U.S. security agencies want another Chinese mobile firm kicked out of the states

Several U.S. agencies have filed with the FCC demanding that it pull the authorization that allows China Telecom-that nation's second largest wireless operator-from conducting business in the states.

1 min ago by Alan Friedman,  0 comments
Bored at home? Apple suggests using your creativity in new TV ad

Apple has produced a new inspirational ad called "Creativity goes on" which tells us that even though our usual day-to-day activities have stopped, you still can tap into that creative part of your mind.

4 hours ago by Alan Friedman,  0 comments
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Feb 20, 2020, 4:48 AM,  by PhoneArena,  1 comment
T-Mobile is giving away $200,000 in prepaid Visa Gift Cards

In the latest T-Mobile Tuesdays sweepstakes, the carrier is giving away one-thousand $200 prepaid Visa Gift Cards. This is in addition to the usual giveaways and discounts offered by T-Mobile.

7 hours ago by Alan Friedman,  1 comment
DEAL Save big on the Apple Watch Series 5, Series 4, and Series 3 right now at Sprint

Sprint has a whole bunch of Apple Watch Series 5, Series 4, and Series 3 models on sale at substantial discounts with monthly installment plans and new lines of service.

8 hours ago by Adrian Diaconescu,  0 comments
Three more Samsung midrangers get Android 10 and One UI 2.0

Three more midrange Samsung devices have started receiving the latest Android 10 update, along with Samsung's custom One UI 2.0 skin.

9 hours ago by Eugene Jeong,  5 comments
COVID-19 could delay the future production of more powerful smartphones

The COVID-19 outbreak could delay Samsung's plans to produce chips using the 3nm mode as early as next year. According to a new report, the company's plans might have to be pushed back by a year.

10 hours ago by Alan Friedman,  4 comments
DEAL Expires in - 2d 23h The Garmin Vivoactive 4 smartwatch lineup is finally on sale at a hefty discount

Formally unveiled in September 2019, the impressive Garmin Vivoactive 4 and 4S smartwatches can be purchased at a substantial $80 off their $350 list price for the first time ever.

10 hours ago by Adrian Diaconescu,  0 comments

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Samsung kills off its first voice assistant, prepping major Gear S3 and Gear Sport update

Samsung's S Voice service will be terminated on June 1, which means Gear S3 and Gear Sport owners should get ready to receive Bixby support with a software update soon.

14 hours ago by Adrian Diaconescu,  2 comments
Number of iPhone activations rise in the states during Q1; iOS-Android users remain loyal

Apple's iOS enjoyed its highest Q1 share of the U.S. smartphone activations 2016 according to CIRP which also found that both iOS and Android users remain loyal to their favorite platform.

yesterday, 7:25 PM by Alan Friedman,  10 comments
DEAL Save $70 on the unlocked Motorola Moto G7 at B&H

For a limited time, customers can get an unlocked Moto G7 for just $230, which means they'll be saving $70.

yesterday, 4:15 PM by Cosmin Vasile,  0 comments
COVID-19 makes strange bedfellows as Apple and Google team up for contact tracking system

Google and Apple are teaming up to fight COVID-19 with a technology that will use Bluetooth LE to allow iOS and Android users to learn if someone they were in the vicinity of recently has contracted coronavirus.

yesterday, 3:49 PM by Alan Friedman,  8 comments
Google doesn't want you to know the Android 10 market share, but here you go anyway

Google is not being very transparent about the latest Android distribution numbers, but we've managed to find out the current Android 10 market share anyway... and it's not great.

yesterday, 3:24 PM by Adrian Diaconescu,  47 comments
Apple may announce iPhone 12 5G series in September, delay Pro Max until October

One analysts expects Apple to announce the iPhone 12 series in September but delay the iPhone 12 Pro Max launch until October. Apple may also introduce the 2020 iPhone SE as early as next week.

yesterday, 1:52 PM by Joshua Swingle,  8 comments
Online retailers cut Apple iPhone 11 prices in the world's largest smartphone market

Some online retailers in China are cutting the price of the iPhone 11 and others are also reducing the cost of the more premium iPhone 11 Pro Max in response to the COVID-19 outbreak.

yesterday, 1:45 PM by Alan Friedman,  1 comment
DEAL Samsung’s Galaxy Watch Active is $50 off at Best Buy, $25 gift card in tow

Samsung Galaxy Watch Active is $50 off at Best Buy. On top of that, the US retailer offers a $25 gift card to everyone who buys the smartwatch while the promotion is active.

yesterday, 1:44 PM by Cosmin Vasile,  0 comments
Google adds new features in Search and Maps to help users connect to healthcare options

Google is trying to make people's lives easier while the social distancing measures are in place, and the next new features the search giant is rolling out target everyone using Search and Maps.

yesterday, 12:32 PM by Cosmin Vasile,  0 comments
featured Samsung Galaxy Buds+ vs AirPods Pro, AirPods, Jabra Elite Active 75t

What is the best true wireless earbuds set you can buy? To find out, we compared the Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus vs the Apple AirPods Pro, the Apple AirPods, and the Jabra Elite Active 75t. Here's how they perform in terms of battery life, sound quality, comfort, and design.

yesterday, 12:14 PM by Nick Todorov,  14 comments
HBO won't pull streaming support for older Apple TVs just yet

HBO has just confirmed that it will extend streaming support for older Apple TVs.

yesterday, 11:50 AM by Cosmin Vasile,  0 comments
Samsung reveals Galaxy A41's price and availability in Europe

Samsung Galaxy A41 will be available in Europe starting May for around €300.

yesterday, 11:25 AM by Cosmin Vasile,  1 comment
featured This photo might be proof Apple has revived AirPower

Apple has allegedly revived AirPower and a new low-resolution image has leaked today showcasing an early prototype. The product apparently features the A11 Bionic chipset to manage overheating.

yesterday, 11:23 AM by Joshua Swingle,  1 comment
The Microsoft Surface Go 2 is expected out in the 'coming weeks' at a reasonable price

We're most likely only a few weeks away from the official announcement and commercial release of a vastly upgraded and reasonably priced Microsoft Surface Go 2 tablet.

yesterday, 11:00 AM by Adrian Diaconescu,  2 comments
Apple updates its COVID-19 app and launches a new one to help first responders get tested

Apple updates its COVID-19 app developed in conjunction with the CDC while also launching a new app with Standford that helps first responders get tested for coronavirus.

yesterday, 10:11 AM by Alan Friedman,  0 comments
Coughvid claims to detect COVID-19 by listening to your coughs

It uses AI to analyze the sound of human coughs and determine the probability of infection with COVID-19.

yesterday, 10:01 AM by Mariyan Slavov,  3 comments
Check out how iOS 14 may look like with the new widgets and AR Maps features

Are Android-style widgets and wallpapers coming to iOS 14? Watch this cool iPhone concept with the rumored new iOS 14 features.

yesterday, 9:26 AM by Daniel Petrov,  18 comments
The best phones you can buy on Cricket Wireless

Wondering which is the best Cricket phone to buy? Wonder no more! We've gathered the best options for every budget, check them out!

yesterday, 9:06 AM by Georgi Zarkov,  2 comments
Why are modern phones so expensive?

Why are we well on our way to hit the $1500 phone price at the top end? Big brand CEOs blame 5G and periscope zoom.

yesterday, 8:38 AM by Daniel Petrov,  73 comments
Huawei Mate 40 to feature groundbreaking camera tech, crazy fast chipset

The Huawei Mate 40 will reportedly feature a new camera lens technology to improve ultra-wide-angle shots. The 5-nanometer Kirin 1020 is also expected inside the smartphone and it should provide a huge performance boost over the Kirin 990.

yesterday, 8:14 AM by Joshua Swingle,  10 comments
US carriers are starting to run out of Google Pixel 3a and 3a XL inventory

Low or no inventory of last year's Google Pixel 3a and 3a XL at Verizon, T-Mobile, and Sprint could suggest the oft-leaked Pixel 4a is right around the corner

yesterday, 8:01 AM by Adrian Diaconescu,  0 comments
Alleged Huawei MatePad T tablet surfaces, could be an affordable 8-incher

The tablet had received certification from the Wi-Fi Alliance on April 8 under the name MatePad T with five different model numbers - possibly Wi-Fi/LTE/5G versions.

yesterday, 7:03 AM by Mariyan Slavov,  0 comments
Avoid these unethical iOS apps that can cost you a shocking amount of money

Some iOS apps charge you a big amount of money for features widely offered for free. Additionally, such apps have complicated rules for cancellation of subscription. Sophos Security Labs is providing us with a list of 30 such apps for iOS.

yesterday, 6:45 AM by Iskra Petrova,  0 comments
Yelp lays off 1,000 employees as COVID-19 pandemic takes a toll on restaurants

The company behind popular mobile app Yelp was forced to lay off 1,000 employees and furlough another 1,100.

yesterday, 6:42 AM by Radoslav Minkov,  1 comment
DEAL Amazon is running a huge sale on Echo smart speakers and smart displays

The Amazon Echo, Echo Plus, and Echo Dot smart speakers, as well as the Echo Show 5, Echo Show 8, and Echo Show 10 smart displays are all on sale at their lowest prices in months right now.

yesterday, 6:36 AM by Adrian Diaconescu,  0 comments
Facebook gives iOS users peace of mind with Quiet Mode

As the name suggests, this new feature will shush all notifications for a period of time

yesterday, 5:34 AM by Mariyan Slavov,  0 comments
Coronavirus: Apple makes some Apple TV+ Originals free for the service's subscribers

Apple TV+ subscribers can get free Apple Original content for a limited time, for no price for buying or renting a show or movie.

yesterday, 5:27 AM by Iskra Petrova,  0 comments
Twitch Watch Parties lets streamers and their audiences watch Amazon Prime movies together

First rolling out in the US, the service lets streamers share a movie viewing experience with their audiences online, during coronavirus quarantine.

yesterday, 5:18 AM by Radoslav Minkov,  0 comments
Big Nokia 7.3 & Nokia 9.3 PureView 5G event being planned for Q3 2020

HMD Global is reportedly planning a big Nokia 9.3 PureView and Nokia 7.3 announcement event for mid-to-late Q3 2020. That means the devices should go official in late August or September.

yesterday, 5:17 AM by Joshua Swingle,  5 comments
Zoom session reportedly hijacked during geography class in Singapore

Singapore's Ministry of Education suspended the use of Zoom for school teachings, over "breaches involving obscene images."

yesterday, 4:02 AM by Radoslav Minkov,  0 comments
Sprint picks up Samsung's mid-range Galaxy A51 starting at $10 a month

Samsung's beautiful Galaxy A51 mid-ranger is already available from Sprint in addition to Verizon at a very reasonable price with 4G LTE connectivity only.

yesterday, 3:43 AM by Adrian Diaconescu,  0 comments
NY Department of Labor teams up with Google for a new unemployment application platform

Unemployed? Google teams up with the NY Department of Labor to help. It will provide a better online portal for applications for unemployment assistance in New York.

yesterday, 3:37 AM by Iskra Petrova,  0 comments
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