Samsung Galaxy Fold 2: new design and form factor seemingly confirmed

Samsung unveiled the original Galaxy Fold in late February and hoped to start shipments in April. Unfortunately, hardware issues related to the new form factor forced Samsung to delay the phone's release until September and spend months fine-tuning its existing design. But as it turns out, the company was ...

Pixel 4 users hear popping sounds on video playback; another issue affects the Pixel 4 XL's camera

The Google Pixel 4 series was released last Thursday and for some buyers, it is bringing back some unwelcome memories. You might recall that when the and launched back in 2017, both phones had a number of issues right away. that left "ghost images" of the navigational controls at the bottom of the phone. While no software update could fix that issue, . The model was known for the strange ticking and high-frequency sounds that users would hear on phone calls.

Now we know that strange noises are not one of the Pixel 4 line's new features, website a number of and ...

The OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro might arrive later than expected

The standard leaked out entirely earlier this month and was followed just weeks later by the premium . These flagships are going to arrive at some point next year and now one reliable source has specified the release timeline that is currently planned.

The OnePlus 8 series is scheduled for Q2 2020
Tipster claims the OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro are scheduled for the second quarter of 2020, meaning an official introduction will take place at some point between early April and late June. The exact date wasn’t provided but the schedule does coincide with the company’s usual announcement timeline ...

FCC to vote on new proposals to keep Huawei, ZTE networking gear out of U.S. 5G networks

The FCC, repeating the well-worn line that Chinese networking equipment manufacturers Huawei and ZTE are threats to national security, has introduced a two-part proposal that would prevent large U.S. telecom outfits from using gear from either company. , this ban would also force carriers to remove any networking equipment they use that has already been sourced by the two manufacturers. Huawei is the global leader in networking equipment with ZTE in fifth place.

With U.S. carriers building out their 5G networks, lawmakers in the country are concerned that Huawei and ...

Now that the Pixel 4 is here, almost all Pixel 3 and 3 XL models are out of stock at Google

If you're planning to buy a powerful Google phone and you're not impressed by the  (released last week), you're left with no choice but to get a or - both very good high-end handsets despite being 1 year old. But here's the problem: it's now almost impossible to find a Pixel 3 or 3 XL in the US, at least . The only model that the company still has in stock is the pink Pixel 3 XL, starting at $599. And that's it, there are no black or white Pixel 3 XLs available anymore, while the smaller Pixel 3 is completely out of stock, regardless of color and storage capacity.

Fortunately, ...

OnePlus 7T Pro Review

OnePlus has a new business strategy this year – instead of releasing two phones a year like it used to, the company revealed four in 2019. Earlier this year, the OnePlus 7 was announced alongside the more exciting OnePlus 7 Pro – destined for international markets and for the US audience, respectively. Things switched around for the second half of the year – the US got the OnePlus 7T, while the rest of the world was treated to the OnePlus 7T Pro, the latter being a slight refresh of the OnePlus 7 Pro that brings small updates in a few key areas.

But how good is the OnePlus 7T Pro exactly?

Design ...

We may finally get a decent Wear OS watch with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 3300

Love it or leave it, Google's Wear OS system for smart watches never got enough traction, and not for a dearth of devices. Most every big name tried their luck and failed to gain popularity with Google's smartwach operating system.

The big guys like Samsung then moved to their own fusion of software and hardware with relative success, but, unfortunately, nobody does that same mixture better than Apple which has the luxury of crafting both components of a good wearable experience in-house. Thus, the Apple Watch grabs the majority of the market share in the field, leaving scraps ...