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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.

47 min 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.

52 min ago, by Iskra Petrova, 0 comments

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.

2 hours ago, by Alan Friedman, 0 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, 1 comment

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

3 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"?...

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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, 2 comments

Apple TV+ signs off on For All Mankind Season 4

Apple's famous series For All Mankind may still be filming Season 3, but it seems a Season 4 will soon be in the making as well.

yesterday, 12:18 PM, by Doroteya Borisova, 0 comments

Qualcomm's next high-end chip is called Snapdragon 898, Armv9 core not all that fast: rumor

An industry insider claims that Snapdragon 888's successor will be known as the Snapdragon 898 and also implies that it might not benefit tangibly from Arm's new architecture.

yesterday, 11:43 AM, by Anam Hamid, 4 comments

Google's Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a 5G move one big step closer to extinction

Google's 2020-released Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a 5G are technically not discontinued yet, but they're slowly and steadily getting there after vanishing from the search giant's Fi MVNO.

yesterday, 11:24 AM, by Adrian Diaconescu, 4 comments

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Green bubble shaming: Milwaukee Bucks punished over a player with Android phone

It's tough to be the sole Android in a sea of iPhones, as Milwaukee Bucks learned the hard way.

yesterday, 10:57 AM, by Daniel Petrov, 16 comments

Huawei's no longer a top-five smartphone brand in China

Huawei's smartphone shipments have collapsed in China and it's no longer a top five brand. Apple, Xiaomi, Vivo, and Oppo all experienced strong growth, on the other hand.

yesterday, 10:40 AM, by Joshua Swingle, 26 comments

Google's CEO teases Pixel 6 and its 'deep technological investments'

Google's fall 'hardware' will be the Android 12 "showcase” Android 12 for real, as well as Google's "deep technology investments."

yesterday, 10:10 AM, by Daniel Petrov, 1 comment

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T-Mobile's killer 5G for All deal goes prepaid with a little help from Samsung

T-Mobile's insanely popular 5G for All promotion is expanding to Metro on July 29 to allow prepaid customers to score a free Samsung Galaxy A32 5G and crazy cheap unlimited 5G service.

yesterday, 10:04 AM, by Adrian Diaconescu, 2 comments

The first Nokia tablet in a long time could be crazy cheap with decent specs in tow

T20 is the apparent name of HMD Global's first-ever Nokia tablet, which could cost less than $200 with a large 10.36-inch display in tow and optional 4G LTE connectivity.

yesterday, 9:14 AM, by Adrian Diaconescu, 0 comments

The phones with best speakers (Updated July 2021)

If you value audio quality, you'll love these phones!

yesterday, 9:06 AM, by Radoslav Minkov, 9 comments

Oculus Quest 2 sales paused due to skin irritation issue

Facebook has pulled the popular VR headset from shelves in order to fit them with protective silicone covers, as the foam face padding is causing some users severe skin irritation.

yesterday, 7:54 AM, by Doroteya Borisova, 0 comments

Poll: Would you buy a portless iPhone? It's a stupid idea...

A portless phone might seem really futuristic on paper and also quite attractive design-wise but the actual benefits for the user are not that clear.

yesterday, 7:39 AM, by Mariyan Slavov, 18 comments

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Check out the best ever Apple Watch Series 6 deal on Amazon

Amazon is currently selling a snazzy red Apple Watch Series 6 model with a 44mm case and no cellular connectivity at a new all-time high discount of $134.01... at checkout.

yesterday, 7:11 AM, by Adrian Diaconescu, 0 comments

European price for upcoming Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G leaks

The Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G will retail at €449 in Europe, a new leak claims. The phone will be powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 778G.

yesterday, 5:54 AM, by Joshua Swingle, 0 comments

The best phones under $300 - updated July 2021

In a world of expensive flagships, sometimes you might want something a little more affordable. Here are the best phones you can get under $300.

yesterday, 5:53 AM, by Iskren Gaidarov, 0 comments

Galaxy S21 One UI 4.0 beta program banner appears briefly on Samsung Community blog

A banner for the One UI 4.0 beta for Galaxy S21 appeared earlier on Samsung Community. It has since been removed, but it had us believe the beta might launch sooner than expected.

yesterday, 5:24 AM, by Iskra Petrova, 0 comments

Google details 'Switch to Android' iOS app for easier iPhone app and message transfer

Annoyed by Apple's Move to iOS app in its Play Store, Google isy working on its own 'Switch to Android' app for iOS.

yesterday, 4:57 AM, by Daniel Petrov, 0 comments

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Remembering Windows Phone and Nokia Lumia – the good and the bad

A 2021 look back at Microsoft's once promising Android and iOS competitor – Windows Phone...

yesterday, 4:40 AM, by Radoslav Minkov, 16 comments

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Can a fitness band help me lose weight?

Modern fitness trackers can do a lot of things - count steps, take your heart rate, detect workouts and calculate calorie expenditure, and remind you to move around. But can they help you lose weight? Let's find out!

yesterday, 4:37 AM, by Mariyan Slavov, 2 comments

Last-minute Huawei P50 Pro leak details everything, including lack of 5G

The Huawei P50 Pro has been detailed in full a day before its announcement... and it won't have 5G.

yesterday, 4:33 AM, by Joshua Swingle, 2 comments

Some newer OnePlus 8T and 9R units come with the faster LPDDR5 RAM type

Surprisingly and silently, OnePlus has changed the type of RAM in some newer OnePlus 8T and 9R units.

yesterday, 4:30 AM, by Iskra Petrova, 1 comment

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Samsung's new Galaxy Z Fold 3 event trailer is an exercise in maximalism

Behold the Samsung August Unpacked event teaser video.

yesterday, 4:10 AM, by Daniel Petrov, 3 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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