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The FCC tips bad news for Galaxy S20 and Z Flip on Verizon/T-Mobile/AT&T, leaks the S20+

Whose 5G network will the Galaxy S20 and S20+ support? The FCC now has the answer, and Verizon, AT&T or T-Mobile needn't apply for one of those.

Sprint 5G network coverage map: which cities are covered?

Where exactly do you get Sprint 5G coverage? Which cities are covered? And what are Sprint's 5G coverage map expansion plans for 2019 and 2020?...

Verizon 5G network coverage map: which cities are covered?

Verizon was one of the first US carriers to launch a 5G network, but it's coverage is limited to select spots in a handful of cities...

OnePlus commits to videography with long list of features & updates

OnePlus has announced plans to improve the videography experience on its smartphones with a long list of new features including a Social Media Mode and a Night Mode for video. The company is also planning to fix several existing issues.

DEAL Here's how you can save 50 percent or more on Verizon's LG V50 ThinQ 5G

Verizon's LG V50 ThinQ 5G powerhouse is on sale at a massive $500 discount with new lines of service, but believe it or not, you can save even more by switching from a different carrier and trading in an eligible device.

DEAL Top-rated eBay vendor brings Samsung's Galaxy Watch Active 2 down to lower than ever prices

The excellent Apple Watch-rivaling Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 is on sale for as little as 185 bucks in "open box" condition with a full 1-year warranty from a top-rated eBay vendor included.

New Google Pixel 4a leak reveals two 5G models

Is there anything more telling about Google's future phone plans than “pixel_20_mid_range” next to fish-based codenames? Check out the upcoming Pixel 4a models and chipsets.

DEAL Save big on a beastly 1TB Galaxy S10+ at Samsung

Samsung has the unlocked 1TB "Performance Edition" of the Galaxy S10+ on sale for 500 bucks less than usual ahead of the fast-approaching Galaxy S20 family announcement.

featured View the six new razr videos released by Motorola as the pre-order-period begins

With pre-orders starting today for the Verizon-exclusive Motorola razr, the manufacturer released six videos ranging from the Moto gestures available on the phone to instructions on how to care for the device.

New feature has dropped the collection of iOS users' location data by 68%

Apple's iOS 13 added a new feature that allows users to opt-out of the collection of their location data by marketers through apps that collect the data in the background. The new feature has cut the collection of this data by 68%.

DEAL Believe it or not, Apple's iPhone 11 is free right now at Best Buy with installments

Apple's regular-sized iPhone 11 is up for grabs at Best Buy for $0 after bill credits with Sprint installment plans for new customers and existing ones willing to open new lines of service. Trade-ins are not required.

Facebook says Apple, not WhatsApp, should be blamed for Saudi hack of Bezos' phone

Instead of taking even some responsibility for the file stealing malware allegedly sent by the Saudi crown prince to Amazon founder Jeff Bezos via WhatsApp, Facebook employees are essentially blaming Apple and iOS.

iOS 14 & iPadOS 14: the rumored list of compatible iPhones and iPads

Every iPhone that supports iOS 13 could support iOS 14 when it arrives later this year, including the iPhone SE and iPhone 6s. A long list of iPads are also expected to support iPadOS 14, although two models will no longer be compatible.

Learn how to win one of 65 Alcatel Joy Kids tablets being given away by T-Mobile next week

This coming Tuesday, T-Mobile is giving away 65 Alcatel Joy Kids tablets as part of a sweepstakes connected to the T-Mobile Tuesdays reward program. And a free Auntie Anne's pretzel is included with the weekly freebies and discounts.

DEAL Amazon's already affordable AirPods rivals are even cheaper than usual

Amazon's AirPods-rivaling Echo Buds are on sale at a massive $40 off an already reasonable $129.99 list price with hands-free Alexa voice assistance, active noise reduction technology, and solid battery life.

Check out the trick kids are doing with their AirPods to secretly converse during class

Apple unintentionally showed kids a sneaky way to communicate with a friend during a class through the use of its wireless Bluetooth AirPods and an app like Google Translate.

This could be how you'll move virtual objects on Apple Glasses

With rumors that Apple could introduce its AR based Apple Glasses as soon as this year, a patent application filed by the company with the USPTO shows a fingernail-sized device that can move around virtual objects on a screen or lens.

You'll be surprised to hear why the Commerce Department withdrew a "Huawei-killer" rule change

The Pentagon and the Treasury Department both have quashed the Commerce Department's plan to tighten the screws on Huawei by allowing the U.S. to control the export of foreign-made products made up of 10% U.S.-origin content by value.

featured The Galaxy Fold's successor (not the Galaxy Z Flip) could debut before summer

The Galaxy Fold's successor, which could debut as the Galaxy Fold 2 or Galaxy Z Fold, may be announced in Q2 2020. The phone is expected to feature an 8-inch display, Qualcomm's Snapdragon 865, and the Galaxy S20 Ultra's 108MP camera.

Galaxy S9 and S9+ owners may have to wait longer than expected for Android 10

Previously scheduled for an official Android 10 update in January, Samsung's Galaxy S9 and S9+ are now expected to make the jump no sooner than March, at least in one major European market.

Rumored specs call for the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip to be powered by an overclocked Snapdragon chipset

The latest rumored specs for the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip call for the phone to be powered by the Snapdragon 855+ Mobile Platform. It also is expected to support both wireless charging and reverse wireless charging.

Flagship Nokia 9.1 shelved as focus shifts to Nokia 9.2 with revised cameras

HMD Global has reportedly shelved plans to release the Snapdragon 855-powered Nokia 9.1 PureView this year. It's now focusing on the Nokia 9.2, which will debut with the Snapdragon 865 and a revised camera setup.

featured Fresh leak reveals Galaxy S20+ and S20 Ultra pre-order gift

According to a freshly leaked promotional image, Galaxy S20+ and S20 Ultra pre-orders will come with free as-yet-unreleased Galaxy Buds+ in certain markets, US presumably included.

Motorola's next phone has a stylus, but it probably won't rival the Note 10

Motorola is preparing a mysterious new smartphone compete with a stylus. But if the renders are anything to go by, it probably won't be able to rival the Galaxy Note 10 and S Pen.

DEAL T-Mobile customers can get an awesome Galaxy S10/Galaxy Watch Active 2 bundle deal

Costco members willing to activate Samsung's excellent Galaxy S10 on a new or existing T-Mobile account can get the handset and an additional Galaxy Watch Active 2 device for a grand total of only 650 bucks.

GoTo is T-Mobile's brand new line of accessories for mobile devices

T-Mobile has introduced a new line of accessories for mobile devices called GoTo. The line includes power banks, chargers, phone cases, glass protectors and a wireless charging pad.

Google's version of AirDrop leaked in new video

Google is expected to release Nearby Sharing, a feature that allows for sharing photos or other files with nearby devices—even non-contacts, just like AirDrop.

Conspiracy theories, amateur productions get noticed on Amazon Prime Video

To raise its library of viewable videos, Amazon's Prime Video streaming video app allows subscribers to upload videos. In fact, 66% of the platform's video library is made up of uploaded content.

Despite Google's ban, several apps provide short-term loans at ridiculously high interest rates

Despite changes Google instituted to the Play Store last year, apps offering short-term payday loans at usury rates still exist. Apps offering loans shorter than 61 days are not supposed to be available from the Android app storefront.

LG confirms Android 10 update for nine smartphones

LG has just confirmed that at least nine smartphones will be updated to Android 10 in the coming months.

Motorola starts pushing out the Android 10 update to Moto G7 Plus

The Moto G7 Plus is only the third smartphone that Motorola updates to Android 10.

How to screenshot your iPhone

Newer iPhones after the iPhone X use one shortcut to take screenshots, while iPhone 8 and earlier models rely on a different key combination. Here is how to screenshot your iPhone...

T-Mobile upgrades 4G and 5G networks in Miami ahead of the Super Bowl

The Super Bowl gathers thousands of fans that all demand a fast data connection. T-Mobile has already made preparations in Miami to provide that not only for the event, but after it as well.

poll Which is your favorite phone brand?

Do you have a favorite brand of phones that you have stayed loyal to? Why do you like it? Participate in our poll and tell us your reasons in the comments!

How to quickly disable Face ID and force iPhone to require passcode

Sometimes in an emergency you might want to disable Face ID. It's easy to do this on the latest iPhones and all it takes is just one step...

featured PET, TPU, or Tempered Glass – all you need to know to choose a screen protector

You want to keep the display of your smartphone intact but are confused by all the protectors available for sale? This article will help you navigate the different screen protector types and pick the best one for your needs and budget!

LG G9 ThinQ: Price, release date, news, and rumors

Is LG going to pleasantly surprise us with the LG G9 ThinQ, or is it going to be another borderline excellent device with a couple of neat tricks up its sleeve that just falls flat when it comes to delivering a great user experience? It’s too early to say, but we’d still like to share what we expect and want to see from the LG G9 ThinQ!

DEAL New Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL deals combine a small discount with a substantial freebie

Best Buy has Google's mid-range Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL on sale at a $50 discount with a $100 e-gift card also included at no extra charge.

Sprint can fix broken screens on several high-end Samsung phones on the cheap

If you own a Samsung Galaxy S9, S9+, Note 8, S8, S8+, or S7 with a cracked screen, Sprint will only charge you 50 bucks for a repair until February 9 with absolutely no strings attached.

featured Here's when we expect Google to unveil the Pixel 4a and fully detail Android 11

May 12 is the official start date of the Google I/O 2020 developer conference, and if history is any indication, that's when the Pixel 4a will be unveiled and Android 11 fully detailed.

Samsung’s foldable Galaxy Z Flip clears last hurdle before its official launch

Documents on the FCC websites show that a device that's expected to be released as the Galaxy Flip Z has been certified by the agency. The new phone with a foldable display will likely be announced next month.

With Samsung’s answer to AirDrop, you can even send files to your fridge

Samsung has developed it's own method for quick and easy file sharing called Quick Share. But it goes beyond sending files between smartphones, check what else it can do...

featured updated The Galaxy S20 series looks amazing in these leaked press renders

The Samsung Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20+, and Galaxy S20 Ultra have leaked out in a set of official press renders. The smartphones boast large Infinity-O displays and huge rear camera modules.

OnePlus' invisible camera phone concept looks marvelous in black leather

The OnePlus Concept One and its cool invisible camera was photographed in a different color on the OnePlus official forum. Instead of the papaya orange-yellow, the new photos show the prototype in a stunning black leather design.

DEAL Fitbit Inspire HR price drops to all-time low at Amazon

Fitbit Inspire HR, the fitness tracker that accurately monitors heart rate, calorie burn and dozen other health-related aspects, is now on sale at Amazon for a price that's only been seen on Black Friday.

Unannounced Samsung Galaxy A21s headed to the US

Samsung has a Galaxy A20 sequel in the works, one of its middle-class smartphones positioned in the lower bracket price-wise.

Apple signs multiple year supply agreements with a major chipmaker

Apple signed two multi-year contracts with chipmaker Broadcom for components that will be used on new Apple products over the next three and a half years. The actual components included in the deal are unknown.

Being forced to ditch Lightning would harm customers, says Apple

Apple believes a possible EU legislation that would force it to ditch the Lightning connector in favor of USB-C would harm innovation and hurt the local economy. It'd also disrupt the lives of millions of users in the region who depend on existing cables.

Take a peek at how Android will work on the Surface Duo

Microsoft has published an Android emulator for the Surface Duo so that Android developers can optimize their apps to work with the dual-screened phone expected out for the 2020 holiday season.