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OnePlus Nord design revealed ahead of launch in a YouTube video

Tired of all those teasers? Well, here is the OnePlus Nord in a video, as the company's co-founder Carl Pei talks about its design.

Forget 5G; Samsung says that now is the time to begin work on 6G

Even though the world is still working on building out 5G networks, Samsung has issued a White Paper on 6G and says that the time is right to begin work on the next generation of wireless connectivity.

This week's best T-Mobile Tuesdays offer never went live, and customers are livid

The latest batch of T-Mobile Tuesdays offers proved to be a huge dud, as the free Popeyes food promised for a week was never actually available for either Magenta's or Sprint's customers.

DEAL Samsung Galaxy S10+ gets a massive $550 discount on Amazon

US retailer Amazon offers a whopping $550 discount on the unlocked Samsung Galaxy S10+ 1TB.

DEAL Save 15% on the Apple AirPods with Wireless Charging Case on Amazon

Amazon now lets you save 15% on the Apple AirPods with Wireless Charging Case. It's not much, but at least you get to spend $30 on something else.

DEAL Google trolls Nest fans, announces The Daily Special, a month's worth of sales

Google recently announced a month's worth of sales is now hosted on its online store. The event is called Daily Special and it's only available in the United States.

U.K. bans Huawei from its 5G networks

The U.K. has officially banned Huawei equipment from being used in the nation's 5G networks. At the end of this year, it will be illegal to purchase the company's gear and all remaining equipment must be removed by 2027.

Despite poor coverage, Verizon towers above its rivals in 5G smartphone sales

The scarcity of its Ultra Wideband signal hasn't stopped Verizon from crushing AT&T, T-Mobile, and Sprint in terms of early 5G smartphone sales.

Performance disparity between international and US models will likely grow with Galaxy Note 20

Despite the backlash it faced over the use of Exynos 990 in European-bound Galaxy S20 series, Samsung is digging in its heels and sticking with the same chip for the Note 20 apparently.

DEAL Online-only deal slashes $350 off Apple's iPhone 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max at Verizon

You don't need to trade anything in or port in an existing number to save a cool 350 bucks on Apple's magnificent iPhone 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max at Verizon.

poll When was the last time you charged your phone via wire?

The charger might no longer be included with a phone purchase. But is this a big deal? When was the last time you charged via wire?

Best dating apps for iPhone and Android in 2020

Need someone to share your life with but your life doesn't offer many opportunities to meet new people? Dating apps can help you put an end to loneliness. We've selected the best ones to maximize your chances, but the rest is up to you!

Google promises EU Fitbit data will not be used for furthering ad business post-acquisition

Google has pledged not to use sensitive device data for targeting ads once the deal is approved.

How to connect an iPhone or iPad to a TV or a computer monitor

There are moments when the screen on an iPhone or iPad just isn't big enough – when you want to show off your photos to your friends, when you want to enjoy a movie to the fullest, or when you want to do a presentation in front of your colleagues, to give a few examples. At the same time, we're often near a bigger screen, such as the one on a TV or your computer's monitor. The solution? Hook up your iPhone or iPad to the larger display, of course! Here's how you do that...

The OnePlus Buds are ready to crush Apple's AirPods with their battery life

The highly anticipated OnePlus Buds are officially scheduled to see daylight on July 21 with mind-blowing battery endurance scores eclipsing Apple's industry-leading AirPods.

Google confirms the first Pixel Buds "feature drop" arrives in August

A new report claims that Google informed them that the first “feature drop” for the Pixel Buds will arrive sometime in August.

You can now apply to get $25 from Apple's #batterygate settlement

If your old iPhone was slowed down by Apple, it's time to get paid! Submit your application for part of the settlement and wait for your check.

DEAL Expires in - 1w 3d Fitbit summer sale: Save big on smartwatches, fitness trackers

Fitbit is running a sale on its official website where you can save up to $60 on select products.

These Pixel 4a vs Pixel 5G size renders aim to bring order into the Google Pixel 2020 chaos

What may Google do with the Pixel 2020 family? The latest Pixel 4a and Pixel 5/XL/5G renders gun for clarity.

DEAL Expires in - 7h 34min The TicWatch Pro 4G LTE and TicWatch Pro 2020 battery life champs are on sale at great prices

Amazon has the Wear OS-powered TicWatch Pro 4G LTE and TicWatch Pro 2020 smartwatches on sale at very special prices for an extremely limited time only.

featured Juicy Galaxy Z Fold 2 specs leak lists 120Hz display, five cameras, 5G, more

The full list of Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 specs has leaked out ahead of its launch later this year. The foldable looks set to feature a 7.7-inch 120Hz display, five cameras including a 12MP primary shooter on the back, and the Snapdragon 865+ among other things.

Best smart speakers (2020)

We take a look at the best smart speakers available right now, with built-in voice assistants such as Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa and Apple's Siri.

New report highlights Verizon, T-Mobile, and AT&T's strengths and weaknesses on both 4G and 5G

A comprehensive new report conducted by Opensignal pits Verizon, T-Mobile, AT&T, and Sprint against one another across seven key 4G LTE and 5G mobile network experience categories.

First OnePlus Nord teardown confirms the battery size, shows it's beautiful inside and out

That case study in direct viral marketing called OnePlus has teamed up with Zack of JerryRig fame, as well as the skin-maker dbrand, to provide us with the first closeup of the upcoming OnePlus Nord phone innards.

10 best real-time strategy games for Android and iOS

Looking for a new game to keep you entertained for a few hours, maybe more? These strategy games are both challenging and fun, so why not give them a try today?

Leaked press render shows off one of Samsung's upcoming high-end tablets

A leaked press render shows off the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 along with its keyboard cover and S Pen. The tablet is powered by the Snapdragon 865+ and will be offered in Wi-Fi and cellular variants.

LG Aristo 5 is the newest cheap phone available at T-Mobile and Metro

T-Mobile is asking $150 for the LG Aristo 5, but you can get a better LG phone by paying just a bit more.

Is Microsoft begging for search business from Android users?

Microsoft is trying to add to Bing's paltry 3% share in online search so on Android phones equipped with Outlook, a long-press on text will result in a tab that will ask if you want to perform a search on Bing.

featured OnePlus is giving away the first ten Nord 5G smartphones via Twitter

OnePlus is offering fans a chance to win a special edition Nord device via its official social media channel.

T-Mobile's 5G network may get some sort of a boost at the next major Un-carrier event

The next major Un-carrier event will take place this Thursday, July 16, and although we're not sure exactly what is in the pipeline, it may have something to do with T-Mobile's 5G network.

You'll probably see yourself in the new "Apple at Work" video

Apple has created a follow-up Apple at Work video to promote how its devices can help people work on a project together even if they are forced to work from home.

5G Apple iPhone super-cycle forecast by analysts

Analysts at Wedbush told clients in a note that a 5G super-cycle lies ahead for the iPhone with as many as 350 million units expected to be upgraded. Four new iPhone models could be unveiled in September and launched in October.

Google Pixel 4a render appears on Google Store, but it's still not official

A Google Pixel 4a press render has appeared on the Google Store in Canada. It corroborates the several design elements and the company's plans to originally announce the device at Google I/O in May.

Google can't protect you from Joker malware, so it's time to delete these dangerous apps

Joker is the fun name of "one of the most prominent types" of Android malware, recently found to be wreaking havoc on many devices as part of 11 nefarious apps you should delete ASAP.

Verizon vs Xfinity: mobile plans, prices and phones comparison

Verizon or Xfinity? Both carriers use the same network, but their plans and offers are far from equal. Which one should you go for? Find out inside!

DEAL Get free fries with the McDonald's app on National French Fry Day 2020

It's National French Fry Day 2020, here's how you can claim your free medium fries from McDonald's, today only.

Ubisoft's free-to-play fighting game Brawlhalla launches on Android and iOS in August

Although Brawlhalla will be launched on Android and iOS on August 6, those interested can pre-register on Google Play Store to be notified when the game is available.

featured The Pixelworks interview: how OnePlus took a Samsung display and made it better

What's behind Android spring chickens getting iPhone-level display calibration and beating Samsung at its own panel game with more features? We sit down for an interview with Pixelworks...

updated Best portable chargers and power banks for your phone

Over the years, phone have scored tons of new features and gradual improvements of the essential technologies that make them click and tick, but one aspect that has seemingly and arbitrarily received less love than the rest has been battery technology. While we witness large heaps of improvement in terms of display properties, design, and camera performance, most phones will still die on you if you use them a lot before the day is over. And while the latest energy-efficient chipsets have certainly improved things, you should admit that batteries still don't feel as "futuristic" as other aspects of many contemporary flagship devices...

featured OnePlus Buds name and more OnePlus Nord 5G specs are confirmed ahead of July 21 launch

The AirPods-rivaling OnePlus Buds are officially set for a July 21 launch alongside a mid-range OnePlus Nord 5G handset with a grand total of six cameras in tow.