Your wish has been granted! Microsoft's Surface Duo might launch much earlier than expected
The Surface Duo could be released this summer, months before the original release date during the holiday shopping season of 2020. The dual-screened device could be unveiled as soon as this spring.
Facebook Messenger gets another redesign, here is what's new
Facebook is constantly adding and removing features from its mobile apps, as it tries to evolve its ecosystem. The most recent app to suffer important changes is Messenger, the company's main chat app.
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Samsung Galaxy S8 and Note 8 won't be upgraded to Android 10
Samsung has finally confirmed that Galaxy S8 and Note 8 won't receive any new OS updates beyond Android 9 Pie.
New Surface Go 2 leak reveals major upgrades
A new spec list for the next Microsoft tablet has, ahem, surfaced, and it reveals some major and powerful upgrades.
An iPhone 11 survived a two-month underwater trip at Disney World
One family shared their experience with the iPhone 11's water resistance surviving much more than they expected.
Gameloft launches LEGO Legacy: Heroes Unboxed featuring iconic minifigures
LEGO Legacy: Heroes is the name of Gameloft's most recent mobile game. After more than a year in development, the game is finally available on Android and iOS devices.
A mysterious rally in Nokia's stock could mean that a new 5G challenger to Huawei is coming
Nokia's stock shut up on Wednesday in the midst of a major coronavirus sell-off and that led some analysts to deduce that the company could be the subject of a takeover.
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Supertall LG V60 ThinQ 5G stars in official promo video
The LG V60 ThinQ 5G is coming soon to Verizon, T-Mobile, and AT&T. The phone's price will likely be around $900.
FCC approves plan that will lead to an auction of mid-band spectrum for 5G
An FCC vote along party lines will allow foreign satellite firms to get paid for giving up their mid-band spectrum which will be auctioned off some time this year by the FCC.
Samsung Galaxy A41 leaked renders reveal triple camera, sleek design
A slightly downgraded version of the Galaxy A51, the unannounced Galaxy A41 is still an interesting phone.
Microsoft to remove one important feature from its Android launcher
The Redmond-based company announced that it will turn off the Cortana service in the Microsoft Launcher on Android by the end of April.
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Apple has a Siri-ous problem
Apple introduced the Siri digital assistant in 2011 with the launch of the Apple iPhone 4s. Tests show that Siri is seriously far behind Google Assistant when it comes to comprehension and accuracy.
Here's the successor to the world's most popular budget phone
The Samsung Galaxy A11 has leaked out entirely as the successor to the world's most popular budget smartphone – the Galaxy A10. It features an Infinity-O display, a triple-camera setup, and a massive 5,000mAh battery.
Report claims that T-Mobile has laid off some employees just weeks from the finish line
T-Mobile is laying off Mero workers according to a newly published report. While T-Mobile John Legere says that the merger with Sprint will add to jobs from day one, the carrier is allowed to eliminate duplicate positions.
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The FCC may propose $200 million in fines for US carriers selling their users’ location data
The four major US carriers have been under investigation by the FCC for a couple of years already over allegations of sharing their customers’ location data. The New York Times reports that the penalty facing AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile and Verizon is supposedly around $200 million in total.
featured Galaxy S20 sales get off to a very slow start, but Samsung shouldn't panic just yet
The Galaxy S20, S20+, and S20 Ultra are not exactly selling like hotcakes in Samsung's domestic market, but the coronavirus epidemic might be the main reason for that, at least for the time being.
DEAL Budget Huawei Y6 2019 is only £69 for existing GiffGaff customers
The budget Huawei Y6 2019 is now only £69 for existing GiffGaff customers, that's £60 cheaper than the RRP and £10 cheaper than the second-best deal on the market. The smartphone features Google services, a 6.1-inch display, and a 13MP camera.
Smart Compose for Google Docs is out of beta, but it's not yet mainstream
In case you didn't see it yet, Google confirmed that Smart Compose for Google Docs is generally available to anyone with a G Suite account.
DEAL Еxpired Woot is holding an absolutely bonkers sale on new and old Samsung smartphones
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Pixel phones could get these new features with the March feature drop
Pixel phones are getting better over time thanks to Google's feature drops and the next one is going to add a few long-awaited features.
LinkedIn will have Stories like Snapchat and Instagram
LinkedIn is reportedly working on bringing Stories to its users. Mainly focused on work relationships and professional networking, the platform could use the feature in ways that are not obvious when you first think of it. LinkedIn tells us that Stories could facilitate sharing key moments from work events, posting tips and tricks to work smarter, or quickly announcing something to colleagues.
Samsung launches two new Galaxy Watch Active 2 models
Samsung is refreshing its lineup of smartwatches with two new Galaxy Watch Active 2 variants that were recently unveiled in South Korea.
Google and OnePlus sold fewer smartphones in the US in Q4 2019 than Alcatel
Apple, Samsung, LG, and Motorola were the unsurprising top four smartphone vendors stateside during Q4 2019, while Alcatel managed to beat Google and OnePlus for the fifth spot.
Uber redesigns mobile app, adds two essential features
Uber has just announced it has refreshed its mobile app with a new design and added two important new features that will make it easier for customers to communicate with drivers.
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Google Fi customers can already use T-Mobile's 5G network
Google Fi confirmed last year that it will offer 5G mobile service to its customers thanks to partnerships with Sprint and T-Mobile.
Shazam finally adds Apple Music integration on Android
Apple Music integration is finally making its way to Shazam users on Android.
Samsung Galaxy Note 10 update tweaks gesture navigation, face unlock
The Galaxy Note 10 is the latest Samsung smartphone to receive an update that fixes or improves some of the features that didn't work quite as they should.
New accessory for the Apple iPad Pro takes it closer to laptop territory
Apple will reportedly release a new QWERTY keyboard accessory alongside the rel;ease of the new iPad Pro. The accessory will include a trackpad and capacitive buttons that will feel like real keys.
Samsung says the unlocked Galaxy Z Flip will be back in stock tomorrow
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip stands out among the new smartphones of 2020. If you want to buy it unlocked in the US, you can do so soon.
$12 billion of potential Apple iPhone 9 revenue is up in the air
Apple CEO Tim Cook told Fox Business today that he is optimistic that the Chinese are getting the coronavirus under control. Meanwhile, Apple's shares have declined 14.2% over the last week.
First leaked render reveals key Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite selling point
Just like the "regular" Galaxy Tab S6 but unlike the mid-range Galaxy Tab S5e, the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite is pretty much guaranteed to feature a built-in S Pen, at least based on its first leaked render.
The world's second largest smartphone market is finally getting a physical Apple Store
This year, Apple plans on selling iPhone models online in India for the first time. By next year, there will be a full fledged Apple Store in the country according to CEO Tim Cook.
First HTC smartphone to be launched this year is the Wildfire R70
It looks like HTC is still releasing entry-level phones, such as the Wildfire R70 that's just been revealed today.
Dead by Daylight coming to Android and iOS this spring
Critically-acclaimed asymmetric survival horror Dead by Daylight is finally coming to Android and iOS devices this spring.
DEAL Expires in - 1m 2d Deal: save £150 on the new Galaxy S10 Lite at O2 UK
The Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite is already £150 cheaper thanks to O2 UK’s big discount and Samsung’s new cashback promotion. The smartphone features a 6.7-inch AMOLED display, the Snapdragon 855, and a triple-camera setup.
Leaked EU proposal would force the iPhone to include a feature it has never had before
The European Union (EU) is trying to stop the creation of electronic waste and one way they might accomplish this is through a law requiring that mobile devices come with replaceable batteries.
These were the best selling smartphones in 2019 by region
The best selling smartphones by region in 2019 have been revealed today by Counterpoint Research. The iPhone dominated in North America and Europe, while Samsung proved popular in the Middle East and Africa, Latin America, and Europe too.
featured Will Samsung ever get serious about challenging Apple in the smartwatch market?
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Spotify refreshes its iOS app with streamlined controls and a new look
Music streaming giant Spotify just released an update to its iOS app, which gives the interface a facelift and a few important changes.
This brand-new Timex smartwatch is an affordable battery life champ with built-in GPS
The "sports-first" Timex Ironman R300 GPS smartwatch is up for grabs in the US at a reasonable price of $120 with built-in GPS functionality, heart rate monitoring, and an absolutely mind-blowing battery endurance rating.
OnePlus 6/6T get OxygenOS Open Beta 5 update: optimized one-hand experience in Phone App along with February security patch
OnePlus 6 and OnePlus 6T are now getting a new beta update for their operating system - the OxygenOS Open Beta 5. The new update provides several new features, among which the Android security patch for February 2020 and an optimized one-hand mode experience in the Phone app.
Newly released patent is latest hint towards Apple’s AR glasses
Apple's rumored AR headset is still shrouded in mystery but we're slowly getting an idea of what it might do. The latest piece of information comes from a recent Apple patent.