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Apple Air tag

Apple update adds more antistalking tools to AirTags

Apple continues addressing its AirTags stalking problem with updates to iOS.
Mobile News
Google Pixel 6 Pro widgets.

The first Google Pixel 7 Pro leaks show few design changes

Google's Pixel 7 is going to look a lot like the Pixel 6 Pro if these first few renders are accurate.
Mobile News
BlackBerry Key2. Credits: BlackBerry official.

BlackBerry’s latest revival attempt crashes before launch

BlackBerry's partnership with a Texas-based startup has ended in failure, with the startup announcing its closure. A 5G QWERTY BlackBerry had been planned.
Mobile News
Pixel 6 quick access options.

Google’s privacy sandbox to limit tracking on Android phones

Google today announced it would be bringing the same privacy sandbox features it touts on Chrome to Android phones and tablets later this year.
Mobile News
Android 13 concept.

You can download Android 13’s first Developer Preview now

Google's Android 13 breaks cover with its first Developer Preview as the company plans a summer release.
Mobile Android
Galaxy S22 Ultra with S22 Plus and S22.

Samsung Galaxy Unpacked February 2022: Everything announced

Samsung held its Unpacked event on February 9. Here's everything that was announced.
Mobile Android
Open apps menu on the Galaxy Watch 4 Classic.

Samsung just announced the most powerful Wear OS chip for the Galaxy Watch 4

Samsung today announced the Exynos W920, its newest wearable processor. The company says it'll power its upcoming smartwatch powered by Google's Wear OS.
Mobile Wearables
Samsung Galaxy Fold Announcement | Samsung Unpacked

Watch Samsung Galaxy Unpacked right here

Samsung is preparing to announce its next generation of foldables and wearables at its Unpacked event on August 11, here's how to watch it from your home.
Mobile Android
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra

Samsung’s Galaxy S21 sales are worse than the S10, forcing an internal review

Samsung launched its best flagship in years to its worst sales in years. Now the company may be considering an audit.
Mobile Android

Samsung’s Galaxy S21 Fan Edition might finally be coming next week after all

Samsung's Galaxy S21 Fan Edition might be the headliner of the company's Unpacked Part 2 in October.
Mobile Android
Person holding the Samsung Galaxy s21 in purple lighting.

The Galaxy S21 FE may not launch at Unpacked after all

Samsung's Galaxy S21 Fan Edition is probably coming a few months after Samsung Unpacked, according to new reports.
Mobile Android
Google Pixel 6 Lifestyle

Google’s Pixel 6 is a good smartphone, but will it be enough to convince buyers?

Google's Pixel 6 is finally here, but will Google's reputation cap its sales before it can truly get off the ground?
Mobile Android
Pixel 6 fingerprint sensor. Credits: Pixel 6.

Google rolls out an update to fix the Pixel 6’s most infuriating issue

The Pixel 6's fingerprint sensor gets an update after a month of controversy.
Mobile Android
Google Pixel 6 Pro's screen.

Google Pixel 6 Pro display bug will be fixed in December patch

Google is rolling out a fix to the Pixel 6 Pro for flickering display issues in December.
Mobile Android
Google Pixel 6 Pro in hand.

Google’s Pixel 6 issues are causing a crisis of trust

Google's Pixel 6 is suffering from bad PR -- and the stakes are higher than ever.
Mobile Android
The iPhone 13 Pro's lock screen.

Apple’s iPhone 13 and iPad Mini are facing more display and touch problems

Buyers of Apple's new iPhone 13 and iPad Mini have reported display and touchscreen problems just a week after launch.
Mobile Apple
iPad Mini (2021) as seen while hiking.

It sure looks like the iPad Mini has a ‘jelly scrolling’ problem

The new iPad Mini appears to have a jelly scrolling display problem when browsing content in both portrait and landscape modes.
Mobile Apple
Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus vs. iPhone XS Max

Samsung and Apple dominated the smartphone market in 2021

Despite supply chain issues around the world, the smartphone market grew in 2021, with Apple and Samsung still managing to come out on top.
Mobile Android
facebook privacy mark zuckerberg

Messenger’s encrypted chats pick up user-friendly features

Messenger's Secret Conversations mode learns a few new tricks as Meta rolls out a feature-packed update.
Mobile News
A press image showing the front and rear sides of the TCL 20 V 5G smartphone.

TCL’s 30V 5G is coming to Verizon for $300

TCL's new big-screened and affordable 5G phone is launching on Verizon for $300, the company announced today.
Mobile Android
Location tracking on Android and iOS

Google faces legal trouble over Android data collection

Google is facing a lawsuit over allegedly collecting location data from Android users while making it difficult for users to limit data collection.
Mobile Android
Apple AirTag close up.

Apple’s AirTags are too good at tracking — that’s a problem

Apple's cheap and cheerful AirTags are also cheap and cheerful stalker tools, and the company hasn't done enough to fix that.
Mobile Apple
iPhone SE 2020 Product Red

Apple iPhone SE 3 render leak shows off an iPhone XR revival

The first renders of what could be 2022's iPhone SE show off a design that should look very familiar to iPhone XR owners.
Mobile Apple
Person holding the Samsung Galaxy s21 in purple lighting.

Samsung Galaxy S22 leaks paint a picture of a refined S21

Samsung's Galaxy S22 is expected to launch in early 2022, but early reports paint a picture of a phone that's more of an evolution than a revolution.
Mobile Android
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE render in purple.

Samsung’s Galaxy S22 and S21 FE might be launching within a month of each other

Samsung's Galaxy S21 FE and S22 are reportedly set to debut within a few weeks of each other at Samsung's first Unpacked events of 2022.
Mobile Android
App store icon showing three notifications.

Apple joins Google in allowing alternative app store payment systems in South Korea

Apple is finally opening up its App Store to third-party payment systems -- in South Korea.
Mobile News
BlackBerry Key2 LE review

A new BlackBerry with a keyboard is still on the schedule for 2022

As the old BlackBerry brand shuts down, a rebranded BlackBerry phone is on the way with 5G and a physical keyboard in tow.
Mobile Android
A password entry field.

Do yourself a favor and audit your terrible passwords this new year

We've seen the numbers, most of us have terrible and easy-to-guess passwords. Start off 2022 right by fixing that.
Mobile Features
iphone 6s launch

Apple might drop support for the iPhone SE and iPhone 6S with arrival of iOS 16

Apple could be dropping support for some of its older iPhones with iOS 16. The company has boasted some of the longest support periods among smartphone makers.
Apple Mobile
Apple AirTag close up.

Apple’s AirTags are being abused by car thieves and stalkers

Apple's AirTags' use of the Find My network is their greatest strength. But it's also opened the door to abuse by stalkers.
Mobile Apple
TikTok's Play Store listing.

TikTok wants to tweak its algorithm to avoid problematic content

TikTok today planned changes to its algorithm and "For You" feed in the interest of avoiding clusters of negativity on users' phones.
Mobile News
iPhone 13 Pro in hand.

Are smartphone software update promises worth the paper they’re printed on?

From Google to Nokia, phone manufacturers promise years and years of software updates. But can you trust them?
Mobile Android
Photo editing on the iPhone 13 Pro.

Apple scrubs most mentions of controversial CSAM features after iOS 15.2 update

Apple has dropped a controversial child safety feature from its iOS 15 plans after facing backlash over privacy concerns.
Mobile Apple
Apple Airtag in different polyurethane and leather key rings and loops

Apple finally makes it harder to stalk Android users with its new Tracker Detect app

Apple's new Tracker Detect app lets Android users detect AirTags on their person, but it's still not as good as the automatic scanning you'll find on iPhones.
Mobile Android
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