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TikTok looks to get the "Red" out

TikTok is trying to restructure its corporate structure to show that the short-form video app is not based in China. TikTok is owned by a Chinese firm but does not run in the country.

Apple supplier has strong shipments of the fives: 5G and 5nm chips

The world's largest independent foundry had a strong month in June and a strong second quarter as 5G chips and 5nm chips start rolling off of the foundry's assembly lines.

Apple CEO Tim Cook will become a free agent at the end of next year

As Apple CEO Tim Cook enters the final year of his 10-year contract, Apple's shares have risen more than six-fold. Last year, Cook's total compensation exceeded $133 million.

All of a sudden your older iPhone is worth less when you trade it in for a new one

Apple has reduced the trade-in values on most of its older handsets. While the lower prices can be used now to buy an iPhone 11 model, they might stay the same for iPhone 12 purchases once the upcoming phones go on sale.

popular Should you buy the Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ in 2020?

Should you buy the Galaxy Note 10+ in 2020 when the Galaxy Note 20 is just weeks' away from becoming reality? I say yes.

LinkedIn sued over alleged theft of iOS clipboard data

Microsoft's LinkedIn social-media app is being sued for stealing data from the clipboard used on iOS devices. The suit seeks class-action status and claims that the spying was happening "constantly."

China may have discovered a way to become a 5G chipmaking leader instead of a laggard

A breakthrough in chip production has been discovered in China as the nation needs to become self-sufficient in the chip industry thanks to pressure applied by a recent change in U.S. export rules.

DEAL Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite is cheaper than ever at B&H

The Galaxy Note 10 Lite has always been overshadowed by the Galaxy Note 10 because of the lower specs, but when its price drops to nearly $400 it's worth taking into consideration.

Leaked video teaser for the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G shows fab new color setting hearts aflutter

A leaked teaser for the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G shows off a new color but not much else is different except for the internal 5G mode, that will grace the inside of this device.

DEAL Save a whopping $100 when you buy Amazon's Echo Plus (2nd Gen) with Philips Hue bulb

Just a heads-up for those who want to buy a smart speaker that Amazon's Echo Plus (2nd Gen) is now on sale at multiple US retailers.

updated Amazon bans TikTok and then says "nevermind"

Earlier today word leaked that Amazon had told employees to remove the TikTok app from any phone that accessed Amazon's business email account. Later today Amazon said that the original message was a mistake.

Asus' next-generation Zenfone flagships tipped to boast flip cameras

Rumor has it that Asus will launch at least two models: Zenfone 7 and Zenfone 7 Pro. One of the traits that these flagships will have in common is the flip camera.

Analyst says Galaxy Z Flip has so far been the best selling foldable phone of 2020

The Galaxy Z Flip is not just doing well, it's beating whatever little competition there is.

Fitbit Charge 4 major update adds Dynamic GPS, Smart Wake alarms

If you've bought yourself Fitbit's most recent fitness tracker, the Charge 4, you're now eligible for an update that will add a lot of important features that were lacking from the original software.

DEAL Killer deal: Sony's true wireless noise-canceling earbuds are $100 off

Sony's WF-SP700N Sport wireless noise-canceling earbuds typically sell for $180, but Best Buy has them on sale for just $80.

Apple and top partner reportedly test production of a major AR component for upcoming headsets

A fresh report published today says that Apple and its contact manufacturing partner Foxconn are running trial production of AR lenses for Apple's upcoming headsets.

Fossil's new smartwatches won't adopt Qualcomm's Snapdragon Wear 4100 platform

Fossil's next-generation smartwatches will not be equipped with the new Snapdragon Wear 4100 SoC (system-on-chip), at least according to the latest leak.

Pixel 4a (5G) is apparently on the way too and it will have the same chip as the Pixel 5

Beta version of the Google Search app has revealed that there will be no Pixel 5 XL.

LG's next mid-range smartphone shows up on Google Play Console

Recently spotted in the Google Play Console, the LG K31 is should be a very cheap device based on the leaked specs.

DEAL Samsung's Galaxy S20+ 5G is on sale at a $600 discount with no trade-in required

You don't have to trade anything in or port in an existing number to score the 6.7-inch Samsung Galaxy S20+ 5G at a massive $600 off its list price from AT&T.

featured Apple iOS 14 Preview: Hands-on with all the new features

A short preview of iOS 14 with hands-on of all the new features.

Another report claims Samsung Galaxy Note 20 price will surprise pleasantly

Apparently, the Galaxy Note 20 will be a little more affordable than the Note 10.

featured 7 ways 5G will change the world

We can talk about frequencies and wavelengths all day, but the most important thing is that 5G will really change our world in various ways.

Xiaomi patents phone design with two displays and one mega camera

Xiaomi is looking at a future with not more but fewer cameras on our smartphones. That is, if the company's latest patent ever becomes a reality.

You won't believe this photo was taken on one of the cheapest phones of 2020

A stunning photo of a sunflower field with the Milky Way in the sky shows that you can capture incredible shots on even the cheapest phone if you want to...

Note 20's Snapdragon 865 Plus 5G vs Exynos 990 and A13 specs, breaking the 3GHz barrier

The Galaxy Note 20 Ultra may sport the new Snapdragon 865+ 5G and Exynos 992 chipsets, and we pit Qualcomm's finest against the Samsung and Apple top-shelf creations.

OnePlus drops its first official teaser for the company's rookie AirPods-rivaling effort

The oft-rumored OnePlus Pods or OnePlus Buds alternatives to Apple's industry-leading AirPods are inching closer to their long overdue launch with an official Twitter teaser.

Activision brings Crash Bandicoot to mobile

On the Run! is a new Crash Bandicoot game developed by King, the same developer behind the Candy Crush Saga smash hit.

updated Check out the tall, skinny, and awkward Google Home sequel

The long overdue Google Home sequel looks nothing like its forerunner, with an extra-tall, extra-thin, and extra-weird body, clearing both US and Japanese certifications ahead of an imminent release.

popular The mother of all OnePlus Nord 5G leaks is here

Although somewhat sketchy, the latest OnePlus Nord 5G leak may well reveal the full spec sheet of the company's highly anticipated mid-range smartphone.

Hot new Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 and Tab S7+ 5G leaks leave little to the imagination

We have hot new images leaked of both the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 and Tab S7+ 5G, as well as a very compelling feature of the larger model.

Surface Duo with case and stylus teased again on Twitter

Microsoft's upcoming dual-display Android smartphone is shown with a case and what appears to be a Surface Slim Pen stylus.

Best 5G phones in USA for Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, or unlocked

We review the list of the best 5G phones you can find right now on the market at Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint, or unlocked, from the lowly OnePlus 8 5G, to the flagship Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra.

New iPhone app brings mocap to Unreal Engine 4

Live Link Face streams high-quality facial animation in real-time from your iPhone directly onto characters in Unreal Engine.

Verizon may carry the LG Velvet upon its US release in August

When will Verizon, AT&T or T-Mobile carry the LG Velvet? A release timeframe is finally tipped, but there are 'design changes.'

featured updated Newly leaked renders reveal the premium OnePlus Nord 5G design in full

The upcoming mid-range OnePlus Nord 5G handset looks a lot like the high-end OnePlus 8, upping the camera count to an incredible grand total of six.

Leaked renders reveal three Samsung Galaxy Buds Live colors

The oddly shaped Samsung Galaxy Buds Live true wireless earbuds are inching closer to their official release with a high-quality new leak in a trio of snazzy paint jobs.

Android 10 has the fastest adoption rate in the history of the mobile OS

Google announced today that with Android 10 running on 100 million devices five months after its launch, that build of Android has had the fastest adoption of the open source operating system.

featured Here's how you can be the first on your block to run iOS 14 on your iPhone

The first public beta for iOS 14 is here which means that the average iPhone user can roll the dice and install what is typically a buggy build of the next version of iOS.

DEAL Black Friday in July deal brings Lenovo Smart Display 10 down to $100

The 10-inch Lenovo Smart Display with Google Assistant is on sale for a limited time at $99.99 instead of $249.99, substantially undercutting Amazon and Google's direct competition.