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New Google Maps widgets now available for iPhone

Google has created two new iOS Home Screen widgets for Google Maps. These are the first of a series of such widgets according to Google who expects to release more Maps widgets in the future.

7 min ago, by Alan Friedman, 0 comments

T-Mobile kicks off its very own Android 11 rollout for the overpriced Motorola Razr 5G

Hot on the heels of AT&T, T-Mobile appears to have started its over-the-air Android 11 update process for the reimagined Motorola Razr with 5G support.

2 hours ago, by Adrian Diaconescu, 0 comments

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Apple threatens leaker, blaming him for ill-fitting iPhone cases and boring new handset introductions

Apple is demanding that a leaker in China stop posting ads and information about unreleased iPhone models. Apple says that these posts could lead third-party case manufacturers to produce ill-fitting iPhone cases.

3 hours ago, by Alan Friedman, 3 comments

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Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip 3 5G will come with pretty impressive charging capabilities after all

Contrary to what was previously expected, it looks like the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 5G will match the Z Fold 2, Z Fold 3, and S21 Ultra's 25W charging speeds.

4 hours ago, by Adrian Diaconescu, 0 comments

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iPhone 13 Pro Max - Apple’s Olympic-size mistake, but you'll still buy it

Are you in?

6 hours ago, by Martin Filipov, 17 comments

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Smartphone numbers are in: Motorola and Xiaomi were big winners last quarter

Almost 300 million smartphones were shipped in Q2 2021, with Xiaomi and Motorola being amongst the biggest winners.

6 hours ago, by Joshua Swingle, 3 comments

Tim Cook reveals how Apple decides on making its own parts

Apple has its fair share of product or service failures, last of which is the discontinued OG HomePod, but when it comes to the ungrateful component supply industry, it rarely misses the mark.

6 hours ago, by Daniel Petrov, 0 comments

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Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 vs Galaxy Buds 1: Differences we expect so far

4 days ago, 8:32 AM, by Radoslav Minkov

Should you wait for the upcoming Galaxy Buds 2 or just pick up the ones that are already out? We compare the two to find out.

Samsung Galaxy A12 Review: Cheap can be fun

Jul 23, 2021, 10:00 AM, by Viktor Yankov

Now, I know we mostly show more expensive devices here, but this time, we got our hands on one of the cheapest if not the cheapest new options from Samsung, the Galaxy A12.

OnePlus Nord 2 vs Nord 1

Jul 23, 2021, 10:00 AM, by Victor Hristov

The OnePlus Nord 2 has big shoes to fill: the original OnePlus Nord was among the best in the $400 price segment, and the Nord 2 brings improvements with a new processor, improved camera and a nearly 10% larger battery...

OnePlus Nord 2 vs Samsung Galaxy A52 5G

Jul 22, 2021, 11:50 AM, by Victor Hristov

The OnePlus Nord 2 vs Galaxy A52 5G: these two mid-range phones are your best choices in this price class, but what are the differences and which one has better cameras and battery life?...

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OnePlus Nord 2 Review: do you even need a flagship?

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Jul 22, 2021, 9:46 AM, by Victor Hristov

The Nord 2 is OnePlus' best mid-range phone that ups the ante with a new processor that is much faster than the average for this price class, it brings big improvements to the camera system, and even a larger battery...

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OnePlus Nord N200 5G Review: Budget excellence with one compromise

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Jul 19, 2021, 9:45 AM, by Eugene Jeong

OnePlus’s Nord series has brought the brand’s blend of value and trendsetting features to more accessible price points. Continuing this trend, the new Nord N200 5G arrives at just $240, with a sleek design, superb display, and excellent battery life...

iPhone 13 Pro Max vs Galaxy S21 Ultra: what we know so far

Jul 13, 2021, 9:05 AM, by Victor Hristov

The iPhone 13 Pro Max shapes up to be a handsome upgrade, but can it take on the Android powerhouse that is the Galaxy S21 Ultra and its zoom camera? We dive deep in the differences between the two...

iPhone 13 Pro Max vs iPhone 12 Pro Max: what we know so far

Jul 13, 2021, 7:50 AM, by Victor Hristov

The iPhone 13 Pro Max brings a bigger battery, faster performance and a 120Hz ProMotion display, but is it worth upgrading from the iPhone 12 Pro Max?...

iPhone 13 vs iPhone 12: biggest differences expected so far

Jul 13, 2021, 7:42 AM, by Victor Hristov

What new features does the iPhone 13 offer vs iPhone 12? And what are the differences between the two?...

Google Pixel 6 vs Apple iPhone 13: What to expect

Jul 13, 2021, 2:54 AM, by Victor Hristov

The Google Pixel 6 might be a legitimate threat to the iPhone 13, but what are the key differences?...

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE vs Galaxy S21

Jul 07, 2021, 10:34 AM, by Daniel Petrov

With the S21 FE, Samsung will want to repeat the S20 FE popularity but has it cut the right corners to face its Galaxy S21 inspiration with equal success?

Sony Xperia 1 III vs Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra

Jul 07, 2021, 8:01 AM, by Victor Hristov

The Sony Xperia 1 III comes with a brand new zoom camera, but how does it compare against the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra and its "Space Zoom"?...

Apple just had a tremendous quarter in the Google-dominated US smart speaker market

Thanks to both the OG HomePod and the much more successful HomePod mini, Apple managed to vastly improve its Q2 US smart speaker sales, nonetheless ranking behind Google and Amazon overall.

7 hours ago, by Adrian Diaconescu, 2 comments

Motorola Edge 20 Lite is official: Affordable and fully specced

The most affordable Edge 20 phone is here. Does it have what it takes to be a hit?

7 hours ago, by Iskren Gaidarov, 0 comments

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Motorola Edge 20 and Edge 20 Pro are official: Good looks, appealing pricing

The new Edge 20 phones are finally here. Let's check what they are all about!

7 hours ago, by Iskren Gaidarov, 1 comment

Best unlocked or carrier flip phones and basic phones you can buy right now (Updated July 2021)

Looking for a solid secondary phone, something with tactile buttons and battery that lasts weeks? We have the best picks here.

7 hours ago, by Radoslav Minkov, 4 comments

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Apple’s Spatial Audio already has a major advantage over Sony’s 360 Reality

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Huawei P50 and P50 Pro are here: impressive cameras, Snapdragon power, no 5G

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Expires in - 7h 45min The affordable OnePlus Nord N200 5G is cheaper than ever in a US unlocked variant

Released just last month at a reasonable recommended price of $239.99, the very well-reviewed OnePlus Nord N200 5G mid-ranger is now on sale for just $199.99 unlocked.

9 hours ago, by Adrian Diaconescu, 0 comments

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Everything you need to know about the Motorola Edge 20 5G series just leaked

The Motorola Edge 20 5G, Edge 20 Pro, and Edge 20 Lite have been detailed in full. The leak reveals their specs, prices, and design.

10 hours ago, by Joshua Swingle, 6 comments

Samsung doesn't need phone profits, vows to make foldables mainstream (Q2 results)

Samsung just confirmed the Z Fold 3 under-display camera and said it can do with less profits from mobile while mainstreaming foldables.

10 hours ago, by Daniel Petrov, 4 comments

Snapchat adds a new tab 'My Places' with restaurant recommendations to the Snap Map

A new tab in the Snap Map of Snapchat will help you find a nearby restaurant that's popular with your friends and other Snapchat users.

11 hours ago, by Iskra Petrova, 0 comments

This is why iPhone leakers are disappearing: read Apple's letter demanding sources

We just recently lost Mr White on Twitter, a prominent Apple prototype leaker, and now it becomes clear why as more cease and desist letters are sent by Apple.

11 hours ago, by Daniel Petrov, 7 comments

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The Galaxy Z Flip 3's cases have leaked and they're certainly... unique

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3's official cases have leaked. Some feature a ring, another includes a strap, and one sticks with a traditional design.

11 hours ago, by Joshua Swingle, 2 comments

A mass legal claim against Google's 30% Play Store fee launched in the UK

The lawsuit is filed on behalf of 19.5 million UK Android phone users. It alleges Google's fee is anti-competitive and overpriced.

12 hours ago, by Iskra Petrova, 1 comment

Google Maps for iPhone and iPad gets must-have new widgets

As of late, Google has embraced iOS widgets. After it gave Chrome some fun new ones, it has now added two for Google Maps.

13 hours ago, by Radoslav Minkov, 0 comments

Facebook reports 56% revenue growth in Q2 2021, despite iOS app tracking transparеncy feature

Facebook has yet to feel the impact of the App Tracking Transparency feature of iOS, and has posted revenue growth of 56% compared to last year.

13 hours ago, by Iskra Petrova, 1 comment

Revised map allows T-Mobile subscribers to find its fast Ultra-Capacity mid-band 5G service

T-Mobile has added its mid-band 2.5GHz 5G network to its coverage map to make it easier for the carrier's subscribers to find. The carrier also offers low-band service and its fastest mmWave high-band 5G signals.

15 hours ago, by Alan Friedman, 3 comments

Google sees nothing sweet about sugar daddy apps as it puts the kibosh on them

Google's Play Store support page reveals that sugar dating apps are being banned by Google. These apps try to arrange a hook up between a young financially needy girl and an older, wealthy man.

yesterday, 10:38 PM, by Alan Friedman, 2 comments

Apple is once again requiring some Apple Store staff and customers to wear a mask

With the numbers of COVID cases on the rise once more thanks to the highly contagious Delta variant, Apple informed Apple Store staff that even if vaccinated, they must wear a mask.

yesterday, 5:19 PM, by Alan Friedman, 7 comments

Master & Dynamic's new MW08 Sport earbuds are scratch-proof, shatter-proof

Master & Dynamic have just come out with a shatter-proof, scratch-proof new pair of sports earbuds: the MW08 Sport.

yesterday, 5:04 PM, by Doroteya Borisova, 1 comment

Apple removes hated Safari UI changes in just released iOS 15 public beta 4

Apple releases iOS 15 public beta 4 which erases controversial changes made to Safari in previous versions of the iOS 15 Public Beta. It appears that Apple will not go ahead and move the browser's URL status bar to the bottom of the screen.

yesterday, 3:44 PM, by Alan Friedman, 5 comments

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Here are the sharpest and most detailed Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 5G renders yet

The upcoming Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 5G has leaked yet again, this time in "official hi-res marketing renders" showcasing every detail and angle of the foldable phone's black model.

yesterday, 1:19 PM, by Adrian Diaconescu, 4 comments

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.

Jul 04, 2020, 4:42 AM, by PhoneArena Team, 6 comments

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