Amazon slashes $82 off the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.5-inch tablet
The Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.5-inch is jam-packed with features. Normally $330, you can get the tablet on Amazon for the price of $248 – that's $82 off. This Samsung Galaxy Tab A features a wide, immersive screen display and Dolby Atmos surround sound that brings the thrill of the cinema to your home.
Samsung reported to have fixed the Galaxy Fold, but it won’t be reappearing yet
Samsung has fixed some of the major issues that caused the recall of Samsung Galaxy Fold review units. The fix has seen the protective screen film extended, which may also help resist the notorious screen crease. However, don't expect to see the Galaxy Fold making its re-debut any time soon.
LG V50 ThinQ 5G review
If a phone supports 5G, that doesn’t mean you should buy it. The first wave of 5G phones are here, including the LG V50 ThinQ; it’s a strong phone in almost every area, but it’s too overpriced for the features it offers. Battery life is also a concern on 4G LTE. Here’s our review.
Despite a tumultuous time, Huawei execs say everything is well at company
In an interview with Digital Trends, Huawei, a company that is weathering a ban on buying critical U.S-made components and services, says that despite all this, it’s business as usual and nothing has changed in terms of its brand, strategy, or device portfolio. The public message is one of confidence.
Amazon, Google retail rivals throw weight behind antitrust probes of tech giants
The Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) penned a letter to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on Sunday commending the antitrust probes from the FTC and the Department of Justice.
Samsung teases Note 10 feature as invites go out for its next Galaxy Unpacked
The next Samsung Galaxy Note event will take place on August 7 in New York City. It's widely expected to see the launch of Samsung's Galaxy Note 10 smartphone, and Samsung may have teased a new feature in its invite. It features an S Pen drawing a circular camera, suggesting a connection between the two.
Wave your hands if you want the powerful, yet more affordable LG G8S ThinQ
LG has launched the LG G8S ThinQ, a spin-off of the existing LG G8 ThinQ, both of which were announced earlier this year at Mobile World Congress in March. The LG G8S ThinQ will cost a little less than the G8, while still providing plenty of performance and ability, including the Air Motion hand gesture controls.
Which budget phone has the best camera? We tested four to find the answer
To find out which of the latest reasonably-priced smartphones on release has the best camera, we put the current budget darling — Google’s impressive Pixel 3a — against the Honor 20, the Motorola One Vision, and the Sony Xperia 10 Plus. Will the result be a shock? There's a standout winner here.
5G mobile phones: Expensive, exciting, and on the rise
As 5G tech continues to roll out in the U.S., Europe, and Asia, it promises performance improvements designed to take the smartphone and Internet of Things experience to the next level. For now, consumers appear to be waiting for better geographical and product availability before spending their cash.
Huawei ban partially lifted, but situation remains as confused as ever
The ban on U.S. companies selling products and services to Huawei has been partially lifted, but the situation remains just as confused as it was before. Huawei will stay on the U.S.’s Entity List, but President Trump has stated, “U.S. companies can sell their equipment to Huawei," without going into further detail.
Don’t worry, OnePlus is behind the weird push notifications on your phone
Have you received some odd push notifications on your OnePlus phone? Perhaps messages with random jumbled English letters or other characters, that make no sense? If so, don’t worry, your phone hasn’t been hacked or compromised in some way, it’s a mistake on OnePlus’s part. The company has promised to investigate.
Samsung Galaxy A80: Everything you need to know about it
If the Galaxy S10 is an example of Samsung at its most restrained, then the Galaxy A80 is an example of what it can do when it goes a bit mad. The front-facing camera is the same as the rear camera, and it slides and rotates into position when you want to take a selfie. Yes, it really is as crazy as it sounds.
Google’s Fast Share to replace Android Beam, will be similar to Apple’s AirDrop
Android Beam, which uses NFC connections to send information between smartphones, will no longer be available in Android Q. Google is working on a new feature named Fast Share as a replacement, and 9to5Google got it working on a Pixel 3 XL to give a glimpse of how it will work.
How to take great photos with your Samsung Galaxy S10, S10 Plus, or S10e
The Samsung Galaxy S10, S10 Plus, and S10e all sport capable and versatile camera suites, but you have to know how to unlock their capabilities if you want to get the best shots. This Galaxy S10 camera guide will explain the basics and then take a deeper dive to help you get the best from your S10.
The Honor 20 is a great phone, but it lives in the shadow of its siblings
The Honor 20 is a great little phone. It’s light, has a decent camera, comes in a shiny color, and isn’t all that expensive. Despite this, not only is it difficult to recommend, but I also question why it needs to exist at all. Why? The Honor 20 Pro is much better, and the Honor 20 Lite is much cheaper.
T-Mobile’s 5G network is blazing NYC’s lower east side. Here are our test results
T-Mobile’s 5G is finally live in the U.S., specifically in select areas of six major cities. While the only device you can use to access it costs $1,300, it won’t cost you anything more than the carrier’s existing unlimited plan. We took the Galaxy S10 5G out for a spin in New York City to test T-Mobile’s 5G download speeds.
No public beta for Stadia could make Founder’s Bundle buyers the guinea pigs
There are a lot of questions about how Google Stadia is going to perform on the many different internet connections but Google won’t be making an effort to get that answered before launch. The company won’t be hosting a beta test for prospective consumers before the fall 2019 release.
Digital Trends Live: Jony Ive leaves Apple, Galaxy Note 10+ images, and more
On this episode of Digital Trends Live, we discuss the biggest trending stories in tech, including Jony Ive leaving Apple, preparing for Amazon Prime Day, new images of the Galaxy Note 10+, Apple Music surpasses 60 million subs, NASA drone heading to one of Saturn’s moons, and more.
You get to keep your Google Stadia games, even if the publishers pull support
There are still many questions about what happens to your purchased Google Stadia games if they are no longer supported. According to chief Phil Harrison, if a publisher or developer decides to remove a game from Stadia, your game and your save data will still be accessible.
Stadia head thinks being able to play on any screen is worth paying full price
Google Stadia will allow users to purchase games or access a library of them via a subscription and it seems those purchased games will cost full price. Stadia Chief Phil Harrison believes that there’s value in being able to play your games on any screen and there’s no reason for games to be cheaper.
Digital Trends Live: Amazon’s Counter service, Google’s folding smartbook
On this episode of Digital Trends Live, host Greg Nibler and Nicole Raney, managing editor of The Manual, discuss the biggest tech stories of the day, including Amazon’s new “Counter” service, Google’s folding smartbook, robo-bees, anime smart home assistants, and more.
Celebrate National Sunglasses Day by trying on AR shades with the Galaxy S10
National Sunglasses Day isn't exactly the most closely followed holiday, but we're happy to celebrate it today because it means you can try on expensive sunglasses in AR. If you have a Samsung Galaxy S10, then you can use your Bixby Vision to try on and even order a new pair of sunglasses.
Google Images’ latest feature makes it easy to find that perfect shareable GIF
Google Images has supported GIFs for some time, but now its getting a feature that will allow users to more easily find one that they might want to share. The new "Share GIFs" section in Images will showcase some of the most shareable GIFs around, then quickly share them into the app they want.
Ossia scores FCC certification to transmit wireless power over distance
The news that Ossia has won FCC certification for its Cota transmitter and receiver, which is capable of delivering power wirelessly over distance, is a real boost for the industry. There are some major limitations here, but this is still an important step. We spoke to CEO Mario Obeidat to find out more.
Google’s bizarre folding smart book has multiple screens instead of pages
Do foldable smartphones only need to have one screen when open? Google doesn’t think so, based on a recently discovered patent that shows a “smart book” with multiple screens inside it, just like a regular book. It's a really unusual design, and evidence of what companies envision as they explore the new style.
Donald Trump says the U.S. government should sue Facebook and Google
President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that the U.S. government "should be suing Google and Facebook and all that." The president also announced that he will be hosting a social media summit in July with leaders of the big tech companies he called out.
Samsung could launch a clamshell-style foldable phone in 2020, report says
According to a new report, while Samsung attempts to remedy its issues with the Galaxy Fold, the company may be planning a second foldable phone, which could launch as soon as the first half of next year. The device will reportedly have a clamshell-style design, and will fold in half.
YouTube now gives you more control over the videos it picks for you
If you've ever wished for greater control over the videos that show up in YouTube's homepage or Up Next areas, it's your lucky day: The company is bringing new features to its iOS, Android and desktop apps that let you see more relevant content, and ban suggestions from channels you don't like.
Visible is removing its 5Mbps data speed limiter (for a limited time)
Visible, the Verizon-owned carrier aimed at offering a no-frills approach to the modern carrier experience, has announced that for a limited time it is removing the 5Mbps data speed cap -- and that unlimited data speed will be available to all current customers as long as they're with Visible.
Vivo’s new charging tech rockets phone your battery to full in only 13 minutes
Vivo has made another leap forward in battery charging tech with the introduction of Super FlashCharge 120w, which is capable of sending enough power through to your phone’s battery to recharge it in only 13 minutes. The technology has been shown at MWC Shanghai, but we do not know when it will be released on a phone.
Oppo’s exciting new tech hides the selfie camera under the phone screen
Oppo has revealed impressive new technology where it can hide the selfie camera on a smartphone beneath the display itself, taking its devices another step closer to providing an unspoiled and completely immersive viewing experience. Oppo explained how it has overcome problems to maintain image quality.
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 has smart card-equivalent security certification
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 is Qualcomm's flagship processor for the year, and it's available in a range of smartphones. Now, the chip is certified with a smart card equivalent security rating, which essentially means that manufacturers may not need to include external security chips in their phones.
What is UFS 3.0 storage? We asked an expert about the SSD for phones
If you’re curious about what UFS, Universal Flash Storage, is and the advantages that the latest version UFS 3.0 standard brings to smartphones, then we have all the answers you seek. We spoke to an expert at JEDEC, the standards body behind UFS, to find out everything you need to know about it.
The Surface Centaurus might run Android apps, but is that a good idea?
A new leak hints that Microsoft's rumored Project Centaurus is a dual-screen device that will run Android apps. Microsoft and Google working together seems like a strange proposition at first, but maybe this is just what Microsoft needs to save its desperately-ignored Windows tablet mode.