Erase coffee stains and edit PDFs on the go with Adobe Scan, Acrobat updates
In an update to Adobe Scan and Acrobat DC, a smartphone now has more power to scan, adjust, and edit PDFs. A new healing tool allows users to erase imperfections, while Adobe DC subscribers can now edit PDFs from a mobile device. The updates are rolling out beginning October 15.
Don’t expect to see a 5G Pixel 4 and the Pixel Watch at Made by Google today
There's absolutely going to be a lot to see at Google's Pixel 4 Made by Google event today, but some last-minute rumors say we won't be seeing two fairly huge devices. According to sources speaking to 9to5 Google, neither the Google Pixel 4 5G or Google Pixel Watch will be shown off by Google today.
Samsung rolling out Android 10 One UI beta to certain S10 owners in the U.S.
Samsung has launched the beta for its custom Android 10 skin, One UI. If you're based in the U.S. and are using a Samsung Galaxy S10, S10 Plus, or S10e, then you can sign up to the Samsung Members app and apply for beta access. Here are some of the top features Samsung is adding that you can try out.
Contactless payments will roll out to more public transportation systems in 2020
Cubic, the company behind the OMNY contactless payment tech that rolled out to the New York metro system earlier this year, will be expanding its tech to new cities in 2020. New cities include the likes of San Francisco, Boston, and more. A wider rollout in New York City is also coming.
A $400 iPhone SE 2 could be the highlight of an early 2020 Apple event
Rumors regarding an iPhone SE 2 continue to spread, with the latest coming from an often-reliable analyst, who claims the phone will cost $400 and launch at an event in early 2020. Like previous rumors, it's claimed the phone will take on a similar design to the iPhone 8, the oldest smartphone Apple currently sells.
Opinion: Why my next phone might be an iPhone and not another Google Pixel
The new iPhone 11 phones offer a better camera experience than the Google Pixel 3 as well as stronger battery life.The upcoming Pixel 4 might not be able to compete based on my experience using Pixel phones and based on the leaked rumors about the phone. Here's why I'm likely making the switch to an iPhone.
Apple sets very aggressive timeline: Build a 5G modem for iPhones by 2022
Apple has reportedly set a very aggressive timeline to build its own 5G modem, as it plans to have the component ready by 2022. Apple is "really pushing it" with the two-year deadline, which comes after the $1 billion acquisition of Intel's modem business and a multi-year agreement with Qualcomm.
Here’s why you might want to wait a few weeks to buy a Pixel 4
The Google Pixel 4 is about to be unveiled, but given past form it may be smart to wait a few weeks before you buy one. Every release going back to the original Pixel has some controversy around its release and problems that have been fixed within the first few weeks, or tempting discounts.
Samsung to add a Galaxy Note 10 Lite and Galaxy S10 Lite to its lineup
Details on the new Galaxy Note 10 and S10 are lite but a less expensive Note device would be a first. Reported specs on the Galaxy S10 Lite point to it taking after Samsung's A-series phones more than the Galaxy S series. Consequently, it could face some stiff competition in the $500 to $600 range.
The Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 Under Armour Edition is now available
Samsung and Under Armour have announced the new Galaxy Watch Active 2 Under Armour Edition. Able to connect with Under Armour's HOVR series of connected running shoes, Samsung's watch is the first wearable to be able to bring this real-time analysis of form, cadence, pace, and stride to your wrist.
Nomad and Aira have created the Apple AirPower wireless charger we always wanted
Apple thought it couldn't be done, but Nomad and Aira have done it -- a wireless charger that can charge multiple devices at once. Named the Base Station Pro, the AirPower-like wireless charger has a single charging coil that can track and charge up to three devices at once -- including Apple's AirPods.
The licenses U.S. firms need to do business with Huawei are ready to be approved
U.S. companies that have applied for a license to trade with Huawei may soon receive approval to do so, according to sources familiar with the situation. The Entity List, which Huawei has been placed on, stops U.S. firms selling to Huawei, but it does allow for exceptions with a specific license.
Tim Cook defends removal of Hong Kong protest app from the App Store
Amid protests in Hong Kong, Apple has pulled the controversial HKmap.live app, which displays the location of police, from its app store following a critical op-ed in the People's Daily, a Chinese state-owned newspaper. Apple CEO Tim Cook has defended the decision in an internal memo.
The Mara X and Mara Z smartphones are built almost entirely in Rwanda
Rwanda's Mara Group, the first smartphone manufacturer in Africa, has built a new smartphone assembly plant in which it almost entirely builds two new smartphones: The Mara X and Mara Z phones. Both devices are relatively inexpensive, and offer decently powerful performance for the price point.
OnePlus champions power and speed with new OnePlus 7T Pro and McLaren Edition
OnePlus has announced the OnePlus 7T Pro and the OnePlus 7T Pro McLaren Edition. The two new models join the standard OnePlus 7T, which was announced in September, and represent the best of what the brand has to offer when it comes to design and performance. Learn more about the two phones here.
Kobo Forma e-book readers can now access Dropbox. Here’s how to link up
If you're not using an Amazon Kindle for your e-books, then the Kobo Forma is the high-end e-book reader for you. Accessibility was always a big selling point for it, but now the Forma has been supercharged by the addition of Dropbox access, so you can quickly download and read books, documents, and more.
Oppo’s Reno Ace only needs 30 minutes to fully charge its battery
Oppo has announced the Reno Ace, a new smartphone that has an astonishingly fast charge time -- just 30 minutes total to take the battery from zero to 100%. This already makes it special, but the high-end specification and a very cool limited edition version takes it to the next level. Here's what you need to know.
Apple’s AR headset tipped for 2020, following iPhone SE 2 and new iPad Pros
Prolific Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo sees the iPhone SE 2 and Apple's AR headset in our not-so-distant future. Both have been subject to years of rumors and anticipation, but Kuo finally offers details on the hardware of these two devices, as well as a release timeframe in Q1 and Q2 of 2020, respectively.
Essential Twitter account shows off more pictures of ProjectGEM Essential phone
Andy Rubin has tweeted images of what could be the second Essential Phone. The new device looks to be bar-shaped, kind of like a remote control, and has a totally new user interface not previously seen on any Android devices. It's currently unknown what specs and features the phone will have to offer.
Google may have a 5G surprise ready for its October Pixel 4 event
Thought all the surprises had been spoiled for Google's upcoming Pixel 4 launch event? Maybe so, but there's still a chance Google has a 5G surprise up its sleeve. A new report states the company is running a test production run for a 5G Pixel 4, and that if it's a success, the phone may get an announcement soon.
Motorola wants you to look very closely at its new phone, the One Macro
The Motorola One Macro's big feature is given away by its name: It has a macro camera capable of taking extremely close-up photos, and the phone's A.I. is even clever enough to add a bokeh effect to the end result. The One Macro is coming out very soon and is expected to eventually get a U.S. release.
New Android phones must support USB-C PD and Digital Wellbeing, Google says
Google has changed its requirements for access to Google's services and now requires that Android phones from this point on must support the open charging standard, USB-C PD, and Google's Digital Wellbeing tool. While this may seem innocuous, it means you'll soon be able to access more fast charging.
Apple may have leaked its own Apple Watch Sleep in the App Store
Apple has been rumored to be adding sleep tracking to the Apple Watch for some time now, though the feature was strangely absent from the Apple Watch Series 5 launch. Apple, however, may have leaked the existence of an upcoming Sleep app in a screenshot of another Apple Watch app.
Leaked Canadian Pixel 4 pricing suggests we should prepare for a price hike
The Google Pixel 4 is just over a week away, but the leaks haven't stopped arriving yet. The latest news to hit our doorsteps is that of pricing — and there's something of an unwelcome surprise for all of us. According to leaked Canadian pricing, the Pixel 4 range may see some small price increases.
Can a $400 phone last for four years? The Teracube phone is up for the challenge
Upgrading your phone every year can make a huge pile of e-waste, and waiting to upgrade can cut that down significantly. Teracube is taking that to the extreme, and has launched a phone that claims it will last up to four years with a suitably generous replacement and warranty program. Say hello to the Teracube.
The refreshed Fire HD 10 tablet is Amazon’s first product to use USB-C
Amazon's Fire HD 10 and Fire HD 10 Kids Edition are its first products to utilize the USB-C port for charging. They also bring a few other updates, from 30% improved performance and 20% better battery life. Otherwise, the display is exactly the same at 10.1 inches and a Full HD resolution.
Amazon’s first Kindle Kids Edition offers up kid-friendly ebooks, reading badges
Kids Edition Fire tablets aren't new, but Amazon is now extending it to the Kindle with the Kindle Kids Edition. It has features that encourage reading for kids, such as Vocabulary Builder and Achievement Badges, and it comes in one of four fun cases. You also get Amazon's two-year, worry-free guarantee.
Apple rejects Hong Kong protest map from App Store, relents under pressure
Pro-democracy protestors in Hong Kong have been using an app that shows information about police activity. The developers wanted to make the map available as a mobile app, but Apple rejected it from the iOS App Store. Under international pressure, Apple walked back that decision and allowed the app.
iPhone 6s not turning on? Apple may fix power issue for free
iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus owners who are experiencing no power issues with their devices may be able to get free repairs. The program, however, only covers certain units of the smartphone, which was discontinued in the United States with the launch of the 2018 iPhone models.
WatchOS 6: All the new features in the latest Apple Watch operating system
The Apple Watch's WatchOS 6 brings a ton of new features to the device, including a new Apple Watch App Store, a Noise app, new fitness tracking features, and so on. Here are all the new features in the Apple Watch's latest operating system, WatchOS 6.
Apple’s next health tracker may be woven into your clothes
Apple already has a great health tracking device, the Apple Watch, but the next version may not be on your wrist -- it may be part of your clothes. A patent shows Apple engineers are exploring the possibility of weaving a high-tech band into clothing, so it can better measure your vital signs during the day.
Apple tastes success with iPhone 11, increases orders to meet demand
Apple's new pricing strategy with the iPhone 11, and the improved camera on the iPhone 11 Pro have contributed to increased sales, resulting in Apple placing more orders for the phones with its suppliers. The iPhone 11 Pro Max has not been so successful though, and orders have been cut back for the larger phone.
Google contractors were reportedly told to target the homeless for facial scans
Google is set to release the Pixel 4 in the near future, and it will feature facial recognition tech in the form of Project Soli. According to recent reports, however, Google has been training that tech to work using some questionable methods -- including specifically targeting homeless people.
If you owned the Samsung Galaxy S4, you’re entitled to some cold, hard cash
The Samsung Galaxy S4 was a great device in its time, but Samsung wanted it to seem even better -- and as such inflated benchmark scores. Now, the company has settled a lawsuit related to the practice of inflating those scores, and if you owned the phone you're entitled to $10.