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OnePlus details astounding H1 2021 global smartphone market growth

Thanks to strong performances across the US, Europe, India, and China, OnePlus impressively managed to improve its H1 global smartphone sales by 257 percent between 2020 and 2021.

47 min ago, by Adrian Diaconescu, 0 comments

HTC reports another quarterly loss, but things are improving

HTC has reported another quarterly loss, but the situation is improving. Its losses almost halved and operating margin is on the way up.

54 min ago, by Joshua Swingle, 1 comment

Fans want Samsung to alternate Galaxy S and Note releases each year

There won't be a Galaxy Note phone this year and the series might be dead. Samsung fans think it might be a better idea to ax the Galaxy S22 instead.

2 hours ago, by Anam Hamid, 7 comments

These are some of the features you should expect with Samsung’s One UI 4

Samsung's One UI 4 has received some attention recently with a leak revealing possible early beta release but we also got word of some changes that might come with it.

2 hours ago, by Aleksandar Anastasov, 0 comments

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Apple and Samsung dominate the tablet market for yet another quarter

Apple and Samsung dominated the tablet market in Q2 2021 with a combined market share of 53%. Separately, Lenovo and Amazon experienced strong growth following Huawei's fall from grace.

3 hours ago, by Joshua Swingle, 1 comment

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The iPhone accounted for a record 41% of smartphone revenue last quarter

Apple's iPhone accounted for 41% of smartphone revenue in Q2 2021, a new record for the quarter. Samsung followed in second place and Xiaomi landed in third.

5 hours ago, by Joshua Swingle, 3 comments

Apple warns AirTags might not work with bitter coated replacement batteries

Apple warns AirTag buyers to not use bitter coated batteries. The coating is there to prevent ingestion by children, but it might hinder the functionality of the tracking device.

6 hours ago, by Aleksandar Anastasov, 0 comments

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Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 vs Galaxy Buds 1: Differences we expect so far

Jul 26, 2021, 8:32 AM, by Radoslav Minkov

Should you wait for the upcoming Galaxy Buds 2 or just pick up the ones that are already out? We compare the two to find out.

Samsung Galaxy A12 Review: Cheap can be fun

Jul 23, 2021, 10:00 AM, by Viktor Yankov

Now, I know we mostly show more expensive devices here, but this time, we got our hands on one of the cheapest if not the cheapest new options from Samsung, the Galaxy A12.

OnePlus Nord 2 vs Nord 1

Jul 23, 2021, 10:00 AM, by Victor Hristov

The OnePlus Nord 2 has big shoes to fill: the original OnePlus Nord was among the best in the $400 price segment, and the Nord 2 brings improvements with a new processor, improved camera and a nearly 10% larger battery...

OnePlus Nord 2 vs Samsung Galaxy A52 5G

Jul 22, 2021, 11:50 AM, by Victor Hristov

The OnePlus Nord 2 vs Galaxy A52 5G: these two mid-range phones are your best choices in this price class, but what are the differences and which one has better cameras and battery life?...

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OnePlus Nord 2 Review: do you even need a flagship?

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Jul 22, 2021, 9:46 AM, by Victor Hristov

The Nord 2 is OnePlus' best mid-range phone that ups the ante with a new processor that is much faster than the average for this price class, it brings big improvements to the camera system, and even a larger battery...

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OnePlus Nord N200 5G Review: Budget excellence with one compromise

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Jul 19, 2021, 9:45 AM, by Eugene Jeong

OnePlus’s Nord series has brought the brand’s blend of value and trendsetting features to more accessible price points. Continuing this trend, the new Nord N200 5G arrives at just $240, with a sleek design, superb display, and excellent battery life...

iPhone 13 Pro Max vs Galaxy S21 Ultra: what we know so far

Jul 13, 2021, 9:05 AM, by Victor Hristov

The iPhone 13 Pro Max shapes up to be a handsome 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...

iPhone 13 Pro Max vs iPhone 12 Pro Max: what we know so far

Jul 13, 2021, 7:50 AM, by Victor Hristov

The iPhone 13 Pro Max brings a bigger battery, faster performance and a 120Hz ProMotion display, but is it worth upgrading from the iPhone 12 Pro Max?...

iPhone 13 vs iPhone 12: biggest differences expected so far

Jul 13, 2021, 7:42 AM, by Victor Hristov

What new features does the iPhone 13 offer vs iPhone 12? And what are the differences between the two?...

Google Pixel 6 vs Apple iPhone 13: What to expect

Jul 13, 2021, 2:54 AM, by Victor Hristov

The Google Pixel 6 might be a legitimate threat to the iPhone 13, but what are the key differences?...

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE vs Galaxy S21

Jul 07, 2021, 10:34 AM, by Daniel Petrov

With the S21 FE, Samsung will want to repeat the S20 FE popularity but has it cut the right corners to face its Galaxy S21 inspiration with equal success?

Sony Xperia 1 III vs Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra

Jul 07, 2021, 8:01 AM, by Victor Hristov

The Sony Xperia 1 III comes with a brand new zoom camera, but how does it compare against the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra and its "Space Zoom"?...

Siri to lose control over some third-party apps in iOS 15

In iOS 15, it appears that Siri will lose some functionality and will stop supporting certain features and handling tasks via third-party apps. This could make Apple look anti-competitive.

8 hours ago, by Alan Friedman, 0 comments

Hulu Plus Live TV adds NFL Network at no extra cost, new sports package available

NFL Network is available to all Hulu's Live TV subscribers starting today, while the new sports add-on will also launch today.

yesterday, 10:47 PM, by Cosmin Vasile, 0 comments

Qualcomm's expensive smartphone is now available for pre-order

If you'd like to place a pre-order, you can do so now via Asus's official store, but keep in mind that Qualcomm's smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders won't ship until August 27.

yesterday, 10:12 PM, by Cosmin Vasile, 0 comments

Apple releases watchOS 7.6.1 to fix serious security issue

The same security issue that Apple urgently asked iPhone and iPad users to patch with iOS and iPadOS 14.7.1, respectively, is now the subject of the just-released watchOS 7.61 update.

yesterday, 9:56 PM, by Alan Friedman, 0 comments

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OnePlus Nord CE 5G update adds camera improvements, fixes heating issues

Dubbed OxygenOS 11.0.5.5, the latest OnePlus Nord CE 5G update brings many camera improvements (again) and optimizes the overheating control system.

yesterday, 9:49 PM, by Cosmin Vasile, 0 comments

Verizon introduces four new mobile hotspot plans

Verizon has just announced four new mobile hotspot plans are now available for customers who need to access data while on the move.

yesterday, 9:32 PM, by Cosmin Vasile, 0 comments

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Motorola downgrades its Android update schedule across all smartphones

Motorola will no longer offer customers who purchase its smartphones more than one Android OS update unless the devices prove to be unusually popular.

yesterday, 8:44 PM, by Cosmin Vasile, 15 comments

As more Americans embrace 5G, T-Mobile benefits as its Q2 results show

It was another strong quarter for T-Mobile as the company led the industry in several financial categories driven by new subscribers interested in having 5G service.

yesterday, 8:17 PM, by Alan Friedman, 1 comment

New Google Maps widgets now available for iPhone

Google has created two new iOS Home Screen widgets for Google Maps. These are the first of a series of such widgets according to Google who expects to release more Maps widgets in the future.

yesterday, 4:06 PM, by Alan Friedman, 1 comment

T-Mobile kicks off its very own Android 11 rollout for the overpriced Motorola Razr 5G

Hot on the heels of AT&T, T-Mobile appears to have started its over-the-air Android 11 update process for the reimagined Motorola Razr with 5G support.

yesterday, 1:51 PM, by Adrian Diaconescu, 2 comments

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Apple threatens leaker, blaming him for ill-fitting iPhone cases and boring new handset introductions

Apple is demanding that a leaker in China stop posting ads and information about unreleased iPhone models. Apple says that these posts could lead third-party case manufacturers to produce ill-fitting iPhone cases.

yesterday, 12:50 PM, by Alan Friedman, 18 comments

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Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip 3 5G will come with pretty impressive charging capabilities after all

Contrary to what was previously expected, it looks like the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 5G will match the Z Fold 2, Z Fold 3, and S21 Ultra's 25W charging speeds.

yesterday, 11:19 AM, by Adrian Diaconescu, 1 comment

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iPhone 13 Pro Max - Apple’s Olympic-size mistake, but you'll still buy it

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yesterday, 10:13 AM, by Martin Filipov, 25 comments

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Smartphone numbers are in: Motorola and Xiaomi were big winners last quarter

Almost 300 million smartphones were shipped in Q2 2021, with Xiaomi and Motorola being amongst the biggest winners.

yesterday, 9:58 AM, by Joshua Swingle, 4 comments

Tim Cook reveals how Apple decides on making its own parts

Apple has its fair share of product or service failures, last of which is the discontinued OG HomePod, but when it comes to the ungrateful component supply industry, it rarely misses the mark.

yesterday, 9:27 AM, by Daniel Petrov, 2 comments

Apple just had a tremendous quarter in the Google-dominated US smart speaker market

Thanks to both the OG HomePod and the much more successful HomePod mini, Apple managed to vastly improve its Q2 US smart speaker sales, nonetheless ranking behind Google and Amazon overall.

yesterday, 9:10 AM, by Adrian Diaconescu, 3 comments

Motorola Edge 20 Pro

The Motorola Edge 20 Pro comes with 6.7-inch OLED display and Qualcomm Snaprdragon 870 processor under the hood. Specifications also include 4500mAh battery with 30W charging speed, triple camera setup on the back with 108MP main sensor and 32 MP selfie camera on the front.

yesterday, 9:00 AM

Motorola Edge 20 Lite is official: Affordable and fully specced

The most affordable Edge 20 phone is here. Does it have what it takes to be a hit?

yesterday, 9:00 AM, by Iskren Gaidarov, 0 comments

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Motorola Edge 20 and Edge 20 Pro are official: Good looks, appealing pricing

The new Edge 20 phones are finally here. Let's check what they are all about!

yesterday, 9:00 AM, by Iskren Gaidarov, 4 comments

Best unlocked or carrier flip phones and basic phones you can buy right now (Updated July 2021)

Looking for a solid secondary phone, something with tactile buttons and battery that lasts weeks? We have the best picks here.

yesterday, 8:51 AM, by Radoslav Minkov, 4 comments

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Apple’s Spatial Audio already has a major advantage over Sony’s 360 Reality

Apple's Spatial Audio is already ahead of Sony's 360 Reality Audio. Accessibility is the key!

yesterday, 8:21 AM, by Preslav Kateliev, 3 comments

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Huawei P50 and P50 Pro are here: impressive cameras, Snapdragon power, no 5G

The Huawei P50 and P50 Pro are official with the Snapdragon 888 4G and powerful cameras.

yesterday, 7:45 AM, by Joshua Swingle, 19 comments

Huawei P50

The Huawei P50 comes with Huawei's own operating system - HarmonyOS 2.0. Specs include big 6.5-inch OLED display with 90Hz refresh rate, 4100mAh battery with 66W charging speed and quad camera setup on the back with 50MP main sensor combined with 13MP selfie camera.

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