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The cheapest Nokia smartphone is now eligible for Android 10 Go Edition upgrade

The latest Nokia smartphone to receive the highly-anticipated Android 10 update is also the cheapest launched by HMD Global – Nokia 1.

Apple turns to UV to help iPhones find proximate models to share data with

Apple today received a patent from the U.S. Trademark and Patent Office (USPTO) for a way to check the distances of proximate iPhone models in order to share data and files with them.

Tipster says all Galaxy S21 (S30) variants will come with an Exynos chip

Apparently, the Snapdragon 875 will indeed be a lot more expensive than the Snapdragon 865 and it's use would result in an price increase.

Microsoft acquires software company to work on Android for Surface Duo and successor Surface Duo V2

Microsoft is apparently pretty serious about smartphones this time.

Samsung Galaxy A51 and A71 now available in Haze Crush Silver color

Samsung announced today that Galaxy A51 and A71 can be had in silver, although availability will vary by region.

Here are the impressive OnePlus Nord 5G camera details in full

The mid-range OnePlus Nord 5G handset is expected to come with a quad rear-facing camera system composed of a 48MP primary shooter, 8MP wide-angle lens, 5MP macro sensor, and 2MP portrait cam.

Best wired earphones for iPhone (with Lightning connector)

Find the best wired earphones for your iPhone. We have compiled a list for you with great earphones for comfort and awesome music experience with your iPhone. Check them out!

How to switch to Verizon, AT&T or T-Mobile and keep your number

People often get stuck with their phone carriers due to a number of reasons that don’t allow them to break the habit.

New codec will shrink video file sizes by 50%, drastically improve streaming

The new H.266 video standard will bring massive improvements, developers promise.

Motorola just announced its first budget 5G phone — the Moto G 5G Plus

Motorola's first budget 5G phone has a 90 Hz screen, massive battery, competitive price-tag. Launches in the EU

featured Blind Camera Comparison: Mystery Flagship Phone Edition!

Which phone takes the best photos? We have three of the finest camera phones out there, but we won't reveal which ones are they. We have removed all information about the images, and we leave only the image quality to speak for itself and for you to vote for your favorite...

Kuo: Apple's nixing of the EarPods and charger in the iPhone 12 box is bad news for AirPods 3 sales

Will 2020 break all AirPods sales records? Famed Apple analyst Minch-Chi Kuo predicts that the AirPods 3 will be like the Pro internally and as design, but won't sell nearly as well in 2021 as AirPods will in 2020 - you know, empty iPhone 12 boxes and all.

Samsung is preparing yet another tablet with a flagship chip... from 2018

In addition to the high-end Galaxy Tab S7 and S7+, Samsung has a mysterious new member of the mid-range Galaxy Tab A family in the pipeline powered by the Exynos 9810 SoC and 4GB RAM.

Samsung Galaxy A51 and A71 latest updates add Galaxy S20 features

Two of Samsung's most recent mid-range smartphones that are also available in the United States, the Galaxy A51 and A71 have just received important updates that add several Galaxy S20 features.

featured updated This could be what the 5G Google Pixel 5 series looks like

Alleged renders of the 5G Google Pixel 5 series have leaked. They reveal a familiar design characterized by a square camera bump on the rear and a punch-hole display up front.

HTC posts its best revenue result in eight months ahead of 5G smartphone release

HTC is alive and kicking, preparing its long overdue 5G smartphone debut while improving its revenue total to the highest monthly level since October 2019.

New evidence suggests LG will launch cheaper 5G smartphones in 2020

For those of you who consider the LG Velvet 5G too expensive for what's under the hood, we have new information that proves the smartphone maker is working to bring to the market cheaper 5G solutions.

The 5G iPhone 12 2020 models will mark Apple's complete transition to OLED screens

Will any of the 5G iPhones of 2020 feature an LCD display, or any future iPhone, for that matter?

Samsung defied the coronavirus to somehow boost its overall Q2 profit

Samsung expects its Q2 2020 consolidated operating profit to register a healthy increase compared to both Q1 2020 and Q2 2019, despite COVID-19 hardships reflected in shrinking sales.

Samsung's new UV light phone sterilizer comes in time for the next coronavirus wave

Disinfect your phone, earbuds, glasses and other accessories with Samsung's new UV sterilizer.

DEAL Best places to get Samsung Galaxy S20 on sale right now

Samsung's latest trio of flagships is understandably quite popular. The phones came at prices higher than usual, but now you can find them cheaper without much effort. Here are all the current Galaxy S20 series deals.

Samsung's next bendy phone to land as Galaxy Z Fold 2, is a bi-folder in the cards?

Samsung to fold all its bendy phones under the Z-series with the launch of the Galaxy Fold 2.

popular Verizon disappoints, AT&T surprises, and T-Mobile shines in new 5G speed tests

A comprehensive new analysis of 5G speeds in Manhattan highlights the benefits of T-Mobile's "layer cake" strategy while surprisingly ranking AT&T well ahead of Verizon in mmWave performance.

NCC certification includes new pictures of the Samsung Galaxy Watch 3

NCC certifications has brought us some new pictures of the Tizen-powered timepiece and its charger. The watch could be introduced as soon as July 22nd and includes several health-related features.

popular This is the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra, as charging specs and 5G bands leak

Take a look at the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Verizon and T-Mobile band support, wireless charging specs, and the phone itself appearing in the flesh.

featured Latest dummy units for the 5G Apple iPhone 12 series remain in line with previous rumors and leaks

A set of new iPhone 12 dummies used by case manufacturers pretty much is consistent with the previous rumors and leaks related to the first series of 5G iPhone units.

DEAL Verizon has the AirPods Pro on sale for $219.99

The Apple AirPods Pro are on sale at Verizon for $219.99. That is a $30 or 12% discount on Apple's best wireless Bluetooth in-ear earphones. The deal is for a limited time only.

It's that time of the month; Google releases July Android Security Update

Google released the July Android Security Update today with no functional patches for the 2017-2019 Pixel handsets. The update patches seven bugs ranging from high to critical.

Multiple sources warn Pixel 5 leaks are a ruse, device still in the planning phase

It looks like Google just doesn't know what to do about Pixel 4's successor.

DEAL Save up to $500 on the iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max at Best Buy

For a limited time, Best Buy customers can save up to $500 on the iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max.

Google Docs, Slides and Sheets finally getting dark mode on Android

Google is now rolling out dark mode to the Docs, Slides and Sheets app on Android.

Google makes Gmail work with iPad multitasking

Google announced today that all Gmail accounts – G Suite and personal, can now make use of the multitasking feature with Gmail and other iOS applications.

OnePlus Nord launch date has just been revealed

The launch date was revealed by Amazon India, as the retailer plans to hold a special AR presentation before the OnePlus Nord is made available on the country.

Recent iOS updates have a nasty side effect

Complaints from Apple iPhone users after iOS 13.5 and iOS 13.5.1 were disseminated reveal that the updates are draining the batteries after the installation of the software.

OnePlus Nord to feature a camera tech usually reserved for flagships

According to a new leak, the OnePlus Nord will offer Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS).

Galaxy Note 20 will likely be released on August 21

The South Korean media apparently managed to get its hands on the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 release date.

Android VS iPhone power users – here's why we made our choice

Android and iOS power users share what they like about their respective operating system of choice.

updated Best, lightest, and most awesome Android launchers

We explore the best and most lightweight launchers available for Android in 2020. Which is the most lightweight Android launcher? Let's explore.

Xiaomi Mi Band 5 may arrive in the US as Amazfit Band 5

The colorful and relatively stylish fitness band sports a large 1.1-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 294 x 126 pixels, a built-in heart rate monitor, sleep tracking functionality, a waterproof design, and up to 14 days of battery life.

Huawei’s next foldable may be called Mate V

On July 3, 2020, Huawei Technologies filed a trademark at the EUIPO (European Union Intellectual Property Office) for the brand name Mate V.