Friday, 1 March 2019

Bixby key customization saga ends on a sour note for Google Assistant fans

When Samsung finally announced a Bixby Key Customization feature was coming for both the Galaxy S10 family and older flagships running Android Pie, the company vaguely mentioned users would be able to program either a single or double press to launch their "favorite app." As it turns out, that doesn't include all apps installed on one's S10 or Note 9.

One app in particular that doesn't seem to be compatible with the button remapping option is Google Assistant, and we have every reason to believe that's an intentional omission rather than some sort of a glitch. While our Galaxy ...

Galaxy S10/S10+ pre-orders massively outperforming Galaxy S9/S9+ in China: tipster

The Samsung Galaxy S10+

Although Samsung hasn’t yet commented on Galaxy S10 pre-order numbers publicly, things are looking positive for the South Korean brand.

Just days into the pre-order period, shipment dates were pushed back – typically a sign of strong sales. Then, Samsung was forced to offer a $130 reward with pre-orders because it had run out of Galaxy Buds to ship. More recently, certain Galaxy S10 carrier models have completely sold out. And it now seems as though this success may have extended to China.

According ...

Comcast put Xfinity Mobile users in danger of being hacked with the world's worst PIN

You may want to think twice before buying the Galaxy S10 from Xfinity

Xfinity Mobile can be a great alternative to the nation's big four carriers when looking for a place to buy a new iPhone or a high-end Samsung handset from. That includes the Galaxy S10, S10+, and S10e, all of which are still eligible for massive savings in the form of free $250 Visa prepaid cards at the Comcast-owned MVNO (mobile virtual network operator).

But as recently discovered by a number of existing Xfinity Mobile subscribers, the 2017-launched wireless ...

Huawei P30 Lite live photos showcase triple-camera setup, large display


In recent years, Huawei has made a habit of releasing three P-series smartphones and it looks like 2019 will be no different thanks to the upcoming Huawei P30 Lite, pictures of which have just been published in a Chinese certification listing.
A Triple-Camera Setup Without The Premium Price

Design-wise, the Huawei P30 Lite doesn’t differ too much from its premium siblings. The smartphone boasts a large 6.15-inch display paired with slim side bezels, a relatively thick chin, and a small notch. This is coupled with an aluminum frame and a glass rear.

The ...

Get the LG Stylo 4 at a discount of up to $180 (60% off) with Best Buy activation

If you want a decent phone with a fun built-in stylus pen but don't have a small fortune to spend on a Galaxy Note-series flagship, there aren't a lot of good choices on the market right now. The LG Stylo 4 is undoubtedly one of the best, especially at a heavily discounted price.

Typically available for $299.99 in an unlocked variant, the mid-ranger dropped to $160 with upfront activation at Best Buy a little while ago, also fetching just $180 on Amazon exclusively for Prime members. But now the Prime Exclusive edition starts at $219.99, which is still better than the 250 ...

Huawei Mate 10 Pro receives late but welcomed Android Pie update in the US

This may feel like a distant memory by now, but it was actually not that long ago when Huawei last released a phone in the US. Officially, that is, because you can obviously find "international" variants of the Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro on eBay with general GSM network compatibility, but naturally, no warranty you can use stateside.

Back to the Huawei Mate 10 Pro, it's interesting to point out authorized retailers like Newegg are still stocking it, charging a heavily discounted price that pretty much negates the giant's somewhat advanced age. Meanwhile, those already rocking the ...

Best Buy has the iPhone X on sale for $200 off, no trade-ins or installments required

If you still can't decide whether to splash the cash on a hot new, feature-packed iPhone XS or "settle" for a cheaper iPhone XR with a slightly less impressive design, screen, and camera, maybe you should also consider the iPhone X. Yes, the 2017-released 5.8-incher comes with an older processor, but also a beautiful OLED display, extremely capable dual rear-facing shooters, and for a limited time, a lower price point than the newer and larger XR.

Specifically, you only have 24 hours to score a cool $200 discount at Best Buy, with no trade-ins required and (almost) no strings ...