Samsung’s Galaxy Fold to launch in the ‘coming weeks,’ include Premier Service
Planning on buying a Galaxy Fold? Samsung is launching a Premier Service that offers 24/7 access to experts if you buy the foldable phone. Samsung recalled Galaxy Fold units in April after reviewers found issues with the hardware. It was a serious blow, but the phone's ready to make a second impression.
A new midrange iPhone SE could be launching in early 2020
It's been quite a while since we've heard anything about a new iPhone SE, so we were surprised when a report from Nikkei alleged that Apple could be releasing a new version of the reasonably priced iPhone in early 2020. Loosely based off the iPhone 8, will we finally see an iPhone SE 2?
The Light Phone 2 starts shipping to backers, next orders ship in mid-October
Longing for a way to completely disconnect from social networks, but still stay in touch? The Light Phone 2 adds a new way to do that, but now that crowdfunding is over for the device, you'll have to pay $350 to get it. The Light Phone 2 is available straight from the Light website.
Asus amps up the ROG Phone 2 with new 1TB Ultimate Edition
You can't even buy the regular Asus ROG Phone 2 yet, but that hasn't stopped the company from announcing a new Ultimate Edition of the monster gaming phone. What makes it ultimate? Asus has doubled the amount of storage space and given the phone a new color scheme and finish. Details are still coming in, so here's what we know.
Apple AirPods falling onto subway tracks is a problem in New York City
New York City’s MTA is so fed up with disrupting subway services to retrieve dropped AirPods from the tracks that it's considering creating a public service announcement imploring AirPod owners to be more careful. A report this week suggested the problem has been particularly bad this past summer.
Android 10: All the new features in the latest version of Google’s mobile OS
After months of beta testing, Android 10 is finally here, bringing with it a ton of great new features. From the new dark mode to a new set of gesture controls, Android 10 radically changes the Android experience. Here's everything to expect from Google's latest mobile operating system.
Android 10 is finally here, and it’s rolling out to Google’s Pixel phones now
After months of beta testing, Google is finally rolling out the final version of Android 10. The new operating system brings a new systemwide dark theme, as well as improved Smart Replies, gesture navigation controls, and more. It's rolling out to Google Pixel phones now, with more devices expected soon.
Internal iOS 13 code spills beans about new Apple AR headset
Despite earlier rumors of cancellation, Apple's AR smartglasses project may be alive and well, if code from internal builds of iOS 13 is to be believed. According to that information, Apple may be using iPhones to test the tech for an AR headset. Could this be the first really successful AR headset?
Huawei Mate 30 launches September 19, but question marks over Android remain
Huawei will launch the Mate 30 series smartphones on September 19 at an event to be held in Germany. While this is official confirmation of the phone's arrival, it is not final evidence the devices will use Google Services and Android software. There have been conflicting reports regarding the use of Android on the phone.
Save the date! Apple’s iPhone and Apple Watch event is set for September 10
It's official: Apple's next big event is set for September 10. It's where we will likely see the unveiling of the next iPhone range, as well as a new Apple Watch. Invites were sent out to media outlets confirming the September 10 date, which has been rumored for several weeks.
6 features we want to see on the iPhone 11
The 2019 iPhone, likely to be called the iPhone 11, is almost here and we're getting excited about it. What has Apple got in store for the new phone? We've put together a wishlist of the six features we want to see on the iPhone 11. If these come true it will be the best iPhone yet.
Cracked Apple Watch Series 2, Series 3 may get free screen replacements
Apple rolled out a screen replacement program for the aluminum models of the Apple Watch Series 2 and Series 3. The program, which covers units sold from September 2017 to September 2019, addresses the flaw in which a crack forms on one side and then goes around the screen.
Apple item trackers found in iOS 13: How will the Tile competitor work?
Apple is reportedly working on item trackers that will launch as Tile competitors, and code for the products was found by MacRumors in an internal build of iOS 13. New features, such as sounds coming from the trackers and augmented reality balloons, will allow users to easily find tagged items.
Google says hackers have been able to access your iPhone data for years
Apple iPhones from iOS 10 to recent versions of iOS 12 were open to having messages, images, and location data stolen by hackers through a web-based exploit, according to Google's external security & research blog.
Your next iPhone might be made in India as a result of the U.S.-China Trade War
As the U.S.-China trade tensions continue to escalate, tech companies like Apple have been left with no other option than to search for alternatives for their production lines. India is reportedly planning to capitalize on the situation with relaxed norms and incentives.
Apple’s new program gives you more ways to repair an old iPhone or iPad
That battered old iPhone really needs replacing, doesn't it? But wait, before you throw hundreds of dollars down on a new iPhone, wouldn't slinging a new battery into your phone or replacing the casing just be cheaper and easier? Apple is making it easier to find a certified repair shop with its new repair program.
Samsung patents show improved Galaxy Fold and possible tablet version
The Samsung Galaxy Fold hasn't resurfaced yet, but these patents could give us our first look at Samsung's next planned foldable phone, as well as a possible design for a folding tablet. Could this be the Samsung Galaxy Tab Fold as well as the Galaxy Fold 2? Only time will tell, but they look amazing.
Apple already released the first public beta of iOS 13.1
Despite the fact that iOS 13 isn't available to the public just yet, Apple has already taken the wraps off of the first public beta for iOS 13.1. The public beta re-adds a number of features that were in early builds of the iOS 13 beta, such as Shortcuts automations and audio sharing.
Doubt over Android being used on Huawei Mate 30 complicates upcoming launch
According to a report, Google has said the forthcoming Huawei Mate 30 smartphone may not come with Google apps or services onboard, due to the ongoing ban against U.S. firms trading with the Chinese company. While this will not matter in China, it could have far greater consequences in the rest of the world.
CamScanner app found to have malware. You should delete it immediately
A study has found malicious code inside the popular document-scanning Android app, CamScanner. The malware is said to be programmed to launch intrusive ads across the entire phone and sign up users for paid subscriptions without their consent.
Trade war forces Google to move number of factories from China
Google is moving many of its factories out of China, according to a report from Nikkei. The ongoing China-U.S. trade war seems to be a strong reason behind the move, but the growing labor costs in China are also a key factor. The Pixel 3a factory is reportedly the first to be moved to Vietnam.
ZTE’s powerful Axon 10 Pro arrives on U.S. shores with an affordable price
ZTE is bringing the Axon 10 Pro, first announced at Mobile World Congress 2019, to the U.S. after launching it in international markets earlier this year. It's the first flagship ZTE phone available in the U.S. since 2017, offering powerful specs such as the Snapdragon 855, for not a lot of money.
Party crasher: OnePlus may send out Android 10 update at the same time as Google
OnePlus may be planning to update compatible phones with Android 10 at the same time as Google announces its availability on the Pixel phones. Although part of the Android 10 beta program and usually prompt with updates, such a speedy release would be unexpected. Google has not confirmed the launch date yet.
Huawei Mate 30 leaked photos show massive camera array with four lenses
Photos apparently showing the Huawei Mate 30, or Mate 30 Pro, have been published online, and give us a good look at the unusual camera lens array on the back. There are four lenses contained inside an elongated camera bump, giving the unofficial phone a very unique style, but the features are a mystery.
In the race to protect our kids, we’re throwing privacy out the window
You can track your kid’s location with a phone or smartwatch, you can review their online activity with parental controls, and it’s all in the name of child safety, but who else is surveilling our children? Maybe we’re giving up too much privacy to take advantage of this tech.
You can now combine transit with ridesharing and biking in Google Maps
Google has announced a new feature for Google Maps that will allow users to combine transit directions with ridesharing and biking. The new Mixed Modes feature is rolling out to customers in 30 countries in the next few weeks, and more countries will be added in the near future.
Verizon is finally turning on spam-call filtering by default
Verizon is getting a little more serious about spam phone calls. The company has announced that it will enable spam call filtering by default on select Android smartphones, and that list is expected to grow every week until all phones are covered by the new tech.
The Fairphone 3 places ethics and the planet over specs and greed
The new Fairphone 3 is a smartphone sold not on the specification, but on the sustainable materials inside, ethical production methods and supply chain, and how it can be recycled and reused when you’re finished with it. The mid-range phone is designed to last longer than others too.
Google Pay is the latest of the company’s apps to get dark mode
Google is finally bringing Dark Mode to the Google Pay app. The update is currently rolling out to users through the Google Play Store, and is the latest Google app to get Dark Mode -- following the feature on apps like Google Photos, Google Calendar, Google Fit, and more.
Apple reportedly scraps tech to let iPhone communicate like a walkie-talkie
According to a new report, Apple was working on tech that would have allowed iPhones to communicate over longer distances without needing a cellular connection -- instead relying on radio waves. Apple has scrapped the tech for now, which could be due to the switch to Qualcomm modems.
Book publishers sue Amazon’s Audible in attempt to block speech-to-text feature
Major publishers sued Amazon's Audible in an attempt to block a new feature. Audible Captions will use machine learning to transcribe spoken words in audiobooks into written ones to help children with their literacy skills, but the lawsuit claims that the company does not have the necessary licenses.
Huawei Mate 30 will stay on Android, but a Harmony OS smartwatch is on the way
The Huawei Mate 30 and Huawei Mate 30 Pro will stick to Android and not yet move to the Harmony OS, as the Chinese company wants to maintain one ecosystem. A Huawei executive said that no Harmony OS-powered smartphone is in the works, but a smartwatch running the operating system is on the way.
Apple Music rolls out New Music Daily to keep you updated with the latest songs
Apple Music rolled out New Music Daily, which looks to keep subscribers updated with the new songs released by popular artists around the world. The playlist, which replaces Best of the Week, will feature different lead artists in the artwork as its contents are updated every day.
Netflix starts testing Collections section: Curation by humans, not algorithms
Netflix has started testing Collections, a feature that will recommend lists of TV shows and movies curated by humans, not algorithms. The section will appear on the iOS app for selected participants, and it contains lists such as Oddballs & Outcasts, Dark & Devious TV Shows, and Artful Adventures.