Thursday 30 June 2022

Demand for Apple’s iPhone 14 expected to surge in China

A prominent tech analyst expects that the iPhone 14 will perform better in China than previous generations.

Parents beware: These popular Android child tracking apps might be spying on you

Popular Android apps meant for keeping an eye on kids also keep tabs on parents.

Reliable tipster leaks Galaxy Watch 5 series UI including new QWERTY

Leaked images of Wear OS 3.5 and One UI Watch 4.5 for the new Galaxy Watch 5 models are disseminated by long time leaker Evan Blass.

Amazon has Google's Pixel 6 Pro on sale at a simply unbelievable price

Recently discounted from $899 to a fairly reasonable $799, the unlocked Google Pixel 6 Pro is now on sale at an incredible $599 and up.

Apple's inability to develop 5G smartphone modem is due to two Qualcomm patents says report

A new report indicates that Apple's inability to design a 5G modem chip for the iPhone is due to two Qualcomm patents.

T-Mobile continues to expand its 5G Home Internet service at breakneck speed

T-Mobile's fast-spreading 5G Home Internet network is ready to go live in almost 5 million more homes across Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma.

Wednesday 29 June 2022

15 years ago today, the iPhone was released

Happy Birthday Dear iPhone, Happy 15th Birthday to you! The iPhone was first released 15 years ago on this date!

Google Camera app leaks change to Pixel 7 selfie snapper

According to hidden code found in the Google Camera app 8.5, both Pixel 7 selfie cameras will feature 4K recording capabilities.

The Apple Watch helps save the life of a man swept out to sea in his kayak

Chalk up another life saved by the Apple Watch. This time, a kayaker lost at sea was able to summon help using his trusty timepiece.

Waze and Netflix team up for new, adventurous driving experience

Waze announced a new partnership with Netflix for a new driving experience inspired by The Sea Beast movie.

Snapchat+ officially launched, a premium tier that costs $3.99/month

Snap has just announced the launch of a new premium tier for customers who want a little bit more features and faster support.

Meet Samsung’s new business-oriented rugged phone, the Galaxy XCover6 Pro

Samsung has finally taken the wraps off its new rugged, business-oriented smartphone, the Galaxy XCover 6 Pro.

AT&T agrees to raise wages, give parental leave, and restrict call center cameras

The Communications Workers of America finished negotiating with AT&T on wage increases for 13,000 workers.

Tuesday 28 June 2022

Pokemon GO developer teams up with NBA for "real-world metaverse" mobile game

Niantic and NBA announced plans to create an original AR mobile game for Android and iOS, which is called NBA All-World.

Montblanc unveils the world's first non-Samsung smartwatch with Wear OS 3 (and iPhone support!!!)

Following Samsung's Galaxy Watch 4 and Watch 4 Classic, the luxury Montblanc Summit 3 could soon become just the world's third ever Wear OS 3 device.

iPhone 13, Galaxy S22, Pixel 6 show Apple, Samsung, Google don’t take ultra-wide cameras seriously

Camera test shows that iPhone 14, Galaxy S23, and Pixel 7 - the world’s top upcoming flagships, could come with bad ultra-wide cameras if Apple, Samsung and Google don't do something!

Nokia G11 sequel goes official with very few upgrades in tow

The new Nokia G11 Plus doesn't really bring too many upgrades over the regular model, but the price could still be higher.

ARM launches Immortalis, its first ray-tracing GPU for flagship phone gaming

ARM outed its next-gen Cortex-X3 processing architecture for 2023 flagships that is joined by its first ray-tracing GPU dubbed Immortalis.

Starbucks and Samsung partner to release a series of special eco-friendly cases

The collaboration introduces special edition cases for the Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22+, Galaxy S22 Ultra, and the Galaxy Buds 2.

Monday 27 June 2022

Supreme Court blocks Apple bid to invalidate Qualcomm patents

The Supreme Court is blocking Apple from trying to cancel patents that were awarded to two Qualcomm products.

New report brings unexciting Samsung Galaxy S23 camera news

It's still too early to know anything for sure, but Samsung's Galaxy S23 and S23+ look set to feature the same telephoto camera as the S22 and S22+.

Highly spec'd Motorola Edge 30 Ultra and its 200MP camera are one step closer to being released

The Motorola Edge 30 Ultra, the highly spec'd handset featuring a 200MP camera scanner and a 125W fast charger, receives CCC certification.

Apple to resurrect the iPhone 14 Plus name for the cheaper 6.7-incher

The Max may be Plus as the Pro Max would otherwise be nonplussed.

Amazon and Samsung are offering another pair of incredible Galaxy Z Fold 3 deals

Samsung's 5G-enabled Galaxy Z Fold 3 beast is on sale at absolutely massive discounts yet again both directly from its manufacturer and Amazon.

Gimmicky Galaxy Z Fold 3 feature will (thankfully) not make it to Galaxy S23: rumor

Korean supply chain sources claim that the Galaxy S23 will not feature Z Fold 3's under-display camera.

Unlocked OnePlus Nord N20 5G launches in the US today

OnePlus announced today that the unlocked version of the T-Mobile-exclusive Nord N20 5G is now available in the United States.

Apple's mixed reality headset will reportedly feature the M2 chip

Apple's rumored mixed reality headset is reported to come with the new M2 chip along with a whopping 16GB of RAM...

Google and Apple might get investigated by the FTC for allegedly selling user data

Four lawmakers have written to the FTC asking for an investigation on Apple and Google and ad-related tracking.

Google's unlocked Pixel 6 Pro is on sale at a new all-time high discount

You have 24 hours to get a brand-new, unused, unopened, and undamaged Google Pixel 6 Pro at a lower than ever price from Woot.

Sunday 26 June 2022

The OSOM OV1 security flagship gets a new name and a new focus

The OSOM OV1, a safety-first Android handset expected to be released later this year is now a blockchain-focused handset called Saga.

$240 Nokia G400 5G visits the FCC with 120Hz refresh rate, 5000mAh battery, and triple camera array

The Nokia G400 5G has paid a visit to the FCC and is expected to be released in November with a 120Hz refresh rate, a large battery, priced at $240.

Apple insider reveals how iPhone 14 Pro's always-on display will work

iOS 16's lock screen interface is a strong indication that the iPhone 14 Pro will have the always-on display feature.

New Apple Watch SE might be a more compelling upgrade from predecessor than Series 8

The Apple Watch Series 8 and the budget SE 2022 could feature the same chip.

No 120Hz display for iPhone 14: But Apple has a secret for smooth performance (that Android doesn’t)

No 120Hz ProMotion display for iPhone 14 - no problem! The new-old A15 Bionic chip and iOS 16 will make Apple's 60Hz mode feel super-smooth! Here's how...

Saturday 25 June 2022

Pixel 7 Pro rumored to have brighter display than Pixel 6 Pro; other specs discovered on prototype

Rumored specs indicate that the Google Pixel 7 Pro will have a brighter screen than the Pixel 6 Pro.

Pixel 4 accidentally receives Android 13 update weeks too early

A strange story, to say the least, as a Pixel 4 owner receives the Android 13 update weeks before the official release is due.

T-mobile begins selling Android users' web and app data to advertisers

T-Mobile launches App Insights to sell user data to marketers, but iOS users are exempt.

Samsung rumored to begin mass production of 3nm chips next week

A rumor out of Korea has Samsung Foundry expected to announce the beginning of mass production of chips at the 3nm process node.

Friday 24 June 2022

Dish Wireless president Swieringa discusses the firm's shiny new 5G service

Dish Wireless President John Swieringa opens up about the recent launch of Dish Wireless' 5G service.

Samsung slashes the prices of the Galaxy S22 Ultra, Z Fold 3, and Z Flip 3, throws in free Galaxy Watch 4

Now might be the best time to get one of Samsung's premium devices for cheap, but you better hurry up.

Samsung kicks off huge Discover summer sale with sizzling hot deals on phones, tablets, and more

Samsung's best smartphones, tablets, smartwatches, and Galaxy Buds are all on sale at special prices through June 26.

Top Apple analyst sees its Mixed Reality headset greeting the light of day next January

TF International analyst Ming-Chi Kuo now expects Apple's Mixed Reality headset to be unveiled in January 2023.

New AirPods Pro 2 report details all the huge upgrades of Apple's next big earbuds

If a very detailed new report is to be trusted, Apple's AirPods Pro 2 could come in the fall with heart rate monitoring, hearing aid functionality, USB-C, and much, much more.

These changes are coming to Apple's video player in iOS 16

Revisions to the system video player are coming to iOS 16 and iPadOS 16. Useful and new features will be coming to the player which works with Apple's apps and some third-party apps.

Apple's 2022 Back to School deals are here with gift cards for iPad Air, iPad Pro, and Mac buyers

Instead of free or discounted AirPods, students, teachers, and parents are getting gift cards with select iPad and Mac purchases this year for the back-to-school season.

Thursday 23 June 2022

Spotify rolls out new feed to its mobile app to help users find live shows

Spotify has just announced a new feature aimed at users who typically search for their favorite creators’ live events within the app.

Random new Amazon deal slashes one Apple Watch Series 7 model by a record 125 bucks

The best-selling Apple Watch Series 7 is marked down by a new all-time high $126 on Amazon in a very specific LTE-enabled version.

Hot new rumor paints Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip 4 in a wide variety of interesting colors

In addition to four "standard" colors, Samsung's highly anticipated Galaxy Z Flip 4 could come in five main eye-catching Bespoke combinations... and many others.

YouTube TV 5.1 audio support rolling out to Amazon’s Fire TV devices

Amazon has just confirmed that its Fire TV devices fully support YouTube TV’s 5.1 audio feature.

T-Mobile is keeping a popular old feature unchanged following customer outcry

T-Mobile customers enlisted in the old JUMP! 1.0 program no longer have to worry about being forced to transition to the arguably inferior 2.0 version.

Premium phones are more popular than ever and Apple's destroying the competition

Almost two-thirds of premium phones sold in Q1 were iPhones

There’s a 1.5TB microSD card now, and it can store a lot of things!

The i400 comes with up to 1.5TB of capacity, which is enough for all IMDB Top 250 movies, plus all of Bob Dylan’s albums, and your tax records (if you ever want to have these in one place).

Wednesday 22 June 2022

Leak-hating Tim Cook tells Chinese media to "stay tuned" for Apple's mixed-reality headset

Apple CEO Tim Cook tells Chinese state-run media to "stay tuned" for Apple's mixed reality AR/VR headset.

Amazon is now selling Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 3 at a huge $500 discount

It's not Prime Day yet, but Amazon is already offering an insane Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 5G deal (with no Prime subscription required).

Three iPhone 14 models tipped to get larger batteries than 2021 counterparts

Battery downgrade rumored for one iPhone 14 model.

Amazon has a great mid-range Lenovo tablet on sale at an amazing price (with keyboard and pen)

Powered by a decidedly middling processor, the 11-inch Lenovo Tab P11 Pro is an amazing bargain right now at $249.99 with a keyboard and pen bundled in.

Verizon and AT&T customers are suing T-Mobile for raising their prices (yes, really)

T-Mobile is facing a new lawsuit for one of the weirdest possible reasons, being accused by a group of Verizon and AT&T customers of driving up the industry's prices.

Galaxy Z Flip 4 Bespoke edition may come with even more color options and to more countries (tip)

Bespoke edition gives you a way to customize your phone for a fancy and colorful look. The Z Flip 4 is reported to be getting a Bespoke edition too, with more color options and available to more countries.

Tuesday 21 June 2022

Apple iPhone 15

The iPhone 15 is expected to be the successor of the iPhone 14.It is rumored to come with 6.12-inch OLED display and Apple A17 Bionic processor.
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Twitter's Board approves Musk's $44 billion acquisition

Twitter's Board of Directors has voted to approve the company's acquisition by multi-billionaire Elon Musk.

Nothing Phone (1) shown off with flashy LED system; might skip the US

The Nothing Phone (1) has been shown off in full for the first time, revealing a flashy LED system on the back and a punch-hole display. There's also some potentially bad news about US availability.

T-Mobile vs Verizon vs AT&T: America's fastest network is also the best in new 5G and 4G LTE tests

Yet another set of comprehensive nationwide mobile network tests ranks T-Mobile comfortably ahead of Verizon and AT&T in both speeds and reliability.

Apple's 2022 Back to School promo could launch Friday without free AirPods

You'll probably get a gift card with purchase instead.

Monday 20 June 2022

AirTag batteries can break the product or seriously hurt your kids

A safety feature made to stop kids from swallowing Apple AirTags' batteries can break the image tracker.

Samsung kicks off huge Discover summer sale with sizzling hot deals on phones, tablets, and more

Samsung's best smartphones, tablets, smartwatches, and Galaxy Buds are all on sale at special prices through June 26.

Soon, AT&T customers won't be able to make Play Store payments via their monthly billing

In the near future, AT&T's monthly billing won't be an accepted payment method in the Google Play Store

This incredibly useful iOS 16 feature could save you time and prevent you from going insane

Apple's big iOS 16 update will bring (among many others) a "small" feature called Automatic Verification to help you bypass those pesky CAPTCHAs.

Apple and Google camera supplier working on a 100MP sensor to take on Samsung: report

A new 100MP Sony sensor is on the way and the company is also readying a 1-inch 50MP camera apparently.

Motorola's next tablet prematurely breaks cover with Android 12 and Snapdragon power

Motorola's third Android tablet in less than a year will be called Moto Tab G62, running Android 12 on the software side of things among other specs revealed today.

Sunday 19 June 2022

Rare Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra deal slashes a cool $130 off Samsung's beastly tablet

Samsung's extra-large and extremely powerful Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra is on sale for $1,070 instead of its $1,200 list price with 256GB storage at Best Buy.

Has your Pixel 6 suffered from random device shutdowns?

Is there a new Pixel 6 bug that randomly shuts down the phone when taking photos or shooting video with Airplane mode enabled?

OnePlus may return to its flagship killer roots with the OnePlus 10T

OnePlus 10T might be significantly cheaper than recent OnePlus flagships.

Side-by-side Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Fold 4 display images show a greatly improved crease

After three generations, Samsung has finally managed to make Fold 4's crease less of an eye-sore.

Motorola's 2020 and 2021 Edge beauties are on sale at lower than ever prices

The undeniably eye-catching and reasonably powerful Motorola Edge and Edge (2021) are marked down from $700 to $300 and $400 respectively right now.

Google's 'Android team' turns Drake's newest 'banger' into an Apple diss track on RCS

Google is once again picking on Apple for not adopting the RCS standard and getting rid of green bubbles or "green texts", as the rapper Drake likes to call them.

TikTok seeks to protect the security of its U.S. platform

TikTok moves the storage of its U.S. data to the United States in order to provide a safe, welcoming, and enjoyable experience for our community.

Saturday 18 June 2022

Some older Pixel phones will become functionally useless after T-Mobile 3G shutdown

Google says some older Pixel smartphones will not be able to make voice calls after the T-Mobile 3G shutdown.

The Apple Watch Series 6 lives on with hot new Nike deal

Released in 2020 and technically discontinued in 2021, the Apple Watch Series 6 is still a smart buy in 2022 in a Nike edition for an undoubtedly limited time.

Motorola Razr 3 specs leak reveals small battery capacity

The Motorola Razr 3 appears to have everything going for it except battery capacity.

One of Microsoft's best Windows tablets (with a keyboard) is on sale at a huge discount

Best Buy has Microsoft's Surface Pro 7+ powerhouse on sale at a massive discount of $330 in two different configurations with a keyboard bundled in.

After installing the June security update, certain Pixel models gained support for VoLTE roaming

Pixel models that received the June software update now have support for VoLTE roaming allowing calls to be or received via LTE.

Friday 17 June 2022

TSMC releases roadmap taking us past the 3nm process node

TSMC released a roadmap for its 3nm and 2nm process nodes that takes us to the introduction of the technology for the 2nm process node.

US senators declare war on Apple's Lightning port, calling for one charger to rule them all

Following the European Union's example, the US could make USB-C charging mandatory across the tech industry... someday.

WhatsApp rolls out new options to privacy control settings

WhatsApp's new options for privacy control settings are now rolling out to Android and iOS users.

Microsoft launches new premium security app for Android and iOS devices

Microsoft is bringing its long-running PC security app, Defender, to mobile devices in a new format.

Samsung expects the Galaxy Z Flip 4 and Z Fold 4 to massively outsell their forerunners

Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip 4 and especially the Galaxy Z Fold 4 look destined for box-office greatness following their August announcement.

Thursday 16 June 2022

Questionable tipster leaks amazing battery life and other specs for iPhone 14 Pro, Pro Max

Questionable iPhone tipster reveals his rumored specs for the 2022 iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max with some amazing numbers.

Samsung will 'redefine' its rugged Galaxy devices at an online event next month

In a highly unusual move, Samsung has confirmed the full and official names of the rugged Galaxy XCover 6 Pro and Tab Active 4 Pro it plans to unveil on July 13.

Verizon heavily cuts prices on 5G Home Internet plans for current customers

In a surprising move, Verizon has just announced it has lowered prices of all its 5G Home Internet plans to as low as $25 per month.

A whole bunch of upcoming Motorola phones get rock-solid prices and colors

These are the probable (European) prices and color options of Motorola's Edge 30 Fusion, Edge 30 Lite, Moto G32, and Moto E12.

T-Mobile goes above and beyond our expectations with killer new 'Un-carrier' move

Coverage Beyond is the name of T-Mobile's spectacular new "Un-carrier" program, and with it, a bunch of other sweet perks and freebies are coming.

Rumored price tag could make Moto Razr 3 a legitimate threat to Samsung Galaxy Flip 4

The Motorola Razr 3 might not be as expensive as initially thought.

Wednesday 15 June 2022

Brace yourselves, a second price increase could come to AT&T soon

After "inspiring" Verizon to raise its prices twice of late, AT&T is hinting at a possible second round of price hikes of its own coming... at some point.

Verizon is trying to mitigate recent price hikes with one sweet freebie

Verizon has just announced that customers on the 5G Start plan will be getting 5GB of mobile hotspot added to their plan at no cost.

Samsung’s most recent rugged smartphone is getting Android 12

Samsung has just commenced the Galaxy Xcover 5 Android 12 rollout in Europe.

A Samsung Galaxy S22 FE is looking less and less likely

Following a hugely popular Galaxy S20 FE and a presumably far less successful Galaxy S21 FE, Samsung seems unlikely to ever release a Galaxy S22 FE.

Lenovo's best Android tablet is on sale at an absolutely massive discount

The Snapdragon 870-powered Lenovo Tab P12 Pro with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage is on sale at an excellent price right now, and it even includes a stylus.

T-Mobile has another 'Un-carrier move' locked and loaded (yes, already)

The next mystery "Un-carrier" move is scheduled to be announced on June 16, which is unusually quick after T-Mobile's previous such event.

Apple plans an Apple Watch challenge for the International Day of Yoga

The International Day of Yoga is on June 21, and Apple is planning an Apple Watch Activity Challenge to inspire you to try the oldest form of exercise in the world.

Check out these high-quality images of the Pixel 6a, leaked on Twitter

Evan Blass gives us some high-quality images of the yet-unreleased Pixel 6a.

Nothing finally gives us a full-body image of the Nothing Phone (1)

A new player is about to enter the smartphone making game and we have the first official full image of its back — the Nothing Phone (1).

Tuesday 14 June 2022

Dish launches 5G service in 120+ US cities, avoids millions in fines

Dish silently lights up 5G service in over 120 cities across the US to avoid being fined.

Check out the top phones added and dropped by U.S. carriers last month

Verizon dropped the OG Motorola RAZR from its lineup while the nation's top carrier added the Moto G Stylus 5G.

Apple to debut new service to stream all MLS games in the US

Apple announced it has teamed up with Major League Soccer to stream all MLS games through the Apple TV app beginning in 2023.

One of Samsung's best mid-range tablets is getting Android 12 as its second and final OS update

Released running Android 10 all the way back in 2020, Samsung's 10.4-inch Galaxy Tab A7 mid-ranger is already receiving an official Android 12 update.

Monday 13 June 2022

Big Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 upgrade over Watch 4 confirmed in new regulatory docs

The fast-approaching Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 and Watch 5 Pro will apparently support 10W charging speeds, up from only 5W on the Galaxy Watch 4.

Google engineer suspended for saying company AI is a person with thoughts and feelings

Google engineer Blake Lemoine was put on paid leave after he said the company's language model has the intelligence of an 8-year-old kid.

Many new malicious Android apps crop up, delete them now before they steal your data and cash

Multiple cybersecurity specialists have discovered data and money-stealing Android apps of late. Here are all the newest titles you need to delete and/or stay away from.

This incredibly simple detail would make every Android phone better, yet Samsung and Google strangely ignore it

With Android phones completely mature, it's now time to think of adding convenience and this one feature is a perfect example...

Apple's AirPods Max are down to their lowest price ever for the first time in a long time

Apple's normally overpriced AirPods Max are as affordable as they've ever been right now in a single color option on Amazon.

Apple's 5G iPad Air (2022) is on sale at a higher than ever $100 discount

Despite its very young age and outstanding raw power, Apple's iPad Air 5 is on sale yet again, this time at a $100 discount with 5G speeds.

Best Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra deals

As usual, Samsung has extra colors and gifts that beat the carriers.

Apple's mixed reality headset could feature smooth switching between AR and VR

Ming-Chi Kuo believes Apple's AR/VR headset's key selling point will be a capability to switch smoothly between AR and VR.

Sunday 12 June 2022

Apple's Federighi talks about WWDC's biggest hit (the new custom Lock Screen)

Apple's announcement about a new customizable Lock Screen for iOS 16 could have potential iPhone 14 buyers drooling over the new custom feature.

Hot new rumor paints a surprising Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 2 release picture

Samsung's next AirPods alternatives, which may or may not be called Galaxy Buds Pro 2, are now expected to go on sale as early as "the beginning" of July.

Sony says smartphone cameras will soon produce better images than DSLR cameras

Sony says the quality of photos shot on smartphone cameras will soon top those taken by a DSLR.

The Apple Watch Series 7 and SE were the world's best-selling smartwatches in Q1

The Apple Watch Series 7, Watch SE, and Series 3 were all best-sellers in Q1 2022.

New Pixel 6a unboxing video offers side by side comparison with Pixel 6 Pro

The unreleased Pixel 6a was listed for sale earlier this month so naturally, someone bought it and made an unboxing video.

No iOS 16 for iPhone 6S: Goodbye to the Steve Jobs-Tim Cook masterpiece that outsold The Beatles

September 2015: You bought an iPhone 6S and had a baby. June 2022: You hand down your seven-year-old iPhone to your seven-year-old first-grader. The iPhone is running the latest available version of iOS and your kid is an old soul!

Saturday 11 June 2022

First real-world Galaxy Z Flip 4 images show subtle but important changes

Galaxy Z Fip 4 breaks cover in real-world images, leaker also talks about battery life and camera performance.

Apple gives in to Dutch dating app developers

Apple and the Dutch antitrust agency ACM have reached an agreement allowing developers of Dutch dating apps to promote the use of third-party payment platforms.

Apple says users don't need to worry about unpatchable chip flaw (for now)

Apple's flashy M1 chip has an unfixable security flaw.

Friday 10 June 2022

Google Tasks gains an important new feature for mobile and desktop

A feature is being added to Google Tasks which should have been included with the app ages ago since it helps you quickly find the more important tasks you've been working on.

Telegram announces new Premium plan coming in June

Telegram’s founder and CEO, Pavel Durov, announced today that his company will introduce a Premium tier this month.

Another price increase is coming to Verizon, and this one is just as bad as AT&T's

Verizon seemed kinder than AT&T for a second there, but last month's small price increase will apparently be followed by a larger one in July.

With iOS and iPadOS 16, more native apps can be uninstalled by users

With iOS 16 and iPadOS 16, a few more system apps can be uninstalled by iPhone and iPad users.

At current rate, flagship iPhone will cost more than $6,000 by 2032

While the price of high-end Samsung, Motorola, and Sony phones is expected to stay around the $3,000 mark, the iPhone could soar past $6,000 over the next ten years.

Behold the familiar design and full spec sheet of 2022's second and final OnePlus flagship

The upcoming OnePlus 10 (or 10T) looks similar but different from the existing 10 Pro while purportedly packing a state-of-the-art SoC and insanely fast charging.

Thursday 9 June 2022

Samsung's Galaxy Buds Pro 2 are coming 'this year', but not at August Unpacked event

Samsung reportedly doesn't have any plans and it never had any plans to unveil the Galaxy Buds Pro 2 at its big Unpacked event on August 10.

Best Father's Day gift ideas and deals (2022)

Buying the perfect gift for dad isn't always easy, but we're here to help. Here are our suggestions for the best Father's Day gift ideas.

Qualcomm could follow Apple's lead and go bold with Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 design

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 is rumored to feature a 1+2+2+3 CPU design instead of a 1+3+4 configuration.

Get your big-battery T-Mobile 5G Hotspot for free starting next week

The aptly named T-Mobile 5G Hotspot is officially set for a June 16 release starting at the low, low price of... $0.

The best dual SIM phones - updated June 2022

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

Best iPad deals at Best Buy, Amazon, Walmart - updated June 2022

Interested in getting the Apple iPad for school use, work or play? Check out the best available deals and discounts right here.

Wednesday 8 June 2022

Development of Meta's strong Apple Watch competitor has been put on hold for now

The Meta smartwatch, a challenger to the Apple Watch with two built-in cameras and cool technology that turns nerve signals into digital commands, has been scrubbed.

TSMC to mass-produce 3nm Apple M2 Pro this year; why iPhone 15 Pro is the model to wait for

Analyst Jeff Pu, in a note to clients, tells them various things about the new Apple Silicon, the upcoming mixed reality handset and the iPhone.

Google Maps update brings new health-related feature to Android and iOS

Google has just implemented an interesting new feature for Maps users, which will allow them to monitor the quality of the air in various regions of the US.

Surprise! Pixel 3a and 3a XL receive an unexpected OTA update

No longer supported by Google, the Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL received a surprise 10MB update earlier this week.

Apple's 2022 iPad Pro lineup could include a beastly 14.1-inch model with 16GB of 'base' memory

Although far from guaranteed at the moment, Apple's first-ever 14.1-inch iPad Pro sounds absolutely mind-blowing.

Samsung sued for using an algorithm that predicts remaining battery life on an Android phone

A patent troll is suing Samsung over the use of an algorithm used to determine the remaining battery life on a Galaxy handset.

Tuesday 7 June 2022

YouTube TV rolling out 5.1 audio support on Android TV, Google TV and Roku devices

Google has just confirmed it has started to roll out 5.1 audio to Google TV, Android TV, and Roku devices.

AT&T drops HBO Max free offering, removes Unlimited Elite plan

AT&T has quietly removed the HBO Max perk for new customers who opt for the carrier’s top-tier unlimited wireless plan.

June Feature Drop appears to cure most of what ailed Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro units

Most Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro users have seen a big improvement in their handsets' cellular connectivity after installing the June Feature Drop.

Excellent new deals make the Lenovo Tab P11 cheaper than ever in several versions

The reasonably powerful and decidedly feature-packed Lenovo Tab P11 is on sale at excellent prices in two storage configurations and a special bundle.

OnePlus teams up with UFC to support the US launch of the OnePlus Nord N20 5G

OnePlus has just announced a marketing partnership with UFC in support of the OnePlus Nord N20 5G launch in the United States.

If you missed day one of WWDC 2022, you need to check out these videos now

In case you missed it yesterday's Keynote that kicked off WWDC 2022, Apple has released multiple videos allowing you to get a recap and bring you up to speed.

Apple Watch Series 4 with watchOS 9 support goes down to irresistible price (today only)

The Apple Watch Series 4 is newer, faster, better-equipped, and if you hurry, cheaper than the Series 3, at least in refurbished condition.

Monday 6 June 2022

Google Photos now offers a reminiscent "Best of Spring 2022" Memory collection to make you smile

You can now go check out your Google Photos if you've gotten the new Best of Spring 2022 Memory collection with your best photos.

Motorola Moto Edge 2022 massive leak reveals design and specs

Renders of the Motorola Moto Edge 2022 have appeared online, accompanied by the phone's full specs list.

Apple's HomePod mini is officially the world's best-selling smart speaker

The latest global smart speaker report is surprising on a few different levels, with an overall sales decline registered and Apple in third place on the vendor chart.

New York passes Right to Repair law; it's the first state to do that

The Digital Fair Repair Act has now passed the state senate in New York.

Versatile Lenovo Yoga Tab 11 with pen drops to crazy low price

The always affordable Lenovo Yoga Tab 11 mid-ranger is incredibly cheap right now with a Lenovo Precision Pen 2 included.

Glimpses of Twitter edit: a timer to edit your tweet; no reactions possible to old versions of edited tweets

Here's how the highly-requested Twitter edit feature might work.

Vivo reportedly working on 200W fast charger, to intoduce with a phone by the end of the year

A Vivo phone may be able to win the title of fastest charging smartphone soon.

Sunday 5 June 2022

Google Tensor 2 chipset expected to be built by Samsung using its 4nm process node

The Google Tensor 2 will continue to deliver Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence features to Pixel 7 series owners.

Pixel 6a units found on sale weeks before official pre-orders begin

Out of Malaysia, a third party is offering the mid-range Pixel 6a weeks before the device becomes available for pre-orders on July 21st.

Shockingly similar iPhone 14 Pro and Pixel 7 Pro designs not a coincidence: Is Google copying Apple?

Drama! The new Google Pixel 7 Pro's rear looks like a blown-out version of the unannounced iPhone 14 Pro's front. Confusing? It's not a coincidence. But is it... stealing?

If you see a Flying COW, don't be alarmed; it's just AT&T temporarily improving its 5G signal

AT&T is looking to the sky to improve spotty 4G and 5G coverage in some areas. The carrier has a fleet of drones each called a Flying COW.

Saturday 4 June 2022

New York Times: Goodbye iPhone, hello Mixed Reality headset

The New York Times suggests that Apple's Mixed Reality headset is the tech giant's next big thing replacing the iPhone.

Data shows an iOS 15 adoption rate close to 90%

Nearly 90% of iPhone units that support iOS 15 have the update installed on their handset, up a strong 10% over the last ten weeks.

These apps with 1B+ downloads on Google Play Store are hot targets for cybercriminals

Seemingly harmful productivity and gaming apps available on the Google Play store are afte your banking credentials.

Friday 3 June 2022

Amazon has two Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 flavors on sale at a higher than ever discount

With state-of-the-art active noise cancellation, premium sound, and stellar battery life, Samsung's Galaxy Buds 2 are positively dreamy at $94.99

YouTube TV’s latest feature brings the best of the service to the big screen

Starting today, YouTube TV is rolling out a new feature that will make it very easy to connect a TV to an iOS or Android phone.

Motorola Moto G42 gets another leaked high-res picture, full specs sheet

The latest Moto G42 leak sheds light on what to expect from Motorola's upcoming mid-range Android phone.

Samsung's 200MP image sensor, to be used in the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra, stars in a new video

Samsung shows off the capabilities of its ISOCELL HP1 200MP image sensor that will debut next month on Motorola's Edge 30 Ultra phone.

Rumor suggests Samsung Fold Lite will be a part of the Galaxy A series

Samsung might have a Galaxy A Fold in the works.

All it takes to turn an OPPO phone into a OnePlus device is...a letter to the FCC?

FCC documents have revealed that a future OnePlus Nord phone will in essence be an OPPO device unveiled not too long ago.

Thursday 2 June 2022

iPhone 14: Apple’s first iPhone price increase since 2017 to divide opinions and multiply profits

Apple’s plan of justifying the first iPhone price increase since 2017 (with iPhone 14 announcement) might teach Android a valuable lesson on pricing!

iPhone 14: Apple’s first iPhone prices increase since 2017 to divide opinions and multiply profits

Apple’s plan of justifying the first iPhone price increase since 2017 (with iPhone 14 announcement) might teach Android a valuable lesson on pricing!

Google Assistant to lose helpful feature that set reminders based on your location

Google Assistant is losing the Reminders feature that allows you to link a certain reminder to a certain location.

Fresh WWDC rumor says iPadOS 16 will make the iPad more like a laptop

iPadOS 16 is set to gain new multitasking features that will make the iPad more of a laptop alternative.

Vulnerability in Moto G20 and similar Android phones makes them easy targets for hackers

Android phones powered by UNISOC chips could be taken over by hackers.

iPhone 14: Apple’s first iPhones prices increase since 2017 to divide opinions and multiply profits

Apple’s plan of justifying the first iPhone price increase since 2017 (with iPhone 14 announcement) might teach Android a valuable lesson on pricing!

Apple's App Store policies stopped nearly $1.5 billion in fraudulent transactions in 2021

Apple has published a report showcasing how the App Store's strict policies benefit users' privacy.

Wednesday 1 June 2022

Google to combine Meet and Duo into a single-platform mobile app

Google to combine its two video-calling apps, Duo and Meet, into a single video app called Google Meet.

New Google TV app now available for iPhone and iPad users

Google has just announced that one of its apps that was initially only available for Android users, Google TV is finally coming to iOS

Diablo Immortal launches early on mobile, PC open beta coming soon

Blizzard has decided to release Diablo Immortal one day earlier, but only on Android and iOS devices.

Next week's big Pixel update could include two eagerly awaited features

Next Monday, June 6th, Google is expected to roll out the June Quarterly Pixel Feature Drop and Pixel 6 Pro users are hoping it includes Face unlock.