since any future lockdowns could result in a delay in the launch of the iPhone 14, Apple has already started making preparations for production.

Samsung unveils UFS 4.0 for Galaxy Z Fold 4, Galaxy Z Flip 4, Galaxy S23 models

Samsung unveiled its latest Universal Flash Storage Solution, UFS 4.0 which will provide faster read and write speeds for smartphones, tablets, and other mobile devices.

AT&T is officially raising prices on (some) wireless plans starting June 1

Due primarily to inflation, AT&T has decided to enrage... and confuse many customers by raising plan prices without offering a lot of details.

The best T-Mobile deals - updated May 2022

In this article we'll tell you about the best T-Mobile deals available right now. Get your next iPhone, or Samsung phone for less!

Monday 2 May 2022

Android 13 preview: Software nirvana

The first Android 13 public beta is here... but there is little reason to get excited just yet.

Apple sues startup for poaching engineers with knowledge of key chipset information

Apple sues a company that poached its engineers that had knowledge of Apple's unreleased and upcoming SoC releases.

May update for certain Pixel models, out now, repairs haptic bug and more

Google disseminated the May update today for the Pixel 3a, 3a XL, Pixel 4, Pixel 4 XL, Pixel 4a, Pixel 4a (5G), Pixel 5, Pixel 5a, Pixel 6, and Pixel 6 Plus.

Chip shortage is still a thing says Intel CEO Gelsinger

Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger says that the chip shortage is not over with and could continue to run an additional year taking it to 2024.

Samsung working on new 200MP camera sensor, the ISOCELL HP3

Could it be for the Galaxy S23 Ultra's main camera?

Apple's 2021 iPad mini is on sale at far higher discounts than ever before

Released just last fall, Apple's sixth-gen iPad mini is now discounted by $100 in 64GB versions and a whopping $110 with 256 gigs of storage.

Oppo puts its handsets through extreme testing to make sure they will hold up

Oppo puts its phones under rigorous tests to make sure that they can survive for three years and longer.

Sunday 1 May 2022

Z Flip 4 may finally address the biggest problem with Samsung's flip phones

The Galaxy Z Flip 4 may look the same as the Flip 3 and is expected to have a bigger battery.

Apple and Samsung both working on thermometers for next watches, but one is struggling

Both Apple and Samsung are working on thermometers for their next watches, but only one is expected to introduce the feature in H2.

No, the Google Store did not give you $500 in store credit

If you have any unused credit in the Google Play Store, a bug turns it into $500 of credit at your disposal. However, the credit disappears when you check out.

A mother and daughter have a terrifying AirTag experience at Disney World

A mother and daughter were tracked by a stalker's Apple AirTag during their four hour jaunt through the Magic Kingdom.