Cell Phone News - PhoneArena

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.

Honor reportedly developing new line of phones with Google services

Honor is reportedly working on a new line of smartphones that run Google services. The aim is to release the new devices in the spring.

Best small and compact phones to buy (2021)

Compact phones might be a dying breed but there are still some that are worth buying. Here are the best ones you can get right now...

All about the Galaxy S21 battery life

We examine the new Galaxy S21 battery endurance as the same 4000mAh specs should bring longer battery life for a number of reasons.

Qualcomm unveils Snapdragon 870 as the perfect chip for budget flagships

Qualcomm has announced the Snapdragon 870 as a replacement for the Snapdragon 865/Plus chipsets. It's aimed at budget flagships and will be used in upcoming OnePlus, Motorola, Xiaomi, Oppo, and iQOO phones.

Best Samsung Galaxy S21+ screen protectors

Here are the best Samsung Galaxy S21+ protectors available right now.

DEAL Amazon's first big Fire tablet sale of 2021 is here

Amazon's Fire HD 10, Fire HD 8 Plus, Fire HD 8, and Fire 7 are all on sale at their lowest prices since Cyber Monday 2020.

Best AT&T phones to buy in 2021

There are over 30 smartphones to pick from at AT&T, so how do you get the right for you? We're here to help! These are the best AT&T phones you can get right now...

Samsung launches Rose Gold Galaxy Watch Active2 smartwatch

Starting this week, customers will have one more Galaxy Watch Active2 color options at their disposal: Rose Gold.

Google TV coming to Sony and TCL smart TVs in 2021

Google announced last week that Google TV will be available on 2021 smart TVs from Sony and TCL, but we hope that older smart TVs will be taken into consideration for the addition of Google TV in the future.

Best Samsung Galaxy S21 screen protectors

Flat displays are stronger and they don’t require cases with huge lips or curved screen protectors.

Best Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra screen protectors

The Galaxy S21 Ultra is the only device in the S21 lineup that features a curved display. Check out the best Galaxy S21 Ultra screen protectors here.

DEAL The unlocked OnePlus 8 5G UW powerhouse is on sale at an unbeatable price

Normally available for $800 from Verizon, the 5G UW-compatible OnePlus 8 is on sale right now at just $500 at B&H Photo Video in an unlocked variant.

updated Best Verizon phone deals right now

Verizon constantly has hot deals for new phones but keeping track of them isn't easy. Here are the best discounts you can get on Verizon phones right now...

Samsung kicks off its Android 11 updates for the Galaxy Tab S7 family with a nice twist

Samsung is delivering Android 11 goodies with One UI 3.1 on top rather than One UI 3.0 for the Galaxy Tab S7, Tab S7+, and Tab S7+ 5G.

Next-gen Asus ROG Phone leaks out in the wild

The upcoming Asus ROG Phone 4 or ROG Phone 5 doesn't look radically different from 2020's ROG Phone 3 after all, adding however an intriguing secondary display on its back.

DuckDuckGo handles over 102.2 million search requests in one day for a new company record

Privacy focused search engine DuckDuckGo recently set a single day record by handling over 102 million search requests in just one day. Last year the number of searches rose 62% year-over-year.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro's first update adds important sound enhancements

Samsung is rolling out the first-ever Galaxy Buds Pro update, which includes some decent sound improvements.

The Galaxy Fold is Samsung's second foldable smartphone to be updated to Android 11

Samsung has kicked off the Galaxy Fold Android 11 rollout, but the update is only available in four countries at the moment.

Leaked roadmap reveals when to expect MediaTek's first 5nm chipset and who will get it first

A leaked roadmap reveals that MediaTek's first chipset made using the 5nm node will be 2022's Dimensity 2000 made for Oppo, Vivo and Honor handsets. It will feature three new cores that ARM has yet to unveil.

New sheriff in town might not instantly reverse U.S. actions against Huawei

Analyst Daniel Ives of Wedbush Securities doesn't expect the new Biden administration to quickly reverse bans placed on Huawei by the Trump administration. Instead, the U.S. and Huawei might negotiate a settlement.

NYT: Google, Facebook's secret deal to control online advertising is revealed

Google and Facebook's secret deal to control online advertising was revealed in an article published over the weekend by the New York Times. According to the report, Google gave Facebook a "sweetheart deal."

The Galaxy S21 5G is easy to repair, with superior sound, and big finger scanner

The first Galaxy S21 teardown is here, check it out!

Samsung's heir gets lengthy prison sentence, throwing company plans in disarray

Literal horsetrading, bribery towards succession, and embezzlement - these are some of the accusations that landed a 30-month sentence for Samsung's heir.

Best T-Mobile phones in 2021

What are the best T-Mobile phones right now? With over 30 smartphones in its catalog, T-Mobile has a lot to offer, but here we've picked only the top phones among them, from flagship iPhone models to cheap, affordable phones with great value...

Best Samsung Galaxy S21+ cases

Here are the best cases for the newly-announced Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus.

Leaked iPad Pro (2021) renders hint at familiar design, 5G on 12.9-inch model

Leaked renders of the 11-inch and 12.9-inch iPad Pro (2021) have leaked online. They show off a very familiar design and hint at 5G connectivity on the 12.9-inch iPad Pro.

Best Verizon phones to buy in 2021

Verizon offers plenty of phones and it's easy to get confused about which one will suit you best. We picked the best phones for the most likely scenarios, check them inside!

Best Samsung Galaxy S21 cases

The Galaxy S21 pre-orders are online, and the next logical step is to make sure your new investment stays intact. Let's check out the best Samsung Galaxy S21 cases.

Galaxy S21 colors: which color should you get?

Here are all the Samsung Galaxy S21 colors to choose from. Would you like to stand out from the crowd, or go with a more conservative color finish instead? See the options!

Best Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra cases

Let’s dive a little deeper and see all the available Galaxy S21 Ultra cases and how they deal with the S-Pen situation.

Samsung Galaxy S21 128 GB vs 256 GB vs 512 GB: which one should you get?

How much storage do you need on the Samsung Galaxy S21? Here's how to pick between a 128 vs 256 or 512GB Samsung Galaxy S21 model.

Coalition sues Apple for treating this app differently than it did Parler

Apple is being sued by a pair of plaintiffs for failing to stick by its policies and remove messaging app Telegram from the App Store. The app is allegedly being used to incite violence before this week's inauguration of President-Elect Joe Biden.