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featured T-Mobile is giving away five Pixel 4 XL handsets; here is how to enter the sweepstakes

T-Mobile's new sweepstakes will start taking submissions for entery this coming Tuesday and five lucky grand prize winners will receive a free Google Pixel 4 XL handset.

Apple Music's success is helping the company meet a long time revenue goal

Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon Music were the top three music streaming services in the world during 2019. Spotify had 35% market share last year, more than Apple and Amazon combined.

DEAL Samsung's Galaxy S20+ 5G for Verizon is deeply discounted at Best Buy

Best Buy has Samsung's phenomenal Galaxy S20+ variant equipped with 5G support for Verizon on sale at a cool $350 discount with monthly installment plans, and for a limited time, you can also get a $50 e-gift card.

featured Next-gen Samsung Galaxy Buds leak with all-new design, no silicone tips

The next-generation Samsung Galaxy Buds have leaked out with an all-new design and no silicone tips. They resembled kidney beans in shape and are expected to launch alongside the Galaxy Note 20.

Samsung's newest rugged phone for AT&T comes with a removable battery and an absurd price tag

The Galaxy XCover FieldPro is a new rugged smartphone from Samsung with a colossal removable battery and outdated software that you can buy at AT&T for a ridiculously high price.

Apple takes a big step toward improving Siri

Get ready to see an improvement in Siri with the 2021 iPhone 13 series. Apple has purchased AI company Voysis and the company's technology will help Siri understand the human language better.

updated Update is bringing photography features found on the Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G to last year's flagships

Some of the features found on the Samsung Galaxy S20 flagship series will soon be available to those with a Galaxy S10 or Galaxy Note 10 handset thanks to an upcoming software update.

Microsoft publishes images showing single and dual-screen layouts for the Surface Duo

In a blog post meant for app developers, Microsoft showed off a series of images showing the dual-screen Surface Duo in four different modes with single-screen and dual-screen layouts.

DEAL Expires in - 4d 3h Samsung's Galaxy S10+ is on sale at a huge discount in a digital hoarder-friendly variant

The state-of-the-art 1TB storage variant of the 6.4-inch Samsung Galaxy S10+ in a beautiful Ceramic White paint job can be purchased at a colossal discount from a top-rated eBay vendor in brand-new condition.

T-Mobile's tech chief reveals changes in how subscribers are using its 4G and 5G networks

T-Mobile President of Technology Neville Ray points out some of the ways that Americans are using their smartphones and tablets differently during the COVID-19 outbreak.

featured Here's why we are on the way to $1500 phones

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.

A high-end Nokia 9.3 PureView with Snapdragon 865 power is probably coming... someday

The poorly reviewed Nokia 9 PureView still has a direct sequel in the pipeline, according to a fresh new rumor, but the Snapdragon 865-powered Nokia 9.3 PureView is not exactly right around the corner.

One state agency is still trying to delay T-Mobile and Sprint from merging

The California Public Utilities Commission insists the merger between T-Mobile and Sprint can't be completed, at least not yet, while Magenta's new CEO claims the CPUC has no jurisdiction over the transaction.

Google is trying to keep our spirit up with a cute new Doodle

The letters of the popular search engine are comfortably staying home, engaged in various activities.

HBO's best shows like Sopranos, Succession, or The Wire, are now free for the coronavirus quarantine

See why some of the best HBO shows are now free for all to watch as part of the #StayHomeBoxOffice campaign.

Hacker who could hijack iPhone cameras gets $75,000 reward from Apple

Thanks to the "white hat" hacker, who reported the vulnerabilities to Apple back in mid-December, everything was promptly patched in January with a Safari update.

featured Top 10 games with BEST graphics for Android and iOS

Bored of candy crushing and bird flinging? Try these games that have visuals worthy of consoles or even gaming PCs! They stand out with awesome graphics and a gameplay to match.

The Uber Eats app now provides an option to donate $2 to support your favorite restaurant

The ongoing coronavirus pandemic is changing our daily lives and a lot of people are experiencing hardships because of the social distancing situation, and restaurants are among one of the most affected business branches. The Uber Eats app now provides its users with an opportunity to donate.

featured The OnePlus 8 Pro 5G earns a best display award, and we have the tests to demo why

Check out our tests on the expected 6.78" 1440p adaptive 120Hz display panel of the OnePlus 8 Pro for brightness, color accuracy, and see why it earns an 'A+'.

Apple News showing Feed Unavailable error to some users

Users are reporting an issue with Apple News services showing a "Feed unavailable" message when they try to open the Today tab

Project Tempo is Amazon's answer to Google Stadia

Tempo encapsulates the same idea seen in other cloud gaming services. All computations needed to run a game are carried out server-side, allowing people to use phones, tablets, and TVs to play graphics-heavy AAA games.

Spotify update finally adds Siri support for Apple Watch users

With the new Spotify update, users can finally ask Siri to play Spotify music and control the app. The feature is available to Apple Watches running watchOS 6.

Samsung's long overdue Android 10 update for the Galaxy Tab S6 contains a very nice surprise

Samsung is reportedly rolling out Android 10 for the Galaxy Tab S6 at long last, and surprise, surprise, the update includes all the hot new One UI 2.1 goodies.

DEAL Get a three-month free trial of Amazon Music Unlimited

Amazon is offering a free three-month trial for Amazon Music Unlimited. Usually, the service is offered with a one-month free trial, but this time, for a limited period of time, a 90-day trial is available for new subscribers.

Why is the T-Mobile-Sprint merger such a big deal? It’s all about 5G

The merger between T-Mobile and Sprint created a new super-carrier but besides the pooled customers, what is new T-Mobile getting? Turns out, something very valuable. Find out what inside!

Google Fi customers get their data allowance increased to 30GB for free during the coronavirus pandemic

Google is adding extra gigabytes of fast-speed data to the Unlimited and Flexible plans of Google Fi customers for a limited time (no end date yet).

Coronavirus pandemic is hurting 5G phone sales in South Korea and globally

We are all witnessing the effect that the ongoing pandemic is having on the global economy and on tech industry sales. Unfortunately, along with smartphone sales that could be affected, 5G network demand could be suffering as well.

Microsoft patent shows dual screen device with a screen on its hinge

A new Microsoft patent suggests a foldable device with a third screen on its hinge, creating a seamless viewing experience.

Apple iPhone SE 2020 price, release date, and specs

Where's the iPhone 9? Apple has seemingly skipped the number nine and moved on, but has it really? We've got information about an upcoming spiritual successor to the off-beat iPhone SE that will likely carry the magic number nine in its name!

Samsung to release Q1 revenue report despite COVID-19 hardships

Analysts expect the South Korean giant to announce their first quarterly earnings for 2020 next week.

Samsung’s Exynos team “humiliated” by the decision to sell Snapdragon Galaxy S20s in South Korea

Samsung's engineers responsible for the development of the Exynos chips were unpleasantly surprised when executives decided to release the Snapdragon version of the Galaxy S20 in South Korea.

updated You can already buy the unannounced Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite in the US (not anymore)

Samsung has yet to formally announce the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite, but that's not stopping B&H Photo Video from already accepting orders for the mid-range Android slate at a reasonable price of $350 and up.

Google officially releases location data based report to help organizations fight COVID-19 spread

During the ongoing public health situation, many countries have established lockdowns and advised people to refrain from walking around and to stay home as much as possible to limit the spread of the virus. Now, Google has released reports for 131 countries showing where people are respecting the stay at home practices and where they’re not.

DEAL Expires in - 2h 13min The unlocked LG V40 ThinQ is an absolute steal at B&H for a limited time

Priced back in the day as high as $950, the 2018-released LG V40 ThinQ flagship can be purchased right now in exchange for a measly $329.99 brand-new and unlocked.

Samsung Galaxy A21 leaks in full 360-degree glory

The famous leaker Evan Blass posted the render on his Patreon page, giving us more details and a side-view of the phone

U.S. Apple Stores to remain closed until early May

The Apple executive in charge of the Apple Stores, Deirdre O’Brien, now says that the 270 U.S. stores will remain closed until the beginning of May. It was hoped that some stores could open this month.

Motorola makes the Moto G8 Power Lite and its 5000mAh battery official

Motorola officially announced the Moto G8 Power Lite today, a true sequel to the Moto G7 Power with an HD+ resolution display and a 5000mAh capacity battery providing p to three days of battery life.

featured updated Apple's iPhone 9 is coming soon as '2020 iPhone SE' in red, white, black

The Apple iPhone 9 announcement is coming soon, per a new report. It will be introduced as the 2020 iPhone SE and should be available in red, black, and white. Variants with 64GB, 128GB, and 256GB of storage are also planned.

Apple accidentally confirms the AirTags name for its tracking accessory

A video posted by Apple today accidentally confirmed the AirTags name for the tracking system that the company is now expected to introduce during WWDC in June.