featured This flagship phone hints how OnePlus 8 Pro will shame Galaxy S20 Ultra's 120Hz display
Here's why the OnePlus 8 Pro may end up having a better 120Hz display specs than the Galaxy S20 Ultra.
Apple iPad Pro 2020 vs Microsoft Surface Pro 7 features, prices and battery life
We pit the new iPad Pro 2020 vs Microsoft's Surface Pro 7 features, price and specifications - hey, the iPad has a trackpad now, after all, who would've thought.
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PhoneSoap sanitizer sales explode, how long does coronavirus stay on phone surfaces?
How long can the coronavirus last on your phone display surface, frame, or stay on your case? Glass, metal and plastic need to be sanitized, it turns out.
Mujjo Smartphone Gloves: you wouldn't know you need a pair until you try them [hands-on]
The Mujjo Smartphone Gloves look and feel like your typical 5-finger pair. They are not cheap, but they work remarkably better than any dollar-store set of touchscreen gloves. They work with any iPhone, Android phone, or any device that has a touchscreen.
Galaxy S20 series and many other Samsung phones gain HDR10 support on Netflix
Smartphones these days are the main medium on which we consume the majority of our media. Netflix is one of the most popular video-streaming services that enjoy a healthy amount of mobile users, so much in fact that the company is currently experimenting with mobile-only tier of subscription in select developing markets. ..
Apple is fixing certain iPad Air models for free
Some owners of the third-generation Apple iPad Air have a problem. The screen on their tablets flicker and turn white permanently. So Apple is giving these customers a free repair.
TCL unveils world's first smartphone with 'rollable extendable' display
TCL Communication has unveiled the world's first smartphone with a 'rollable extendable' display. It has also introduced a working prototype of the Tri-fold tablet concept device.
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Top analyst sees a new Apple iPad mini this year using a mini-LED display
Top Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo says that Apple will introduce six devices in 2020-2021 that use a mini-LED panel; this is a transitional technology that will be used before micro-LED displays are ready for prime time.
Samsung unveils the perfect 5G phone display
Samsung's Netflix partnership for the Galaxy S20 displays just got more serious as Samsung Display unveils the first 5G OLED screens with record low blue light emissions, and lower power consumption.
featured Samsung patent reveals possible waterfall screen and projector for Galaxy Note 20 line
Samsung has received a patent for a method that allows physical buttons to protrude through a waterfall display. This means that we might see such a screen on the upcoming Galaxy Note 20 series.
120Hz at 1440p coming to the Galaxy S20 series according to latest leak
Fans of the Galaxy S20 that wanted 120Hz at Quad HD resolution might actually get it later this year via update, rumor suggests.
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featured No, Samsung did not lie about the display on the Galaxy Z Flip
The screen on the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip might be fragile, but it is real glass despite what you see in the test conducted by durability YouTube channel JerryRigEverything.
One of the Galaxy S20’s best features doesn’t work at maximum screen resolution
The new Galaxy S20 models have arguably the best displays Samsung has ever put out on a smartphone. But there's an awesome new feature that you can't use if you set the screen resolution to the highest setting.
featured Futuristic Galaxy Z Flip lands to give the Razr a run for its price... and specs
Get all the Galaxy Z Flip specs as far as display, camera, processor and connectivity go, in addition to the price and release date of Samsung's first clamshell with foldable Infinity Flex display.
In some markets you can have Apple arrange a house call to fix your iPhone screen
If your Apple iPhone needs a screen repair, you might be able to have it fixed via a house call set up through Apple Support. Currently, six cities offer such a service.
Key Apple supplier receives huge bailout as it struggles with switch to OLED
Apple supplier Japan Display is receiving yet another bailout in order to continue manufacturing iPhone displays. The company continues to supply LCD screens for the iPhone 11 and other models, but is expected to transition to OLED within the next two years.
Samsung says solid phone sales kept the fourth quarter from being a total disaster
Samsung reported its fourth quarter and full year 2019 results and while the mobile division had growthg during the fourth quarter, operating profits were lower for the year.
featured OnePlus 8 Pro live photo shows the refresh rate choices that users will have
A live photo of the OnePlus 8 Pro reveals that device owners will three refresh rate options to choose from starting with 120Hz, moving to 90Hz and then the tradition 60Hz.
featured 90Hz vs 60Hz display refresh rate revisited: can people tell the difference this time?
A 90Hz display is the new trend ins smartphones but many are left wondering about the benefits of this technology. Armed with two phones, we set out to see if people can notice the difference between a 90Hz and a 60Hz display.
The OnePlus 8 Pro's 120Hz display tech could be revealed next week
OnePlus has sent out invites to a media event on January 13. The gathering appears to have something to do with display technology and may focus on the OnePlus 8 Pro's 120Hz display tech.
Test firmware for Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra drops a pair of highly anticipated features
Tipster Ice Universe notes that Samsung has apparently removed the 2K 120Hz refresh rate from the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra while keeping the option in FHD. This is not a definite thing notes the tipster.
Apple Watch technology could help Apple increase battery life on some 2020 iPhone models
LG Display is reportedly gearing up to produce OLED displays using LTPO backplane technology. This could allow Apple to increase the size of the batteries in the iPhone 12 without making the phone thicker.
featured The Samsung Galaxy S20 series will reportedly feature 120Hz displays
The Samsung Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20+, and Galaxy S20 Ultra will reportedly debut with 120Hz displays. These will be coupled with updated camera setups that boast a 108MP main sensor and 5G support.
Apple will reportedly start to phase out Samsung as a supplier of this major iPhone part
Apple is trying to phase Samsung out of its OLED display supply chain and has certified BOE's products as meeting its stringent demands. Next year, BOE could deliver as many as 45 million panels to Apple.
Apple and Sharp in talks to buy factory that produces smartphone displays
Apple and Sharp are in talks with Japan Display about purchasing a factory that churns out LCD displays for smartphones. The price of the plant could run as high as $820 million.
The pros and cons of Dark Mode: Here's when to use it and why
Looking back at the past couple of years, it doesn't take long to realize that one of the most often requested software features users have clamored for is the venerable "dark mode", or "night mode" if you will. iOS and Android are both slated to receive system-wide dark modes in the fall, though many phone manufacturers have taken users' demand close to heart and included dark mode into their custom Android interfaces...
New study shockingly debunks science behind iOS and Android feature
New research from the University of Manchester says that the science behind Night Shift and Night Light is completely wrong. The new research says that warmer colors at night will help you sleep better.
This new Samsung feature might change the way you watch TV
Samsung filed a patent for "Tap View", which might use NFC to make mirroring a lot smoother and easier.
Qualcomm unveils world's biggest fingerprint sensor for smartphones
Qualcomm announced an upgrade to its last year ultrasonic fingerprint scanner, the 3D Sonic Max, which promises to accurately scan a fingerprint in three dimensions.
featured Apple's mysterious 5.4" iPhone 12 Pro will have a top-shelf Samsung display
A 5.4-incher with the brand new iPhone 12 design will likely be just as small as the iPhone 8, and still carry all the A14 power that Apple can offer next year, and maybe a 5G option to boot. Barring a very high price tag, that may indeed turn out to be the stealth hit for Apple next year, but we'll have to wait some more before the first leaked render hit the tape.
featured Hidden menu hints at 120Hz refresh rate for the Samsung Galaxy S11
Hidden settings found in the Galaxy Note 9 One UI 2.0 beta includes a menu for a feature called high refresh rate. The menu shows that the Galaxy S11 could offer a 120Hz refresh rate.
Apple supplier drowns in red ink for the 11th consecutive quarter
Apple supplier Japan Display reported its 11th straight quarterly loss as it tries to salvage a bailout that is falling apart. Apple is still expected to invest $200 million in the company.
featured New Galaxy S11 leak details larger displays, five models, 5G support, more
The Samsung Galaxy S11 series will reportedly consist of three models and five variants in total. All devices will feature curved-edge displays and three of them will support 5G networks.
featured The OnePlus 8 Pro may feature a super smooth 120Hz display
The OnePlus 8 Pro could feature a 120Hz display, one tipster has teased. The current-generation OnePlus 7T Pro boasts a 90Hz display, meaning next year's flagship should offer a noticeably smoother experience.
Google blocks four apps from refreshing at 90Hz on the Pixel 4
Google Maps is one of four apps that Google has blacklisted preventing it from running at the faster 90Hz refresh rate that is available on the recently released Pixel 4 series.
Apple supplier JDI is one year away from making a major decision
Japan Display's CEO Minoru Kikuoka says that the long-time Apple LCD supplier has another year to experience some demand for its LCD panels before deciding whether to spend billions on facilities to produce OLED panels.
Samsung patent contains cool technology that could debut on the Galaxy S11+
Samsung has applied for a patent covering a retractable sliding screen on a phone that would also feature a rotating under-display camera. This technology might not be ready yet for prime time.
The Galaxy S11 could feature noticeably slimmer bezels than Galaxy S10
The Samsung Galaxy S11 will seemingly feature a 20:9 display, therefore suggesting it'll feature slimmer bezels than the Galaxy S10. Other features are expected to include a small punch hole and extra rear cameras.
Xiaomi phone with 120Hz display might join the high refresh rate club
Xiaomi is reportedly working on a smartphone with a 120Hz display. MIUI betas show setting options for the refresh rate.