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Android 12 will bring a brand-new App Pairs split-screen mode

Instead of opening one app, and then activating split-screen mode for that app via the Recents view, users will be able to group two apps in pairs.

DEAL Get a pair of cheap Amazon Echo Buds right now

The new Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro earphones are all the rage right now, but if you don’t want to spend $200 on a pair of in-ear headphones, there’s a bargain to found on Amazon.

Ex FCC Chairman Pai is gone; leaves warnings about possible Chinese spying

As Ajit Pai became the ex-FCC Chairman after four years, he warned the U.S. about possible Chinese espionage over the next four years. With Pai gone, we could see the return of Net Neutrality.

AT&T brings 5G+ service to customers attending sporting events and concerts

AT&T has just revealed the first two places where customers attending sporting events and concerts will benefit from blazing-fast 5G+ data speeds.

DEAL Google Pixel 4a 5G is $200 off for new Fi subscribers

Google Fi now offers $200 discounts on the Pixel 4a 5G as long as customers activate it on its network.

The next inexpensive Nokia smartphone will be the first of its kind

Nokia 1.4 will be the first Nokia 1 series smartphone to feature a fingerprint sensor, a feature that's usually reserved for more expensive phones.

NVIDIA SHIELD TV's latest update adds support for the newest controllers

NVIDIA is now rolling out another important SHIELD TV update, which adds support for both DualSense and Xbox Series X/S controllers.

OnePlus 7T Pro and 7T soon to get Android 11, first open beta update goes live

It looks like OnePlus is almost ready to provide 7T and 7T Pro users with the final version of Android 11, but until then, the Chinese company has just released the first beta build based on Android 11 for the OnePlus 7T series.

LG Display will no longer supply Apple with LCD panels for certain iPhone models

LG Display has decided to stop supplying Apple with LCD panels for the iPhone SE and will be replaced by Sharp and JDI. Apple's high-end models now sport OLED panels.

DEAL Apple's iPad Pro 11 Magic Keyboard drops to a lower than ever price

Normally priced at $300, Apple's official Magic Keyboard for the first and second-gen iPad Pro 11, as well as the latest iPad Air, is currently on sale for $100 less than that.

DEAL Bargain hunters need to check out this crazy Lenovo Smart Clock Essential bundle deal

The simple but extremely versatile and practical Lenovo Smart Clock Essential with Google Assistant is on sale at an incredibly low price alongside a pack of four smart LED light bulbs.

DEAL Apple's AirPods Pro get the biggest discount in 2021 on Amazon

Apple is running a promotion on Amazon, so if you hurry, you can save $40 on the AirPods Pro.

AT&T's 5G network was the fastest in the United States for the second year in a row

Ookla, the web service that offers free analysis of internet access performance metrics, revealed that for the second year in a row, AT&T has the fastest 5G network in the United States.

Can you guess which smartphone brand holds its value better than the competition

Apple iPhone models depreciate at a slower pace than Android handsets. This means that on average, the iPhone loses less value than other smartphones every year.

Sony Xperia 10 III leaks in full with triple-camera setup, unchanged design

The Sony Xperia 10 III has leaked in full with a very familiar design. It offers a 6-inch display and a triple-camera setup, both of which are coupled with dual front-facing speakers.

DEAL The Google-endorsed Fitbit Sense smartwatch is on sale at a great discount

The Fitbit Sense might be the best smartwatch officially endorsed by Google right now, and for a presumably limited time only, Amazon has this bad boy on sale at up to a 21 percent discount.

Apple is making some big changes to its iPhone 12 family production plans

Due to the unexpected success of the iPhone 12 Pro and low iPhone 12 mini popularity, Apple is reportedly adjusting its Q1 2021 manufacturing goals for the two models.

updated New report suggests LG could (partially) exit smartphone market

LG could exit the flagship smartphone market in 2021, a new report claims. When contacted for a statement on the matter, LG said no decisions have been finalized.

Sketchy iPad mini 6 leak points towards in-screen Touch ID, punch-hole camera

A very sketchy iPad mini 6 leak has revealed the potential design of Apple's next tablet. It reportedly offers a punch-hole camera and in-screen Touch ID.

DEAL Apple Watch Series 5 deal: get a $150 discount on Apple Watch Series 5 Nike edition

The Apple Watch Series 5 Nike Edition is now generously discounted on Best Buy in a limited time offer!

Retro Galaxy Buds Pro cases pop-up, but you can’t get one

There are two models that resemble the SGH-E700 and the SGH-T100 flip phones from the early 2000s

Sony pulls off yet another relatively early Android 11 update

The Xperia 5 II is officially Sony's fourth smartphone to score an over-the-air Android 11 promotion, following in the footsteps of the Xperia 1, 5, and 1 II.

DEAL Samsung's Galaxy Buds Live are cheaper than ever now that the Buds Pro are also out

It sure didn't take Best Buy long to bring 2020's Samsung Galaxy Buds Live down to a new all-time low price in refurbished condition after the Galaxy Buds Pro release.

DEAL The LG G8X Thinq Dual Screen Smartphone is $510 off for a limited time

This phone features an ample Snapdragon 855 chipset, 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal memory.

DEAL Save up to $120 on Beats By Dre headphones right now on Best Buy

Best Buy has a hefty discount on both the Beats By Dre Solo Pro More Matte over-the-ear headphones and the true wireless Beats By Dre Powerbeats Pro.

The Astro Slide 5G slider phone brings QWERTY nostalgia at a price

Astro Slide revolutionary RockUp slider hinge transforms the powerful 6.39" touchscreen smartphone into a mini laptop.

DEAL Who needs AirPods Max when these Sennheiser headphones are so cheap right now

Sennheiser is a titan of a brand when it comes to professional audio equipment and this shows even in the company’s consumer-oriented products.

Dimensity 1100 and 1200 are MediaTek's new chips for 5G flagships smartphones

MediaTek has just announced two new chipsets – Dimensity 1100 and 120, which are supposedly aimed at 5G flagships.

The Galaxy S21 Ultra is harder to repair, Verizon's 5G missing in the global version

The first Galaxy S21 Ultra teardown is here, check out the Android phone specs to beat from the inside!

Apple's cheap Beats Flex earphones are getting two additional color options

Apple quietly released the Beats Flex in Flame Blue and Smoke Gray, which are now available for purchase via Amazon.

Netflix confirms new Shuffle Play feature is rolling out worldwide this year

Shuffle Play is such an important feature for Netflix that the company did mention it in its Q4 2020 earnings early this week.

Samsung files to trademark name for its cool new Galaxy Note 21 feature

Samsung Display files with the Korean Intellectual Property Office (KIPO) for a trademark related to the manufacturer's under-display selfie camera that could debut with the Galaxy Note 21.

TCL 10L's promised Android 10 update is rolling out in select countries

TCL has kicked off the Android 11 update rollout to the 10L, although if you're living in the US, you'll have to wait a while longer.

Did your carrier deliver the fastest median download 5G data speed in the U.S. last quarter?

Ookla, of Speedtest fame, says that AT&T provided the fastest median 5G download data speeds in the U.S. during Q4. For the second consecutive year, AT&T delivered the fastest overall download data speeds in the states.

Samsung Australia outs unannounced Phantom Green Galaxy S21 Plus

It will probably be a part of the custom palette.

Motorola confirms plan to launch an affordable 5G flagship next week

The Motorola edge s is going to feature Qualcomm's latest chipset.

Long lasting Android 11 bug not good for gamers

A bug that Google knew about even before the release of Android 11 remains a problem approximately five months later. This bug prevents certain popular game controllers from connecting to Pixels and other Android phones.

updated Samsung wraps up its US Android 11 rollout for the Galaxy S20 FE

AT&T was the first US carrier to start the official Android 11-based One UI 3.0 update for Samsung's inexpensive Galaxy S20 FE 5G flagship, already followed by Verizon.

updated Samsung's rugged Galaxy Tab Active3 makes its US debut with an equally robust S Pen in tow

Priced at a fairly reasonable $490 and up in the US, the 8-inch Samsung Galaxy Tab Active3 is built like a tank, including a special ruggedized S Pen as standard.

Some AirPods Max units have a major bug making them very hard to use

Some users of the over-ear AirPods Max headphones are complaining about a bug that drains the battery on the accessory when it is placed inside its carrying case.