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France won't ban Huawei gear from its 5G networks but will ask carriers not to install it

The head of France's cybersecurity agency says that the while the country won't ban Huawei networking equipment from its carrier's 5G networks, it is suggesting that wireless firms refrain from using the gear.

TSMC crushes Samsung in Q2 chip production as more 5G demand beckons

TSMC's second quarter global foundry market share of 51% swamped Samsung Foundry's second place share of 18.8%. The company doesn't appear to be hurt by the U.S. ban on the shipment of certain chips to Huawei.

Waze has hidden a secret Mood emoticon; here's how you can get it to appear on your phone

Waze has added new Mood emoticons that show other members of the app's community what your mood is at the exact moment. There is also a hidden emoticon that you can enable.

The iPhone 12 is all it would take for Apple to crush Samsung's 5G dominance dreams: report

Per a new report, Apple will become the second most popular 5G vendor in H2 2020.

This could be the first Samsung Galaxy smartphone to pack a 6,800mAh battery

It looks like the the Samsung Galaxy M41 is very much on the cards and recent listings indicate it will feature a gigantic battery.

In months, Britain will reportedly start to remove Huawei parts from its 5G networks

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who earlier this year announced that Britain would be using Huawei gear for up to 35% of non-care parts for its 5G network, is changing his mind.

Five countries want Apple to pay consumers more money to settle #Batterygate

Five countries want Apple to pay consumers to make up for the #batterygate "scandal" of 2017. Apple included a secret file in iOS 10.2.1 that allowed it to remotely throttle the CPU powering certain iPhone models.

Apple's mobility data helps oil traders spill red ink

Oil traders who were counting on turning a profit in the market using Apple's mobility data were disappointed when they discovered that there was not a strong correlation between the data and demand for gasoline.

DEAL featured Best 4th of July sales 2020

The 4th of July is closing fast and we’re up for a long weekend of fun, family gatherings, and fireworks, of course. This time of the year, however, also brings another great opportunity to get that iPhone 11 Pro Max, you’ve been dreaming about and at a great price, too.

Nokia 8.3 5G gets listed by a retailer once again but it's definitely not coming soon

UK retailer Clove has now listed the Nokia 8.3 5G.

Here is why the OnePlus Nord is not coming to the US

OnePlus believes it should prioritize the markets where its performing well for now.

How to take photos of fireworks with a smartphone camera (iPhone and Android tutorial)

New Year's Eve is nearing, which means a few things: lots of fun, lots of food, and lots of fireworks! Here's how to take photos of fireworks with your smartphone, whether it's an iPhone or an Android smartphone...

popular Happy Independence Day 2020!

Ever since 1776, United States citizens have celebrated the high values of Freedom and Independence on July 4. Liberty has shaped the strong American spirit through the centuries, transforming it into a powerful source for good and prosperity. This July 4, let us be more united than ever in walking the path to a better future for everyone.

Apple tries to get users ready to accept the lack of a charger in the 5G iPhone 12 boxes

Apple is sending out a survey to iPhone subscribers asking what they do with their chargers after they upgrade to a new iPhone; Apple is considering not including a charging brick with the 2020 phones.

Microsoft's Panay shows off the dual-screened Surface Duo in a new picture

A new photo of Microsoft's Chief Product Officer Panos Panay shows the executive holding his Surface Duo dual-screened phone. The device is protected by a rubber case.

DEAL Unlocked Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL are more than half off on Amazon

Amazon is running a big promotion on some of Google's flagships, the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL.

Here's why a top analyst says 5G Apple iPhone 12 Pro models will take better pictures

The latest word from reliable TF International analyst Ming-Chi Kup is that the rear camera array on the upcoming 5G Apple iPhone 12 Pro models will use six and seven-element lenses.

DEAL Get 1-year TIDAL Premium membership for just $70 ($50 off)

Customers who wish to subscribe to TIDAL can now save $50 when they purchase a 1-year TIDAL Premium membership.

DEAL Deal: Apple Watch Series 3 is 15% cheaper on Amazon

Amazon now offers a $30 discount, and while the amount isn't that high, it's quite decent for an Apple smartwatch to have such a low price.

US Galaxy Note 20 to land with Snapdragon 865+, Note 21 may go straight to a 3nm chipset

Samsung may be gearing up for a 5nm note 20 and a 3nm Note 21 processors directly.

OnePlus releases promotional video of the OnePlus Nord with glimpses of its design

The OnePlus Nord is just days away and OnePlus is fuelling the hype train hard with posts on Instagram. The latest one shows the phone in use for the first time.

updated Apple iPhone production in India shuts down due to dispute with China

A border battle between India and China has resulted in India blocking imports from China. Some of these shipments include parts and components for iPhone models being made in India.

featured Here's how much the Galaxy Note 20 series and Galaxy Fold 2 5G could cost

The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy Note 20 Ultra could be much more expensive than the Note 10 series, leaked prices suggest. The Galaxy Fold 2 will be no more pricier than the original Galaxy Fold, though.

AT&T TV silently raises prices, removes HBO Max from cheapest plan

AT&T has quietly increased the prices of its streaming TV service by $10 across all tiers.

Marshall releases a brand new Bluetooth speaker, its cheapest yet

Marshall has a new Bluetooth speaker and it's smaller and cheaper than any other the company has made so far. Meet the Emberton!

Samsung Galaxy A10e and A20 are getting Android 10 updates on Verizon

Verizon has just confirmed that both Samsung Galaxy A10e and A20 are now eligible for Android 10 updates.

Some Verizon customers will get free Disney+ and Hulu for up to 12 months

In an attempt to attract more customers from the competition or simply to convince those undecided to cave it to its charms, Verizon is new freebies to some of its internet and TV plans.

U.K. investigates multi-billion dollar deal between Apple and Google

Google's huge payments to Apple that give its search engine the top spot as the iPhone's default search engine are being attacked by the U.K. market regulator as being anti-competitive.

Amazon Prime Day delayed until October: report

Since coronavirus cases are on the rise again, Amazon has apparently delayed Prime Day further.

DEAL Save $100 on the unlocked Motorola One Action on Amazon

For a limited time, you can save $100 when you purchase an unlocked Motorola One Action from Amazon, so be quick if you want one.

One Fusion is Motorola's new mid-range Android 10 smartphone

Motorola One Fusion will be powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 710 processor, a two-year-old chipset that does not want to die yet.

Two more Samsung tablets are getting Android 10 updates

We're happy to report that two more tablets join Samsung's ever-growing portfolio of Android 10 tablets: Galaxy Tab 10.1 and Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019).

Pandora finally getting one of the most requested features

It looks like Pandora has finally confirmed that one of the most requested features is now available on Android devices: dark mode.

Android 11 Bubbles now works with Google Messages

Google has completed the last server-side update allowing the Android Bubbles feature to launch. This allows an Android 11 user to view content and engage in a text without having to switch between apps.

After Chinese apps, Vivo & Xiaomi could suffer in India, boosting Samsung sales in the process

Resentment against China in India could lead to lower demand for Chinese brands.

Facebook confesses improperly administered limit gave developers unauthorized access to user data

A control introduced after the Cambridge Analytica scandal was not working properly and as a result, thousands of developers had a field day.

DEAL Expires in - 3h 11min Killer 4th of July deal bundles Nest Hub Max with free Nest Hub

Google, Best Buy, and B&H Photo Video have the jumbo-sized Nest Hub Max smart display on sale alongside a complimentary Nest Hub for this year's 4th of July.

DEAL Expires in - 1d 1h Dish-owned Boost Mobile kicks off huge 4th of July sale on Android phones

All Android smartphones available at the now Dish-owned Boost Mobile prepaid operator are on sale at 20 percent off their already reduced prices for the entire 4th of July weekend.

Feast your eyes on the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G in a gorgeous new hue

The upcoming Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G may not look very different from the existing 4G LTE-only model, but that new Mystic Bronze color option is sure pretty.

DEAL Expires in - 3w 5d Apple Music, TV+ and Arcade promo takes $50 off for Apple Card subscribers

Five free months of Apple Music and ten for Arcade is Apple's running Card promo for July.