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What chip shortage? The world will soon be drowning in chips says analyst

The current chip shortage could turn into a chip glut according to an industry analyst who says that without a boom in demand, the world could soon be awash in semiconductors.

yesterday, 11:03 PM, by Alan Friedman, 0 comments

Check out the new features coming to the iOS version of Google Maps (Dark Mode is included!)

Google has added three features to the iOS version of Google Maps including Dark Mode, two new widgets, and a way to share your location for as long as three hours using iMessage.

yesterday, 9:00 PM, by Alan Friedman, 0 comments

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Blackview BL5000 — world's first 5G rugged gaming smartphone, now $299.99

The Blackview BL5000 is the first 5G rugged gaming smartphone. Now on promo price!

2 days ago, 7:43 AM, by Blackview, 1 comment

Snapdragon Wear 5100 could power the next wave of Android smartwatches

Qualcomm's next chipset for smartwatches is apparently called Snapdragon Wear 5100 and "Atherton" might be the first to use it.

yesterday, 6:08 PM, by Anam Hamid, 0 comments

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Apple asks iPad mini users what size screen they want on the next model

For the first time in the history of the iPad mini, which first launched in 2012, the slate faces a redesign. Apple has sent a survey to iPad mini users to hear what size screen they would like to see.

yesterday, 4:25 PM, by Alan Friedman, 2 comments

These leaked Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 specs bring the hype level to 100

It looks like the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 will give both the Galaxy Buds Pro and Apple's AirPods Pro a run for their money with their great specs and reasonable price point.

yesterday, 2:10 PM, by Adrian Diaconescu, 7 comments

Google's Tensor chipset explained: Core Pixel features amplified

Google's first custom chipset, the Tensor, will power the upcoming Pixel 6-series and amplify the core Pixel features and functionalities.

yesterday, 1:38 PM, by Peter Kostadinov, 1 comment

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Google Pixel 6 vs Pixel 6 Pro: expectations

yesterday, 7:54 AM, by Preslav Kateliev

Google's Pixel 6 Pro may be slightly better than the regular Pixel 6, but also a bit more expensive. Which one is worth buying? Which one is the phone for you?

Google Pixel 6 vs Apple iPhone 13: What to expect

yesterday, 6:22 AM, by Victor Hristov

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

Google Pixel 6 vs Pixel 5: What to expect?

yesterday, 5:35 AM, by Mariyan Slavov

We compare the Pixel 6 vs the Pixel 5 in several key categories: design, display, cameras, hardware, battery life.

Google Pixel 6 Pro vs iPhone 13 Pro: Early comparison

yesterday, 5:17 AM, by Radoslav Minkov

We compare the upcoming Google flagship Pixel 6 Pro against one of its biggest rivals – the Apple iPhone 13 Pro.

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 Z Fold 3 vs Z Fold 2

Jul 26, 2021, 6:29 AM, by Daniel Petrov

We compare the 2021 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 vs the Galaxy Z Fold 2 to gauge their specs, camera, and battery life prowess, helping you decide between the two.

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...

Waze brings Microsoft’s Halo universe to the road

The navigation app has teamed with Microsoft and developer 343 Industries to bring the iconic Halo universe experience to the road.

yesterday, 1:31 PM, by Cosmin Vasile, 0 comments

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OnePlus Nord 2 5G gets cooked well done after its battery explodes

A OnePlus Nord 2 5G, less than a week old, exploded while the user was riding a bicycle. The result was a severely charred phone, a traumatized individual, and a deal with OnePlus.

yesterday, 1:24 PM, by Alan Friedman, 11 comments

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Save $80 on Samsung’s cheap Galaxy Tab S6 Lite tablet

Now Amazon is making the Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite even more appealing by bringing its price well below the $300 mark.

yesterday, 1:14 PM, by Cosmin Vasile, 0 comments

T-Mobile will reportedly sell Galaxy S21 FE in four colors

T-Mobile appears to be gearing up for the launch of the Galaxy S21 FE in the US.

yesterday, 1:11 PM, by Anam Hamid, 0 comments

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The unlocked Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G is deeply discounted ahead of the S21 FE launch

Amazon has a number of different Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G models on sale at their biggest discount in a long time with absolutely no strings attached.

yesterday, 12:24 PM, by Adrian Diaconescu, 0 comments

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Google Pixel 6 & Pixel 6 Pro: Ending Apple’s camera reign?

Apple's been the king of video for... forever. The new Tensor chip in the newly-announced Google Pixel 6 promises to get the phone to iPhone levels when it comes to video recording.

yesterday, 11:49 AM, by Martin Filipov, 28 comments

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T-Mobile customers can now get a free Samsung Galaxy A32 5G with a new line

No longer available for free with any working trade-in, T-Mobile's Samsung Galaxy A32 5G is on sale at $0 after bill credits if you don't have a problem opening a new line of service.

yesterday, 10:44 AM, by Adrian Diaconescu, 0 comments

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Expired Apple's second-gen AirPods haven't been this cheap in a long time

With the AirPods 3 likely to break cover soon, this might be the perfect time to buy Apple's second-gen AirPods with a wired charging case at an incredibly low price of $99.99 refurbished.

yesterday, 9:28 AM, by Adrian Diaconescu, 0 comments

Pixel 6's Tensor won't be the exclusive chipset on Google phones

Upon Google's surprise Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro announcement, Qualcomm's stock briefly took a nosedive, so the world's storied mobile chipset maker was forced into explanation mode before business publications.

yesterday, 9:09 AM, by Daniel Petrov, 2 comments

Xiaomi may launch Mi Mix 4, new tablets next week

A Weibo post has announced an imminent Xiaomi event, during which the company's latest flagship products are likely to be announced.

yesterday, 9:02 AM, by Doroteya Borisova, 1 comment

Google Pixel 6 vs Pixel 6 Pro: expectations

Google's Pixel 6 Pro may be slightly better than the regular Pixel 6, but also a bit more expensive. Which one is worth buying? Which one is the phone for you?

yesterday, 7:54 AM, by Preslav Kateliev, 4 comments

Galaxy Buds 2 won't pair to your phone like other earbuds...

For better or for worse, Samsung is using a brand-new method to have its new true wireless earbuds connect to your phone...

yesterday, 7:07 AM, by Doroteya Borisova, 0 comments

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The Galaxy S21 is reportedly selling even worse than the Galaxy S20

Sales of the Galaxy S21 are down 20% in the first six months of availability, compared to the Galaxy S20. Demand is down 47% compared with the Galaxy S10 series.

yesterday, 6:42 AM, by Joshua Swingle, 72 comments

Google Pixel 6 vs Apple iPhone 13: What to expect

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

yesterday, 6:22 AM, by Victor Hristov, 15 comments

Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro expected colors: which color should you get?

Here are the colors the Pixel 6 and the Pixel 6 Pro will be available in, when the two flagship phones launch sometime in the fall of this year. Check them out!

yesterday, 6:05 AM, by Iskra Petrova, 2 comments

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Samsung loses top spot in Europe as Xiaomi overtakes it for the first time

Xiaomi has overtaken Samsung in Europe to become the number one smartphone manufacturer for the first time.

yesterday, 5:58 AM, by Joshua Swingle, 45 comments

Google Pixel 6 vs Pixel 5: What to expect?

We compare the Pixel 6 vs the Pixel 5 in several key categories: design, display, cameras, hardware, battery life.

yesterday, 5:35 AM, by Mariyan Slavov, 2 comments

Spotify could launch a cheaper, ad-supported tier

After Google introduced a cheaper YouTube Premium Lite tier this week, it looks like Spotify is considering the same move.

yesterday, 5:31 AM, by Cosmin Vasile, 0 comments

Google Pixel 6 Pro vs iPhone 13 Pro: Early comparison

We compare the upcoming Google flagship Pixel 6 Pro against one of its biggest rivals – the Apple iPhone 13 Pro.

yesterday, 5:17 AM, by Radoslav Minkov, 2 comments

Twitter now lets you sign up and log in with Apple or Google accounts

Twitter now allows Android and iOS users to sign on using their Apple or Google accounts, the company announced this week.

yesterday, 5:06 AM, by Cosmin Vasile, 0 comments

DirecTV no longer operates under AT&T as spinoff process is completed

AT&T has just announced it has completed the spinoff of its video streaming business six months after the transaction was revealed.

yesterday, 4:24 AM, by Cosmin Vasile, 0 comments

Google's Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro could be available in these 8 countries

The Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro could be released in ten countries: Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Japan, Taiwan, United Kingdom, United States, Spain, and Italy.

yesterday, 4:02 AM, by Joshua Swingle, 3 comments

Samsung's official Galaxy Z Fold 3, Flip 3, and Watch 4 model prices leak, cheaper indeed

All Galaxy Z Fold 3, Flip 3, Watch 4, Watch 4 Classic, and Galaxy Buds 2 official prices leak, seemingly straight from Samsung's website, check'em out!

yesterday, 3:12 AM, by Daniel Petrov, 1 comment

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Google is offering a discounted bundle with Chromecast + Stadia Controller

Shortly after launching Stadia for Android TV, Google is sweetening the deal by offering a discount when the Stadia Controller is purchased with Chromecast.

yesterday, 2:49 AM, by Doroteya Borisova, 0 comments

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