The iPhone 11 Pro’s multiple camera design is triggering people’s trypophobia
Apple’s debut of the iPhone 11 Pro had some people marveling in the phone’s new three-camera system, while others were left cringing. The advanced triple-lens camera setup is triggering trypophobia -- or a fear of clusters of holes -- in some people.
Video shows Google Pixel 4 in all its glory weeks ahead of launch
The Google Pixel 4 has been leaked into oblivion, but a few new ones offer perhaps the last details that we hadn't seen just yet. The two leaks come in the form of videos, showing the phone in all its glory and confirming a 90Hz display and the use of a Snapdragon 855 processor.
By Innovation Only? The Apple event barely showed us anything new
We gathered hoping to see something exciting and new. Apple hyped the event as "By Innovation Only" and then delivered slight, incremental improvements for the iPad, Apple Watch, and iPhones. The iPhone 11 Pro does little to live up to its name; the biggest surprise here was the price of the iPhone 11.
Why iPhone 11’s $699 price tag is the most important news out of Apple’s event
Apple's new iPhone 11 is more affordable than the iPhone XR at launch and hints at Apple's evolving strategy. As Apple continues to lose ground in the smartphone business, it's exploring new avenues to attract buyers -- and analysts expect to see more affordable iPhones in the future.
Gmail for Android finally gets a dark theme. Assistant and Maps likely to follow
With the release of Android 10 to the public, Google rolled out a systemwide dark theme, but a few apps were missing from the list of those that support the dark theme. Now, however, there's one more app to be added to that list -- Gmail now finally has support for dark theme.
New Apple Watch Studio lets you mix and match watches and bands
Up until now, Apple Stores had just a couple of watches available to try on and a very small selection of bands to accompany it, and the same was true when buying an Apple Watch online. With the Studio, buyers will get to see and immediately order more varieties of bands and watch combinations right away.
Apple’s September 2019 event: Here’s absolutely everything announced
That's all she wrote, folks -- Tim Cook came in like a wrecking ball and bombarded us with a fast series of reveals, including a new iPad, a new Apple Watch, and three incredible new iPhones. But while we're reeling from it all, you've got chance to catch up. Here's everything announced at Apple's September 2019 event.
How to watch live as the new iPhones are revealed at today’s Apple Event
Whether you're keeping an eye out for a new iPhone 11, the latest operating system updates, or you're anxious for a possible new iPad or MacBook Pro, Apple's September 10 event is going to be one to watch. From watching on a PC to the humble iPhone, here's how you can watch Apple's September event.
Is an iPhone 11 Pro coming? Here’s what to expect from the Apple Event today
Apple's September event is just around the corner, and while the headline event is all but assured -- it's probably new iPhones -- there's still some question about what else we'll be seeing on the stage. From iPhones to new MacBooks and beyond, here's what we expect to see at Apple's September event.
Samsung Galaxy Fold’s development paved the way for Android 10 foldable support
According to a new blog post from Samsung, work that Samsung and Google did together on the Galaxy Fold helped pave the way for full native foldable support in Android 10. With native foldable support, other companies will be able to build their own foldable devices without having to worry about Android.
You need to delete these 24 malware-infested Android apps right now
A number of apps have recently made their way into the Google Play Store with a little something extra: malware. The malware, which has been dubbed “Joker,” is designed to sneakily sign users up for subscription services, ones that they might be charged for over the course of several months.
Apple favored search results for its own App Store apps over more relevant ones
If you searched for an app in Apple’s App Store over the past year, chances are good that one of the first results showed you software made by Apple, even if it had little to do with what you were searching. Apple said it has since changed the algorithm to give less preference to its apps.
Leaked Google Pixel 4 promo video shows off a new astrophotography camera mode
The Google Pixel 4 leaks -- both official and unofficial -- keep pouring in as we inch closer to the expected launch period. Now there's a promo video of the phone in action, showing off its impressive new astrophotography features, as well as air gesture controls and a tease of Google's new voice assistant.
The iPhone 11 won’t support 5G, and that’s totally fine — for now
Apple announced a full lineup of three new iPhones at Tuesday's 'By Innovation Only' event, with faster processors, better cameras, and even speedier performance on LTE networks. But there's one thing you won't see on the iPhone 11, the iPhone 11 Pro, and the iPhone 11 Pro Max: 5G support.
Watch this guy catch a dropped iPhone during a roller-coaster ride
It's not clear whether the iPhone X slipped out of the roller coaster rider's hand or pocket, but one thing's for sure — Samuel Kempf, seated a few rows behind, performed an incredible catch in the split second that the falling phone appeared by his head. And the whole thing was caught on camera.
Huawei eyes October launch for Mate X, with a more powerful version to follow
Huawei may be planning to use the new 5G Kirin 990 processor in a future upgraded version of the Mate X folding smartphone, according to Richard Yu, the company's chairman. In the meantime, the version launched in March may finally go on sale in October with the older Kirin 980 processor inside.
Everything is connected: Qualcomm is all-in on 5G for 2020
You've heard 5G is coming, though it's tough to get excited about an incremental improvement in mobile internet speeds. But Qualcomm President Cristiano Amon wants to change that, announcing the chipmaker's new 5G features at IFA 2019 and laying out use cases like video streaming, AR, and cloud gaming.
Google Pixel 4’s camera will have an even better Night Sight mode, report says
According to a new report, the Google Pixel 4 will seriously step things up in the camera department, offering a new Motion Mode for sports shots, and an even better Night Sight mode that will apparently be able to capture photos of stars in the night sky. The Pixel 4 is expected to launch in October.
U.S. government orders Google and Apple to identify users of a gun scope app
The U.S. Department of Justice has ordered Google and Apple to turn over personal data of users of a gun scope app. The app, Obsidian 4, is used to remotely operate rifle scopes and is made by by American Technologies Network Corp (ATN), a manufacturing company that specializes in thermal rifle scopes.
Apple attacks Google for ‘stoking fear’ over iPhone exploit
Apple has published a blog post defending itself against Google's recent report detailing a massive zero day security flaw that allowed hackers to gain access to messages, photos, emails, and more. According to Apple, despite Google's claims, the flaw was only operational for two months.
Apple reprogrammed Siri to never say the word ‘feminism’
According to a new report, Siri was programmed to deflect questions related to feminism and the #MeToo movement. While Siri will say that it "believes all humans should be treated equally," the digital assistant will not say the word feminism -- even when asked directly about the topic.
Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2: Everything you need to know
Samsung's latest wearable, the Galaxy Watch Active 2, ups the sensors and adds the ability to scroll through Twitter, browse trending YouTube videos, and perform electrocardiogram tests --all with a new digital rotating bezel and 4G LTE connectivity. Starting at $280, that's quite the bargain.
Android 10 is here, but how many devices did Android 9.0 Pie reach?
While Android 10 is the latest version of Google's mobile operating system, we're more interested in how Android 9.0 Pie, the last version of Android, has done. According to stats from May 2019, it's been a disappointing time for Pie, which had only reached just over a tenth of all active Android devices.
5G phones to be cheaper in 2020 as Qualcomm expands support for Snapdragon chips
Cheaper 5G phones are coming thanks to Qualcomm, as it said it's adding 5G connectivity to its Snapdragon 6-Series and 7-Series chipsets in 2020. Twelve manufacturers have signed on to use the 5G Snapdragon 7-series chip, ranging from Motorola to HMD Global, maker of Nokia phones.
Huawei’s Kirin 990 processor has 5G, A.I. overload, and 10 billion transistors
Huawei has announced the Kirin 990 chip, destined for its next generation of phones. It comes in two forms, one with 4G and the other with 5G. The 5G model is powerful, capable, and filled with additional artificial intelligence ability compared to the Kirin 980. It's expected to debut on the Mate 30.
Encrypted messaging app developers are having trouble updating for iOS 13
According to a report from The Information, while Apple is working to make iOS 13 more privacy-focused, some changes are leaving app developers to make pretty significant changes to how their apps work. Some of those changes require significant effort and may not be made before the release of iOS 13.
The Moto E6 Plus brings a new look and a big screen, but keeps the low price
Motorola's Moto E6 Plus is the latest in its most affordable phone range, joining the similarly-priced but smaller Moto E6. It's not for sale in the U.S. -- at least not yet. Size isn't the only difference over the Moto E6. There's an additional camera, a slicker design, and a 6.1-inch screen.
The Motorola One Zoom packs four cameras at half the price of the Galaxy Note 10
Following the Motorola One Action, the Motorola One Zoom is a midrange phone with a whopping four camera lenses. It also comes in a gorgeous purple, has an in-display fingerprint sensor, the Snapdragon 675 processor, and more important is how it has a camera lens for every situation.
Become an Avenger with Lenovo and Marvel’s Dimension of Heroes AR game
Lenovo's latest experience with its Mirage AR headset will place you into the shoes of some of your favorite Marvel superheroes, using new controllers specifically made for this new augmented reality experience that's powered by your smartphone. Don't just watch your favorite Avenger, become one!
Google’s Ambient Mode turns phone screens into Assistant-powered smart displays
Google's Ambient Mode turns select smartphones and tablets into Assistant-powered smart displays, with an interface resembling the one on the Nest Hub. The feature is limited to the Nokia 6.2 and the Nokia 7.2, along with new tablets from Lenovo, but it's unclear if it will make its way to other devices.
Samsung cancels existing Galaxy Fold pre-orders, offers $250 credit instead
The Samsung Galaxy Fold phone is finally set to be released in the U.S. this year, but those who pre-ordered the device will need to order it again. Samsung has canceled all existing Galaxy Fold pre-orders, offering anyone who pre-ordered the device a $250 credit instead.
Sony Xperia 5: Everything you need to know about Sony’s smaller flagship phone
Sony has taken to the stage at IFA 2019 to release a brand new flagship smartphone. With a smaller footprint than the tall Xperia 1, the Xperia 5 is the powerful flagship phone for those who want a slightly smaller phone. Here's absolutely everything you need to know about the Sony Xperia 5.
HMD Global’s five new Nokia phones range from cute to sophisticated
HMD has unveiled 5 Nokia phones out of IFA 2019, and they include three feature phones and two midrange smartphones. The feature phones are the Nokia 110, Nokia 2270, a flip phone, and the Nokia 800 Tough, a rugged phone. There's also the Nokia 7.2 and Nokia 6.2 midrange phones. Only one is coming to the U.S., though.
Samsung’s Galaxy A90 5G phone aims to make 5G more affordable for everyone
Want to experience 5G but find the Samsung Galaxy S10 5G's high price difficult to justify? Samsung may have the solution with the new Galaxy A90 5G, a new phone with 5G connectivity that will potentially cost several hundred dollars less than the S10 5G. Here's everything you need to know.