Wednesday 31 January 2024

Tuesday 30 January 2024

Top Apple analyst expects a significant decline in iPhone shipments this year

TF International analyst Ming-Chi Kuo sees a rough couple of years ahead for the iPhone 15 and iPhone 16 lines.

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs. OnePlus 12: Which should you buy?

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and OnePlus 12 are two of the best Android phones available in the market right now, and we are here to help you pick the one that'll suit your needs the best.

Monday 29 January 2024

The industry-leading Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones are on sale at one of their lowest ever prices

Normally priced at $399.99, the ultra-high-end Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones are around 70 bucks cheaper right now in all of their three color options.

Nothing OS puts ChatGPT's voice assistant on your Phone's home screen

Nothing's CEO Carl Pei stated owners of a Phone (2) can now utilize ChatGPT's Quick Settings shortcut in various ways.

Sunday 28 January 2024

Apple's new App Store fee in the EU will financially damage some app developers

Thanks to a new fee that Apple is charging app developers in the EU, developers that never paid Apple a penny before will be writing checks.

The best feature from the iOS 17.3 update will get even better in iOS 17.4

In iOS 17.4 iPhone users will be able to choose whether to have the Stolen Device Protection feature work at all locations.

Trendsetter Google Pixel 8 hits lowest price on record

The Pixel 8 crashes to a new low for a limited time.

Saturday 27 January 2024

Latest iPhone 15 ad promotes the glass that Apple calls the toughest on any smartphone

Apple Australia posts a new ad for the iPhone 15 that promotes the Ceramic Shield glass Apple calls the toughest on any smartphone.

News Weekly: OnePlus 12 global launch, Pixel Feature Drop, and more

From the release of the OnePlus 12 to Google's surprise drops and Meta's safety protocol for teens, News Weekly recaps some of the biggest happenings of the week.

Fossil says goodbye to the smartwatch market (for good)

In a surprising (and unfortunate) turn of events, Fossil Group has just announced that it will no longer release smartwatches.

Friday 26 January 2024

The world's thinnest foldable phone just made it out of China

Honor launched its Magic V2 foldable in Europe, plus a luxury Porsche Design RSR variant

Android Auto redesigns voice replies and Assistant ahead of AI additions

Android Auto's latest beta looks at Google's voice reply and Assistant UI redesign.

Score $3,000 off this massive 98-inch smart TV during Best Buy's Super Bowl TV sale

TCL's 98-inch Class S5 Series 4K UHD smart TV is currently seeing a $3,000 price drop ahead of Super Bowl LVIII.

Thursday 25 January 2024

A bonkers deal discounts the 512GB Galaxy Tab S9+ to its lowest price ever on Amazon

The slate has amazing performance and can easily become your new workhorse and entertainment device

The awesome Jabra Elite 85t plunge in price even deeper on Amazon, allowing you to score even bigger savings

The earbuds pack awesome sound, good ANC, decent battery life, and are now available at an even bigger discount

Meta announces steps to protect teens from unwanted contact on Instagram and Facebook

Meta introduced a few new security tools parents can use to safeguard their teens on Instagram and Facebook.

Samsung Galaxy S24 vs. S23: Should you upgrade?

We take a detailed comparative look at Samsung Galaxy S24 vs. S23 to help you decide whether an upgrade is worth it or not. As similar as both of Samsung's smartphones are, they do have some key differences.

Wednesday 24 January 2024

Leaked Pixel 9 renders suggest Pro-level camera changes

A batch of Pixel 9 renders have seemingly leaked and suggest a camera module addition alongside a redesign.

Samsung Galaxy S24 vs. Apple iPhone 15: One clear winner, one near-miss

The iPhone 15 predictably wins for general performance and upgraded its main camera, while the Galaxy S24 has the superior display and puts a greater emphasis on AI and power.

Tuesday 23 January 2024

OnePlus 12 debut embodies gaming and speed with its cheaper 12R sibling

OnePlus debuts its 12 and 12R flagship devices, which see improvements in cooling, gaming, and performance.

The uber-powerful OnePlus 12 is FINALLY up for US pre-orders with amazing launch deals in tow

Following an early December 2023 announcement in China, the OnePlus 12 super-flagship is official and up for grabs at long last stateside starting at $799.99... or a lot less after a number of killer introductory discounts.

Is the Galaxy S24 Ultra waterproof?

The Galaxy S24 Ultra has a ton of exciting features, but is water resistance one of them?

Monday 22 January 2024

Galaxy Buds 3 Pro rumored to be 'on the way' ahead of the next Galaxy Unpacked

A rumor stated Samsung's Galaxy Buds 3 Pro is "on the way" ahead of the company's summer Unpacked event.

Apple releases iOS 17.3 with Stolen Device Protection, Collaborative Music Playlist, and more

Apple releases iOS 17.3 which includes the Stolen Device Protection feature, the collaborative Apple Music playlist and more.

OnePlus Open still missing Android 14 as its January update rolls out

The OnePlus Open has started to pick up the January 2024 security patch.

The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX are luxurious, sound incredible, can silence the world and are $121 more affordable

In addition to their sound, and ANC, the headphones are stylish-looking and pack amazing battery life. They are a real bargain for money!

Sunday 21 January 2024

Galaxy S24 Ultra and its Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 get humbled by Galaxy S24 Plus in new test

Galaxy S24 and S24+ sound like better picks than Galaxy S24 Ultra for many buyers

Foldable fans can now get the top-of-the-line Motorola Razr+ at an incredible $450 discount

The high-end Motorola Razr+ foldable can be yours at a decidedly mid-range price of $549.99 in brand-new condition with a full 1-year manufacturer warranty if you hurry.

Gurman reveals Apple's product launch and software plans for the coming months

With the Vision Pro now on presale, Apple is turning its attention to other 2024 launches.

Lenovo executive sees Motorola making a big jump in the global smartphone market

Lenovo executive Matthew Zielinski says that in three years Motorola will have more than doubled its global smartphone market share.

Saturday 20 January 2024

New iPhone 15 ad puts the spotlight on the cool "Check In" feature

Apple's latest television ad for the iPhone 15 lines puts the spotlight on iOS 17's "Check In" feature.

Save up to $162 on the budget-friendly stylus-powered Galaxy Tab S6 Lite though this deal

The tablet has good mid-range performance and is a real bargain at its current price.

How to use Video Boost on the Pixel 8 Pro

Like all its predecessors, Google's Pixel 8 Pro takes some great photos. However, features like Video Boost allow this flagship to excel at recording moving images as well. Here's how to use video boost on the Pixel 8 Pro.

The Galaxy S24's AI-powered camera features are playing nice with third-party apps

Samsung joined forces with Instagram and Snapchat, letting you use the Galaxy S24's AI camera tricks right from those apps now.

Friday 19 January 2024

Google just dropped a minty Pixel 8 teaser

Google is preparing to launch a new colorway for the Pixel 8 dubbed Minty Fresh. The color launches on January 25.

The impressively powerful Motorola ThinkPhone can be yours for peanuts; up your game now

The phone is just incredible. It has a top-tier performance, takes beautiful photos and it can now be yours at the price of a budget smartphone

Best cheap Android tablet 2024

Whether you want a tablet for media consumption or one with some extra "smarts," there's something for everyone. These are our favorite cheap Android tablets.

Thursday 18 January 2024

Galaxy S24 Ultra S Pen malfunctions with MagSafe and Qi2 magnet accessories

Reports state the Galaxy S24 Ultra's S Pen malfunctions when using a attachments for a MagSafe/Qi2 case.

Another Bard leak shows Google is preparing to add an AI image generator

A discovery in Bard's code seemingly shows Google is preparing to add an AI image generator to its chatbot.

Wednesday 17 January 2024

Samsung Galaxy S24 hands-on: AI coming in clutch

We got our hands on the Samsung Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24 Plus, and Galaxy S24 Ultra to find out what's new and exciting in this year's big Galaxy releases.

AI features on the Galaxy S24 are powered by Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy, but not everywhere

Samsung's new Galaxy S24 series of smartphones have a bunch of artificial intelligence features made possible by a new Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy chip from Qualcomm.

You can now 'Circle to Search' on Google with AI overviews

Google introduced "Circle to Search" and new generative AI features arriving for multisearch.

Samsung's Galaxy S24 is coming for Google and Apple's crown with killer AI features

Samsung's S24 is throwing down the AI gauntlet at its closest rivals, with killer features and updates for years to come.

Tuesday 16 January 2024

T-Mobile crushes Verizon, AT&T in latest Speedtest Intelligence report

T-Mobile dominated Ookla's fourth-quarter Speedtest Intelligence report and had the fastest median 5G and 4G speeds.

Google Chrome could start reading to you in custom tabs

Chrome Canary on Android shows signs of a new "Read Aloud" function and another feature that could help with site rediscovery.

Honor Magic 6 series debut with impressive flagship specs

The Magic 6 series is Honor's latest flagship, taking on the OnePlus 12 in the Chinese market.

Monday 15 January 2024

Wondrous new sale makes the premium Motorola Razr+ (2023) as affordable as it's ever been

Powered by a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 processor and equipped with two decidedly impressive screens, the Motorola Razr+ (2023) foldable is on sale at its record high discount of $300 again in an unlocked variant with no strings attached.

Garmin made some epic feature updates while you were distracted by CES

Some long-requested features like the ability to undo accidental lap presses or switch from one sport to the next automatically are now available, if you're willing to download the beta.

Apple will disable pulse oximeter on new Series 9 and Ultra 2 watches if court rules against it

Apple will disable the pulse oximeter on newly purchased Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 units if an upcoming court ruling is not favorable.

Note-taking gets easier as reMarkable 2 makes its debut in India

Note-taking on a tablet has become as good as paper with this launch

Sunday 14 January 2024

Forget leaks, a retailer is already selling Galaxy S24 apparently but warns of limited stock

While Samsung was busy reprimanding leakers for leaks, a retailer sneakily put up the Galaxy S24 for sale.

Samsung releases its January security patch to Galaxy devices with over 70 bug fixes

Samsung releases its January security update to fix over 70 vulnerabilities on its Galaxy phones.

Lenovo Tab Extreme is on sale for a price low enough to steal iPad and Galaxy Tab customers

The Lenovo Tab Extreme is selling for its lowest price to date and comes with a stylus and keyboard.

Amazon is running two remarkably good deals on Surface Pro 9

Work machine Surface Pro 9 is close to $500 off with the Surface Pro Signature Mechanical Keyboard.

Saturday 13 January 2024

The awesome Soundcore Motion X600 sees new record-low prices on Amazon

You can now get Soundcore's Motion X600 at its lowest price on Amazon. Different colors are available, too!

Class Action suit against T-Mobile claims it lied to Congress and ripped off minority-owned stores

T-Mobile is accused of playing a dirty game of "squeeze and buy" as it bought out minority-owned locations for little or no compensation.

Some wireless sales pros admit to "Cramming" and lying to customers at the behest of their managers

Some current and former wireless salespeople allege that they were ordered to lie to customers in a practice known as "Cramming."

Amazon is still letting you get the LTE-enabled Galaxy Watch 5 Pro at 20% off

The Galaxy Watch 5 Pro with 4G connectivity is still available at deeply discounted prices on Amazon.

Friday 12 January 2024

Hidden page reveals one way Google hopes to quiet regulators globally

A hidden page in the latest Android 14 QPR2 beta update will allow users to change the default search engine on their devices.

Google warms up to more gambling apps on the Play Store

Google detailed an expansion of its RMG app acceptance on the Play Store in more countries, alongside stronger rules.

Galaxy S23 grabs a January update packed with over 70 security flaw fixes

Samsung started pushing its January 2024 security patch packed with loads of security flaw fixes to the Galaxy S23.

Best of CES 2024

Now that CES 2024 is over, here are the devices that stood out to us.

Thursday 11 January 2024

Forgotten Bluetooth popup menu returns in latest Android 14 beta

Android 14 QPR2 Beta 3 marks the return of the software's old Bluetooth settings popup menu.

Nothing's Design team takes a look at copycat products and reminisce on old transparent tech

Nothing's Design team takes a look at copycat products and reminisce on old transparent tech

Google steals Meta's 'efficiency' excuse as it lays off hundreds in AI pivot, loses Fitbit leaders

Stop us if you've heard this before: Google, an extremely profitable company for shareholders, is shedding itself of employees because of economic "conditions" and pivoting to AI at the expense of other departments.

Here's why Samsung can actually beat the Apple Vision Pro

Samsung's upcoming XR headset is meant to compete directly with Apple Vision Pro, but do Samsung and Google have what it takes to properly challenge Apple?

Wednesday 10 January 2024

Tuesday 9 January 2024

Google drops big upgrades and new features for Chromecast at CES 2024

Google Chromecast's new features and expansion, announced at CES 2024, are all about smooth media transfer between your devices.

Monday 8 January 2024

JBL announces new slate of headphones and wireless earbuds

JBL added some tweaks to its existing Tune headphones and Live earbuds, and will also release its first set of open-ear headphones.

Here's why you should act fast and reserve Samsung's new Galaxy S24 today

The reservation period for the new Galaxy S24 has already started, and you have time to snag a Galaxy S24 with a sweet gift only until January 16th

Sunday 7 January 2024

Sony’s first phone to get the Android 14 update in 2024 is the Xperia 5 V

Launched on the market back in September 2023, the Xperia 5 V is now getting Android 14, its first major software update since its release.

New Samsung Galaxy S24 benchmarks are good news for Exynos

Samsung is all geared up for the Galaxy S24 series launch on January 17 in San Jose. Ahead of the release, we now have newer benchmark results.

This cool Moto G Power 5G (2023) deal is still up for grabs at the official retailer

The Moto G Power 5G (2023) can still be yours at a lower price through this tempting deal at the official store.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 might be hitting US shelves soon

Samsung seems ready to release the Galaxy Tab A9 tablets in the U.S., based on a listing that's no longer available.

Saturday 6 January 2024

U.S. Galaxy S24 Ultra units could be powered by a processor using a slower Prime core clock speed

A tweet from an "X" leaker says that there are two different versions of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy SoC powering the S24 Ultra.

Apple starts sending iPhone users their share of the $500 million "Batterygate" settlement

Apple is mailing out payments to iPhone users who successfully filed a claim for a piece of the $500 million "Batterygate" settlement.

The Galaxy Watch companion app is acting up for some Samsung and Pixel users

It seems like the January 2024 update on Pixel phones is giving some Galaxy Watch owners a headache.

Snag the impressive Galaxy Tab S8+ with massive 512GB storage and save $300 at Best Buy

The 512GB Galaxy Tab S8+ is now available at Best Buy at a $300 cheaper price, giving you a lot of bang for your buck.

Friday 5 January 2024

Thursday 4 January 2024

Kuo sees improvements coming to iPhone 16 and iPhone 17 cameras

Top analyst Ming-Chi Kuo sees a 48MP ultra-wide camera for this year's iPhone 16 Pro series models.

New Year's resolution: please, no more shooters in VR

Some of the best VR games are shooters, but developers need to start looking elsewhere for success.

ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro renders allege a design difference in its rear panel

A few renders for the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro have leaked, and suggest a different choice of LEDs could await interested parties.

Wednesday 3 January 2024

Assistant with Bard likely nearing launch as UI leak shows what to expect

A UI leak showed Google's refined Assistant with Bard experience that may await users on launch.

Best free VPN services of 2024

I'm constantly putting VPNs to the test. Check out my expert picks, avoid scams, and save some cash with the best free VPNs of January.

Tuesday 2 January 2024

Visible drops the price of its unlimited plans for 24 months

Visible brings back one of its best deals at the start of the year.

Wade through that busy group chat as Google assistant helps Android Auto summarize texts

A code deep dive uncovered Android Auto's AI-backed message summaries, courtesy of Google Assistant.

The ASUS ExpertBook CX54 Chromebook Plus is already setting the bar high for 2024

We're expecting big things from Chromebooks in 2024, and if this hands-on with the ExpertBook CX54 Chromebook Plus is anything to go by, that's exactly what we'll be getting.

Monday 1 January 2024

iPhone suffers from a "rough night" in new #BestPhonesForever ad from Google

iPhone suffers from a "rough night" in the latest Google #BestPhonesForever commercial promoting "Best Take" for the Pixel 8 line.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra vs. Apple iPad Pro 12.9-inch: Which flagship tablet should you buy?

Looking to get a high-end tablet? The iPad Pro 12.9-inch is still the obvious choice, but the Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra isn't far behind.

Apple did something last year that it hadn't done since 2009

For the first time since the iPad's initial launch in 2010, Apple went through a entire year without unveiling a new tablet.

Photos show major defect on the rear glass panel of an iPhone 15 Pro

Photos of an iPhone 15 Pro show a problem with the phone's rear glass panel that could impact the water resistance of the device.