Alan Friedman

Alan has been writing about phones, tablets and other mobile devices for PhoneArena since 2008. During that time, he has witnessed and reported many of the amazing changes that have taken place in the mobile industry. Having amassed an abundance of knowledge in the field, Mr. Friedman is the go-to person for facts and information regarding smartphones. Whatever the future holds for mobile devices, Alan Friedman is looking forward to telling you about it. A fan of both iOS and Android, his first smartphone was the original Apple iPhone, and his current daily driver is the Google Pixel 2 XL.

Recent articles by Alan

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Google's Back to School deals include $300 off the Pixel 3, 41% off the Home Mini
54 min ago, by Alan Friedman
TCL's leaked 12 month roadmap culminates in the unveiling next year of its first foldable device
2 hours ago, by Alan Friedman
Information hidden in app reveals how much Apple will charge for Arcade
4 hours ago, by Alan Friedman
Cross-brand file sharing feature announced by three phone manufacturers
8 hours ago, by Alan Friedman
An accessory that many Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ owners will want doesn't ship until next month
10 hours ago, by Alan Friedman
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Get all 10 seasons of Friends for only $60 from the Google Play Store
22 hours ago, by Alan Friedman
Despite another reprieve, Trump says U.S. will not do business with Huawei
yesterday, 11:31 PM, by Alan Friedman
Apple sues company that sells a virtual iPhone complete with iOS
yesterday, 9:45 PM, by Alan Friedman
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Amazon's deal takes the Moto Z3 Play down to $200 after a 43% price cut
yesterday, 2:34 PM, by Alan Friedman
Last chance to win one of ten Samsung Galaxy Note 10 phones being given away by T-Mobile
yesterday, 1:20 PM, by Alan Friedman
Google's new plan to save Android users from malicious apps isn't welcomed by all developers
yesterday, 12:08 PM, by Alan Friedman
Huawei will reportedly get another 90-days to obtain U.S. supplies for existing devices
3 days ago, 8:29 PM, by Alan Friedman
TSMC marketing chief says to expect more and more powerful phones for the foreseeable future
3 days ago, 6:54 PM, by Alan Friedman
Animation hidden in latest WatchOS 6 beta reveals something important about the Apple Watch
3 days ago, 4:31 PM, by Alan Friedman
Democrats, including three presidential candidates, want FCC to delay vote on T-Mobile-Sprint
3 days ago, 2:49 PM, by Alan Friedman
Apple is charging employees to get their feedback on Apple Arcade
3 days ago, 12:48 PM, by Alan Friedman
Marvel-ous cases tipped for the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 and Galaxy Note 10+
3 days ago, 11:04 AM, by Alan Friedman
Analyst says the wearables unit is Apple's growth engine right now
4 days ago, 9:41 PM, by Alan Friedman
Only one smartphone assistant can be considered the best after crushing its rivals in a new test
4 days ago, 7:31 PM, by Alan Friedman
Google Play Store redesign gets pushed out once again
4 days ago, 4:22 PM, by Alan Friedman
Top analyst says Apple's next big wearable product will be unveiled next month
4 days ago, 3:24 PM, by Alan Friedman
Dark theme pops up in another place for Android users
4 days ago, 12:46 PM, by Alan Friedman
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Huawei Mate 30 Pro spotted in public sporting a waterfall display
4 days ago, 11:03 AM, by Alan Friedman
Apple accused of stealing technology used on its dual camera iPhones
Aug 15, 2019, 9:45 PM, by Alan Friedman
Apple Watch remains the top device in the North American wearable band market
Aug 15, 2019, 7:02 PM, by Alan Friedman
T-Mobile-Sprint and states looking to block the merger are "miles apart" after preliminary talks
Aug 15, 2019, 5:06 PM, by Alan Friedman
Microsoft is aware of an issue that severely throttles the Surface Pro 6
Aug 15, 2019, 4:08 PM, by Alan Friedman
Trooper catches man playing Pokemon Go on eight different phones at one time
Aug 15, 2019, 2:18 PM, by Alan Friedman
T-Mobile's in-store reps and website are tops in the U.S. again, says J.D. Power
Aug 15, 2019, 12:10 PM, by Alan Friedman
Google Assistant could end up being your bank teller
Aug 14, 2019, 10:10 PM, by Alan Friedman
Some of Nokia's first Android phones will receive an extra year of Android security updates
Aug 14, 2019, 8:39 PM, by Alan Friedman
Verizon creams Sprint in battle of 5G dataspeeds
Aug 14, 2019, 7:02 PM, by Alan Friedman
OnePlus executive says it will release a new 5G phone for the global market later this year
Aug 14, 2019, 5:01 PM, by Alan Friedman
Update allows Huawei P30 and P30 Pro users to take selfies in the dark
Aug 14, 2019, 2:39 PM, by Alan Friedman
New and improved Apple Maps rolling out now in New York and other cities in the northeastern U.S.
Aug 14, 2019, 12:23 PM, by Alan Friedman
Your phone's battery can have its life cut short thanks to wireless charging
Aug 13, 2019, 9:33 PM, by Alan Friedman
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Upcoming 2019 Apple iPhones escape tariffs until mid-December
Aug 13, 2019, 3:11 PM, by Alan Friedman
Apple and Spotify discuss adding a feature that iOS users have long wanted
Aug 13, 2019, 3:10 PM, by Alan Friedman
Oregon becomes the 15th state suing to block T-Mobile from combining with Sprint
Aug 13, 2019, 1:07 PM, by Alan Friedman
Report calls out Huawei's 5G modem chip for its size and inefficiency
Aug 13, 2019, 12:46 AM, by Alan Friedman
A trio of serious flaws have been discovered in WhatsApp
Aug 12, 2019, 10:08 PM, by Alan Friedman
Huawei's CEO says the company must restructure to become self-sufficient
Aug 12, 2019, 7:29 PM, by Alan Friedman
Google's latest move allows Android users to forget some passwords forever
Aug 12, 2019, 3:49 PM, by Alan Friedman
Samsung unveils the Galaxy A10s with a larger battery, improved cameras and more
Aug 12, 2019, 1:41 PM, by Alan Friedman
New feature being tested by Twitter will keep you involved in select conversations
Aug 12, 2019, 11:29 AM, by Alan Friedman
Samsung confirms that it and Xiaomi have created a 108MP image sensor
Aug 12, 2019, 1:00 AM, by Alan Friedman
LG files another patent application for a foldable phone
Aug 11, 2019, 11:11 PM, by Alan Friedman
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Samsung made the same mistake twice when introducing the Galaxy Note 10 series
Aug 11, 2019, 8:52 PM, by Alan Friedman
Study finds that Apple's mobile devices can help diagnose a serious health issue
Aug 11, 2019, 8:41 PM, by Alan Friedman
Unihertz Titan raises over $600K on Kickstarter, will ship in December
Aug 11, 2019, 6:11 PM, by Alan Friedman
Telegram's new update includes a powerful new feature for group owners
Aug 11, 2019, 1:10 PM, by Alan Friedman
Shift made by hackers can affect those buying new Android phones
Aug 11, 2019, 11:30 AM, by Alan Friedman
Apple is giving out a special iPhone that can lead to a $1 million reward
Aug 10, 2019, 9:33 PM, by Alan Friedman
Lenovo Smart Tabs can now make Alexa video and voice calls
Aug 10, 2019, 5:49 PM, by Alan Friedman
Some Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ pre-orders will arrive late
Aug 10, 2019, 3:47 PM, by Alan Friedman
Samsung angers its customers by advertising the Galaxy Note 10 line in the wrong place
Aug 10, 2019, 1:19 PM, by Alan Friedman
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Students and teachers can snag a discount on the new Samsung Galaxy Note 10 line
Aug 10, 2019, 11:17 AM, by Alan Friedman
U.S. stalls on issuing special licenses allowing companies to supply Huawei
Aug 09, 2019, 10:38 PM, by Alan Friedman
The Android Q Easter Egg has been found by Essential Phone users
Aug 09, 2019, 7:11 PM, by Alan Friedman
Samsung's new high-end tablet is the first to support HDR10+
Aug 09, 2019, 3:14 PM, by Alan Friedman
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Amazon, Newegg deals take up to $231 off the Asus ROG Phone
Aug 09, 2019, 1:09 PM, by Alan Friedman
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T-Mobile's Back-to-School BOGO deals cover the Apple iPhone, Apple Watch and more
Aug 09, 2019, 11:58 AM, by Alan Friedman
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Not exactly AirPower, mophie's new wireless pads will charge three Apple devices at once
Aug 09, 2019, 9:57 AM, by Alan Friedman
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Save $80 on the 128GB Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2019) at Amazon
Aug 08, 2019, 11:11 PM, by Alan Friedman
Changes force all Android reminders to go through Google Assistant
Aug 08, 2019, 5:41 PM, by Alan Friedman
Latest survey shows why Apple needs to produce a HomePod mini
Aug 08, 2019, 3:48 PM, by Alan Friedman
Japan okays one shipment of material Samsung needs for its most advanced chips
Aug 08, 2019, 1:49 PM, by Alan Friedman
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First smartphone equipped with a 108MP camera is "coming soon" according to a teaser
Aug 08, 2019, 10:55 AM, by Alan Friedman
Apple blocks iPhone feature if you go elsewhere to replace the battery
Aug 07, 2019, 10:38 PM, by Alan Friedman
Phone accessory brands like mophie and InvisibleShield could be up for sale
Aug 07, 2019, 8:50 PM, by Alan Friedman
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Pre-order the Samsung Galaxy Note 10/Note 10+ from T-Mobile and save up to $300 with select trade-in
Aug 07, 2019, 6:30 PM, by Alan Friedman
Infographic on Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ leaks minutes before unveiling
Aug 07, 2019, 2:58 PM, by Alan Friedman
Google's actions today take us closer to the final version of Android Q
Aug 07, 2019, 1:55 PM, by Alan Friedman
Survey shows that Apple customers are willing to pay a higher premium for a foldable device
Aug 07, 2019, 12:20 PM, by Alan Friedman
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Samsung unveils the chip that will power the Galaxy Note 10 series in most countries
Aug 06, 2019, 11:11 PM, by Alan Friedman
Man indicted for bribing AT&T employees to fraudulently unlock over 2 million phones
Aug 06, 2019, 9:01 PM, by Alan Friedman
Sprint and Dish have more at risk than T-Mobile if deal is blocked
Aug 06, 2019, 7:43 PM, by Alan Friedman
Trump threatens to watch Google "very closely" in new tweetstorm
Aug 06, 2019, 4:12 PM, by Alan Friedman
Latest smartphone craze: texting your "number neighbors"
Aug 06, 2019, 11:36 AM, by Alan Friedman
Huawei Mate 30 Pro case render shows off a circular camera module on back
Aug 06, 2019, 9:42 AM, by Alan Friedman
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Save $250 on the Google Pixel Slate at Amazon and Best Buy
Aug 05, 2019, 8:56 PM, by Alan Friedman
Escalation of U.S.-China trade war could be a double whammy on the Apple iPhone
Aug 05, 2019, 7:36 PM, by Alan Friedman
No, Pixel 3 owners, your eyes are fine; it's the rear camera that is shaking
Aug 05, 2019, 5:21 PM, by Alan Friedman
August update for Pixel handsets comes with three bug-killing fixes
Aug 05, 2019, 2:53 PM, by Alan Friedman
Bug forces captions on streaming content viewed by some Android users
Aug 05, 2019, 12:52 PM, by Alan Friedman
Some AT&T subscribers can select free Spotify Premium as a perk starting tomorrow
Aug 05, 2019, 11:43 AM, by Alan Friedman
You'll never guess who is leaking your Apple iPhone's number and Wi-Fi password
Aug 04, 2019, 9:58 PM, by Alan Friedman
The winner of T-Mobile's new sweepstakes will meet a trio of famous musicians
Aug 04, 2019, 8:08 PM, by Alan Friedman
First Huawei phone running HongMeng OS will reportedly launch later this year
Aug 04, 2019, 7:06 PM, by Alan Friedman
Samsung accidentally reveals some news about the Galaxy Note 10 line's charging capabilities
Aug 04, 2019, 2:33 PM, by Alan Friedman
Xiaomi looks to improve on Samsung and LG's use of eco-friendly charging
Aug 04, 2019, 12:22 PM, by Alan Friedman
Oppo receives another patent for a phone with a camera slider
Aug 03, 2019, 10:24 PM, by Alan Friedman
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Pick up an Echo Spot smart display for $90 (31% off); Echo and smart plug bundles start at $27
Aug 03, 2019, 5:50 PM, by Alan Friedman
Apple Card terms specify that iPhone holders can't jailbreak their phone
Aug 03, 2019, 4:52 PM, by Alan Friedman
Update to OnePlus Camera app hints at some useful new features for OnePlus 7 Pro
Aug 03, 2019, 1:59 PM, by Alan Friedman
Facebook's plan to avoid getting split up might be too little and too late
Aug 03, 2019, 12:44 PM, by Alan Friedman
Google Assistant can now read texts from third-party apps including WhatsApp and Telegram
Aug 02, 2019, 9:07 PM, by Alan Friedman
Amazon's supply deal with Apple could be illegal; FTC will investigate
Aug 02, 2019, 5:28 PM, by Alan Friedman
Win a Samsung Galaxy S10+ and $10,000 in Sprint's new sweepstakes (U.S. residents only)
Aug 02, 2019, 3:36 PM, by Alan Friedman
Sprint cuts its losses, rolls out 5G during the carrier's fiscal first quarter
Aug 02, 2019, 2:00 PM, by Alan Friedman
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