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App gives your Xbox the portable capabilities of the Switch using an iPhone

A new app for the iPhone will allow Microsoft users to stream Xbox One games over the iPhone, the iPad, and the iPod touch. The app should be available very soon.

Wall Street analyst suggests iPhone 12 mini could be the rumored 4G-only model

With the iPhone SE in its portfolio, Apple no longer has to worry about keeping prices low for budget conscious buyers.

Considering how Google markets the Pixel, the brand's latest issue is ironic

Google Pixel owners are complaining about issues that they are having with the Google Camera app crashing and failing to work. For a camera-centric device like the Pixel, this is a major problem.

featured The release dates of Google's Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a (5G) may have been etched in stone

Here's when two Google Pixel 5 colors and one Pixel 4a (5G) flavor are expected to be commercially released, and what could happen to a second version of the latter phone.

TSMC follows its 3nm, 2nm road maps; chip shortage allows retailers to hike prices of Huawei's 5G phones

TSMC moves forward with plans to move production of 3nm chips to volume production starting next year. By 2023, 100,000 wafers for 3nm chips will be shipped monthly.

Samsung will spice up A series with penta camera Galaxy A72 and flagship-exclusive features: report

Galaxy A72 could also be the first Samsung midranger with OIS.

Verizon and T-Mobile stick to their 5G guns, each insisting their strategy is a winner

Both Verizon and T-Mobile still think they've opted for the correct 5G rollout strategy, but only one of the two US wireless service providers can be right.

iPad WiFi vs iPad Cellular: which one should you get?

When choosing a new iPad, there's one important decision to make: WiFi only or WiFi + Cellular? The answer comes with a price tag, so you better get it right! Luckily, we can help with that.

vs Apple iPhone 12/mini vs iPhone 11

Should you upgrade to the new 5.4" iPhone 12 mini 5G or 6.1" 12 from the lowly iPhone 11? We preview the new form factor and display sizes, the specs and camera differences, so you know whether to switch.

Leaked sticker reaffirms the 'iPhone 12 mini' name

Stickers for iPhone 12's silicone cases have now apparently popped up online and they confirm the 'mini' moniker.

DEAL Save a whopping $150 on Apple's Beats Studio3 wireless headphones at Target

Apple's Beats Studio3 headphones' price dropped to the lowest price yet as Target shaves off $150.

Fitbit releases OS 5.0, but only two smartwatches are compatible

Fitbit has just announced that OS 5.0 is now rolling out to its newest smartwatches, Sense and Versa 3.

Verizon's special Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G UW edition also goes up for pre-order at $700

Verizon is joining T-Mobile and AT&T to sell the surprisingly affordable Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G with Ultra Wideband support as well.

DEAL Last chance: Grab a heavily discounted Google Pixel 4 XL from Amazon

Thankfully, Amazon managed to secure more Pixel 4 XL units and is now offering amazing $350 discounts to anyone who purchases it during the sale.

Apple Watch SE 40 vs 44mm: which size should you get?

Configuring your new Apple Watch SE but not sure which size you should go for? Worry not! Here's what you should consider...

T-Mobile brings 5G to another US city, opens two brick and mortar stores

T-Mobile revealed this week it has expanded its 5G network to more parts of Vermont.

DEAL Amazon sweetens the OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro 5G deals ahead of the 8T launch

The unlocked OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro 5G are on sale at lower than usual prices on Amazon as we continue to inch closer to the highly anticipated OnePlus 8T 5G launch.

DEAL The all-new Fire 8 HD is on sale on Amazon

Amazon is running a sale on the all-new Fire 8 HD, so customers can save $20 on the tablet. All ad-supported and ad-free variants are on sale and get the same discount.

The inexpensive TCL SIGNA is Verizon's new prepaid smartphone

Starting today, customers have another option at their disposal when decided what prepaid smartphone they want to buy from Verizon, the TCL SIGNA.

Amazon unveils redesigned Echo, Echo Dot, and Echo Show 10 with great prices

Amazon's all-new Echo, Echo Dot, and Echo Show 10 look nothing like their predecessors and yet they're just as affordable as ever, not to mention more powerful than ever before.

TicWatch Pro 3 is one of the first wearables with Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 4100

After launching the very cheap TicWatch GTX, Mobvoi is back with a much more expensive smartwatch, that's also one of the first to feature Qualcomm's Snapdragon Wear 4100 platform, the TicWatch Pro 3.

Google adds a COVID-19 layer to Google Maps

Google Maps has a new COVID-19 layer that will help users know where the bad spots to be avoided are. Using color-coding, Google Maps will reveal those areas of the world where COVID-19 density is high.

popular Google Pixel 5 price 'confirmed'

Hit-and-miss leaker Jon Prosser is quite confident about this one.

Apple releases final versions of latest iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch updates

Apple pushed out some updates today including iOS 14.0.1 for the iPhone, iPadOS 14.0.1 for the iPad, watchOS 7.0.1. for the Apple Watch, and updates for macOS Catalina and tvOS.

Snapdragon 875 will likely be followed by Snapdragon 775G, a 6nm flagship-rivaling chip

The new midtier chip will reduce the performance gap between high-end and midrange Android phones.

Photos claim to show high-end battery accessory for the 5G Apple iPhone 12 series

Photos of the rumored braided Type-C to Lightning cable expected to be found inside the box with the Apple iPhone 12 series have surfaced and they reveal a more expensive looking design than the cables currently found in the box.

Huge Nokia 7.3 5G leak reveals updated design and quad-camera setup

The Nokia 7.3 5G has leaked in full ahead of its announcement later this year. The device features a quad-camera setup and a 3.5mm headphone jack.

featured updated Google Pixel 4a (5G) press renders leak days before event

The Google Pixel 4a (5G) has leaked in full in a set of press renders less than a week before its official debut. The smartphone features a 6.2-inch OLED display and a dual-camera setup borrowed from the Pixel 5.

DEAL Apple's hot new 10.2-inch iPad is discounted for the very first time

Apple's newest entry-level iPad, aka the iPad (2020) or iPad (8th Generation), is already marked down by up to 34 bucks on Amazon in multiple colors and two storage variants.

Apple iPad 8th Gen Unboxing

This is a quick unboxing of the 2020 iPad. Stay tuned for our full review soon!

iOS 14 vs Android 11: 2020's software darlings

Now that iOS 14 and Android 11 are out, it wouldn't be too out-of-place to see how these two fare against one another visually. Let's delve in and compare iOS 14 against Android 11!

Twitter users might soon be able to send and receive voice message DMs

Twitter is apparently going to add a very useful feature in its already quite impressive arsenal of communication-focused tech.

Apple Watch SE unboxing

PhoneArena unboxes the Apple Watch SE and checks out the contents of the box, as well as gives you a first look at the new Apple Watch...

DEAL When is Black Friday 2020? Best deals and discounts to expect

We will be continuously rounding up all the noteworthy deals for you right here...

Best Apple Watch chargers

Need a power adapter for your Apple Watch charger? Or just a second or third charger to have around? We have everything you need to keep your Apple Watch topped up.

The US 5G war of words heats up as T-Mobile fires back at Verizon and AT&T

T-Mobile is not taking Verizon and AT&T's coordinated recent attack lying down, counter-attacking by essentially destroying the duopoly's 5G spectrum hoarding arguments.

The Pixel 5 leaks in green, along with the new Google TV Chromecast dongle

Take a look at the green Pixel 5 lying next to the new Nest Audio smart speaker and Google TV stick that will be replacing Chromecast.

featured A month with the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra: long-term review

I spent a month with the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra in my pocket. Here's how it's been treating me

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.