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Google Chat in Gmail now lets users call someone directly

With less than a month left until the end of the year, Google revealed that the ability to ring someone directly using Google Chat in Gmail is now available on mobile.

1 min ago, by Cosmin Vasile, 0 comments

5G Pixel 6a dummy shows up for pictures dressed in aluminum

Images of an aluminum dummy unit allegedly show hot the mid-range Google Pixel 6a will carry the same design as the Pixel 6. The Pixel 6a could be equipped with a 6.2-inch display.

1 hour ago, by Alan Friedman, 1 comment

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Rake in the savings with Visible: buy an iPhone 13, get $200 back!

Visible now offers you a free HomePod mini and $200 back when you switch to them and buy an iPhone 13

Nov 08, 2021, 8:24 AM, by Visible, 0 comments

WhatsApp adds more options for disappearing messages on iOS and Android

Starting this week, iOS and Android users will be able to control their messages and how long they will remain visible thanks to two new features: default disappearing messages and multiple durations.

1 hour ago, by Cosmin Vasile, 0 comments

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T-Mobile's customer service is in decline

According to a report from Bloomberg, T-Mobile's customer service has been in decline since the Sprint merger closed last year. Customer service was once one of the carrier's top traits.

2 hours ago, by Alan Friedman, 2 comments

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Google fixes lagging fingerprint scanner, ghost dialing, and many other 5G Pixel 6 issues with update

Google not only announced the new quarterly Pixel feature drop, it also pushed out some software to fix several Pixel 6 issues including ghost dialing and the lagging fingerprint scanner.

5 hours ago, by Alan Friedman, 2 comments

Android 12 is officially rolling out to the OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro 5G, but you may not want to update yet

The OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro 5G are technically the first non-Google and non-Samsung phones to make the stable jump to Android 12, but the updates might not be as stable as you'd expect.

7 hours ago, by Adrian Diaconescu, 1 comment

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Samsung Galaxy S20 FE (Fan Edition) review

9.2

Nov 18, 2021, 2:52 PM, by Daniel Petrov

A PhoneArena review of Samsung's value-for-money price champion Galaxy S20 FE (Fan Edition) as we check out its day and night time camera samples and zoom quality, battery life, and the interface performance.

8.5

Samsung Galaxy S21 review

8.5

Nov 18, 2021, 8:07 AM, by Preslav Kateliev

We take a deep dive with the Samsung Galaxy S21 and take a look at its camera quality and performance...

9.1

Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra review

9.1

Nov 18, 2021, 7:14 AM, by Daniel Petrov

Check out Samsung's Galaxy S21 Ultra flagship specs, performance, camera and battery life review, what's in two zooms?

8.0

Palm Buds Pro review

8.0

Nov 17, 2021, 8:14 AM, by Aleksandar Anastasov

In come the Palm Buds Pro—a pair of truly wireless in-ear headphones that are meant to put Palm back on the map. So, do they? Well, overall I would say that they are a very good pair of earbuds for the price tag of $129. An even better one, in fact, considering...

iPhone 13 Pro Max vs Galaxy S21 Ultra

Nov 17, 2021, 2:13 AM, by Victor Hristov

The iPhone 13 Pro Max is a worthy upgrade, but can it take on the Android powerhouse that is the Galaxy S21 Ultra and its zoom camera? We dive deep in the differences between the two...

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra vs Note 20 Ultra, our S Pen-ed hopes

Nov 16, 2021, 11:42 AM, by Daniel Petrov

Can the two-year removed Note be a match for the Galaxy S22 Ultra and its stylus stilo? Comparable sizes and prices say yes, but the devil's in the specs.

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra vs Google Pixel 6 Pro: what to expect

Nov 16, 2021, 1:08 AM, by Peter Kostadinov

How would the upcoming Galaxy S22 Ultra compare with the Google Pixel 6 Pro? These are our expectations.

Google Pixel 6 vs Pixel 5: Everything is new!

Nov 15, 2021, 8:49 AM, by Mariyan Slavov

We compare the Pixel 6 vs the Pixel 5 in several key categories: design, display, cameras, hardware, battery life.

Samsung Galaxy S22+ vs Galaxy S21+: Our expectations

Nov 11, 2021, 6:48 AM, by Peter Kostadinov

How would the Galaxy S22+ fare against the Galaxy S21+? Here are our expectations

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Honor 50 Review: under the radar

7.9

Nov 09, 2021, 8:20 AM, by Mariyan Slavov

The Honor 50 design is reminiscent of past times when curved fronts and backs were all the rage. It’s still an eye-catching design, although I find curved screens frustrating to use without a case, as you constantly touch the screen with your palm while holding the phone.

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra vs Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max: our expectations

Nov 09, 2021, 7:06 AM, by Daniel Petrov

There are plenty of Galaxy S22 Ultra features that could be considered superior to what Apple's finest - the iPhone 13 Pro Max - offers, but are they enough to switch?

Samsung Galaxy S22 vs Galaxy S21: what to expect

Nov 09, 2021, 5:05 AM, by Victor Hristov

The Galaxy S22 aims to deliver faster performance and better cameras, but also for the first time — all of that in a more compact and pocket-friendly form factor than its predecessor...

Apple iPhone users can guarantee themselves a White Christmas with this Easter egg

Apple is repeating an Easter egg that it used in 2017 making it appear as though it is snowing on the user's iPhone display. The Easter egg appears in the Apple Store app.

9 hours ago, by Alan Friedman, 0 comments

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Expires in - 5d 37min This could be your last chance to get Microsoft's OG Surface Duo at an insane discount (brand-new)

Originally priced at an excessive $1,600, Microsoft's dual-screen Surface Duo with 256GB storage and a full 1-year warranty is currently on sale for just $399.99.

10 hours ago, by Adrian Diaconescu, 0 comments

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Amazon's crazy popular Fire tablets are all on sale at huge discounts once again

Every single Amazon-made Fire tablet, Plus, Pro, and kid-friendly editions included, is deeply discounted one last time before Christmas. Check out all the killer deals here!

12 hours ago, by Adrian Diaconescu, 0 comments

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Get the Galaxy Tab S7, S7+, and other Samsung tablets with a great pre-holiday discount

Save on Samsung's tablets now, no trade-in required.

13 hours ago, by Iskren Gaidarov, 1 comment

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OnePlus 10 is getting the new Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor

Qualcomm confirms the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 is manufactured by Samsung

Moto Edge 30 Ultra camera samples and battery specs revealed, may launch with Android 12

Motorola has now confirmed camera and battery specs for the Moto Edge X30 and the phone may come pre-installed with Android 12.

13 hours ago, by Anam Hamid, 3 comments

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Stutter-gate: the number one thing I want to see Samsung fix in the Galaxy S22

Samsung already has great cameras and fast performance, but the feature rich One UI has let one issue persist for years and it ruins the Galaxy experience...

13 hours ago, by Victor Hristov, 20 comments

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Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 receives a generous discount ahead of the holidays

Samsung launched the Galaxy Watch 4 family back in August with a sleek new design and Google Wear OS 3.0 on board.

15 hours ago, by Mariyan Slavov, 0 comments

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Here's why Samsung dominated 2021 (Watch out, 2022!)

What makes Samsung such a successful phone company? As we're nearing the end of 2021, let's examine why the South Korean giant beat Apple and Xiaomi.

15 hours ago, by Rado Minkov, 7 comments

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Samsung gets the stable Android 12 show on the road for the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Z Flip 3 5G

Hot on the heels of the Galaxy S21, S21+, and S21 Ultra, Samsung has reportedly started rolling out stable Android 12 updates with One UI 4 to the Galaxy Z Flip 3 and Z Fold 3 5G.

15 hours ago, by Adrian Diaconescu, 0 comments

TCL's crazy foldable and rollable phone concept appears in video

Check out how what TCL's bold phone concept is all about.

15 hours ago, by Iskren Gaidarov, 0 comments

OnePlus 10 Pro: Release date, price, and features

The upcoming OnePlus 10 Pro is pairing top hardware with an intriguing new design. Here's everything we know so far.

15 hours ago, by Peter Kostadinov

“Surprise” of the month: Fairphone 4 gets a perfect iFixit repairability score

The fairest of them all—Fairphone 4—has "shockingly" received a perfect 10/10 score from iFixit, setting an example of what other companies could achieve if they wanted to.

15 hours ago, by Aleksandar Anastasov, 1 comment

Samsung teaming up with Disney to launch accessories for Galaxy Z Flip 3

Samsung launches new accessories for Galaxy Z Flip 3 in a partnership with Disney.

15 hours ago, by Preslav Mladenov, 0 comments

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Samsung discounts every Galaxy Buds model in time for Christmas

This deal is part of Samsung’s Last-Minute Gift campaign, so if you’re running late on Christmas presents, now’s your chance to catch up.

16 hours ago, by Mariyan Slavov, 0 comments

Apple may release a cheaper iPhone SE 3 (2022)

The base iPhone SE 3 model may be priced even below $399, if supply chain sources are to be believed.

16 hours ago, by Daniel Petrov, 1 comment

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Galaxy Z Flip 3 is just $349.99 at Samsung with a trade-in and a pair of Buds2 for free

The affordable foldable can now be purchased for just $349.99 unlocked if you trade in your old device, and you'll also get a pair of free Galaxy Buds2 (normally $149.99)

17 hours ago, by Mariyan Slavov, 1 comment

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The best Chinese Android smartphones - updated December 2021

These are the best Chinese Android phones: from traditional phone makers like Xiaomi and Huawei to the nascent Realme and Poco stars, our only criteria in picking these phones is for them to be great. What are the best Chinese smartphones?

17 hours ago, by Iskren Gaidarov, 148 comments

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Get a Galaxy Z Fold 3 with up to $900 off and a free pair of Galaxy Buds2

Christmas has come early with this Samsung deal. You can now hop on the foldable train and get a Galaxy Z Fold 3 at half price, and also get a nice gift with the purchase.

18 hours ago, by Mariyan Slavov, 0 comments

The Honor X30 will be announced on December 16

The Honor X30, the base model in the X30 series by the former Huawei sub-company, is set to be released in China this month.

18 hours ago, by Doroteya Borisova, 1 comment

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Yet another report foreshadows 'delayed' Samsung Galaxy S22 series launch

Samsung's Galaxy S22 flagship trio is more and more unlikely to see daylight "on schedule" in early 2022, and in a way, the Galaxy S21 FE is at least partly to blame.

19 hours ago, by Adrian Diaconescu, 2 comments

Apple suing Russia over a ruling forcing it to allow alternative payments for apps

Apple's battle is continuing. Russia ordered it to allow developers to promote alternative payment systems for in-app purchases on iPhone, and Apple does not agree.

19 hours ago, by Iskra Petrova, 1 comment