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featured Strong gains in iPad and iPhone revenue for the fiscal first quarter paces Apple

Apple reported a strong start to 2021 with strong revenue gains for most of its business units led by the 41% year-over-year increase in iPad sales. The iPhone had a 17% annual hike in sales.

DEAL The 'Verizon unlocked' OnePlus 8 5G UW is cheaper than ever before

In addition to Ultra Wideband support for Verizon's blazing fast 5G network, this deeply discounted OnePlus 8 also comes with T-Mobile and AT&T compatibility.

Halfway through this year, Apple will reportedly start iPad production in a new country

Apple is planning to start producing some iPad models in Vietnam beginning in the middle of this year. That would allow the company to manufacture fewer tablets in China protecting itself from import taxes if they are imposed by the Biden administration.

Amazon's most exciting device in a long time is finally up for pre-order

Unveiled around four months ago, Amazon's redesigned and upgraded Echo Show 10 (3rd Gen) smart display is now up for pre-order at $249.99 ahead of an actual February 25 release.

Apple's AirPods held sway over all competitors in the TWS Bluetooth Headset market

Apple dominated the True Wireless Stereo Bluetooth Headset market last year according to data released by research firm Strategy Analytics. The latter sees Apple's share shrinking thanks to competition from Samsung, Xiaomi, and Huawei.

Verizon's OnePlus 8 5G UW finally receiving OxygenOS 11 update based on Android 11

Starting today, Verizon customers using the OnePlus 8 5G UW can download the OxygenOS 11 update based on Android 11.

DEAL Save up to $300 on the Apple Watch Series 5 on Amazon

Amazon is one of the companies that is trying to attract customers with deals on the Apple Watch Series 5, so if you're looking to buy one, now would be a good time to check the retailer's offerings.

Samsung's next rugged smartphone packs Exynos chipset, Android 11

From Geekbench's listing, we've learned that the Galaxy Xcover 5 will include 4GB RAM. Also, the smartphone will ship with Android 11 right out of the box.

Samsung's AMD-based Exynos chip allegedly smokes iPhone 12 Pro's A14 Bionic

According to leaked benchmark results, a mystery Exynos chip has overshadowed A14's graphics performance.

Verizon vs T-Mobile vs AT&T: who do customers think has the best 5G network?

Consumer perception can sometimes be wildly different from the results of professional tests, as proven by the name of the US carrier with the best 5G network in a recent survey.

DEAL The Motorola Edge 5G is hugely discounted on Amazon

You can get this phone unlocked and working on all major carriers (including Verizon, AT&T, Sprint, and T Mobile) for under $500 for a limited time.

Google Lens now offers an offline translation feature

The cool translation feature in Google Lens - the one where you point your phone at a text and it automatically translates on the screen - is now available offline for Android users.

Nothing is OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei's new consumer tech company

OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei has announced a new consumer tech brand called Nothing. It will release its first smart devices in the coming months and plans to eventually offer an entire ecosystem.

Sony's latest Android 11 update might make a few Samsung fans jealous

Sony is doing something that even heavyweight software support champion Samsung hasn't done yet, delivering an official Android 11 update to a mid-range smartphone.

Galaxy Buds Pro colors - which color should you get?

Samsung's Galaxy Buds Pro truly wireless earbuds come in three color variants to match your Galaxy S21!

S’More dating app aims to get you a meaningful relationship

If you’re stuck in an endless swiping cycle on Tinder it’s worth checking out something different.

Apple might release the AirPods Pro second-gen in the first half of 2021

Rumors say the second generation Apple AirPods Pro will be released somewhere in the first half of 2021.

Apple doubles iPhone sales in India during the calendar fourth quarter

Apple doubled its market share in India during the fourth quarter. Sales doubled during the three month period and for the entire year, iPhone sales in India rose 60%.

DEAL Unlocked Google Pixel 4a 5G is cheaper than ever at Best Buy

One of Google's most recent handsets, the Pixel 4a 5G is now on sale at Best Buy. The main benefit is that the phone is discounted by $90, but another positive aspect is that it comes unlocked

What is Google's game as it fails to deliver privacy labels on its most popular iOS apps

Google has added the privacy label that Apple asks all iOS apps to have on only 12 of the apps it has listed in the App Store. Missing the privacy label are apps such as YouTube, Search, Gmail and others.

T-Mobile reduces the gap some more as Verizon struggles during Q4

Verizon reported a much lower number of postpaid phone net ads during the fourth quarter as the nation's largest carrier continues to try and hold-off fast charging T-Mobile.

Motorola edge s arrives with Snapdragon 870, 90Hz display, 3.5mm jack, and an attractive price tag

The phone will reportedly be released as the Moto G100 in international markets.

Time to update your Apple iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch

Apple released updates for some of its mobile devices including iOS 14.4, iPadOS 14.4 and Apple Watch 7.3. All three add some new features while exterminating bugs.

Samsung's Galaxy S10 family can now smoothly run Android 11 in and out of the US

Samsung has reportedly managed to fix its Galaxy S10 family's international Android 11 bugs impressively quickly while Verizon has kicked off the same update in the US.

Garmin Lily women-oriented smartwatches coming soon

Garmin is about to unleash a new lineup of smartwatches very soon, the Lily.

Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G delivers a little more battery life because of this innovation

Samsung Display announced a new OLED panel that uses a newly discovered type of organic material that reduces the power consumption of the screen. The panel is currently used on the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G.

The Sony Xperia Pro 5G is finally up for pre-order in the US at a much higher price than expected

Formally announced about a year ago, the Sony Xperia Pro 5G is up for pre-order stateside at long last at an absolutely ridiculous $2,500 price.

Verizon pummels T-Mobile and AT&T in latest nationwide 5G and 4G LTE performance tests

According to a new report compiled by RootMetrics, Verizon has by far the best overall wireless network in the US, followed by AT&T, with T-Mobile trailing behind both its arch-rivals.

The best Galaxy S21, S21+ and S21 Ultra preorder deals at Samsung, T-Mobile, Verizon, and AT&T

Check out the first Galaxy S21, S21+ and S21 Ultra preorder gift deals and bonuses, both at Samsung or Best Buy, and at the carriers.

Best wireless earbuds with active noise cancellation

ANC is becoming a common feature on wireless over-the-ear headphones, but wireless earbuds with active noise cancellation aren't so plentiful yet. We've gathered the best earphones that will put extra effort to keep distracting noises away.

Elon Musk’s girlfriend will help Android users fall asleep

The AI Lullaby soundscape is now available for Android for a limited time.

Amazon brings Alexa Guard Plus subscription to the US

Starting this week, Alexa Guard Plus is available to customers in the United States who aren't content with the basic features offered by Alexa Guard.

Samsung update brings the Galaxy Watch 3 and Active 2 ECG and blood pressure features to more places

Check our the new countries that are getting Galaxy Watch 3 and Active 2 ECG and blood pressure monitoring features.

DEAL Еxpired Huge new Amazon sale offers hefty discounts on a bunch of popular Anker charging accessories

More than half a dozen popular and already affordable Anker charging accessories for iPhones and Android devices are on sale for 24 hours only at even lower than usual prices.

DEAL 4 cheaper AirPods Max alternatives

Today we are going to offer you four great headphones that will outperform almost anything you’ve tried before while keeping your wallet relatively intact.

OnePlus 9 Camera app might feature tilt-shift, focus peaking, and moon mode

Several new camera features that might come with the OnePlus 9 have been discovered. Check them out!

Best high-end Bluetooth wireless headphones money can buy in 2021

Looking for a pair of high-end earphones? Don't like messy wires? These are the best wireless headphones money can buy in 2021!

Suit accuses Apple of profiting from illegal gambling

Apple is being accused off making money from illegal gambling by taking its 30% cut on the sale of social casino chips used by game players to feed virtual slot machines. A lawsuit has been filed.

Blade X1 5G launches at Visible to make 5G affordable

The Blade X1 5G has been launched at Visible for under $400. It offers the Snapdragon 765 and a quad-camera setup, among other things.

Camera system for a foldable iPhone surfaces in Apple's filing for a patent

Apple has filed a patent application with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for a camera system designed for bendable electronic devices like a foldable iPhone.