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Samsung patent reveals an innovative Galaxy S phone with a flexible screen and powerful sound

A Samsung patent spotted by LetsGoDigital gives us a sneak peek of what could be a Samsung Galaxy S-line smartphone with a flexible display, which can assure a superior sound quality with additional loudspeakers.

Apple MagSafe wireless charger seems to be able to charge Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2

Alongside the new iPhone 12 series, Apple unveiled MagSafe for iPhones, a new line of accessories equipped with magnets, that would complement the new 5G iPhones. Now it seems that Apple’s MagSafe charger works with the Z Fold 2.

Redmi might be working on a mini smartphone to counter the iPhone 12 mini

Redmi might be working on a compact phone, as iPhone 12 mini might hopefully set a trend for more small-sized smartphones to appear.

These numbers show why T-Mobile is the early leader in U.S. 5G

T-Mobile subscribers were three times more likely than AT&T customers to find a 5G signal while they found a 5G 90 times easier than Verizon subscribers. But that might change this quarter with the launch of Verizon's nationwide 5G service.

Verizon's new transaction widens its lead over T-Mobile

Verizon added more subscribers to its industry-leading list of names in the states by agreeing to purchase Bluegrass Cellular for an undisclosed price. Bluegrass has 210,000 subscribers in 34 rural counties.

NASA awards Nokia a $14.1 million contract to build a 4G LTE network on the Moon

Networking equipment manufacturer Nokia has been awarded a $14.1 million contract to build a 4G LTE network on the Moon where NASA hopes to have "sustainable" human presence by 2028.

Apple Watch SE overheating issues result in wrist burns, display damage

Apple has refunded three users so far.

Google's 5G-capable Pixel 5 is already suffering from an embarrassing flaw

A growing number of Pixel 5 owners are reporting a small gap between the display and frame of their 5G-enabled phones that could become a big problem in the long run.

featured Huawei Mate 40 series exorbitant prices revealed

Availability will apparently be scarce and the standard model has been postponed.

OnePlus 8T brings in over $14 million within a minute of going on sale

Over 50,000 units of the phone were apparently sold within the first 10 minutes in China.

iPhone 12 supercycle depends on China: analyst

China has been expanding its 5G networks aggressively, and the iPhone SE and iPhone 11 have already proven to be quite popular there, even though they are 5G-less.

The OnePlus 9 series is under development and codenamed 'Lemonade'

The OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro are under development and codenamed 'Lemonade.' The flagships should arrive in early 2021 with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 875 on board.

DEAL Apple's enduring iPhone XR is cheaper than ever before in refurbished condition

Apple's 2018-released iPhone XR is still alive and kicking, costing $500 brand-new directly from its manufacturer and as little as $370 on eBay in refurbished condition.

Best iPhone 12 MagSafe accessories

Apple brought MagSafe back and with that opened the floodgates for new accessories. The first wave is already here, check them out!

HTC unveils yet another underwhelming mid-range phone you won't be able to buy

The HTC Desire 20+ is the company's latest mediocre attempt at a smartphone market comeback, exclusively available in Taiwan for the time being at the rough equivalent of around $300.

featured Demand for 5G iPhone 12/Pro higher than expected; could best iPhone 11 series

Launch weekend demand for the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro has exceeded expectations. The lineup is on track to be more popular than the iPhone 11 series and could lead to a supercycle.

The iPhone 12 display replacement and repair price is out, higher than iPhone 11's

Check out the iPhone 12 display price increase from an iPhone 11 repair.

iPhone 12: Dual SIM can't benefit from 5G speeds, leaked Apple document states

A user on Reddit has stated that in a carrier-internal document, Apple says that while on Dual Sim, iPhone 12 users can't benefit from 5G speeds and the network will drop to 4G LTE.

Samsung's Wireless Charger Trio, Galaxy Fit 2, and some new Galaxy Buds Live colors go on sale in the US

Samsung's versatile Wireless Charger Trio is now up for grabs in the US at $90 alongside a $60 Galaxy Fit 2 and $170 Galaxy Buds Live in hot new colors.

DEAL updated Best AirPods sales and deals right now

Looking for a new pair of wireless earbuds to pair with your iPhone, but the Apple Store doesn’t currently offer any AirPods discounts? Do not be disappointed; we are here to help ‒ we have scrutinized the internet for the best AirPods and AirPods Pro deals right now. Check them out!

Apple iPhone 12 and 12 mini battery size leak clears the capacity decrease mystery

The iPhone 12 series battery sizes are tipped to be smaller than the iPhone 11 models, yet Apple lists the battery life as the same, what gives?

Samsung is treating Galaxy S9 and S9+ users to their last big software update

Hot on the heels of the Galaxy Note 9, Samsung's Galaxy S9 and S9+ have officially started receiving their final feature update in Europe.

DEAL Save $500 on Verizon's Samsung Galaxy S20+ 5G right now, no trade-in needed

Samsung's exceptional Galaxy S20+ 5G model is on sale at a phenomenal $500 discount with Verizon installment plans and pretty much no other strings attached ahead of Black Friday.

Google ends support for its Trusted Contact app on December 1; Google Maps will take over location sharing

Support for the app ends December 1, 2020. Instead of it, you will be able to use Google Maps Location Sharing feature.

Google makes some concessions hoping to get EU to approve purchase of Fitbit

Google gets a little closer to EU approval of its acquisition of Fitbit after making some concessions that will allow the deal to pass muster with the EU's competition commission.

If 5G doesn't matter to you, this MVNO can save you big bucks on the iPhone 12/12 Pro

MVNO Red Pocket Mobile can save you $80 to $200 on the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro respectively. There is no 5G service and subscribers are locked into the device for at least 12 months.

How to pick up your new 5G iPhone from an Apple Store without contracting COVID

Worried about catching COVID when the time comes to pick up your new Apple iPhone? Several Apple Stores in the U.S. have an Express Storefront pickup service allowing you to take your device home without getting infected.

LG will be staying away from the Snapdragon 875 flagship chip for a while reportedly

The company is expected to release an expandable phone in H1 2021.

featured updated This is the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G and its insane camera bump

Leaked Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G renders have revealed an updated design complete with a ridiculous camera bump.

Which iPhone should you buy in late 2020? iPhone 12 buying guide

So many new iPhones, so little money.

popular Samsung Galaxy S21 5G leaks in full with new camera bump, flat display

The Samsung Galaxy S21 5G has leaked in full for the first time. It boasts a revised camera bump and a flat punch-hole display.

Boost Mobile to offer the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G

Boost Mobile has just announced that it will finally offer the Galaxy S20 FE 5G to its customers.

Zuckerberg calls the App Store a monopoly and says Apple needs to be scrutinized by the U.S. government

Facebook co-founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg says that he wants the government to scrutinize Apple more than it is currently in the process of doing. The executive says that the App Store is a monopoly.

UScellular is bringing the new iPhone 12 lineup to its customers

UScellular will offer the entire new iPhone 12 lineup, and new customers who switch their service will get the iPhone 12 for free.

iPhone 12 loses to iPad Air 4 on AnTuTu, also lags behind iPhone 11 in graphics

The iPad Air 4 performed significantly better than the iPhone 12, even though they have the same A14 Bionic chip.

Pre-order demand for iPhone 12 Pro forces changes in delivery schedule; one color is the hottest

Apple has just started taking pre-orders for the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro and demand for the Pro model has pushed the arrival of the device into November; the most popular color is Pacific Blue.

Do these renders show Huawei's last 5G flagship phone for some time?

New renders of the upcoming Huawei Mate 40 Pro have been published. Possibly Huawei's last high-end flagship phone for some time, the device is powered by the 5nm Kirin 9000 chipset.

Galaxy S21 will likely cost less to make than the Galaxy S20, do we smell a price cut?

The price of some key components has reportedly reduced drastically.

How iPhone users on Verizon can know whether they are on low-band or high-band 5G airwaves

There is a way that Verizon subscribers can know whether their iPhone 12 is on low-band 5G or high-band 5G and that is to get a look at the status bar at the upper right corner of the screen.

With its smartphone and 5G business in shambles, Huawei is preparing to challenge car maker Tesla

A prototype electric car will begin road tests later this year.