Samsung shows off concept flip phone with a foldable design
Samsung is already hard at work on a second foldable phone. At the Samsung Developer Conference, the company briefly showed off a new foldable design concep. The concept was shown during the demonstration of the new One UI 2.0, and not many details about it are known at this point.
Samsung One UI 2.0 brings easier one-handed use and nonintrusive notifications
Samsung has announced One UI 2.0, the latest version of its Android skin that's built on Android 10. One UI 2.0 update brings mostly minor changes, such as the home screen app folders taking up less of the display, but it also has some useful features, such as supporting more foldable form-factors.
Xiaomi shows no self-restraint, teases Apple Watch-look-alike smartwatch
Xiaomi has often been accused of taking inspiration from Apple's products, and it has not shown very much restraint with its forthcoming smartwatch. In the teaser images, the watch has a very similar look to the Apple Watch, right down to the distinctive crown on the upper right, and a button underneath it.
Samsung selfie stunt goes wrong as space contraption crashes to Earth
A Michigan couple got the surprise of its life on Saturday when a high-altitude balloon carrying Samsung kit crash-landed on their property. The contraption was part of a marketing stunt by the tech firm involving selfies in space and was carried skyward by a high-altitude balloon last week.
Apple’s new Tile-like tracking device could be called AirTags
Apple is working on creating its own Bluetooth tracker, similar to Tile. Reportedly called “AirTags,” the devices are expected to be small round circles that can be attached to items and then tracked through Apple’s “Find My” app similar to how you might track a lost iPhone or iPad.
Apple’s iOS 13.2 brings new emoji, Deep Fusion, privacy settings, and more
Apple has finally released iOS 13.2 to the public, bringing with it the highly anticipated Deep Fusion image-processing tech, new Siri privacy settings, and support for the new AirPods Pro. iOS 13.2 also brings with it a number of bug fixes that should make iOS 13 a little less frustrating.
How to turn on the futuristic RCS messaging in Google Messages right now
It might not be as exciting the next Galaxy smartphone, but RCS messaging represents a long-awaited upgrade to the extremely basic SMS text message, and it adds features that turn the humble text message into a chat app. But it's not available yet -- unless you use this trick to turn it on in Google Messages.
Apple AirPods Pro finally debut at $249 with active noise cancellation
After months of speculation, Apple has released its latest AirPods, the $249 AirPods Pro, which feature active noise cancellation and an IPX4 sweat and water-resistant rating. The new true wireless earbuds have a 5-hour battery life and go on sale today, and are expected in retail stores by October 30.
Exclusive: How A.I. keeps a fleet of chauffeur-driven electric SUVs charged up
Havn is an app-based chauffeur-driven car service, which uses electric Jaguar I-Pace vehicles only. In our exclusive feature, we talk about how artificial intelligence powers the service with startup Fleetonomy, which operates the platform underneath Havn. It must manage the unique needs of an electric car.
Apple tells iPhone 5 owners to update software or face the consequences
Apple is telling anyone who still uses an iPhone 5 to update it to iOS 10.3.4 before November 3 or face losing some of the smartphone’s core functionality. The advice is linked to a GPS time rollover issue that began affecting various GPS-enabled products from a number of manufacturers in April 2019.
Apple AirPods Pro rumored to come in different colors; charging case image leaks
The AirPods Pro may come in as many as eight colors, including white, black, and midnight green, according to a Chinese report. New images of the charging case for the wireless earbuds have also reportedly leaked, as rumors claim that the accessory may be rolled out as soon as the end of October.
Project Treble helps solve Android fragmentation, but still nowhere like iOS
Project Treble, which Google rolled out to help solve the Android fragmentation problem, seems to be working. Just before the launch of Android 9 Pie, Android 8 Oreo was installed in 8.9% of devices, and in comparison, just before the launch of Android 10, Android 9 Pie was installed in 22.6% of devices.
Google Pixel 4 box hides augmented reality Easter egg: Here’s how to find it
Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL owners should not throw away the box of their new smartphones, at least not until viewing the augmented reality Easter egg. The show, which may be unlocked by using the device's camera with Google Lens activated, differs slightly between the Pixel 4's color options.
Donald Trump lets the world know he misses the iPhone’s home button
President Donald Trump has tweeted Apple CEO Tim Cook -- and the rest of his 66 million followers -- to let him know how much he misses the iPhone's physical home button. Apparently now the owner of one of Apple’s newest devices, Trump now has to swipe up from the bottom of the handset to access the home screen.
Delete these 17 malware-infested iPhone apps immediately
Apple removed 17 apps from the App Store this week after researchers discovered that the apps were infected with malware. The apps in question were discovered by mobile security company Wandera and were published by the company AppAspect Technologies.
Facebook wants to ‘strengthen democracy’ with a news tab. What could go wrong?
Facebook is launching a dedicated news tab amid growing criticism for the social network. Facebook News uses articles from a list of publishers meeting a set of standards and includes a section curated by journalists. But is that enough for a platform criticized for fake news?
Red Hydrogen phone project breathes its last as founder retires
The Red Hydrogen Project has been canceled by its founder, Jim Jannard, who also took the opportunity to announce his retirement. The Red Hydrogen One smartphone never had the chance to live up to its expectations, and now the Hydrogen Two will not arrive in the future to make up for the first model's shortcomings.
TCL’s zigzag concertina-style folding smartphone has one screen and two hinges
Take a look at this unusual (and really quite mad) concept folding phone design from TCL, the company best known for its televisions and for rescuing BlackBerry from limbo. It has a massive single screen and two hinges, which allow the display to fold down into thirds, zigzag-style, to maximize the amount of screen.
Google Play Store malware hits 42 apps with 8 million downloads
Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered an adware campaign affecting 42 Play Store apps that have been downloaded 8 million times. Google has now removed them, though they remain available in third-party app stores. The most popular app, Video Downloader Master, received 5 million downloads.
Quick thinking and an Apple Watch helped save a woman from sexual assault
A woman in Calgary, Alberta used an Apple Watch to call for help after a man broke into her apartment and attempted to sexually assault her, authorities said. After the man allegedly broke into her home, she was able to use her Apple Watch to text her boyfriend, asking him to call the police.
Motorola can’t hold back, has four new phones to show everyone
Motorola has announced three new smartphones: The G8 Plus, the G8 Play, and the E6 Play, along with another phone we've already seen -- the Motorola One Macro. Sadly, none of the phones will be sold in the U.S., although several will be coming to Europe, and all will be sold in parts of Latin America and Asia.
The Honor 9X looks great, but small frustrations will make you cross
Honor has given the new Honor 9X its own identity with the eye-catching pixel-art style X design on the back panel, but what about the rest of the phone? A triple-lens camera, a big battery, and that fun design is a positive start; but the phone has a few frustrations that stop it being a real winner.
The svelte Mu Two international travel charger can power your laptop and phone
This slim international travel charger has two USB-C ports and can deliver up to 63W of power, which means it can fast charge your laptop and your phone at the same time. If you're short on space in your suitcase, then the Mu Two could be exactly what you need. It has U.S., U.K., and European plugs.
Samsung develops a fix for the Galaxy S10 and Note 10 fingerprint flaw
Samsung’s Galaxy S10 and Note 10 handsets hit the headlines last week after a serious security flaw came to light regarding its in-display fingerprint scanner. It meant that particular silicon screen covers allowed any fingerprint to unlock the device. The company now says it’s developed a fix.
Addicted to your phone? Try one of Google’s clever new ‘experiments’
Think you need to use your phone a little less? Google has launched a series of so-called Digital Wellbeing "experiments," which are apps that help you manage and track how often you use your phone. As part of the initiative, there are six apps -- though more could be added over time.
Republicans tried to bring phones into the SCIF room. Here’s why they can’t
There are strict rules about what you can and cannot bring into a SCIF, the secure areas that are designed to prevent leaks and eavesdropping. When Republican lawmakers stormed into a room where closed-door testimony was being taken, they may have violated these rules by bringing in cell phones.
Google Maps now lets iPhone-owning drivers help their fellow road users
It has been available for Google Maps on Android for some time but now drivers with an iPhone can also report crashes, speed traps, and traffic slowdowns when they're on the road. And from this week, users on both platforms can also report construction, lane closures, disabled vehicles, and objects in the road.
A 5G version of the OnePlus 7T Pro exists, but it’s a limited T-Mobile exclusive
We were worried we wouldn't see another 5G-enabled OnePlus phone this year, but thankfully, that's turned out to not be true. OnePlus has teamed up with T-Mobile to deliver the OnePlus 7T Pro 5G McClaren Edition on T-Mobile's growing 5G network. Pricing and release date will be announced soon.
Not a bright idea: Pixel 4’s 90Hz Smooth Display doesn’t work on a dim screen
It has been discovered the Google Pixel 4's 90Hz Smooth Display feature only operates when the screen is above 75% brightness. Below this, the screen reverts to a 60Hz refresh rate, the same as most other smartphones available today. This can be overridden in the developer settings, but it may impact battery life.
Huawei Mate X arrives in China as firm celebrates record total phone shipments
Huawei has finalized a release date for the Mate X folding phone. It will be available from November 15, but only in China so far, with no firm news of a wider release for the 5G device. It has also announced shipments of 200 million phones in 2019 alone, a target reached more than two months earlier than it did in 2018.
New AirPods case looks just like a retro Apple Macintosh monitor
AirPods come in all sorts of fun designs now, but if you’re looking for something a little more retro and for a case that really shows off your love for all things Apple, you may want to check out Elago’s latest AirPods case. It looks just like a 1984 Apple Macintosh monitor.
All the smart, new Pixel 4 features coming to older Pixel phones
The Pixel 4 offers a ton of awesome new features, but the great thing about them is that many of them are software-based. That mean lots of those features will end up coming to other Pixel phones. those features include the new Recorder app and some of the great camera features.
This $100 printer isn’t much bigger than the ink cartridge on your clunky old one
The PrinCube will make your old desktop printer feel massive -- weighing less than six ounces, the PrinCube is the lightest color printer yet. The handheld printer moves over the printing surface, whether that's paper, plastic, metal, wood or even your skin. The PrinCube is now funding on Indiegogo.
The dual-screen LG G8X ThinQ launches on November 1 for just $700
LG has launched the G8X ThinQ Dual Screen. On the surface, it appears to be very similar to the LG V50 and its dual-screen case, but there have been a lot of changes to improve this new version over the first. But there are other quirky features, like an ASMR mode built into the phone.