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featured The Galaxy S21 (S30) could ship without a charger like the 5G iPhone 12

Samsung is planning to remove chargers from smartphone boxes in the future. The decision could be applied next year to the flagship Galaxy S21 (S30) before being applied to the rest of its smartphone lineup.

Verizon 5G network coverage map: which cities are covered?

Verizon was one of the first US carriers to launch a 5G network, but it's coverage is limited to select spots in a handful of cities...

Amazon's Alexa voice assistant gets a long overdue feature on Android and iOS

iPhone and Android smartphone users can finally activate Amazon's Alexa digital assistant without using their hands, although they still need a little help from Siri or Google Assistant.

featured Versus: For and against Apple's "no charger in the box" plan

Apple is rumored to make the controversial decision to not include a charger in the box of the upcoming iPhone 12. People are divided about it and so are we. Time for another Versus!

Dish remains committed to splashing the cash on additional T-Mobile 5G spectrum

After years and years of hoarding wireless spectrum with no apparent intention of using it, Dish wants to spend an extra $3.6 billion on even more 5G spectrum currently owned by T-Mobile.

Google Duo update further enhances support for group calls

Google Duo is now getting an update that will further increase the group call capacity to 32.

Instagram rolls out pinned comments to everyone

Starting today, Instagram announced that the ability to pin comments is now making its way to all users on all compatible platforms.

DEAL Apple's AirPods with wireless charging case go back down to their lowest price ever

Normally priced at $199, Apple's second-gen AirPods with a bundled wireless charging case are available for 50 bucks less than that yet again, most likely for a limited time only.

Best Android phones 2020

What is the best Android phone in 2020? 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...

U.S. is considering a ban on popular short-form video app TikTok

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said the other day that the U.S. is considering a ban on TikTok and other Chinese social media apps for fear that they spy on Americans and send this information to Beijing.

It's official! Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G unveiling to take place August 5th

Samsung has officially announced that that the Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy Note 20 Ultra will both be unveiled on August 5th starting at 10 am ET. The event will be live streamed at Samsung.com.

New useful feature being tested for Android version of Google Maps

Google is apparently testing the inclusion of traffic lights on Google Maps. The icons are small but get bigger while the user is navigating. This is a feature already found on Apple Maps.

Apple iPhone 12 5G packaging render gives you a clue about what's missing from the box

A render of the insert that will reportedly be used in the retail box of the Apple iPhone 12 series has no room for the EarPods or a charging brick exactly as Ming-Chi Kuo predicts.

Boost Mobile launches new LG and Samsung smartphones

Following its acquisition by Dish, Boost Mobile announced it will launch three mid-range smartphones from LG and Samsung.

Upcoming Apple HomePod update could add a long-awaited feature

A new HomePod beta software suggests that Apple is actively working to bring the much-needed feature to its smart speaker.

First Snapdragon 865 Plus powered phone is reportedly landing on July 22

The ASUS ROG Phone 3 and it's launch date is pretty much confirmed.

The cheapest Nokia smartphone is now eligible for Android 10 Go Edition upgrade

The latest Nokia smartphone to receive the highly-anticipated Android 10 update is also the cheapest launched by HMD Global – Nokia 1.

Apple turns to UV to help iPhones find proximate models to share data with

Apple today received a patent from the U.S. Trademark and Patent Office (USPTO) for a way to check the distances of proximate iPhone models in order to share data and files with them.

Tipster says all Galaxy S21 (S30) variants will come with an Exynos chip

Apparently, the Snapdragon 875 will indeed be a lot more expensive than the Snapdragon 865 and it's use would result in an price increase.

Microsoft acquires software company to work on Android for Surface Duo and successor Surface Duo V2

Microsoft is apparently pretty serious about smartphones this time.

Samsung Galaxy A51 and A71 now available in Haze Crush Silver color

Samsung announced today that Galaxy A51 and A71 can be had in silver, although availability will vary by region.

Here are the impressive OnePlus Nord 5G camera details in full

The mid-range OnePlus Nord 5G handset is expected to come with a quad rear-facing camera system composed of a 48MP primary shooter, 8MP wide-angle lens, 5MP macro sensor, and 2MP portrait cam.

Best wired earphones for iPhone (with Lightning connector)

Find the best wired earphones for your iPhone. We have compiled a list for you with great earphones for comfort and awesome music experience with your iPhone. Check them out!

How to switch to Verizon, AT&T or T-Mobile and keep your number

People often get stuck with their phone carriers due to a number of reasons that don’t allow them to break the habit.

New codec will shrink video file sizes by 50%, drastically improve streaming

The new H.266 video standard will bring massive improvements, developers promise.

Motorola just announced its first budget 5G phone — the Moto G 5G Plus

Motorola's first budget 5G phone has a 90 Hz screen, massive battery, competitive price-tag. Launches in the EU

featured Blind Camera Comparison: Mystery Flagship Phone Edition!

Which phone takes the best photos? We have three of the finest camera phones out there, but we won't reveal which ones are they. We have removed all information about the images, and we leave only the image quality to speak for itself and for you to vote for your favorite...

Kuo: Apple's nixing of the EarPods and charger in the iPhone 12 box is bad news for AirPods 3 sales

Will 2020 break all AirPods sales records? Famed Apple analyst Minch-Chi Kuo predicts that the AirPods 3 will be like the Pro internally and as design, but won't sell nearly as well in 2021 as AirPods will in 2020 - you know, empty iPhone 12 boxes and all.

Samsung is preparing yet another tablet with a flagship chip... from 2018

In addition to the high-end Galaxy Tab S7 and S7+, Samsung has a mysterious new member of the mid-range Galaxy Tab A family in the pipeline powered by the Exynos 9810 SoC and 4GB RAM.

Samsung Galaxy A51 and A71 latest updates add Galaxy S20 features

Two of Samsung's most recent mid-range smartphones that are also available in the United States, the Galaxy A51 and A71 have just received important updates that add several Galaxy S20 features.

featured updated This could be what the 5G Google Pixel 5 series looks like

Alleged renders of the 5G Google Pixel 5 series have leaked. They reveal a familiar design characterized by a square camera bump on the rear and a punch-hole display up front.

HTC posts its best revenue result in eight months ahead of 5G smartphone release

HTC is alive and kicking, preparing its long overdue 5G smartphone debut while improving its revenue total to the highest monthly level since October 2019.

New evidence suggests LG will launch cheaper 5G smartphones in 2020

For those of you who consider the LG Velvet 5G too expensive for what's under the hood, we have new information that proves the smartphone maker is working to bring to the market cheaper 5G solutions.

The 5G iPhone 12 2020 models will mark Apple's complete transition to OLED screens

Will any of the 5G iPhones of 2020 feature an LCD display, or any future iPhone, for that matter?

Samsung defied the coronavirus to somehow boost its overall Q2 profit

Samsung expects its Q2 2020 consolidated operating profit to register a healthy increase compared to both Q1 2020 and Q2 2019, despite COVID-19 hardships reflected in shrinking sales.

Samsung's new UV light phone sterilizer comes in time for the next coronavirus wave

Disinfect your phone, earbuds, glasses and other accessories with Samsung's new UV sterilizer.

DEAL Best places to get Samsung Galaxy S20 on sale right now

Samsung's latest trio of flagships is understandably quite popular. The phones came at prices higher than usual, but now you can find them cheaper without much effort. Here are all the current Galaxy S20 series deals.

Samsung's next bendy phone to land as Galaxy Z Fold 2, is a bi-folder in the cards?

Samsung to fold all its bendy phones under the Z-series with the launch of the Galaxy Fold 2.

popular Verizon disappoints, AT&T surprises, and T-Mobile shines in new 5G speed tests

A comprehensive new analysis of 5G speeds in Manhattan highlights the benefits of T-Mobile's "layer cake" strategy while surprisingly ranking AT&T well ahead of Verizon in mmWave performance.

NCC certification includes new pictures of the Samsung Galaxy Watch 3

NCC certifications has brought us some new pictures of the Tizen-powered timepiece and its charger. The watch could be introduced as soon as July 22nd and includes several health-related features.