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Canadian court dismisses Huawei CFO's application to toss US extradition request

Per the ruling, charges levied by the US against Meng Wanzhou are also crimes in Canada.

Check out LG's upcoming budget-friendly smartphone for AT&T

A new picture leaked confirms AT&T plans to launch another LG Phoenix smartphone this year.

Huawei looks at MediaTek for high-end 5G chipsets?

Huawei has some options after the new U.S. export rule kicks in and the company is unable to receive any more cutting-edge chips from TSMC without obtaining a license from the U.S.

Twitter's fact-checking leads to Trump's tirade against social media; president threatens regulation

President Donald Trump has threatened to regulate social media after a tweet he wrote about mail-in ballots was fact-checked by Twitter. The president accused Twitter of interfering in the 2020 election.

Moto G Stylus, LG K51 and Stylo 6 launch budget price onslaught on T-Mobile, Sprint and Metro

What can you buy with less than three Benjamins these days? The Moto G Stylus, LG K51 and Stylo 6 have great specs for the price, and are released for T-Mobile, Sprint and Metro.

5 ways Samsung's Galaxy Note 20 Plus specs may beat the Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G

Check out how the Samsung Galaxy Note 20+ specs are expected to be better than the Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G, from camera focus, through memory speeds, to dual finger scanner.

featured Phones with best battery life this year

If you are looking for a phone that you know will last you through the longest of days or if you want to avoid buying a phone with poor battery life, you need to know those battery numbers...

poll Video resolutions and camera modes, which ones do you prefer?

1080p or 4K? 30fps or 60? Specialized camera modes. What do you go for when you're using your smartphone's camera? Tell us in the polls inside!

DEAL Verizon's brand-new Samsung Galaxy S20 5G UW is already on sale at a hefty discount

The newly released Samsung Galaxy S20 5G UW is available at $300 off its list price from Best Buy with a $50 e-gift card also included for Verizon customers willing to sign a monthly installment plan.

featured Verizon plans buying guide: what's the best Verizon plan for you?

We studied the options that Verizon provides and came up with a buying guide, which would — hopefully — help you make better sense of all the offers and pick the right one for you. So, without further ado, let’s find the plan that’s good for you!

The Google Home is finally dead, let the sequel rumor games begin

Following its greatest nationwide discount ever, the 2016-released Google Home smart speaker is no longer available in the US from most major retailers, suggesting a sequel could be finally near.

Samsung Galaxy Fold 2 will reportedly enter mass production soon

Samsung is apparently readying its supply chain for volume production of its next bendable phone.

DEAL Misfit's killer Father's Day deals extend to the brand's newest Wear OS smartwatch

The Wear OS-powered Misfit Vapor X, Vapor 2, and Vapor smartwatches are on sale at crazy low prices through Father's Day with the use of a promo code on the brand's official US website.

Best phones under $400

Looking for a phone with decent specs and price that's easy on the wallet? The phones on this list are all affordable and have enough features to satisfy most needs.

Recent quarrel between T-Mobile and Dish could signal more trouble ahead for 5G frenemies

T-Mobile and Dish are not as friendly as they might seem at first glance, squabbling over an extension of a recent spectrum loan before eventually having to expand their collaboration in the near future.

HBO Max replaces the HBO Now app, now available on iPhone and iPad

HBO Max comes to replace HBO Now, with a strong set of movies and shows available at launch.

Latest Arm designs reveal 2021 phones will be amazingly fast

Arm, the company developing the mobile chip architecture, announced its new core family that will become the base for chips in high-end smartphones next year.

Motorola unveils the Moto G Pro in Europe, also prepping a US-bound Moto G Fast

The newly unveiled Moto G Pro is essentially a rebranded Moto G Stylus for European markets, while the upcoming Moto G Fast looks a lot like a US-bound Moto G8.

Spotify now allows you to save as many songs as you like in library

Spotify announced on its community blog that the 10,000-song cap on libraries is no more.

The second-generation iPhone SE is really paying off for Apple

An analyst from Cowen says that Apple will produce 25 million iPhone SE (2020) units in 2020. The phone has led a resurgence in Chinese iPhone sales during April.

Apple to reopen 100 brick and mortar stores in the states this week

Apple plans on reopening 100 Apple Stores in the United States this week with most of them offering curbside and storefront service. Some will allow walk-in customers.

OnePlus says it will continue making cheaper phones

The company will keep churning out premium phones too while expanding into other categories as well.

New Google Maps feature might benefit Google more than users

Google is adding a new icon to Google Maps that appears when you get close to a particular location. The icon is actually an advertisement for businesses including restaurants.

updated The LG Stylo 6 is 'coming soon' to T-Mobile (and Sprint) at a slightly excessive price

Recently released on Boost Mobile, the mid-range LG Stylo 6 has surfaced on T-Mobile's official website with no advance notice, actually launching "soon" on the nation's third-largest carrier at a price of $252.

iPhone 11 replaces iPhone XR as the world's favorite smartphone

All the iPhone 11 models were quite popular in Q1 2020.

Live photos of the Xiaomi Mi Band 5 leak

The Xiaomi Mi Band 5 is expected to be released next month with some new features including global NFC support, blood oxygen saturation monitoring and support for Alexa.

The Galaxy S20 5G series is nowhere near as popular as the Galaxy S10

The Samsung Galaxy S20 series sold over 30% less units than the Galaxy S10 during the first quarter. Samsung did, however, have the most popular 5G smartphone globally.

T-Mobile and Google are joining forces in 'first-of-its-kind' partnership to boost RCS adoption

T-Mobile is the world's first wireless service provider to allow its customers to use RCS technology when communicating with people on other networks without having to download an over-the-top app.

Best Unreal Engine 4 games for Android and iOS

Mobile games using the Unreal Engine 4 are some of the best-looking there are. They cover a wide variety of genres and offer unique gameplay experiences. Here are the 10 best Unreal Engine 4 games!

Play Fortnite like never before on the OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro

OnePlus and Epic Games announced that owners of the OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro will be able to enjoy Fortnite at 90fps exclusively.

DEAL Here's how you can save more than $400 on a Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G with no strings

Samsung's crazy expensive and surprisingly popular Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G is on sale for a whopping $424 less than usual in open box condition with a 1-year warranty included.

Google lets users confirm payments with their voice

The feature, which is a part of an early program for Assistant-enabled speakers and smart displays, is currently limited to in-app digital purchases through Google Play and restaurant orders.

Apple to skip USB-C on iPhone 12/Pro 5G before going portless next year

Apple is reportedly planning to skip USB-C one again in favor of Lightning on the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro. It could be the final year of Lightning iPhones, though, because Apple is preparing to go portless in 2021.

Apple's complete shift to OLED displays tasked to LG and the iPhone 12 Max

Can you guess how many iPhone 12 Max units Apple plans to sell after launch?

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S7+ 5G is drawing near with a huge battery in tow

The gargantuan 12.4-inch Samsung Galaxy Tab S7+ with 5G will get a fittingly massive battery with a capacity of around 10,000mAh, according to a recent certification that also suggests the release is near.

featured In search of the perfect compact phone: Samsung Galaxy S10e

Is there any hope left for compact phones?

DEAL Еxpired Amazon is back with another massive sale on popular Anker charging accessories

Amazon's killer one-day-only deals are back after a pandemic-caused hiatus, and if you hurry, you can get one of no less than ten popular Anker charging accessories at a substantial discount.

Samsung's new Exynos 880 chipset is the company's latest mid-range 5G chip

Samsung has introduced its new mid-range chip, the Exynos 880 mobile processor. The chip carries an integrated 5G modem that supports sub-6GHz 5G signals and delivers zippy download data speeds.

A future Samsung Galaxy Fold might be waterproof, according to a patent

We keep hearing rumors about Samsung’s upcoming second generation foldable smartphone, the Galaxy Fold 2, which we have already heard can even come in a more affordable variant as the Galaxy Fold 2 Lite. A patent, submitted by the South-Korea-based tech giant that suggests that Samsung may be working on a foldable with waterproof protection.