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Apple has released updates to iOS 14.1 and iPadOS 14.1 that include a number of bug fixes and improvements to iPhone and iPad users. At the same time, iOS 14.2 continues to be tested.

What Google does with the iPhone is anti-competitive according to a lawsuit filed by the DOJ

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is taking Google to court alleging that the company has been violating anti-trust regulations by making deals that block rival search engines.

DEAL featured Check out some of the best Walmart Black Friday deals coming up on iPhones, Samsung devices, and much more

Walmart has already revealed some pretty comprehensive lists of killer Black Friday deals scheduled to take place on and offline between November 4 and 15. Here they all are.

Vivo arrives in the UK and Europe as the next big smartphone brand

Vivo has officially arrived in the UK and Europe as the next big smartphone brand. It offers the new Vivo X51 5G with a gimbal camera for £749/€799 and several cheaper devices.

Verizon hits incredible 5G download speed record

Check out how Verizon beat its own world-beating 5G network speeds.

Micron's new component makes smartphones run faster

Micron Technology today announced a new UFS multi-chip package with low power LPDDR5 RAM and memory in a configuration up to 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 256GB of storage.

DEAL Best Buy has Verizon's special Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G UW model on sale at a cool discount

Verizon's special Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G UW edition is marked down from $700 (or $750) to a very reasonable $500 at Best Buy with monthly installment plans.

Best T-Mobile phones in 2020

What are the best T-Mobile phones right now? With over 30 smartphones in its catalog, T-Mobile has a lot to offer, but here we've picked only the top phones among them, from flagship iPhone models to cheap, affordable phones with great value...

DEAL It's now easier than ever to get Verizon's Samsung Galaxy A51 at a killer price

You don't need to trade anything in, port in an existing phone number, open a new line, or even settle for bill credits to save $250 on Verizon's Samsung Galaxy A51 right now.

featured Pixel 5 vs Galaxy S20 FE vs OnePlus 8T: Camera Comparison!

Which $700 phone has the best camera? We test camera quality on the Pixel 5, the Galaxy S20 FE and the OnePlus 8T...

Sony Xperia 5 II Review

The Sony Xperia 5 II further refines Sony’s idea of a compact flagship device. It offers all the bells and whistles of its bigger sibling - the ultra-premium Xperia 1 II, and even manages to add some cherries on top. Like the 120Hz display refresh rate that is all the hype in mobile nowadays.

Will Xiaomi's foldable smartphone look like a mix between Galaxy Fold and Huawei Mate X?

A new patent from Xiaomi, just approved and published today, shows that the company is still looking into different folding smartphone designs.

Outlook for iPad update offers drag and drop feature for split view; improves multitasking

Outlook for iPad is now getting a very useful multitasking feature, which will definitely make your experience with creating emails better.

Apple AirTags could launch 'soon' in two sizes

The Apple AirTags tracking tags will reportedly launch soon in two sizes. An announcement could happen in mid-November at the next Apple event.

DEAL Expires in - 7h 54min Woot has a boatload of iPhones and Apple Watches on sale at excellent prices today only

The iPhone XR, XS, XS Max, 7, 7 Plus, 8 and 8 Plus, as well as the Apple Watch Series 1, 2, 3, and 4, are all on sale at pretty much unbeatable prices in refurbished condition at Woot.

Best Verizon phones to buy in 2020

Verizon offers plenty of phones and it's easy to get confused about which one will suit you best. We picked the best phones for the most likely scenarios, check them inside!

Best unlocked phones that work on Verizon, T-Mobile or AT&T out of the box

It used to be hard to find SIM-free unlocked handsets that support all Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile voice and data networks out of the box, but recently that tradition is being shattered to pieces, as the advent of integrated cellular modems that support every frequency under the sun gave us phones like Google's Pixels, Samsung's Galaxies or the iPhones, that can work with each and every US carrier...

featured iPads 2020 buying guide: choose the best iPad for you

You're out to purchase a new Apple tablet and feel a bit confused? No fear — here's our comprehensive buying guide on Apple iPads for 2020, which will help you find the best slate for you or that special person you are buying it for.

Best AT&T phones to buy in 2020

There are over 30 smartphones to pick from at AT&T, so how do you get the right for you? We're here to help! These are the best AT&T phones you can get right now...

Samsung patent reveals an innovative Galaxy S phone with a flexible screen and powerful sound

A Samsung patent spotted by LetsGoDigital gives us a sneak peek of what could be a Samsung Galaxy S-line smartphone with a flexible display, which can assure a superior sound quality with additional loudspeakers.

Apple MagSafe wireless charger seems to be able to charge Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2

Alongside the new iPhone 12 series, Apple unveiled MagSafe for iPhones, a new line of accessories equipped with magnets, that would complement the new 5G iPhones. Now it seems that Apple’s MagSafe charger works with the Z Fold 2.

Redmi might be working on a mini smartphone to counter the iPhone 12 mini

Redmi might be working on a compact phone, as iPhone 12 mini might hopefully set a trend for more small-sized smartphones to appear.

These numbers show why T-Mobile is the early leader in U.S. 5G

T-Mobile subscribers were three times more likely than AT&T customers to find a 5G signal while they found a 5G 90 times easier than Verizon subscribers. But that might change this quarter with the launch of Verizon's nationwide 5G service.

popular Verizon's new transaction widens its lead over T-Mobile

Verizon added more subscribers to its industry-leading list of names in the states by agreeing to purchase Bluegrass Cellular for an undisclosed price. Bluegrass has 210,000 subscribers in 34 rural counties.

NASA awards Nokia a $14.1 million contract to build a 4G LTE network on the Moon

Networking equipment manufacturer Nokia has been awarded a $14.1 million contract to build a 4G LTE network on the Moon where NASA hopes to have "sustainable" human presence by 2028.

Apple Watch SE overheating issues result in wrist burns, display damage

Apple has refunded three users so far.

Google's 5G-capable Pixel 5 is already suffering from an embarrassing flaw

A growing number of Pixel 5 owners are reporting a small gap between the display and frame of their 5G-enabled phones that could become a big problem in the long run.

featured Huawei Mate 40 series exorbitant prices revealed

Availability will apparently be scarce and the standard model has been postponed.

OnePlus 8T brings in over $14 million within a minute of going on sale

Over 50,000 units of the phone were apparently sold within the first 10 minutes in China.

iPhone 12 supercycle depends on China: analyst

China has been expanding its 5G networks aggressively, and the iPhone SE and iPhone 11 have already proven to be quite popular there, even though they are 5G-less.

The OnePlus 9 series is under development and codenamed 'Lemonade'

The OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro are under development and codenamed 'Lemonade.' The flagships should arrive in early 2021 with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 875 on board.

DEAL Apple's enduring iPhone XR is cheaper than ever before in refurbished condition

Apple's 2018-released iPhone XR is still alive and kicking, costing $500 brand-new directly from its manufacturer and as little as $370 on eBay in refurbished condition.

Best iPhone 12 MagSafe accessories

Apple brought MagSafe back and with that opened the floodgates for new accessories. The first wave is already here, check them out!

HTC unveils yet another underwhelming mid-range phone you won't be able to buy

The HTC Desire 20+ is the company's latest mediocre attempt at a smartphone market comeback, exclusively available in Taiwan for the time being at the rough equivalent of around $300.

featured Demand for 5G iPhone 12/Pro higher than expected; could best iPhone 11 series

Launch weekend demand for the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro has exceeded expectations. The lineup is on track to be more popular than the iPhone 11 series and could lead to a supercycle.

The iPhone 12 display replacement and repair price is out, higher than iPhone 11's

Check out the iPhone 12 display price increase from an iPhone 11 repair.

iPhone 12: Dual SIM can't benefit from 5G speeds, leaked Apple document states

A user on Reddit has stated that in a carrier-internal document, Apple says that while on Dual Sim, iPhone 12 users can't benefit from 5G speeds and the network will drop to 4G LTE.

Samsung's Wireless Charger Trio, Galaxy Fit 2, and some new Galaxy Buds Live colors go on sale in the US

Samsung's versatile Wireless Charger Trio is now up for grabs in the US at $90 alongside a $60 Galaxy Fit 2 and $170 Galaxy Buds Live in hot new colors.

DEAL updated Best AirPods sales and deals right now

Looking for a new pair of wireless earbuds to pair with your iPhone, but the Apple Store doesn’t currently offer any AirPods discounts? Do not be disappointed; we are here to help ‒ we have scrutinized the internet for the best AirPods and AirPods Pro deals right now. Check them out!

Apple iPhone 12 and 12 mini battery size leak clears the capacity decrease mystery

The iPhone 12 series battery sizes are tipped to be smaller than the iPhone 11 models, yet Apple lists the battery life as the same, what gives?