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Alan is passionate about mobile technology and loves sharing the latest news with PhoneArena readers. He can be found slaving over a hot keyboard all day and all night. He started writing for Phone Arena in late 2008.

Recent articles by Alan

1

ZTE remains in limbo, caught between deal with White House and possible legislation

ZTE remains in limbo, caught between deal with White House and possible legislation

37 min ago | by Alan Friedman

2

Apple pulled the Modern Buckle watch band from its U.S. online store and no one noticed until now

Apple pulled the Modern Buckle watch band from its U.S. online store and no one noticed until now

4 hours ago | by Alan Friedman

6

Download albums from Ariana Grande and the Beach Boys for free thanks to Google Play (U.S. only)

Download albums from Ariana Grande and the Beach Boys for free thanks to Google Play (U.S. only)

6 hours ago | by Alan Friedman

1

Negotiations to take place next week in bid to save California's net neutrality bill

Negotiations to take place next week in bid to save California's net neutrality bill

8 hours ago | by Alan Friedman

This Tuesday, T-Mobile subscribers get 25% off Google Express, free Redbox rental for one night and more

This Tuesday, T-Mobile subscribers get 25% off Google Express, free Redbox rental for one night and more

10 hours ago | by Alan Friedman

12

Microsoft to use Windows 10-focused Snapdragon 1000 chip for foldable Surface Phone?

Microsoft to use Windows 10-focused Snapdragon 1000 chip for foldable Surface Phone?

11 hours ago | by Alan Friedman

58

Simple method bypasses an iPhone's passcode limit allowing you to unlock the device

Simple method bypasses an iPhone's passcode limit allowing you to unlock the device

21 hours ago | by Alan Friedman

19

BlackBerry signs licensing deal to provide security for rugged CAT and Land Rover phones

BlackBerry signs licensing deal to provide security for rugged CAT and Land Rover phones

yesterday, 23:46 | by Alan Friedman

163

Report: Samsung will ship fewer smartphones than expected in 2018 thanks to weak Galaxy S9 performance

Report: Samsung will ship fewer smartphones than expected in 2018 thanks to weak Galaxy S9 performance

yesterday, 20:59 | by Alan Friedman

Snapchat's Spectacles receive update that allows users to share videos and pictures in new formats

Snapchat's Spectacles receive update that allows users to share videos and pictures in new formats

yesterday, 16:25 | by Alan Friedman

3

Tinder tests new 'Picks' feature that saves time by giving you curated recommendations

Tinder tests new 'Picks' feature that saves time by giving you curated recommendations

yesterday, 15:38 | by Alan Friedman

8

If you pre-ordered an HTC U12+ from Amazon, you might not get your phone until August (UPDATE)

If you pre-ordered an HTC U12+ from Amazon, you might not get your phone until August (UPDATE)

yesterday, 13:26 | by Alan Friedman

2

Supreme Court rules cops need warrant to obtain location data generated by your phone

Supreme Court rules cops need warrant to obtain location data generated by your phone

yesterday, 11:52 | by Alan Friedman

4

LineageOS 15.1 (Android 8.1 Oreo) released for OnePlusOne, Samsung Galaxy S5 Plus/LTE-A and more

LineageOS 15.1 (Android 8.1 Oreo) released for OnePlusOne, Samsung Galaxy S5 Plus/LTE-A and more

2 days ago, 23:56 | by Alan Friedman

2

BlackBerry freshens up its DTEK app by revising the UI and adding new features

BlackBerry freshens up its DTEK app by revising the UI and adding new features

3 days ago, 21:17 | by Alan Friedman

36

Bloomberg: Apple originally gave thought to designing a portless iPhone X

Bloomberg: Apple originally gave thought to designing a portless iPhone X

3 days ago, 18:55 | by Alan Friedman

6

Motorola, Best Buy, B&H and Amazon start accepting pre-orders for the Moto Z3 Play

Motorola, Best Buy, B&H and Amazon start accepting pre-orders for the Moto Z3 Play

3 days ago, 16:33 | by Alan Friedman

1

Google Assistant's personal overview page appears for some users

Google Assistant's personal overview page appears for some users

3 days ago, 12:27 | by Alan Friedman

1

Twitter acquires tech firm Smyte to help it smite bullies, spammers and abusers

Twitter acquires tech firm Smyte to help it smite bullies, spammers and abusers

3 days ago, 11:07 | by Alan Friedman

6

AT&T's new streaming service "WatchTV" will be free to subscribers of two new unlimited plans

3 days ago, 09:16 | by Alan Friedman

6

Car Connectivity Consortium wants you to start your car using a smartphone

Car Connectivity Consortium wants you to start your car using a smartphone

3 days ago, 00:07 | by Alan Friedman

1

Samsung gives you instant savings on the Verizon branded Galaxy S9/S9+ and Galaxy Note 8

Samsung gives you instant savings on the Verizon branded Galaxy S9/S9+ and Galaxy Note 8

4 days ago, 20:08 | by Alan Friedman

13

BlackBerry KEY2 to launch in Canada on July 6th; pre-orders begin tomorrow

BlackBerry KEY2 to launch in Canada on July 6th; pre-orders begin tomorrow

4 days ago, 17:57 | by Alan Friedman

3

Report: AT&T-backed committee chairman aims to water down California's 'tough' net neutrality bill (UPDATE)

Report: AT&T-backed committee chairman aims to water down California's 'tough' net neutrality bill (UPDATE)

4 days ago, 16:17 | by Alan Friedman

1

Instagram reaches 1 billion active monthly users

Instagram reaches 1 billion active monthly users

4 days ago, 15:57 | by Alan Friedman

27

Executive with two phones dies after one explodes in his bedroom while charging

Executive with two phones dies after one explodes in his bedroom while charging

4 days ago, 14:23 | by Alan Friedman

3

Unreal Mobile offers unlimited talk, text and data starting at $10 per month, but there is a caveat

Unreal Mobile offers unlimited talk, text and data starting at $10 per month, but there is a caveat

4 days ago, 13:17 | by Alan Friedman

All-new Microsoft News app is here for iOS and Android users who want to be up-to-date

All-new Microsoft News app is here for iOS and Android users who want to be up-to-date

4 days ago, 12:31 | by Alan Friedman

1

Google Play apps shared offline will soon receive updates and offline verification

Google Play apps shared offline will soon receive updates and offline verification

4 days ago, 01:21 | by Alan Friedman

1

Save $100 on the unlocked U.S. version of the Samsung Galaxy S9+ at Amazon

Save $100 on the unlocked U.S. version of the Samsung Galaxy S9+ at Amazon

19 Jun 2018, 21:19 | by Alan Friedman

27

Samsung video shows you how to customize the Galaxy S9/S9+ screen

Samsung video shows you how to customize the Galaxy S9/S9+ screen

19 Jun 2018, 20:00 | by Alan Friedman

6

White House trade advisor Navarro denies that the Apple iPhone is protected from tariffs

White House trade advisor Navarro denies that the Apple iPhone is protected from tariffs

19 Jun 2018, 19:01 | by Alan Friedman

3

Verizon and AT&T will no longer sell customer location data to third party data brokers

Verizon and AT&T will no longer sell customer location data to third party data brokers

19 Jun 2018, 13:59 | by Alan Friedman

2

Yahoo Mail for Android GO is launched along with a version for mobile web browsers

Yahoo Mail for Android GO is launched along with a version for mobile web browsers

19 Jun 2018, 12:24 | by Alan Friedman

28

U.S. lawmakers tell their Canadian counterparts that Huawei is a threat to their country's national security

U.S. lawmakers tell their Canadian counterparts that Huawei is a threat to their country's national security

19 Jun 2018, 11:11 | by Alan Friedman

14

Tim Cook told by Trump administration that the iPhone won't be collateral damage in trade war?

Tim Cook told by Trump administration that the iPhone won't be collateral damage in trade war?

19 Jun 2018, 00:35 | by Alan Friedman

9

Apple fined $9 million (AUD) for misleading iPhone and iPad owners in Australia over

Apple fined $9 million (AUD) for misleading iPhone and iPad owners in Australia over "error 53" repairs

18 Jun 2018, 22:46 | by Alan Friedman

6

T-Mobile's Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ receive June Android security update

T-Mobile's Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ receive June Android security update

18 Jun 2018, 19:31 | by Alan Friedman

Best Buy has sale on Apple devices including the iPhone, the Series 3 Apple Watch and the HomePod

Best Buy has sale on Apple devices including the iPhone, the Series 3 Apple Watch and the HomePod

18 Jun 2018, 15:49 | by Alan Friedman

2

Verizon's Moto Z Droid and Moto Z Force Droid get a taste of that creme filled Oreo cookie at last

Verizon's Moto Z Droid and Moto Z Force Droid get a taste of that creme filled Oreo cookie at last

18 Jun 2018, 14:00 | by Alan Friedman

9

YouTube Music, YouTube Music Premium and YouTube Premium officially launch today

YouTube Music, YouTube Music Premium and YouTube Premium officially launch today

18 Jun 2018, 13:13 | by Alan Friedman

3

Need an Uber? Android users can no longer book one from Google Maps

Need an Uber? Android users can no longer book one from Google Maps

18 Jun 2018, 11:33 | by Alan Friedman

2

Brand apps are the best way to reach the fast growing category of mobile shoppers

17 Jun 2018, 23:55 | by Alan Friedman

15

Cortana, Google Assistant and Alexa are favorites of the enterprise in new Conversational Economy

Cortana, Google Assistant and Alexa are favorites of the enterprise in new Conversational Economy

17 Jun 2018, 22:12 | by Alan Friedman

Mayday! Mayday! Amazon ends 24/7 live video support for its Fire tablets

Mayday! Mayday! Amazon ends 24/7 live video support for its Fire tablets

17 Jun 2018, 20:00 | by Alan Friedman

4

AT&T offers its unlimited subscribers free access to a new app that streams Turner Network content

AT&T offers its unlimited subscribers free access to a new app that streams Turner Network content

17 Jun 2018, 15:58 | by Alan Friedman

4

Instagram feature will allow you to track how much time you spend using the app each day?

Instagram feature will allow you to track how much time you spend using the app each day?

17 Jun 2018, 14:18 | by Alan Friedman

22

Dogfight expected in emerging markets among smartphone manufacturers

Dogfight expected in emerging markets among smartphone manufacturers

17 Jun 2018, 11:35 | by Alan Friedman

20

Check out two official cases that will be available for the BlackBerry KEY2

Check out two official cases that will be available for the BlackBerry KEY2

16 Jun 2018, 21:49 | by Alan Friedman

7

This weekend, pick up a Microsoft Surface Pro for as low as $599 after $200 discount

This weekend, pick up a Microsoft Surface Pro for as low as $599 after $200 discount

16 Jun 2018, 18:17 | by Alan Friedman

4

Kernel source code released for Motorola Moto G6 and Moto G6 Plus

Kernel source code released for Motorola Moto G6 and Moto G6 Plus

16 Jun 2018, 16:06 | by Alan Friedman

2

T-Mobile subscribers get free sunglasses, discounted gas and more this coming Tuesday

T-Mobile subscribers get free sunglasses, discounted gas and more this coming Tuesday

16 Jun 2018, 14:02 | by Alan Friedman

68

Samsung faces exposure as high as $1.2 billion after jury finds it infringed on mobile chip technology

Samsung faces exposure as high as $1.2 billion after jury finds it infringed on mobile chip technology

16 Jun 2018, 13:14 | by Alan Friedman

1

Save 30% on the DeX Pad for the Samsung Galaxy S9/S9+; accessory is now $69.99 at Amazon

Save 30% on the DeX Pad for the Samsung Galaxy S9/S9+; accessory is now $69.99 at Amazon

16 Jun 2018, 11:46 | by Alan Friedman

85

Apple Maps is down; if you need directions, use Google Maps for now (UPDATE)

Apple Maps is down; if you need directions, use Google Maps for now (UPDATE)

16 Jun 2018, 01:24 | by Alan Friedman

7

BlackBerry KEYone receives 17MB update that preps it for Oreo

BlackBerry KEYone receives 17MB update that preps it for Oreo

16 Jun 2018, 01:03 | by Alan Friedman

1

For $150, T-Mobile's LG Aristo 2 Plus supports 600MHz band; phone is now available

For $150, T-Mobile's LG Aristo 2 Plus supports 600MHz band; phone is now available

15 Jun 2018, 23:14 | by Alan Friedman

1

Rebble is trying to keep the Pebble platform alive after Fitbit pulls the plug on June 30th

Rebble is trying to keep the Pebble platform alive after Fitbit pulls the plug on June 30th

15 Jun 2018, 21:19 | by Alan Friedman

8

T-Mobile reveals the locations where it added more mid-band LTE capacity

T-Mobile reveals the locations where it added more mid-band LTE capacity

15 Jun 2018, 19:24 | by Alan Friedman

4

AT&T has a new BOGO deal on the Apple iPhone X for Father's Day

AT&T has a new BOGO deal on the Apple iPhone X for Father's Day

15 Jun 2018, 16:50 | by Alan Friedman

Update rolling out now adds AI powered notifications to Gmail for iOS

Update rolling out now adds AI powered notifications to Gmail for iOS

15 Jun 2018, 12:01 | by Alan Friedman

6

BlackBerry Redactor covers up sensitive information on screenshots before you share them

BlackBerry Redactor covers up sensitive information on screenshots before you share them

15 Jun 2018, 09:23 | by Alan Friedman

36

Grayshift says it has defeated Apple's USB Restricted Mode allowing it to crack open any iPhone

Grayshift says it has defeated Apple's USB Restricted Mode allowing it to crack open any iPhone

14 Jun 2018, 22:59 | by Alan Friedman

8

Google is testing quick access buttons for Maps that will quickly take you home or to work

Google is testing quick access buttons for Maps that will quickly take you home or to work

14 Jun 2018, 21:50 | by Alan Friedman

6

128GB unlocked international Samsung Galaxy S9 with dual-SIM capabilities just $640 at eBay

128GB unlocked international Samsung Galaxy S9 with dual-SIM capabilities just $640 at eBay

14 Jun 2018, 20:07 | by Alan Friedman

2

Verizon updates Samsung Galaxy S9 and the Samsung Galaxy S9+ with the June Android security patch

Verizon updates Samsung Galaxy S9 and the Samsung Galaxy S9+ with the June Android security patch

14 Jun 2018, 17:08 | by Alan Friedman

23

AT&T gets approval to buy Time Warner for $85 billion; deal tentatively closes June 20th (UPDATE)

AT&T gets approval to buy Time Warner for $85 billion; deal tentatively closes June 20th (UPDATE)

14 Jun 2018, 16:46 | by Alan Friedman

6

June security patch causes issues for Nokia 7 Plus handsets running on Android P beta

June security patch causes issues for Nokia 7 Plus handsets running on Android P beta

14 Jun 2018, 12:17 | by Alan Friedman

7

WTH? T-Mobile offers $250 to certain AT&T grandfathered unlimited subscribers who make the switch

WTH? T-Mobile offers $250 to certain AT&T grandfathered unlimited subscribers who make the switch

14 Jun 2018, 10:55 | by Alan Friedman

20

Apple releases soccer-themed videos showing how to use several features for the iPhone X cameras

Apple releases soccer-themed videos showing how to use several features for the iPhone X cameras

14 Jun 2018, 09:36 | by Alan Friedman

15

Surface Pro 6 coming in 2019 with major design changes, powered by the latest Intel processors?

Surface Pro 6 coming in 2019 with major design changes, powered by the latest Intel processors?

13 Jun 2018, 23:33 | by Alan Friedman

34

Apple to make change to iOS that will make cracking open an iPhone a race against the clock

Apple to make change to iOS that will make cracking open an iPhone a race against the clock

13 Jun 2018, 22:05 | by Alan Friedman

9

Citing heavy demand, Sprint will end its $15 per month Unlimited Kickstart plan Friday night

Citing heavy demand, Sprint will end its $15 per month Unlimited Kickstart plan Friday night

13 Jun 2018, 19:55 | by Alan Friedman

7

Apple CEO Tim Cook discusses Steve Jobs, privacy, the iPhone and more on Bloomberg (VIDEO)

Apple CEO Tim Cook discusses Steve Jobs, privacy, the iPhone and more on Bloomberg (VIDEO)

13 Jun 2018, 17:31 | by Alan Friedman

87

Some older Apple iPhone models are experiencing rapid battery draining after iOS 11.4 update

Some older Apple iPhone models are experiencing rapid battery draining after iOS 11.4 update

13 Jun 2018, 15:06 | by Alan Friedman

2

YouTube's "take a break" reminder now offers 'hour and minutes' option in 5-minute intervals

13 Jun 2018, 13:29 | by Alan Friedman

24

Analyst tells clients to expect the 2018 Apple iPhone models to offer a faster charging system

Analyst tells clients to expect the 2018 Apple iPhone models to offer a faster charging system

13 Jun 2018, 11:25 | by Alan Friedman

21

Apple shuts door on developers building databases from iOS users' address books

Apple shuts door on developers building databases from iOS users' address books

13 Jun 2018, 00:19 | by Alan Friedman

9

Apple gets ready for the 2018 World Cup by prepping Siri, the App Store and more

Apple gets ready for the 2018 World Cup by prepping Siri, the App Store and more

12 Jun 2018, 22:07 | by Alan Friedman

4

Unlocked BlackBerry KEYone Black Edition with 4GB RAM and 64GB of storage is $50 off at Best Buy

Unlocked BlackBerry KEYone Black Edition with 4GB RAM and 64GB of storage is $50 off at Best Buy

12 Jun 2018, 20:10 | by Alan Friedman

15

Huawei MediaPad M5 now available in the states with an 8.4-inch or 10.8-inch screen

Huawei MediaPad M5 now available in the states with an 8.4-inch or 10.8-inch screen

12 Jun 2018, 12:38 | by Alan Friedman

2

Google removes changes made to improve battery life on Wear OS preview beta

Google removes changes made to improve battery life on Wear OS preview beta

12 Jun 2018, 11:32 | by Alan Friedman

12

Google says fix is coming for slow to wake Pixel 2 XL and offers a workaround

Google says fix is coming for slow to wake Pixel 2 XL and offers a workaround

12 Jun 2018, 09:55 | by Alan Friedman

4

Some U.S. retailers have the Sony Xperia XZ2 and Xperia XZ2 Compact on sale

Some U.S. retailers have the Sony Xperia XZ2 and Xperia XZ2 Compact on sale

12 Jun 2018, 00:05 | by Alan Friedman

11

WSJ: U.S. Senate sets vote this week to legislate the

WSJ: U.S. Senate sets vote this week to legislate the "death penalty" for ZTE

11 Jun 2018, 23:11 | by Alan Friedman

3

Dual-SIM Exynos powered Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F) is $599.99 on eBay

Dual-SIM Exynos powered Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (SM-N950F) is $599.99 on eBay

11 Jun 2018, 20:51 | by Alan Friedman

31

Apple bans cryptocurrency mining apps from the iPhone

Apple bans cryptocurrency mining apps from the iPhone

11 Jun 2018, 19:50 | by Alan Friedman

3

Apple-Qualcomm legal fight could end with a settlement later this year

Apple-Qualcomm legal fight could end with a settlement later this year

11 Jun 2018, 15:00 | by Alan Friedman

13

Random Americans wandering the streets in China get to see the Vivo NEX in action for a TV show dare

Random Americans wandering the streets in China get to see the Vivo NEX in action for a TV show dare

11 Jun 2018, 14:03 | by Alan Friedman

5

Amazon cuts its price on the BlackBerry KEYone to $399.99 (both CDMA and GSM models)

Amazon cuts its price on the BlackBerry KEYone to $399.99 (both CDMA and GSM models)

11 Jun 2018, 12:26 | by Alan Friedman

20

Samsung Mongoose 4 core leaked, expected to debut on next-generation Exynos 9820 SoC

Samsung Mongoose 4 core leaked, expected to debut on next-generation Exynos 9820 SoC

11 Jun 2018, 11:22 | by Alan Friedman

68

Samsung handset explodes and starts a fire that destroys a car (VIDEO)

Samsung handset explodes and starts a fire that destroys a car (VIDEO)

10 Jun 2018, 23:13 | by Alan Friedman

29

Schematics for the monstrous 6.5-inch Apple iPhone leak

Schematics for the monstrous 6.5-inch Apple iPhone leak

10 Jun 2018, 21:02 | by Alan Friedman

4

Save $250 on the Huawei Mate 10 Pro, priced at $549.99 at Amazon; deal includes U.S. warranty

Save $250 on the Huawei Mate 10 Pro, priced at $549.99 at Amazon; deal includes U.S. warranty

10 Jun 2018, 15:44 | by Alan Friedman

5

Amazon says that it has changed the working conditions in a Chinese factory that violated labor laws

Amazon says that it has changed the working conditions in a Chinese factory that violated labor laws

10 Jun 2018, 14:48 | by Alan Friedman

9

White House trade advisor warns ZTE it will be

White House trade advisor warns ZTE it will be "shut down" if it does "one additional thing"

10 Jun 2018, 12:41 | by Alan Friedman

24

OnePlus 6 has bootloader flaw that allows aribtrary or modified images to boot even when locked

OnePlus 6 has bootloader flaw that allows aribtrary or modified images to boot even when locked

09 Jun 2018, 21:30 | by Alan Friedman

8

With iOS 12, Apple allows developers to build apps that report spam calls and texts

With iOS 12, Apple allows developers to build apps that report spam calls and texts

09 Jun 2018, 20:16 | by Alan Friedman

Win a trip to the Overwatch League finals in NYC via T-Mobile Tuesdays

Win a trip to the Overwatch League finals in NYC via T-Mobile Tuesdays

09 Jun 2018, 14:19 | by Alan Friedman

8

Net neutrality ends this Monday, June 11th; motion to keep it alive could die in the House

Net neutrality ends this Monday, June 11th; motion to keep it alive could die in the House

09 Jun 2018, 13:31 | by Alan Friedman

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