The Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 offers improved A.I. performance and 8K video
Qualcomm has announced the Snapdragon 865, which is aimed at offering improved performance across all areas. In particular, the new chipset offers improved A.I. performance, and even offers support for 8K video. The new chipset will be available on smartphones in the first quarter of 2020.
Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 765 and 765G offer Snapdragon 865-like premium features
Qualcomm has announced the new Snapdragon 765 and 765G, which are aimed at offering a number of more premium features in a slightly lower tier. The new chipsets, for example, offer the same fifth-generation Artificial Intelligence Engine on offer by the new Qualcomm Snapdragon 865.
Android’s distraction-killing Focus Mode is now available on Android 10
Nothing's worse than a phone constantly beeping or buzzing while you're trying to get some work done. That's a thing of the past now Google has launched Focus Mode for Android's Digital Wellbeing toolkit. Shut down distracting apps, and don't let yourself open them again until you're free.
Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 865 chip comes with 5G whether you want it or not
Qualcomm may not provide a 4G-only option for the new Snapdragon 865 processor, potentially making most of the major flagship phone releases next year 5G devices. The chip can apparently only be paired with the 5G X55 modem, and not a standalone 4G modem, making phones more expensive due to a feature many won't be able to use.
Snapdragon 865 phones with 5G are coming from Xiaomi, Nokia, Motorola, and Oppo
Phone maker Xiaomi has confirmed the Xiaomi Mi 10 phone will be one of the first to use the new Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 processor, while Nokia, Oppo, and Motorola have also said new phones with the chip will be out in 2020. It's not just the processor that makes these desirable, it's that all will have 5G too.
Samsung trademarks ‘Hideaway Hinge’ — a clue to next-gen foldable
Samsung has already embarked on a foldable phone with the Galaxy Fold, but the next version of a Samsung foldable smartphone could get a so-called "Hideaway Hinge." Samsung Electronics filed a European trademark application for the name on Monday, December 2. Renderings show that the phone could fold downward.
The Qualcomm 3D Sonic Max fingerprint sensor lets you scan two fingers at once
Qualcomm has announced the new 3D Sonic Max ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, which offers a 17-times-larger area, meaning that you can scan two fingers instead of one. The result? The new sensor is a lot more secure than previous-generation scanners. The 3D Sonic Max is also faster than its predecessors.
Qualcomm finally gives first look at Snapdragon 865 and Snapdragon 765 platforms
Qualcomm has finally taken the wraps off of its latest-and-greatest mobile platforms, the Snapdragon 865 and the Snapdragon 765. The new platforms are likely to appear in a slew of new phones in 2020. Specs about the chipsets have yet to be revealed, but likely will be in coming days.
TikTok lawsuit claims video app ‘vacuums up’ user data and sends it to China
A lawsuit has been filed in California against video social network TikTok, which claims the app collects user data and sends it to China, something the firm has denied in the past. Although owned by a Chinese company, TikTok says it operates independently, and stores U.S. user data on U.S. servers.
Samsung’s next folding smartphone may cost less than $1,000
Rumors are gathering about Samsung's next folding smartphone, and how it may cost less than half the price of the Galaxy Fold. If Samsung meets its target, the next folding device may require an investment of less than $1,000 to own, making it one of the most affordable devices of its type we've seen yet.
Call of Duty: Mobile is Google’s Android game of the year
Google has announced its Best of Play annual winners. The list highlights apps and games that Google thinks represented the best of Android over the past year and also includes a User’s Choice section which reveals the results of the polls Google has been running for the last couple of weeks.
YouTube was (yet again) the most downloaded iPhone app in 2019
Apple has released its annual list of what it believes were the year’s best apps and games across iOS, macOS, and tvOS and the trends which dominated their app stores. On top of that, the company revealed the apps and games that bagged the highest number of downloads over the course of the past year.
Kuo: Apple will release a mini-LED iPad and MacBook Pro next year
Apple may be planning to release four to six products over the next few years with mini-LED displays, according to respected Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. The products will likely include a high-end 12.9-inch iPad Pro and a 16-inch MacBook Pro.
Pablo Escobar’s brother made a folding smartphone and he says it’s unbreakable
The brother of infamous drug lord Pablo Escobar is taking on Samsung with a new foldable smartphone called the Escobar Fold 1. He also has his sights set on suing Apple next year. Similar to Samsung’s Galaxy Fold, the Escobar 1 features a flexible screen that allows users to fold it into a tablet.
T-Mobile becomes the first carrier to create a nationwide U.S. 5G network
It's about time -- T-Mobile has become the first U.S. carrier to create a truly nationwide 5G network, encompassing over a million square miles and over 5,000 towns and cities throughout the U.S. To celebrate, T-Mobile is also offering new customers the chance to get a new 5G phone for free.
Apple reportedly doubles AirPods Pro production; AirPods free with 2020 iPhones?
Apple has reportedly asked supplier Luxshare Precision to double the production of the AirPods Pro, as demand has surged for the wireless earbuds due to positive reviews. Apple is also said to be thinking about bundling the AirPods with next year's iPhones, replacing the wired earphones.
Finally, a chocolate iPhone case that you can actually eat
You won't see it in a Black Friday sale, but this iPhone 11 case would surely be a hit with chocoholics if it was up for grabs. The case can be made in the time it takes for melted chocolate to set, but let’s be honest, it won’t save your phone from scrapes and drops. Should taste darn good, though.
Jony Ive can now design his own future as his Apple exit is made official
Apple revealed earlier this year that Jony Ive, its influential chief design officer, would be leaving the firm before the end of 2019. The removal of his profile from Apple’s leadership webpage this week means that the man who helped transform the company with the iPhone, iPad, and Mac computers is officially out.
MediaTek claims six world-firsts with new 5G Dimensity 1000 chip for phones
MediaTek has spilled all the details about its new 5G system-on-a-chip, claiming that at the time of manufacture it has six world firsts inside, and a mass of cutting edge technology, ready to connect phones and other devices to Sub-6 5G networks all over the world. It’s small, but it packs in a massive amount of cool tech.
New patent hints at Motorola Razr 2 with eight sensors on the edges
A new patent has been discovered that hunts at what a follow-up to the new Motorola Razr could look like. The patent seems to show a foldable device with an impressive eight touch sensors around the edges, which could be used to trigger things like Google Assistant or your most-used apps.
AT&T is bringing LTE-speed 5G to customers in five cities next month
AT&T is finally ready to release 5G to the public -- though the version of 5G that the carrier will roll out to customers will only be around as fast as high-speed LTE networks. The tech will roll out to five cities in the first half of December, with a further 10 cities coming by February.
T-Mobile hack may have affected around a million customers
Around a million T-Mobile customers have reportedly been caught up in a security breach in which hackers made off with customer information that includes name, billing address, phone number, account number. The hack comes just over a year after another one hit around 2 million T-Mobile customers.
Google Assistant can now book movie tickets for you all by itself
Google has released a new feature to Google Assistant on your phone -- the ability for Assistant to navigate through movie-booking websites and book tickets for you. The feature works with a range of different cinemas and movie-booking services in both the U.S. and the U.K.
These renders could be our first look at the Samsung Galaxy S11 range
2019 is almost over, and that means it's well past time for the Samsung Galaxy S11 leaks to start arriving through our letterbox. Leaked renders have given us an extremely close look at what could be the next Samsung flagship, and it's certainly not going to be a boring year. Here's a look at the Samsung Galaxy S11.
New camera mod adds a manual astrophotography switch on Google Pixel phones
A new camera mod adds a dedicated button for manually enabling astrophotography mode on all Google Pixel phones. On top of that, it offers an option called Light Painting which re-engineers the astrophotography mode so that you can capture light-trail shots on the Google Camera app.
Google’s Android bug bounty program announces a $1 million prize
Google has announced a potential top payment of $1M as part of its Android bug bounty program. Bug hunters are encouraged to search for a particular kind of security issue linked to the Pixel phone’s Titan M chip. Google’s Android bug bounty program started in 2015, with the single biggest payment so far worth $160K.
Microsoft Surface Earbuds: What you need to know about the AirPods Pro rival
Microsoft has launched its Microsoft Surface Earbuds, its answer to Apple's AirPods. Designed for "all-day comfort," these true wireless earbuds are aimed at the business world rather than the consumer market, featuring Microsoft Office integration and dual-array microphones with background noise reduction.
Android 10 update seemingly breaks Wi-Fi on the Google Pixel 2
Android 10 brings a host of new features to compatible phones, but according to some reports, it also breaks Wi-Fi on the Google Pixel 2. Hundreds of users have reported Wi-Fi issues after updating to Android 10, and it seems like there is a range of Wi-Fi issues related to the update.
Samsung Galaxy Note 10 and Galaxy Note 10 Plus: Everything you need to know
Samsung's Galaxy Note 10 and Note 10 Plus have sleek designs, huge displays, and relatively small footprints. With this comes new S-Pen features for transcribing to Word documents, air gestures, and colors that absolutely dazzle. New Microsoft integrations make it a great companion for work and play.
Samsung starts Black Friday early with new Note 10 colors and exclusive deals
Technically, Black Friday isn't for another week -- but Samsung simply doesn't care. Samsung is celebrating the most capitalistic holiday of the year early by launching two fresh new Note 10 colors in the U.S., as well as a host of new discounts that could see you get the Note 10 for a staggering amount of money off.
Android bug allowed hackers to access phone cameras in the background
A new bug has been discovered in Android that allowed hackers to gain access to the phone's camera in the background — even when the phone's lock screen was locked. The bug has since been fixed, according to Google, and affected Google Pixel and Samsung phones, among others.
Apple’s Smart Battery Cases for the iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro are here
Apple has finally unveiled the new Smart Battery Cases for the iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, and iPhone 11 Pro Max. The new cases feature a new dedicated camera button, and are available in a few different colors. The cases are a little expensive, coming in at $130 each.
Verizon’s newly published maps show exactly where you can access 5G
Verizon has finally published maps showing exactly where you can access 5G on the company's network. The maps show that 5G coverage is available largely on streets and sidewalks, which is likely due to technical limitations associated with using millimeter wave technology.
The next OnePlus phone may have four rear camera sensors, hole-punch display
A new leak reveals a series of diagrams of OnePlus’ forthcoming OnePlus 8 Pro smartphone. It suggests OnePlus is letting go of the pop-up front camera in favor of a hole-punch display and claims it's experimenting with a single as well as dual front-facing camera setups.