Apple will reportedly release iPhone Pro among 2019 iPhones
Apple is reportedly planning to release the first-ever iPhone with the Pro moniker, with the rumored iPhone Pro among the 2019 iPhones due to be announced next month. The information comes from a reliable leaker of Apple information, but it remains unclear which specific model will be carrying the name.
The HarmonyOS-powered Honor Vision is more smartphone than smart TV
Honor's latest release is not a smartphone, it's a smart screen called the Honor Vision, and it's also the first to use Huawei's newly announced HarmonyOS software. While the Honor Vision is a home entertainment center, it shares plenty of technology with the company's smartphones.
Heavy sleepers, beware: Researchers bypass Apple FaceID using glasses with tape
Researchers demonstrated a new method at Black Hat USA 2019 that bypassed Apple's FaceID security system. The attack used an ordinary pair of glasses and tape in two colors to trick the facial recognition system, though it also requires the victim to be sleeping heavily or unconscious.
Group dating app 3Fun caught exposing real-time locations, private photos
Pen Test Partners discovered that 3Fun, a dating app for arranging threesomes, was severely lacking in protecting the data privacy of its more than 1.5 million users. The app stored real-time locations, private photos, birth dates, and other sensitive information on its servers without encryption.
Apple will pay you $1 million to find a very specific iPhone bug
Apple announced a big changes to its bug-bounty program it launched in 2016. The biggest is a new $1 million reward if you find a very specific exploit. The payout will go to security researchers that are able to carry out a “zero-click full chain kernel execution attack with persistence”
Samsung said the new Galaxy Note 10 was made of stainless steel. It’s not
A Samsung Galaxy Note 10 and Note 10 Plus promotional video -- seen by almost 3 million people -- claimed the new phones have stainless steel frames, like Apple's flagship iPhones. The problem? They don't. Samsung has since replaced the video and has confirmed to Digital Trends the metal is aluminum.
Robocall-blocking apps might be sending your private data to third parties
If you get a ton of robocalls, installing an app promising to block them might sound like a good idea. Robocalls are a huge problem, and a blocker seems like a quick and easy solution for improving the situation. Turns out, the apps might be violating your privacy starting from the second you open them.
Mophie’s latest wireless chargers let you charge all your Apple devices at once
Mophie has announced two new wireless chargers -- the new dual wireless charger and 3-in-1 wireless charger -- that allow you to charge multiple Apple devices at the same time. The new wireless chargers are a little pricey, but they're well-designed and should look great on any nightstand.
Huawei’s Android Q-based EMUI 10 user interface arrives on September 8
Huawei has introduced EMUI 10, the next version of its mobile user interface, and it's coming first to the Huawei P30 Pro as a beta in September. Owners of the Huawei P30 Pro around the world will be able to download a beta version of EMUI 10 from September 8, with the Mate 20 series following soon after.
FCC rules that current 5G safety standards are just fine, thank you very much
The FCC has concluded that 5G poses no harm to human health as part of an investigation into current levels of radiofrequency exposure. This comment comes amid ongoing speculation that the fledgling networks of the next generation of mobile network could potentially be harmful en masse.
Huawei reveals HarmonyOS, an operating system that’s not for phones … yet
Huawei has finally unveiled its own, long-discussed operating system, called HarmonyOS. It's designed to offer a unified experience across a variety of devices including tablets, wearables, computers, cars, smart screens, and other smart devices, but crucially, it won't be coming to smartphones ... yet.
The Galaxy Note 10+ 5G is the first phone to support T-Mobile’s 600MHz spectrum
Samsung has finally unveiled the new Galaxy Note 10, along with the Galaxy Note 10+ 5G. The new device is exclusive to Verizon at launch, but will eventually be available on other carriers, including, for example, T-Mobile, where it will be the first device to support T-Mobile's 600MHz 5G spectrum.
Less than a year after release, iOS 12 has reached 88% of all active iOS devices
With iOS 13 on the horizon, iOS 12 has achieved a strong swan song. According to Apple's latest numbers, iOS 12 has made it 88% of all active iOS devices, with iOS 11 on just 7% of devices, and older versions on just 5%. It's a strong adoption rate, but can Apple do as well with iOS 13?
Google’s fun AR walking directions are ready for your Android phone and iPhone
The augmented reality walking directions feature in Google Maps is about to be made available on more devices. Google has announced its Live View AR walking mode will come to Android phones that support ARCore, and iPhone models that support ARKit this week. Here's what you need to know, and which phones support it.
How many? A smartphone with a 108-megapixel camera is coming soon
Are you ready for more pixels? Xiaomi will release a smartphone with a camera that will boast 108 megapixels, the company has teased. While the beast’s arrival date is unknown, Xiaomi has also said it will launch a phone with a 64-megapixel camera before the end of the year.
Apple has released some videos designed to give you a tingly feeling
Does your iPhone ever cause you frustration? How about your MacBook Pro keyboard, do those sticky keys drive you crazy? If so, you might like to check out Apple’s first ASMR videos, designed to calm your soul. You have four to choose from, though none feature Tim Cook eating a watermelon.
What I like and what I don’t like about the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 and 10 Plus
The Galaxy Note 10 duo show off impressive, refined designs, and a host of potentially productive features, but they're not perfect. Here are the changes and features I like about the Galaxy Note 10 Plus and the tweaks and misses I don't like. Samsung mostly delivered on expectations, but not completely.
Samsung Galaxy Note 10’s Global Goals app encourages worldwide awareness
Samsung wants to encourage its customers to be more globally aware. The company has partnered with the United Nations on a new Global Goals app, which outlines the UN's Sustainable Development Goals, and gives users tips on how to make small steps to move toward those goals.
Everything Samsung announced at Galaxy Unpacked 2019
That's all she wrote, folks. Samsung's August 2019 Galaxy Unpacked event has come to a close, and it's left us with some sweet memories -- and a bunch of great new devices too. The Samsung Galaxy Note 10 was doubtless the star, but what if you missed the event? Here's everything we saw at Galaxy Unpacked.
The Galaxy Note 10 brings Android and Windows closer together than ever before
The new Galaxy Note range is finally here, and both phones are the incredible devices we'd hope they'd be. But you may have missed a fairly major new development in all the dazzle -- the strong relationship between Android and Windows that's just been created by the new Samsung Galaxy Note 10 range.
Apple may release a foldable iPad before it launches a foldable iPhone
According to an investor note from UBS, Apple is working hard on developing foldable devices for release in the next few years -- and could end up releasing a foldable iPad before it releases a foldable iPhone. The note suggests that a foldable device launch could come in 2020 or 2021.
How to watch Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked event live this afternoon
The Galaxy Unpacked event for August 2019 is almost upon us, and Samsung's biannual event is set to really pack in the reveals. With the Galaxy Note 10, a new fitness wearable, and more expected, there's going to be a lot to pick over. But how do you watch it live? Here's how to watch Galaxy Unpacked.
Note 10 Plus? Here’s what to expect from Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked on August 7
Samsung has been busy revealing a bunch of new devices recently, but the fun isn't over yet. Galaxy Unpacked is Samsung's major event for big reveals, and this year's August event is going to be no different. From the Galaxy Note 10, to further information on the Galaxy Fold, here's everything to expect.
Samsung’s powerful Exynos 9825 chip breaks cover ahead of Galaxy Note 10 launch
Samsung has announced the Exynos 9825 processor, just hours before the launch of the Galaxy Note 10, suggesting the new powerhouse chip will be inside at least some of the new smartphones. The new Exynos 9825 is built using a smaller, more advanced manufacturing process for more power and improved efficiency.
Leaked Samsung Galaxy Note 10 marketing materials show two phone sizes
The expected launch of the Galaxy Note 10 is right around the corner, but we're still getting leaks of the device. Newly leaked marketing materials show that the phone will be available in two sizes, and they're expected to be called the Galaxy Note 10 and Galaxy Note+.
Sprint and OnePlus are bringing a 5G phone to the U.S. soon
Sprint and OnePlus are working together to bring a 5G smartphone to the U.S. It will be the fourth 5G product available on the carrier. OnePlus already has a 5G phone in other parts of the world. It's unclear if this upcoming phone is the OnePlus 7 Pro 5G, or something new.
The Asus Zenfone 6 goes its own way with flip-over camera and 5,000mAh battery
Asus announced the Zenfone 6, a new flagship phone for 2019, which goes in a different direction from others. It has a cool motorized flip camera, a 5,000mAh battery, a Snapdragon 855 processor, and an almost stock version of Android. It's priced reasonably, too. Here's everything you need to know about it.
LG’s got some cool dual-screen smartphone trickery up its sleeve for IFA 2019
LG is not-so-subtly hinting at the type of smartphone it will announce at the forthcoming IFA technology trade show in Berlin. It appears to have a dual-screen smartphone in the works, which it will reveal on September 6, and it may have more of a similarity to a V50 ThinQ accessory to a folding smartphone.
Here are 5 things I’d like to see in the Samsung Galaxy Note 10
As we creep closer to the suspected release date of the Samsung Galaxy Note 10, I've been thinking about what tweaks and new features would make it irresistible. There are the five changes and new features I'd love to see in Samsung's next Note smartphone, from a new look to faster charging.
Samsung phones offer faster download speeds than Apple, Huawei in 35% of nations
According to a new report from OpenSignal, your download speeds may vary depending on what company makes your phone. The report notes that globally, on average, Samsung phones offer faster speeds than those from Apple or Huawei -- though that depends on the price range of the phone.
Google to use recycled materials in all Made by Google products by 2022
Google wants to be a little more environmentally conscious. The company has announced that it will use recycled materials in all Made by Google products by 2022. In fact, the company has already started using recycled materials in products like the Chromecast and Google Home.
Huawei preps midrange phone equipped with its own software for a 2019 release
The first smartphone to use Huawei’s own operating system, known as Hongmeng OS, will arrive later this year, according to a rumor originating from China. The device will be a low-to-midrange phone with a price tag under $290. It may receive its debut at the same time as Huawei's anticipated Mate 30 Pro phone.
Microsoft to reportedly demo Office apps, Your Phone at Samsung Unpacked event
Microsoft is set to take the stage at the upcoming Samsung Unpacked event, where the Galaxy Note 10 is expected to be unveiled. Microsoft will reportedly demonstrate how various Office apps and Your Phone will work in new Samsung smartphones, as part of an expanded partnership between the two companies.
FTC looking into official Apple store on Amazon, negative impact on resellers
The Federal Trade Commission is investigating the deal that allowed Apple to launch direct sales of its products on Amazon, according to The Verge. The official Apple store on Amazon aimed to address counterfeit and misleading marketed devices, but it also negatively affected third-party resellers.