Can you guess which smartphone was the most popular worldwide for 2019?
According to research firm Omdia, the Apple iPhone XR was the most popular smartphone worldwide last year with 46.3 million units shipped. The iPhone 8 was the most popular in 2018.
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Come watch the official new product video for the Sony Xperia 1 II flagship
Sony has released a new product video for its new flagship model the Xperia 1 II which is pronounced the Xperia One Mark Two. The phone has a 4K display and camera technology inspired by Sony's professional cameras.
DEAL Expires in - 3d 22h Google's Pixel 2 is an outright steal at $100 with a 90-day warranty
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What does former Sprint CEO Dan Hesse think about the T-Mobile merger and 5G?
Former Sprint CEO Dan Hesse, who was running Sprint back in 2014 when it tried to merge with T-Mobile and was rebuffed by the FCC and DOJ, weighs in on the current merger and 5G.
Huawei MatePad Pro 5G: hands-on with the iPad Pro lookalike
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featured Samsung starts production of an important Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G component
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Some of us still remember the times when we could easily access the battery of a smartphone and remove or change it. These times have now changed and the vast majority of smartphones these days come with non-removable batteries.
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EC staff required to use end-to-end encryption messaging app Signal for texting
In recent years, end-to-end encryption messaging app Signal has been gaining popularity for its simple interface, open-source technology and improved security. Privacy experts consider Signal to be superior in regards to security to other messaging apps and more and more people start to prefer it, as it develops more and more general public-oriented features.
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The Apple iPhone 9 and the 5G iPhone 12 family face serious delays says analyst
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Apple reopens more stores in China as the iPhone outperforms the competition
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DEAL Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ scores a crazy discount on eBay
The Galaxy Note 10+, one of the hottest phones of 2019, has an eBay deal slashing one-third off the normal price.
One of Apple's richest and oldest fans finally switches from a flip phone to an iPhone
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DEAL Apple's iPhone 11 Battery Case is almost 25% off on Amazon
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Netflix adds new feature that lets you see most popular series and movies
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DEAL Bose's premium noise-canceling headphones score another huge discount on Amazon
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Next Apple Pencil could sport some very useful features
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popular Google Pixel 4 XL review 4 months later: is it worth getting one in 2020?
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WhatsApp private group links visible in Google search results
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The TSA bans use of TikTok over national security threat allegations
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Google tries to please the European Parliament with a change on services search results page
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popular Sony Xperia 1 II is here: brings back what people want, adds more improvements
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Despite the very unfortunate MWC 2020 cancellation, Sony is dead set to refresh its mid-range lineup with new devices. The Japan-based manufacturer just announced the release of the Sony Xperia 10 II, a 6.0-inch device with a tall, 21:9 OLED display and a triple camera system.
Sony Xperia 10 II
The Sony Xperia 10 II is a mid-range smartphone that offers a 6'' OLED display, water and dust resistance, fingerprint scanner and a triple camera on the back. Under the hood, it's powered by Snapdragon 665, 4GB RAM and 128GB storage. A 3600mAh battery keeps the lights on. The Xperia 10 II will be available in selected markets from Spring 2020.
Sony Xperia 1 II
The Sony Xperia 1 II sports a 6.5-inch OLED display, Snapdragon 865 processor with 8GB RAM/256GB storage, and 5G support. A quad-camera setup with a TOF sensor is on the back, as well as an 8-megapixel selfie shooter at the front. The phone is powered by 4000mAh battery and Android 10. The Xperia 1 II will be available from late Spring 2020.
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