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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Motorola invite strongly hints at November 13 unveiling of the RAZR (2019)
yesterday, 9:33 PM, by Alan Friedman
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Google's Face unlock on the Pixel 4 series has a major security flaw
yesterday, 6:52 PM, by Alan Friedman
Apple's latest patent application is related to an accessory we could see early next year
yesterday, 4:26 PM, by Alan Friedman
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Here's how Google is forcing Pixel 4 owners to use gesture navigation
yesterday, 3:35 PM, by Alan Friedman
Google to hold a special event for Pixel's biggest fans
yesterday, 10:46 AM, by Alan Friedman
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Apple's own adoption figures show 50% of eligible iPhones are running iOS 13
2 days ago, 10:05 PM, by Alan Friedman
Google Pixel 4 feature could save your life
2 days ago, 6:48 PM, by Alan Friedman
Apple's new patent is for a wearable device that might control your next iPhone
2 days ago, 5:14 PM, by Alan Friedman
These 15 Google Play Store apps need to be deleted now – if you can
2 days ago, 2:31 PM, by Alan Friedman
Despite U.S. supply chain ban, Huawei continues to grow handset shipments
2 days ago, 12:41 PM, by Alan Friedman
Huawei Mate X unboxing video tells us that the foldable will be released soon
3 days ago, 9:23 PM, by Alan Friedman
Apple's latest iOS update is released so that iPhone users won't miss a call
3 days ago, 6:07 PM, by Alan Friedman
Google Assistant bug is draining the battery on Android phones
3 days ago, 3:49 PM, by Alan Friedman
Once again, the Google Pixel Watch fails to appear
3 days ago, 2:29 PM, by Alan Friedman
T-Mobile's new unboxing video takes the Pixel 4 into the real world
3 days ago, 12:57 PM, by Alan Friedman
Check out Google's new ads and videos for the Pixel 4 and Pixel Buds
3 days ago, 11:27 AM, by Alan Friedman
Another retailer accidentally posts its Pixel 4 product page
4 days ago, 9:11 PM, by Alan Friedman
Germany to allow Huawei equipment to be used in the country's 5G networks
4 days ago, 7:01 PM, by Alan Friedman
Company on Shark Tank shows off product that Apple couldn't build
4 days ago, 4:35 PM, by Alan Friedman
Ok Google, where is my Dark theme toggle for Gmail?
4 days ago, 2:51 PM, by Alan Friedman
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Apple shares mobile Safari data with company connected to China's communist regime
4 days ago, 1:50 PM, by Alan Friedman
This is the retail box for the Google Pixel 4
4 days ago, 2:12 AM, by Alan Friedman
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Apple iPhone SE 2 pricing, specs, colors revealed by top analyst
Oct 13, 2019, 10:19 PM, by Alan Friedman
Oh So Orange Google Pixel 4 poses for the paparazzi
Oct 13, 2019, 6:59 PM, by Alan Friedman
Video shows how Android grew to dominate the global mobile OS market
Oct 13, 2019, 4:47 PM, by Alan Friedman
Apple reportedly warns developers creating shows for TV+ not to tick off China
Oct 13, 2019, 1:20 PM, by Alan Friedman
Huawei Mate 20 Pro owners are getting something that Mate 30 Pro owners can only dream about
Oct 13, 2019, 12:22 AM, by Alan Friedman
Dark mode support, Tracking Prevention added to Microsoft Edge beta on iOS
Oct 12, 2019, 9:18 PM, by Alan Friedman
Android 10 beta program could kick off for U.S. Samsung Galaxy S10 users in just two days
Oct 12, 2019, 5:55 PM, by Alan Friedman
Orange Google Pixel 4 said to be a limited pre-order exclusive
Oct 12, 2019, 2:15 PM, by Alan Friedman
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Pre-order the Google Pixel 4 right now in Canada; watch the Made by Google livestream right here
Oct 12, 2019, 10:47 AM, by Alan Friedman
Find out which of your contacts is more likely to answer your Google Duo video call
Oct 12, 2019, 2:03 AM, by Alan Friedman
Huawei could soon get its license to use the Google Play Services version of Android
Oct 11, 2019, 10:15 PM, by Alan Friedman
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Take up to $500 off the Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ with trade and score an extra $200 Samsung credit
Oct 11, 2019, 6:57 PM, by Alan Friedman
Apple's valuation hits all-time high after U.S. agrees to framework of deal with China
Oct 11, 2019, 5:18 PM, by Alan Friedman
Google is rewarding some Assistant and YouTube users with free Home Mini speakers
Oct 11, 2019, 2:18 PM, by Alan Friedman
What's up with WhatsApp? Messaging app disappears from Google Play Store
Oct 11, 2019, 12:23 PM, by Alan Friedman
Teaser reveals that Huawei will unveil an all-screen phone next week
Oct 11, 2019, 3:03 AM, by Alan Friedman
OnePlus' most powerful and expensive phone stars in official video
Oct 10, 2019, 9:39 PM, by Alan Friedman
FCC auction will put key 5G spectrum up for grabs
Oct 10, 2019, 7:41 PM, by Alan Friedman
Seeking to overturn $4.8 billion EU fine, Google gains support from unlikely allies
Oct 10, 2019, 4:56 PM, by Alan Friedman
Some Surface Pro 7 pre-orders are arriving two weeks early
Oct 10, 2019, 2:06 PM, by Alan Friedman
New 5G download data speed record set by Huawei and its Swiss partner
Oct 10, 2019, 11:51 AM, by Alan Friedman
Qualcomm will reportedly introduce the Snapdragon 865 SoC as soon as next month
Oct 10, 2019, 12:02 AM, by Alan Friedman
T-Mobile reaches settlement with Mississippi; state now supports merger with Sprint
Oct 09, 2019, 9:36 PM, by Alan Friedman
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Surprise! Report calls for Google to unveil a Pixel Watch next week
Oct 09, 2019, 6:16 PM, by Alan Friedman
Issue with new iPhone models contradicts a major claim made by Apple
Oct 09, 2019, 3:25 PM, by Alan Friedman
Google tests feature that will send a phone number from your desktop to your phone's dialer
Oct 09, 2019, 1:20 PM, by Alan Friedman
Republican senators tell Microsoft that the threat from Huawei is "real and urgent"
Oct 09, 2019, 10:34 AM, by Alan Friedman
On Android 10, YouTube's Dark theme can be tied into the system-wide settings
Oct 08, 2019, 10:04 PM, by Alan Friedman
FCC waives rules for T-Mobile and Sprint related to 5G spectrum auction
Oct 08, 2019, 8:44 PM, by Alan Friedman
These two words can save you money on replacement AirPods at the Apple Store
Oct 08, 2019, 5:51 PM, by Alan Friedman
Report claims Trump administration wants to provide financing dollars to Huawei rivals
Oct 08, 2019, 1:28 PM, by Alan Friedman
Google now requires all Android manufacturers to include Digital Wellbeing and parental controls
Oct 08, 2019, 12:08 PM, by Alan Friedman
Google's cool Colorize feature still needs work
Oct 07, 2019, 10:50 PM, by Alan Friedman
Version 7.1 of the Google Camera app leaks with Social Share and more
Oct 07, 2019, 9:02 PM, by Alan Friedman
Google forces manufacturers to hide their own gesture navigation setups in Android 10
Oct 07, 2019, 6:11 PM, by Alan Friedman
October Android security update is here to patch serious zero-day vulnerability
Oct 07, 2019, 4:20 PM, by Alan Friedman
U.S. Supreme Court gives Apple a comeback victory in patent infringement case
Oct 07, 2019, 3:03 PM, by Alan Friedman
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Deals slash $50-$150 off the Pixel 3a family with certain conditions
Oct 07, 2019, 11:36 AM, by Alan Friedman
Apple iPhone SE 2 will help Apple ship 10% more handsets during Q1 2020 says top analyst
Oct 06, 2019, 9:44 PM, by Alan Friedman
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Leaked Google Pixel 4 promotional videos show off new features
Oct 06, 2019, 6:27 PM, by Alan Friedman
Football star fined $5K just for wearing an Apple Watch
Oct 06, 2019, 2:49 PM, by Alan Friedman
Pixel 4 series could give users a new way to awaken Google Assistant
Oct 06, 2019, 12:44 PM, by Alan Friedman
After being cut off from her iPhone for 8 months, woman closes in on $100,000 prize
Oct 05, 2019, 11:03 PM, by Alan Friedman
Xiaomi's next Mi Band could come with NFC support in the states
Oct 05, 2019, 9:11 PM, by Alan Friedman
On the eighth anniversary of his passing, Steve Jobs is remembered by Tim Cook
Oct 05, 2019, 6:06 PM, by Alan Friedman
Pixel, Samsung, LG, Xiaomi and other Android phones are affected by zero-day vulnerability
Oct 05, 2019, 3:28 PM, by Alan Friedman
Federal judge says no one in America gives a hoot about Apple's notch
Oct 05, 2019, 1:28 PM, by Alan Friedman
Certain Apple iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus models are eligible for a free repair
Oct 04, 2019, 11:33 PM, by Alan Friedman
The technology Apple purchased today will probably end up in the 2020 iPhones
Oct 04, 2019, 8:45 PM, by Alan Friedman
House Judiciary Committee asks Spotify to rat on Apple
Oct 04, 2019, 5:26 PM, by Alan Friedman
Another day, another important Google app gets Dark theme
Oct 04, 2019, 2:33 PM, by Alan Friedman
T-Mobile clinches FCC support for Sprint merger; formal vote could take place next week
Oct 04, 2019, 12:29 PM, by Alan Friedman
Apple reportedly hikes production of 2019 iPhone models by 10%
Oct 04, 2019, 10:33 AM, by Alan Friedman
Threads from Instagram is a new app made to keep you in touch with your circle of close friends
Oct 03, 2019, 9:58 PM, by Alan Friedman
This core Google app finally gets Dark theme on more phones running Android 10
Oct 03, 2019, 8:52 PM, by Alan Friedman
The Apple iPhone has a problem with Hot Chocolate
Oct 03, 2019, 6:35 PM, by Alan Friedman
If you used an Apple iPhone in the U.K., Google might be forced to pay you up to $926
Oct 03, 2019, 4:44 PM, by Alan Friedman
Google's temps told to find homeless and people with darker skin for Face unlock data
Oct 03, 2019, 10:23 AM, by Alan Friedman
Some Samsung Galaxy S4 buyers can claim their share of a $13.4 million settlement
Oct 02, 2019, 11:40 PM, by Alan Friedman
Leaked promo videos show Pixel 4's Motion Sense in action
Oct 02, 2019, 10:13 PM, by Alan Friedman
First cracks appear in Apple's "walled garden"
Oct 02, 2019, 7:23 PM, by Alan Friedman
Microsoft's smoke signals gave away the development of the Surface Duo
Oct 02, 2019, 4:07 PM, by Alan Friedman
Google Pixel Buds 2 rumored to take the stage alongside Pixel 4 on October 15th
Oct 02, 2019, 12:18 PM, by Alan Friedman
Update adds seven filters and six effects to Google Duo video messages
Oct 01, 2019, 10:46 PM, by Alan Friedman
A feature coming with iOS 13.2 will take photography on the 2019 Apple iPhones to a new level
Oct 01, 2019, 9:01 PM, by Alan Friedman
One of Apple's key suppliers exacts revenge by filing a patent infringement lawsuit
Oct 01, 2019, 6:03 PM, by Alan Friedman
Beta version of Google Messages app receives update with subtle changes
Oct 01, 2019, 3:46 PM, by Alan Friedman
In split decision, Appeals Court says that states can legislate net neutrality
Oct 01, 2019, 1:13 PM, by Alan Friedman
Google accidentally leaks car crash detection for Pixel handsets
Oct 01, 2019, 10:49 AM, by Alan Friedman
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Lease the Samsung Galaxy S10 for free and get $100 when you switch to Sprint
Sep 30, 2019, 10:05 PM, by Alan Friedman
U.K. fitness fanatic has two leaky heart valves detected by his Apple Watch
Sep 30, 2019, 9:15 PM, by Alan Friedman
Google promotes #SwitchtoPixel with new video praising the phone's camera
Sep 30, 2019, 6:30 PM, by Alan Friedman
5G iPhones expected to provide Apple with stronger handset revenue growth next year
Sep 30, 2019, 3:43 PM, by Alan Friedman
Huawei to debut 5nm Kirin 1000 SoC in next year's Mate 40 line
Sep 30, 2019, 1:10 PM, by Alan Friedman
Lower priced Surface 7 tablet with LTE support could be unveiled by Microsoft this week
Sep 30, 2019, 11:11 AM, by Alan Friedman
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Apple's latest iPad Air is on sale at Amazon
Sep 29, 2019, 9:41 PM, by Alan Friedman
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T-Mobile's 5G build-out is reportedly slowing down thanks to delay in merger approval
Sep 29, 2019, 8:20 PM, by Alan Friedman
Hidden code could reveal the name of the next Google Wear OS manufacturer
Sep 29, 2019, 6:17 PM, by Alan Friedman
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