Google gets tough with Turkey, suspends Android services amid regulations fight
Google is pulling out all the stops to overturn an anticompetitive watchdog’s ruling in Turkey. Weeks after a local competition board declared that Google exercises an unfair advantage for pushing its own search engine, it has informed partners that it’s suspending Android services in Turkey.
Samsung Galaxy S11 Plus may have a battery for days and a 108-megapixel camera
With 2020 on the horizon, we're expecting the Samsung Galaxy S11 range to pop up in the next few months. But we won't be going in blind, as leaks continue to show off the various new additions to Samsung's flagship. The latest rumors say we can expect a massive new battery in the S11 Plus and an advanced camera.
Apple’s latest tech acquisition gives us a hint about its future camera plans
Apple has acquired an imaging technology startup called Spectral Edge, and it may give us a hint about what to expect from future iPhone cameras. The company has patented technology that brings out more color, detail, and clarity in photos by using special image processing techniques and an infrared sensor, rather than filters.
Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 865 benchmarks push the iPhone 11 Pro and show strong A.I.
Qualcomm's Snapdragon 865 isn't available to the public yet, but we had the opportunity to test it in a real device against the Snapdragon 855-powered Samsung Galaxy Note 10 and the iPhone 11 Pro. It steps up raw performance, even beating out Apple's A13 Bionic in some cases, but A.I. and 5G may be its true strengths.
Siri helped save a teenager after his vehicle crashed into icy river
Apple's digital assistant Siri helped save 18-year old Gael Salcedo, who found himself in a freezing river after losing control of his Jeep. The teenager could not locate his phone after the accident so he asked Siri to call 911, sending firefighters to the scene to carry out the rescue.
AT&T lights up low-band 5G in 10 new cities alongside the Note 10 Plus 5G launch
AT&T flipped the switch for its low-band 5G network in 10 new cities — double from what it promised last month. The network operator is launching this alongside its first truly 5G device — the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus 5G which is also going on sale today for $1,300.
OnePlus is hosting an event at CES next year for the first time
OnePlus is hosting an event at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) next year for the first time. The China-based phone maker has sent out press invites for a “special event” that mysteriously lack details. OnePlus hasn’t even revealed the event’s exact date or venue either.
Apple’s working on a way to not charge more for its redesigned, 2020 5G iPhone
It will cost Apple more to produce its rumored, redesigned 5G iPhone next year, but the good news is the company is working on ways to absorb these costs, and not pass them on to you with a more expensive phone. This may mean the cheapest 5G iPhone will cost around $1,000, the same as you will pay for an iPhone 11 Pro now.
‘Bold and risky’ strategy pushes Samsung to sell a million Galaxy Fold phones
Samsung says it has sold a million Galaxy Fold smartphones, despite a shaky start that saw early units recalled and the public launch delayed. Speaking to a research analyst, Digital Trends learned how a "bold and risky" strategy has paid off for Samsung, and what it means for folding phones in the future.
Apple’s new iOS parental controls for limiting who your kids talk to are broken
One of the highlights of Apple’s latest iOS 13.3 update, Communication Limits is riddled with workarounds. The limits can be easily bypassed by switching to any cloud service other than iCloud or through Siri on an Apple Watch. Apple has confirmed the issue and plans to fix it soon.
What is Deep Fusion? How it works, and what photos look like without it
Apple’s Deep Fusion camera feature made a lot of buzz before its official release in iOS 13.2. Now that it’s live, we’re taking a deeper look at what’s being fused, and how. The process is impressively quick, but how much can it really improve a photo? We broke it down and snapped some comparisons so you don't have to.
Google Assistant’s interpreter mode is coming to mobile devices
Google Assistant's interpreter mode, which enables the live translation of words as you speak them, is coming to iOS and Android smart devices across the world. With support for 44 languages, Google Assistant's interpreter mode is likely to become a staple addition to many traveler toolkits.
Samsung’s unusual new camera lens module outed on the Galaxy A51 and A71
Samsung has revealed the new Galaxy A51 and Galaxy A71 phones, both of which show off the company's unusual new camera lens module, which bucks current design trends by being rectangular with an L-shape lens arrangement. The phones are midrange, but have strong feature and specification lists.
You asked, BMW listened: Android Auto compatibility is coming in 2020
The list of automakers resisting Android Auto just got smaller. Shortly after it stopped charging users an annual fee for Apple CarPlay, BMW announced that most of its models will be available with Android Auto about halfway through 2020. The feature will be free on compatible cars, as well as wireless.
iOS 13.3 provides parental control over how kids communicate
The iOS 13.3 update has a feature that can track and limit how much time your child talks on the phone, FaceTimes, or text messages, as well as control your kid’s contact list. The Communication Limits features works as a parental control for parents to better manage how much time their kids spend on the phone.
Samsung Galaxy S11 and clamshell folding phone may launch in February
Samsung may be planning a very exciting event for early 2020. A rumor says the Galaxy S11 and the next Samsung folding smartphone may arrive on February 18 next year, at an event said to be held in San Francisco. The Galaxy S11's arrival may be overshadowed by a Razr-challenging clamshell foldable phone.
Adobe Lightroom’s new Direct Import feature is for pro edits on the go
Adobe Lightroom's direct import feature is finally available to iPhone and iPad users. This allows both DSLR and iPhone photographers to upload photos and edit them on their iPad or iPhone. Now, you don't need a laptop for your photo editing, just a Lightning to SD card reader.
The Qualcomm XR2 augmented reality chipset will power next-gen headsets with 5G
Qualcomm has launched a new augmented reality chipset that is set to power the next generation of AR headsets. The new Snapdragon XR2 supports up to a hefty 3K per eye, along with two times the CPU and GPU performance of the company's previous-generation AR chipset, the Snapdragon XR1.
Oppo steps into augmented reality with its HoloLens-like AR Glass headset
Oppo doesn't only want to be known as a smartphone maker, and is branching out into new product categories, with the new AR Glass headset being one of the more exciting examples of the shift. It appears to take on Microsoft's HoloLens headset, and will provide augmented reality fun and games after launch next year.
Oppo sees a smartwatch, a chip, and an under-screen camera as part of its future
At Oppo's Innovation Day in Shenzhen, China, it has revealed some exciting plans. At the beginning of next year the brand will release a smartwatch with a rectangular design, and is also working on an under-screen camera for smartphones, and its own mobile processors too.
The judge in the T-Mobile merger trial isn’t interested in a drawn-out affair
The trial that will ultimately decide whether T-Mobile and Sprint can merge began in a Manhattan federal court Monday, and it's clear that the presiding judge isn't interested in a lengthy affair. U.S. District Judge Victor Marrero asked both sides to skip opening arguments, and trim their witness lists.
The Pixel 4’s A.I. will soon screen robocallers without disturbing you
The first Pixel feature drop will arrive this month, and it's going to improve some of the Pixel 4's best features, including the A.I.-powered Call Screen, background blur in photos, and video calls on Google Duo. Older Pixels will be getting some of the Pixel 4's best new tools as well.
Huawei rumored to be developing graphene battery tech for the P40 Pro
A rumor says Huawei is working on some very exciting new tech for the forthcoming P40 Pro: The battery may incorporate graphene technology that increases the capacity without making the cell too large, and enable even faster charging too. The rumor does not come from Huawei, so it should be treated as speculation for now.
Apple’s Activation Lock sends iPhones to the scrap heap instead of refurbishers
Apple's Activation Lock is a security feature that deters thieves, but it also prevents iPhones from being refurbished and returned to circulation. If iPhone owners do not go through the proper process of deactivating the feature before letting go of their devices, they are effectively giving away bricks.
Google Maps working on feature that shows well-lit streets?
Code spotted in a Google Maps beta revealed a new feature named the Lighting Layer, which will show the streets that have good lighting. No screenshots of the feature were available, and it is unclear when and where it will roll out, but it will soon provide the app with an additional tool for travelers.
Apple admits iPhone 11s are sharing user location data — but not collecting it
Security reporter Brian Krebs raised concerns that the iPhone 11 line of devices keep sharing location data, even when the feature is deactivated for each app and service in the smartphones. Apple finally gave a clearer explanation on what is happening and says it involves new technology.
You better believe a port-less iPhone is coming in 2021
Rumor has it Apple's 2021 iPhone won't have a Lightning charging port. In fact, it won't have any ports at all, forcing a dramatic shift to wireless chargers, Bluetooth headphones, and -- wait what about syncing? Sound implausible? It's not, Apple has been pushing towards a wireless future for years.
This could be our first look at an upcoming midrange OnePlus phone
OnePlus might be gearing up to return to the midrange phone market next year. A new report offers the first look at a supposed OnePlus 8 Lite, a relatively affordable option in the company’s forthcoming OnePlus 8 line of phones. The renders reveal a familiar all-glass exterior and dual rear camera setup.
Watch your step! Injuries caused by phone distraction on the rise, study finds
If you use your phone while walking along, you'd better watch yourself. New research suggests an increasing number of people are ending up in the hospital after suffering an injury while using a handset. Injuries include face lacerations, broken bones, and even brain trauma.
Samsung’s Star Wars edition Galaxy Note 10 Plus is no longer far, far away
Samsung's exciting Star Wars special edition Galaxy Note 10 Plus has arrived earlier than we expected and is now available for pre-order through the company's online store. What do you get? It's a great themed package with a custom phone, case, and even Galaxy Buds true wireless headphones included.
Samsung’s Galaxy S11 phones will reportedly have a 108-megapixel camera
A new report by Bloomberg suggests Samsung's next Galaxy S11 and second-gen foldable phones will have a primary 108-megapixel camera paired accompanied by an ultrawide-angle len, Time-Of-Flight sensor, and a telephoto lens that will be capable of 5x optical zoom.
Apple could release 5 iPhones in 2020 and one without a lightning port in 2021
You may have only just gotten your hands on the new iPhone 11, but new predictions hints at five new iPhone models launching in 2020. TF Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo is predicting that four of the five iPhones would have 5G support. He also predicts an iPhone without a lightning port that would debut in 2021.
Qualcomm’s working with Apple ‘as fast as it can’ to help launch a 5G iPhone
With lawsuits behind them, Qualcomm says it is working closely with Apple to launch a 5G iPhone "as fast as it can." Qualcomm will supply Apple with crucial modem components, so the next iPhone to be released could be able to connect to high speed 5G networks. The 5G iPhone is rumored for release in late 2020.
Motorola Moto One Hyper hands-on review
Motorola is back with another addition to the Moto One line, in the form of the new Motorola Moto One Hyper. The new device offers a relatively modern design, a pop-up selfie camera, and even a headphone jack. Not only that, but you'll also get Android 10 and decent performance.