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Apple Glass users' eyes can determine how engaged they are to the content they're viewing

Apple has filed for a patent that will allow Apple Glass to look at a user's eyes to determine whether he/she is paying attention to the content on the display or is distracted.

Cleaner UI is being tested for Google Maps

Google is testing an update to the Google Maps route option UI that results in a cleaner look and quickly gives users an idea about how long it will take to arrive at a destination depending on the different mode of transportation being used.

Google is bringing two big new health features to Pixel phones (and more)

Starting next month, Google Pixel devices will be able to monitor your heart rate and respiratory rate on their own, with the two features set to expand to "more" Android phones down the line.

How to turn off 5G on the Samsung Galaxy S21

If you are on the edge of 5G coverage, or if you think that 5G and COVID-19 are a match made in hell, you might be interested leaving things up to the LTE level.

Huawei might have misled everyone about HarmonyOS

It appears that Huawei might have made several misleading statements concerning its HarmonyOS replacement for Android as the software has been described as an "Android fork."

Google considering Android alternative to Apple's anti-tracking feature

Google is exploring an Android alternative to Apple's iOS App Tracking Transparency feature. It'll likely be a less stringent version that doesn't require an opt-in prompt.

DEAL Verizon has Apple's iPhone 11 Pro on sale at a huge discount

If you hurry, you can get Apple's excellent 2019-released iPhone 11 Pro for as little as $360 with a new line of Verizon service and pretty much no other strings attached.

featured $3,000 Apple AR/VR headset coming 2022 with eye tracking, 8K displays, much more

Apple is developing an AR/VR headset for release in 2022. It'll retail around $3,000 and feature eye tracking, dual 8K displays, swappable headbands, and much more.

DEAL Amazon is holding a big sale on Kindle e-readers just in time for Valentine's Day

Amazon's newest Kindle, Kindle Paperwhite, and Kindle Kids Editions are all on sale at their lowest prices since Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2020 a couple of months ago.

Best Android phones 2021

What is the best Android phone in 2021? There are so many phones and new one keep on coming up, so it might be hard to pick just one. We are here to help...

How to remove objects and people from photos with Galaxy S21?

The Galaxy S21 can instantly remove any person or object from your photo. Like magic — here's how!

Desperate AT&T user takes print ads to rant over slow connection

AT&T is racking fastest network awards lately, but it's the slowest connections that get the most attention.

Oppo seems to be working on a way to hide all cameras from a future smartphone, even those on the back

An interesting Oppo patent has surfaced, showing what Oppo might do to hide all cameras: from the front and the back of a future smartphone.

Samsung is now bringing Android 11 to one of the world's best-selling 2020 handsets

The latest Samsung smartphone to receive an official Android 11 update is one of the company's and the world's most popular mobile devices of last year.

featured OnePlus was the only brand that grew in the US last year

OnePlus was the only brand that experienced a sales surge in the US last quarter. It sold 163% more smartphones thanks to its partnerships with T-Mobile and Verizon.

DEAL The almighty Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones are discounted at Best Buy

Getting a good pair of headphones is really easy these days, but they don’t come cheap.

PhoneArena Battery Test Results

A summary of the battery test results for all the phones that go through our PhoneArena battery testing...

Huawei Mate X2 leak confirms inward folding screen, notchless design

According to the leak, the Mate X2 is quite thin and lightweight, compared to other foldable devices.

DEAL updated Best Valentine's Day deals

Valentine's Day is less than two weeks away, and if you're looking for the best Valentine's Day deals on tech out there - for you or for your loved one - check this article out!

updated The Apple Car shapes up as pricey Tesla assembled by Kia

Designed by Apple, assembled by Kia, priced like Tesla? Here's what the Apple Car may end up like as price, specs, and release date get detailed.

Quickly change the profile picture on your Google Contacts app

Thanks to an update to the latest version of the Google Contacts app, changing or deleting your profile picture on the Android Contacts app is a snap. Check out how to make the change quickly and easily.

Hidden code reveals new manual update feature for Google Pixel Buds

The true wireless Google Pixel Buds is reportedly receiving an update that will allow users to manually update the accessory. Currently, these updates take place automatically.

DEAL Here's how you can save a cool $100 on Motorola's four hot new US phones

The recently released Motorola One 5G Ace, Moto G Stylus (2021), G Power (2021), and G Play (2021) are all on sale at up to $100 off their already very reasonable list prices.

Facebook appears to be using misleading data to attack Apple's new privacy feature

An article written in the Harvard Business Review byt two marketing pros reveals that Facebook is using cherry-picked and misleading data in an attempt to support its argument against Apple.

Growing 5G demand will drive major 2021 smartphone market recovery

Following a horrific first and second quarter of 2020, the smartphone market showed small signs of recovery in Q3 and Q4, being expected to continue that trend for the entirety of 2021.

Report calls for Apple to release LiDAR equipped VR headset with six lenses early next year

Apple's VR headset will be released early next year according to U.S. securities firm J.P. Morgan. It will feature a LiDAR depth sensor and come with as many as six lenses.

Instagram working on TikTok-like vertical Stories feed

Instagram is working on a TikTok-like vertical feed for Stories. The feature, which isn't yet in public testing, could precede a permanent pivot towards videos over photos.

Motorola's "5G for all" strategy is already starting to pay off

Lenovo managed to post its highest mobile profitability score since acquiring Motorola in the final three months of 2020 thanks primarily to competitively priced 5G phones.

Spotify hits 155 million paid subscribers as podcasts continue to grow

Spotify now has 155 million paid subscribers and 345 million active users. The service attributed its strong growth to new plans like Premium Duo and the rise of podcasts.

Verizon, T-Mobile, and AT&T 'fastest' 5G network coverage expansion plans for 2021

Verizon, T-Mobile and AT&T all got 'fastest' network awards recently, what gives? The buildout to their 2021 5G network expansion plans, that's what.

DEAL Еxpired One of Amazon's best ever Kindle devices is on sale at an incredibly low price

Believe it or not, the ancient Amazon Kindle Voyage e-book reader is back in the spotlight today with a killer new Woot refurbished deal.

Here's how many Xperia smartphones Sony shipped in Q4 2020

Sony shipped 1 million Xperia smartphones in the final quarter of 2020, down from 1.3 million devices a year earlier. Total revenue remained unchanged, though, implying stronger flagship sales.

Play these Google Stadia Pro games for free this February

Apart from the 4K 60Hz resolution settings, Stadia Pro gives you the ability to redeem free games every month and play them indefinitely, as long as you’re a Pro member.

Best Motorola phones in 2021

Here are the best Motorola phones you can buy in 2021.

DEAL Еxpired Samsung's AirPods Pro-rivaling Galaxy Buds Live are getting ridiculously affordable

The kidney bean-shaped Samsung Galaxy Buds Live are an objectively better value proposition than the Galaxy Buds Pro and AirPods Pro at a crazy low price of $59.99.

Budget Nokia 1.4 debuts with low price, dual-camera, 4,000mAh battery

The Nokia 1.4 is official with a dual-camera setup and a 4,000mAh battery. It also offers a 3.5mm headphone jack and retails at just €99 in Europe.

DEAL Get a pair of Sennheiser headphones or earbuds at half price right now

If you need to upgrade your audio experience but don’t want to spend half a grand (we’re looking at you Apple), there are other options.

Huawei Mate X2 to be officially announced on February 22nd with an inward folding display

According to Huawei’s official Weibo account, the next foldable phone of the company is called Mate X2 and will be unveiled on February 22nd.

DEAL The Apple Watch Series 6 with LTE scores its highest discounts in a long time

The cellular-enabled Apple Watch Series 6 is on sale for an undoubtedly limited time only at up to a substantial $69 discount in both 40 and 44mm sizes.