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Huawei's breakthrough Petal Search app helps users install content banned by the U.S.

Huawei's Petal Search app not only allows users to find a way to install apps that have been banned by the U.S., it also functions as a regular search engine for Huawei customers.

Apple's environmentally-motivated decision is boosting sales of its new wireless earphones

Apple no longer bundles free EarPods with the iPhone as it considers them wasteful.

Microsoft ignites Surface Duo controversy after last week's announcement

A $200 sale on the Surface Duo has started a controversy as those who paid the original launch prices are asking to be mailed a check that matches the $200 savings now offered by the software giant.

DEAL Expires in - 4h 45min Some of the best Garmin smartwatches around are on sale at all-time high discounts

The Garmin Fenix 5X Plus, 5X Sapphire, Fenix 5, 5s, Vivomove HR, and Forerunner 735XT smartwatches can be purchased by anyone on Amazon at lower than ever prices today only.

DEAL Best iPhone deals to expect on Black Friday 2020

Here are the best iPhone deals to expect on Black Friday 2020 ranging from the new iPhone 12 and iPhone SE to the older iPhone 11, iPhone XS, and iPhone XR.

Epic and Apple are both making the same argument about the other side in new court filing

In a new court filing made on Friday,it appears that both Epic and Apple believe that they are being used by the other party without receiving some kind of renumeration.

Some Apple Card users suffer after a serioius glitch surfaces on Amazon

The Apple Card, issued by Goldman Sachs, has disappeared as a payment option on Amazon and the latter admits that it is a glitch that has accidentally caused the removal of the Apple Card as a payment option on Amazon.

popular You must delete these very popular Android apps before they render your phone unusable

The latest group of malicious Android apps identified by Avast includes 21 titles, 15 of which are still live in Google Play and four of which have been downloaded at least a million times each.

Even though a new feature protects your 5G iPhone 12 better, you'll still need to buy a case

Tests show that Apple's heavily promoted Ceramic Shield glass does provide a stronger defense against scratches and cracks on an iPhone 12 display. However, you'll still want a case.

New ad for cutting-edge Apple iPad Air (2020) stars an ancient toy that everyone wanted

Apple not only released the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro today, it also launched the iPad Air 2020 and its first advertisement for the tablet which is powered by the 5nm A14 Bionic chipset.

DEAL Samsung's high-end Galaxy Tab S6 is on sale at a record discount of up to $200

Powered by a Snapdragon 855 SoC and sporting a beautiful AMOLED display, last year's Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 is a crazy good deal at a discount of up to $200 on Amazon.

DEAL Microsoft's groundbreaking Surface Duo is on sale for the first time with no strings attached

Both Microsoft and Best Buy have the dual-screen Surface Duo on sale at a cool discount in an unlocked variant with no special requirements.

DEAL Expires in - 2m 1w Xfinity Mobile has a deal on the 5G iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro

Xfinity Mobile has a deal on both the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro. Both new and existing customers can save $250 in invoice credits or receive a $250 pre-paid card with the purchase of either phone.

Despite all odds, the iPhone 12 launches to crazy demand in China

The ongoing tension between China and the US, and the phone's high price compared to domestic rivals have done little to reduce consumer frenzy.

featured Galaxy Z Fold 3 may feature a different kind of S Pen

The foldable phone may also sport a thicker UTG to withstand the stylus.

featured Yet another key detail about Samsung's Galaxy S21 5G family is already '100%' confirmed

We not only know exactly how Samsung's impending Galaxy S21, S21+, and S21 Ultra 5G will look, but also every single color the three phones are expected to be released in.

U.S. actions are now damaging Huawei

The U.S. attacks on Huawei are finally doing some damage as the company reported a decline in growth over the first three quarters of the year. Huawei could be forced to leave the high-end smartphone business.

Huawei Kirin 9000 announced: first 5G 5nm chip with a CPU and GPU that may put it at a disadvantage

The company claims its new flagship chip has 30 percent more transistors than the Apple A14 Bionic.

The iPhone 12 is the best 5G phone to buy for the Verizon and AT&T network plans now

Check out why the iPhone 12 is the most futureproof 5G phone you can get on Verizon or AT&T at the moment. What's the best unlimited 5G plan to get it on, though?

vs Apple iPhone 12 Pro/Max vs iPhone XS/Max

Looking at your iPhone XS and wondering if these new iPhone 12 Pros are worth upgrading to? Well, we have everything you need to make an informed decision.

Apple iPhone 12 Pro/Max vs iPhone 11 Pro/Max

Should you upgrade to the iPhone 12 Pro and 12 Pro Max from the iPhone 11 Pro models? Here's a preview if all the display size, specs and camera differences to make up your mind.

FCC report finally details the shocking extent of that huge T-Mobile outage from June

Remember that massive T-Mobile network outage from more than four months ago? This in-depth FCC report details exactly how massive it was, and the numbers are pretty scary.

vs iPhone 12 vs iPhone 12 Pro

The iPhone 12 and the iPhone 12 Pro are now officially for sale starting today, October 23rd. In this article, we compare the iPhone 12 and the iPhone 12 Pro in several categories: specs, design, cameras.

DEAL Amazon Black Friday Deals available now and what offers to expect

Amazon is warming up for its big Black Friday sales with daily deals on various products. Check out what's discounted right now and what deals you can expect on Black Friday itself...

Best iPhone 12 mini screen protectors

We’ve already covered some really cool iPhone 12 mini cases and now it’s time to complete the protection suite with a list of iPhone 12 mini screen protectors.

Best iPhone 12 screen protectors

Apple has used something called Ceramic Shield in the iPhone 12 series but it wouldn’t hurt to slap a screen protector on, you know, just in case.

Best iPhone 12 Pro Max cases

If you’ve already decided to go all-in and pull the trigger on one of these top-tier iPhone devices, the next logical step is to buy a nice case to protect your new investment.

Best iPhone 12 Pro Max screen protectors

Apple has invented a new material for the displays in the iPhone 12 series and it’s called Ceramic Shield. We still don’t know how strong these new displays are but putting a screen protector on your iPhone is always a good idea.

DEAL What Black Friday phone deals to expect in 2020

Black Friday 2020 is coming fast and despite all the turmoil and the difficult health situation in the world, we’re expecting a full-fledged event with better deals than ever before.

vs Apple iPhone 12 mini vs iPhone SE (2020)

The iPhone 12 mini is already official, and fans of compact phones should bask in the joy. What about the iPhone SE (2020) you may ask? Well, it seems like compact phones are returning in one form or another, which means more freedom of choice. Good, right?

updated Best iPhone 12 and 12 Pro cases

No need to roam the internet and fuel your frustrations or lock in a state of choice paralysis. Here are some of the best iPhone 12 cases you can buy right now.

updated Best iPhone 12 mini cases

The hype around the iPhone 12 mini is absolutely massive, and many people are already pulling the trigger on that sweet purchase.

vs Apple iPhone 12/mini vs iPhone 11

Should you upgrade to the new 5.4" iPhone 12 mini 5G or 6.1" 12 from the lowly iPhone 11? We preview the new form factor and display sizes, the specs and camera differences, so you know whether to switch.

featured The best iPhone 12 price and deals on T-Mobile, Verizon, or AT&T

Why are the unlocked iPhone 12 and 12 mini more expensive than the AT&T, T-Mobile, or Verizon models?

You will now be able to mute conversations forever on WhatsApp on iOS and Android

WhatsApp for Android and iOS has been getting some quite useful features recently and now an option to mute chat notifications for more than 1 year will also be available to WhatsApp users.

DEAL Here are the top Best Buy Black Friday deals available now

Black Friday will be on November 27 this year, but now early Black Friday deals are starting to appear. Best Buy has some great offers for you on phones, tablets and iPad, smartwatches, Smart TVs, and headphones, to kick off the Black Friday shopping spree early.

featured This is the Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus, Blade Bezel and everything

Check out the last design leak in the Galaxy S21 series.

The iPhone 12 Pro carrier deliveries slip for late November, but Best Buy still has stock

Shipments for as far away as November 30 paint the iPhone 12 Pro in demand, and not only the blue one.

The inexpensive Nokia 2 V Tella is now available at Verizon

The new Nokia 2 V Tella can be purchased from Walmart for $90, but the smartphone will also be available in select Verizon stores and online later this month.

Verizon and Niantic ink partnership to offer customers rare Pokemon, avatar masks

Verizon and Niantic, the studio behind the Pokemon GO smash hit, have just announced a partnership that will benefit the carrier's customers, fans of the AR (augmented reality) mobile game.