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Weird iCloud glitch locks a user out because of her surname

iCloud is mistaking a user’s surname for a piece of computer code, denying her access to the service. The glitch was brought to light by actor Rachel True, who’s been unable to access her iCloud for over 6 months because she typed in her surname with a lowercase “t”.

Fossil Gen 5 Wear OS H MR2 update on hold two months after release

It's unclear when exactly the Wear OS H MR2 update was put on hold, but many Fossil Gen 5 smartwatch users have already received it and they don't seem to have any major issue with it.

featured The OnePlus 9 event date is now official, as is the Hasselblad camera tie-up

The OnePlus 9 event date is now official as March 23, and more about the Hasselblad camera branding of the 9 series gets revealed.

The very first tweet is being auctioned off; the current top bid is $2.5 million

Twitter co-founder and CEO Jack Dorsey is auctioning off the very first tweet ever posted on Twitter and it was written by himself in March 2006. The current top bid is $2.5 million.

Space zoom and other previously flagship-exclusive features allegedly coming to Galaxy A72

New detailed infographics have leaked all the specs of Samsung's forthcoming midranger.

The unveiling of Huawei's next 5G tablet is just weeks away

Huawei is expected to unveil its first flagship phone series of 2021, the P50 line, on April 17th. On the same date, Huawei will reportedly introduce the MatePad Pro 2 5G.

Top analyst reveals when Apple might unveil the device that will replace the iPhone

Top Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo told TF International customers in a note that Apple will release a mixed reality (VR/AR) "helmet" in 2022 followed by the AR focused Apple Glass in 2025.

featured Tipster says Samsung will unveil two new watches earlier than expected; here's why it is rushing

According to a tweet from a reliable Twitter tipster, Samsung will unveil two new smartwatches earlier than usual. The Galaxy Watch 4 and the Galaxy Watch Active 4 could be introduced during Q2.

Samsung Galaxy A52 poses for camera ahead of official unveiling

Images confirm OIS, water rating, and more.

Future Nokia smartphones could adopt a new naming scheme

Future Nokia smartphones could adopt a new branding scheme, according to a trusted source. The move would put an end to the current 'dot' names and see Nokia move over to alphanumeric names.

Apple iPhone 11 still turns on after sitting at the bottom of a lake for six months (VIDEO)

An Apple iPhone 11 that was accidentally dropped and fell to the bottom of a lake was discovered by divers after six months and was returned to the owner with the phone still working.

Report reveals why the U.S. blacklisted Xiaomi in January

Back in January, the U.S. Defense Department blacklisted Xiaomi for having close ties to China's military. This forces U.S. investors to dives themselves of any holdings in Xiaomi by November 11th.

Here is where cities worldwide are hiding 5G towers

While some cities hid 4G LTE antennas in cacti, church bell towers and other regional landscape, 5G towers have different needs and smart street lamps might be used to hide 5G equipment.

The world's top smartphone market has a new number one brand

Oppo has replaced Huawei as the most popular brand in China during January with a 21% share of the market. Vivo was second followed by a three-way tie between Huawei, Apple, and Xiaomi.

Some Pixel cameras will track your health following next week's update

Those with a Pixel 3 or newer model will soon receive new health related features for their rear camera that will capture the user's heart rate and respiratory rate using only the camera.

Snapdragon 775 seemingly set to take performance of mid-tier Android phones to a new level

Leaked internal document suggests the chip will exceed expectations.

DEAL The OG Motorola Razr is almost unbelievably cheap after this latest discount

Originally priced at an arguably excessive $1,500, the 2019-announced and 2020-released Motorola Razr is on sale for just $480 at Verizon right now after bill credits.

No surprise as the Apple Watch remained the world's top selling smartwatch during Q4 2020

No surprise! The Apple Watch was the top selling smartwatch in the world during the fourth quarter of 2020 topping Samsung and Huawei. Apple owns 40% of the global smartwatch market.

DEAL The unlocked Nokia 7.2 and 5.3 are on 'clearance' at their lowest prices ever

Originally priced at $200 and $350 respectively, the unlocked mid-range Nokia 5.3 and 7.2 are on sale for just $150 and $210 before presumably going away entirely.

T-Mobile says that in this situation, you should disable 5G and use 2G instead

Just like Verizon did last week when it told those using a 5G phone to turn off 5G if the battery has been draining too fast, T-Mobile says to go back to 2G to improve the battery life on a 5G/LTE handset.

DEAL Boost Mobile launches the Moto G Power (2021) at a crazy low price under a different name

The aptly named Moto G Power (2021) is confusingly sold simply as the Moto G Power on Boost Mobile starting at the low, low price of $84.99 with a massive battery in tow.

Samsung's pricing bet on the Galaxy S21 is paying off

The South Korean giant cut the starting price of the Galaxy S21 series by $200 from 2020's Galaxy S20.

DEAL Best deals this week: iPhone 12 Pro Max BOGO, $200 AirPods Pro, 512GB Galaxy S21 Ultra, and more

We've rounded up the best deals on phones and wearables that popped up recently to tide you over for the weekend shopping spree.

DEAL The Motorola One 5G Ace is extremely affordable right off the bat at AT&T Prepaid

Previously released on Metro by T-Mobile and in an unlocked variant in the US, the mid-range Motorola One 5G Ace is now also available from AT&T Prepaid starting at $129.99.

featured The date of Google's next Pixel phone event may have just leaked

Google has reportedly scheduled a Pixel phone event for June 11, where it could unveil the Pixel 5a. The brand is also planning to announce new Pixel Buds in mid-April.

The Razer Anzu is a pair of glasses with built-in open-ear headphones

Razer has announced the Razer Anzu Smart Glasses - its first eyewear product. It is essentially a conventional pair of glasses with built-in Bluetooth headphones.

Foldable phones, step back: Here comes a phone that expands on demand

Phones that you can fold and unfold like a book? Ugh, that's so 2019... At least, that's what Oppo, the biggest smartphone maker in China, would say. BBC were recently able to get their hands on some of the first working models of this phone (after its development was publicly announced a few months ago), and released a video to show how it works.

The Moto G10 Power is officially coming soon with a huge battery on deck

Motorola has officially confirmed its plan to launch the brand-new Moto G10 Power in India on March 9 alongside a G30 model that recently made its debut in Europe.

Microsoft Whiteboard sketch app is out for Android, turning every phone into a note-taking superpower

Microsoft's sketching app, Whiteboard, can now be downloaded as a Public Preview at the Google Play Store. Until now the app was only available for iOS devices.

Fitbit to launch a new fitness tracker on March 15

Fitbit is ready to unveil its first product in 2021, the Ace 3, a fitness tracker aimed at kids.

DEAL updated The best iPhone 12 Pro Max deals at T-Mobile, Verizon, AT&T, BestBuy, or unlocked

The iPhone 12 Pro Max has the best camera and display on an iPhone, here are the best deals on T-Mobile, Verizon, AT&T, BestBuy, or unlocked.

iPhone 13 may not be portless after all, but have a brand new connector

Apple has just won a new patent from the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office—and it's a new magnetic smart connector designed in several styles. There is no official announcement from Apple yet, but it could be safe to suspect that such a charger might be making its way into the iPhone 13.

Thousands of Android and iOS Apps are leaking your data

Nearly 84,000 Android apps and 47,000 iOS apps were found using public rather than private servers, and 14% of those were dangerously misconfigured, exposing all kinds of sensitive information to the world. The disturbing part is that it's more than just basic advertising-related information that is at stake. Zimperium has discovered that users' personal information, passwords, and medical information, as well as financial and payment info (depending on the app services) are also being leaked and visible to anyone who is interested.

Marshall's first true wireless buds, Mode II, promise 'phenomenal sound' for a hefty price

Check out the specs of Marshall's first true wireless buds, Mode II.

DEAL updated All iPhone 12 mini deals and prices at Verizon, T-Mobile, AT&T, Best Buy, or unlocked

Check out the cheapest iPhone 12 mini offers from Verizon, T-Mobile, AT&T, Best Buy and other merchants.

updated Apple rumored to release 10.9-inch OLED iPad Air in early 2022

The first iPad with an OLED display will arrive in early 2022, according to sources. Based on the information available now, it could be an upcoming iPad Air (2022) generation.

DEAL updated The best iPhone 12 price and deals on T-Mobile, Verizon, AT&T, or unlocked

Here are the best deals on the iPhone 12 available right now on Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, or unlocked at Apple.com.

T-Mobile's new Enterprise Unlimited 5G plan priced from $37 as part of a complete solution for the post-office era

Check out T-Mobile's new WFX strategy to battle Verizon and AT&T's 'data cop' stranglehold on the enterprise market for the future of remote work.

updated Best Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 5G deals and prices at T-Mobile, Verizon, AT&T and Best Buy

Check out where the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 is the cheapest.