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The phone in a new leak looks a lot like this. (Source: Memeburn)

Samsung Galaxy Fold (in new revamped form) allegedly caught in live images on Indian transport system

A SamMobile source claims to have spotted a working unit of the Samsung Galaxy Fold in the hands of someone on the New Delhi metro recently. It is likely that this device has the updated design it needs to secure a re-do of its pl...

Deirdre O Donnell, 14 Jul 2019 18:07

The LG G6 may be updated to Android Pie soon. (Source: GSMArena)

Android Pie for the LG G6 (European variant) allegedly surfaces in leaked beta form

The G6 is LG's flagship smartphone for 2017. Despite this, it is yet to be officially updated to the latest version of Android. A Redditor claims to have found a beta for this very upgrade - albeit for just 1 region-specific varia...

Deirdre O Donnell, 14 Jul 2019 17:34

The Vuzix Blade 3000 smart glasses: would you take calls on them? (Source: Vuzix)

New update will bring video-calling to Vuzix smart glasses

Smart glasses are useful in many contexts, most of them enterprise-related. However, it is also possible to replicate the smartphone experience to some degree using some of these devices, Vuzix-brand ones included. This company cl...

Deirdre O Donnell, 14 Jul 2019 16:31

The Samsung Galaxy S10+. (Source: Trusted Reviews)

June update introduces camera focusing bug to the Samsung Galaxy S10 phones

The Samsung Galaxy S10 phones have received a number of updates, with most improving on the few flaws the devices had at launch. The June OTA appears to be doing the opposite, however, as a number of users have reported a new focu...

Ricci Rox, 14 Jul 2019 12:54

The Asus Zenfone 6. (Source: First Post)

Excellent community development for the Asus Zenfone 6 makes an already great phone even better

The Asus Zenfone 6 was released a few months ago and is widely considered to be one of the best value flagships on the market right now, competing against the Mi 9 and OnePlus 7. Asus appears to have gotten the gist of the matter,...

Ricci Rox, 14 Jul 2019 12:49

Dragon Quest Builders 2 launches on PlayStation 4

Square Enix has released Dragon Quest Builders 2 for the PlayStation 4. This title builds on its predecessor with a unique setting within the relevant universe, and all the new crafting and battle opportunities that come with it. ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 13 Jul 2019 21:23

Huawei allegedly trademarks yet another new OS name

Huawei is now linked to multiple different possible names for its well-publicized in-house OS, which may replace Android on its phones in the near future. A new possible leak has turned up another new such term for this system: Ha...

Deirdre O Donnell, 13 Jul 2019 19:19

Some of the top 10 cities for 5G phone sales do not have the relevant cell services yet. (Source: Counterpoint Research)

5G phone sales are on the rise in numerous US cities, even those without coverage

Counterpoint Research's latest study of the 5G market in the US has found that sales of mobile devices that can use these new bands have been detected in more than 10 cities. However, some of the areas in question still do not hav...

Deirdre O Donnell, 13 Jul 2019 18:51

Does Google Home eavesdrop? A Belgian news report suggests that it does. (Source: Pocket-lint)

Google Assistant-enabled devices allegedly found to listen in on users

The Belgian news outlet VRT NWS claims to have gained access to audio recordings made as a result of Google Assistant 'listening' to user speech or activity. The recordings were leaked to VRT by a Google subcontractor. This appare...

Deirdre O Donnell, 13 Jul 2019 17:38

EMUI 10 might be revealed in more detail at the Huawei Developer Conference. (Source: Huawei Central)

EMUI 10 based on Android Q will be unveiled at an August 2019 Huawei event

Huawei has released the schedule for its Developer Conference, which will take place in Dongguan, China, on August 9, 2019. The second talk in this event will concern EMUI 10, which is based on Android Q. It will be conducted by W...

Deirdre O Donnell, 12 Jul 2019 22:35

The Pocophone F1 has a new software update, but it has resulted in glitches. (Source: Lelong.my)

The latest build of MIUI may cause screen issues for some Pocophone F1 users

Xiaomi has released a new, official version of MIUI (10.3.5.0) for the Pocophone F1. This is normally great news, and would be in this case were it not for a sub-group of users who report problems such as screen freezing and ghost...

Deirdre O Donnell, 12 Jul 2019 19:04

Vivo debuts S series of phones in India

Vivo has launched a phone called the S1 for the Indian market. Unlike the existing device of the same name for the Chinese region, it is a new product powered by the MediaTek Helio P65 SoC, runs Android 9.0 and has triple rear cam...

Deirdre O Donnell, 12 Jul 2019 18:24

Samsung Galaxy S10 and Galaxy S10+ (Source: UniverseIce on Twitter)

Samsung Galaxy S10 and S10+ got an update that locks users out randomly

The latest update for the Samsung Galaxy S10 and Galaxy S10+ locked its users out, requiring them to enter a PIN and restarting repeatedly no matter what they entered. Unfortunately, it looks like performing a Factory data reset i...

Codrut Nistor, 12 Jul 2019 13:50

Age of Wonders III is free on Steam until July 15

Get it while you can: Age of Wonders III is now free on Steam

Age of Wonders III arrived at the end of March 2014 for Microsoft Windows, but it became available for OS X and Linux as well one year later. Now, those interested can grab the original release for free via Steam until July 15 — a...

Codrut Nistor, 12 Jul 2019 11:40

Psychonauts 2 delayed, to launch next year (Source: Wccftech)

Psychonauts 2 has been pushed to 2020

Originally scheduled to arrive in 2018, Psychonauts 2 was expected to arrive later this year. This title for PC, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4 looks like its predecessor with improved graphics and a few new ideas. Sadly, its launch ...

Codrut Nistor, 11 Jul 2019 23:59

Microsoft Oxford Circus London retail store opening (Source: Microsoft News Centre UK)

Microsoft opens first physical retail store in the UK

The new Oxford Circus flagship store in London is also Microsoft's first physical retail store in the UK. This venue covers no less than 22,000 square feet over three floors and brings together Surface devices, HoloLens, the Xbox ...

Codrut Nistor, 11 Jul 2019 23:23

The Snapdragon 665 may be found in another new phone soon. (Source: Qualcomm)

OPPO might be the next OEM to release a phone based on the new Snapdragon 665 SoC

New certifications pertaining to a device called the OPPO CPH1931 have allegedly been found online. This device as described is a phone with a 6.1-inch screen and a 5000mAh battery. Its most interesting attribute so far may be ref...

Deirdre O Donnell, 11 Jul 2019 22:52

World of Warplanes 2.1 now live (Source: Own)

World of Warplanes 2.1 now available with drastic tech tree changes, new equipment, and more

After more than six years since its initial release, World of Warplanes has just been updated to version 2.1. This new build comes with a Europe tech tree that replaces the previously available France tab, quite a few new premium ...

Codrut Nistor, 11 Jul 2019 21:40

This may be an upcoming LG flagship phone's official trademark. (Source: LetsGoDigital)

LG trademarks its post-G9 flagship names in advance

A new leak indicates that LG has successfully attained trademarks for names that sound like flagship phones to be released after 2020. There is no G11 or G12, however: instead, they appear to fall in line with the Vx0 phablet line...

Deirdre O Donnell, 11 Jul 2019 20:44

The X55 modem, alongside the QTM525 RFFE, are involved in next-gen 5G. (Source: Qualcomm)

Qualcomm & Ericsson announce world's first successful data call on the band intended for US-wide 5G

Qualcomm and Ericsson has announced that their technology has passed an important milestone in the roll-out of 5G across a country the size of the US on the same band. This 600-megahertz (MHz) frequency, one of the lowest to be as...

Deirdre O Donnell, 11 Jul 2019 19:33

The latest leaks indicate that the Mi A2 Lite is also getting an update. (Source: Kimovil)

The Xiaomi Mi A3 saga continues: Latest rumor hints at 2 variants with different CPUs

Various leaks have indicated that Xiaomi's Mi Ax series will be updated soon. Some leaks have also suggested that this year's iteration will be a rebrand of the OEM's new quasi-premium, youth-oriented Mi CC9e. However, the freshes...

Deirdre O Donnell, 11 Jul 2019 18:48

How eSIMs differ from conventional SIMs. (Source: Deutsche Telekom)

eSIM-enabled device shipments are now thought to approach 2 billion by 2025

The latest market analysis indicates that the volume of eSIM-enabled device shipments reached 384 million last year. The resulting projections suggest that this figure will grow to about 2 billion over the next 6 years. Smartphone...

Deirdre O Donnell, 10 Jul 2019 23:51

The Nest Hello doorbell may gain the ability to protect against parcel theft soon. (Source: PCMag.com)

Nest Hello doorbell to get delivery-monitoring update

The Nest Hello device is a smart doorbell with an inbuilt camera. A leak concerning a software update for this product has found that it may gain the ability to detect when a package has been delivered. This code may also allow fo...

Deirdre O Donnell, 10 Jul 2019 20:18

Ticwatch Pro LTE now available, will activate via Verizon

Mobvoi has unveiled a new, LTE-enabled version of the Ticwatch Pro. This wearable has most of the specs of its original variant, including its innovative battery-saving dual display. On the other hand, the LTE model is enhanced wi...

Deirdre O Donnell, 10 Jul 2019 19:06

The Xiaomi Mi TV 4A now has a preliminary update to Android Pie. (Source: Digit)

An early-access build of Android Pie for the Xiaomi Mi TV 4A is now available

Those who own the Mi TV 4A can now apply for a kind of Android Pie beta-test. Xiaomi is working on what it calls an 'early-access build' for this 32- or 43-inch device, and is currently inviting users to install and test it. The 4...

Deirdre O Donnell, 10 Jul 2019 18:28

Spotify Lite is far easier on a phone's memory compared to the regular vision. (Source: Spotify)

Spotify launches a Lite version of its app for Android

The ability to use Spotify on your phone may be restricted in terms of the storage it can take up. The new Lite version of this Android app, however, takes up about a tenth of the space compared to the regular download. It also ha...

Deirdre O Donnell, 10 Jul 2019 17:46

Cartooned mod for StarCraft Remastered (Source: Blizzard Shop)

StarCraft Remastered goes all cartoonish thanks to the Cartooned mod

If the two-year-old StarCraft: Remastered was not enough to draw the attention of the hardcore fans of Blizzard's iconic title that was released at the end of March 1998, the Cartooned mod might make them finally pay attention to ...

Codrut Nistor, 10 Jul 2019 15:01

Android Q presents this notification if you have gesture controls enabled and switch to a third-party launcher. (Image source: u/Charizarlslie)

Android Q nerfs gesture navigation if you use a third-party launcher

Android Q is nearly upon us, bringing with it a slew of changes and refinements. Beta 5 has started rolling out too, but it seemingly confirms that gesture navigation controls will not work with third-party launchers. The slow-mar...

Alex Alderson, 09 Jul 2019 21:43

GPU as a Service could make an increasingly strong market. (Source: ZDNet)

The GPU-as-a-Service market is projected to grow to 10x its current value by 2025

GPU as a Service involves offering access to the functions of an advanced, dedicated or powerful GPU set-up from a remote location. It is increasingly prominent in cloud and AI applications. The latest market research indicates th...

Deirdre O Donnell, 09 Jul 2019 20:24

It seems that a new version of the Galaxy A50 is on the way. (Source: MySmartPrice)

New Samsung Galaxy A-series variant spotted in online leaks, almost exactly resembles A50

A Samsung phone with an unfamiliar model number has appeared on the Geekbench testing database. It is described as having 4GB of RAM and being powered by the Exynos 9610 SoC - as is the Galaxy A50, which was released some time ago...

Deirdre O Donnell, 09 Jul 2019 19:10

Over 50% of survey-takers believe that overly influential tech groups need breaking up. (Source: Insurance Asia News)

New study suggests most Americans now believe their government should do more to regulate big tech

An industrial consultant firm, Grail Insights, has released the results of a survey-based study on public attitudes towards 'big tech' companies, their effects on consumer privacy and the role national authorities should adopt in ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 09 Jul 2019 18:33

OnePlus 7 Pro Android phablet gets OxygenOS 9.5.9 update with new camera features

OxygenOS 9.5.9 comes with new camera features for the OnePlus 7 Pro

In addition to the usual system optimizations and general bug fixes, the OxygenOS 9.5.9 OTA update for the OnePlus 7 Pro comes with new enhancements for the camera: improved back-to-front switching, faster autofocus, advanced Pano...

Codrut Nistor, 09 Jul 2019 13:34

New Qualcomm 215 platform can elevate next-gen budget devices with dual cameras and 64-bit computing

Qualcomm has introduced the latest iteration of its 2-series for entry-level mobile devices. The 215 is the first of this line to support dual image signalling processors (ISPs) and 64-bit processing. It would also introduce HD+ r...

Deirdre O Donnell, 09 Jul 2019 13:30

Debian 10 "buster" now live (Source: Bits for Devian)

Debian 10 "buster" now available for download

The latest stable Debian release is codenamed "buster" and comes at the end of a 25-month development period. Debian 10 will be supported for the next five years and comes with many updated packages, support for ten architectures ...

Codrut Nistor, 09 Jul 2019 11:13

Stadia Founder's Edition may be getting a rival from Microsoft. (Source: Engadget)

Microsoft is now thought to have a Stadia Founder's Edition-killer in the works

A tech blogger has posted a new video citing rumors that Microsoft is working on hardware for its xCloud platform. This console would apparently work with existing Xbox controllers, but also act as a competitor for Google's own st...

Deirdre O Donnell, 08 Jul 2019 23:33

Samsung may be getting 2nd-gen Galaxy Buds ready for release. (Source: Samsung)

New Samsung AKG-linked wireless audio products may be on the way

Samsung's SmartThings app has been found to contain diagrams of heretofore-unreleased pairs of headphones and wireless earbuds. The latter have AKG branding, whereas the former have these 3 letters as part of their model number. I...

Deirdre O Donnell, 08 Jul 2019 22:37

Amazon keeps a record of tasks carried out using Alexa. (Source: VentureBeat)

Amazon keeps records of users' Alexa interactions - and may not delete them

A United States Senator has obtained a response to a letter sent to Amazon HQ concerning user privacy as it relates to the retail giant's Alexa platform. It advised the public representative that, although a given user can delete ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 08 Jul 2019 19:40

The HTC U11+ is now receiving its first major OS update in 21 months. (Image source: HTC)

The HTC U11+ finally receives its first major OS update almost 21 months after being launched

Android Q may be just around the corner, but HTC has finally started rolling out Android Pie to the HTC U11+. Previously slated for a Q2 2019 release, the Taiwanese company has now begun pushing out Android Pie via an OTA to hands...

Alex Alderson, 08 Jul 2019 18:10

AMD Radeon Adrenalin 19.7.1 driver now available (Source: AMD)

AMD Radeon Adrenalin 19.7.1 driver comes with new image sharpening and anti-lag features

Fully compatible with a wide range of graphics adapters, the AMD Radeon Adrenalin Edition 19.7.1 driver comes with a new image sharpening feature (on AMD Radeon RX 5700 hardware in DirectX 9, DirectX 12, and Vulkan titles) and ant...

Codrut Nistor, 08 Jul 2019 14:04

Microsoft Puppets in action (Source: SwiftKeyApp on YouTube)

Microsoft Puppets: SwiftKey gets Animoji-like virtual characters

SwiftKey users will soon be able to create their own virtual character that matches their head movements and facial expressions. This AR emoji feature is similar to Apple's Animoji and currently comes with five characters: Dinosau...

Codrut Nistor, 08 Jul 2019 09:44

App names trademarked by Huawei, apparently for HongMeng OS (Source: Indiashopps)

Huawei trademarks new apps, most likely to be integrated into HongMeng OS

Although its relationship with the US has improved a lot and last month's troubles seem to be gone, Huawei is working hard on its own operating system. HongMeng OS will replace Android on a wide range of devices and some of its co...

Codrut Nistor, 08 Jul 2019 09:14

The facial recognition market is set to roughly double in the next 5 years

Facial recognition is projected to continue to grow as an industry into the next decade. Its market is estimated at being worth US$3.2 billion now. However, this value is projected to grow to $7 billion by 2024.

Deirdre O Donnell, 07 Jul 2019 23:13

Mobvoi's latest smartwatch will be here soon. (Source: Mobvoi)

Mobvoi teases a new product, probably the next Ticwatch

Mobvoi has released a YouTube video offering hints of its next product release. It appears to be a new smartwatch, most likely of the Ticwatch line. The OEM claims that it can "boost your daily efficiency" and has an improved hear...

Deirdre O Donnell, 07 Jul 2019 18:13

The Vivo V1921A on TENAA's website. (Source: TENAA)

Vivo now linked to new, triple-camera phone with in-display fingerprint scanner

TENAA has reportedly certified a new device for Vivo. It is described as a 6.38 inch-display phone with a 4420mAh battery. The images associated with this listing show 3 rear-facing cameras and no visible fingerprint scanner.

Deirdre O Donnell, 07 Jul 2019 17:27

Google officially announces the death of the Pixel C

The Pixel C was released back in 2015 and received two major updates and about four years of software support in total. Starting this month, July 2019, though, Google will stop sending out security updates to the tablet. This come...

Ricci Rox, 07 Jul 2019 12:40

The Xiaomi Mi A3 could look like this when it is released. (Source: GizmoChina)

The Xiaomi Mi CC9e may become the Mi A3 in the US

The Mi CC9e is one of Xiaomi's latest phones on the Chinese market. Despite its mid-range specs, it still features an in-display fingerprint scanner and the new Snapdragon 665 processor. There is now evidence that this device may ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 06 Jul 2019 14:56

The Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019). (Source: Samsung)

Samsung releases the Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019)

Samsung has launched a new entry-level tablet today (July 5, 2019). It is the 8-inch Galaxy Tab A model for this year. This slate has a 1200x800 resolution, 2GB of RAM and the Snapdragon 425 processor.

Deirdre O Donnell, 05 Jul 2019 23:21

App expenditures in the 1st half of 2019 showed healthy growth. (Source: SensorTower)

Nearly US$40 billion was spent on apps in the 1st half of 2019

The latest report from SensorTower shows that app purchases generated a revenue of US$39.7 billion in the 1st 6 months of 2019. This impressive figure also represents a 15% year-on-year increase in the same kind of spending. The A...

Deirdre O Donnell, 05 Jul 2019 18:44

The new UMIDIGI Uwatch2. (Source: UMIDIGI)

Update | UMIDIGI releases the Uwatch2, a new, full-metal, super-economical wearable for US$33

UMIDIGI's latest smartwatch, the Uwatch2, boasts a fully metallic unibody, an IP67 rating and a 1.33-inch 240x240 display. The OEM claims that it offers 25 days' worth of standby time and 7 to 10 days of active use. It is sold at ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 05 Jul 2019 17:40

The Lenovo Z6 only comes in blue. (Source: Lenovo)

The Lenovo Z6 is the latest phone to launch with a 120Hz display

Lenovo has unveiled its latest phone, the Z6, in China today (July 4, 2019). It has a 6.39-inch FHD+ OLED display with a waterdrop notch and a 120-hertz refresh rate. The Lenovo Z6 also has 3 rear cameras, a 4000mAh battery and th...

Deirdre O Donnell, 04 Jul 2019 19:10

Software

Samsung Galaxy Fold (in new revamped form) allegedly caught in live images on Indian transport system

Android Pie for the LG G6 (European variant) allegedly surfaces in leaked beta form

New update will bring video-calling to Vuzix smart glasses

June update introduces camera focusing bug to the Samsung Galaxy S10 phones

Excellent community development for the Asus Zenfone 6 makes an already great phone even better

Dragon Quest Builders 2 launches on PlayStation 4

Huawei allegedly trademarks yet another new OS name

5G phone sales are on the rise in numerous US cities, even those without coverage

Google Assistant-enabled devices allegedly found to listen in on users

EMUI 10 based on Android Q will be unveiled at an August 2019 Huawei event

The latest build of MIUI may cause screen issues for some Pocophone F1 users

Vivo debuts S series of phones in India

Samsung Galaxy S10 and S10+ got an update that locks users out randomly

Get it while you can: Age of Wonders III is now free on Steam

Psychonauts 2 has been pushed to 2020

Microsoft opens first physical retail store in the UK

OPPO might be the next OEM to release a phone based on the new Snapdragon 665 SoC

World of Warplanes 2.1 now available with drastic tech tree changes, new equipment, and more

LG trademarks its post-G9 flagship names in advance

Qualcomm & Ericsson announce world's first successful data call on the band intended for US-wide 5G

The Xiaomi Mi A3 saga continues: Latest rumor hints at 2 variants with different CPUs

eSIM-enabled device shipments are now thought to approach 2 billion by 2025

Nest Hello doorbell to get delivery-monitoring update

Ticwatch Pro LTE now available, will activate via Verizon

An early-access build of Android Pie for the Xiaomi Mi TV 4A is now available

Spotify launches a Lite version of its app for Android

StarCraft Remastered goes all cartoonish thanks to the Cartooned mod

Android Q nerfs gesture navigation if you use a third-party launcher

The GPU-as-a-Service market is projected to grow to 10x its current value by 2025

New Samsung Galaxy A-series variant spotted in online leaks, almost exactly resembles A50

New study suggests most Americans now believe their government should do more to regulate big tech

OxygenOS 9.5.9 comes with new camera features for the OnePlus 7 Pro

New Qualcomm 215 platform can elevate next-gen budget devices with dual cameras and 64-bit computing

Debian 10 "buster" now available for download

Microsoft is now thought to have a Stadia Founder's Edition-killer in the works

New Samsung AKG-linked wireless audio products may be on the way

Amazon keeps records of users' Alexa interactions - and may not delete them

The HTC U11+ finally receives its first major OS update almost 21 months after being launched

AMD Radeon Adrenalin 19.7.1 driver comes with new image sharpening and anti-lag features

Microsoft Puppets: SwiftKey gets Animoji-like virtual characters

Huawei trademarks new apps, most likely to be integrated into HongMeng OS

The facial recognition market is set to roughly double in the next 5 years

Mobvoi teases a new product, probably the next Ticwatch

Vivo now linked to new, triple-camera phone with in-display fingerprint scanner

Google officially announces the death of the Pixel C

The Xiaomi Mi CC9e may become the Mi A3 in the US

Samsung releases the Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019)

Nearly US$40 billion was spent on apps in the 1st half of 2019

Update | UMIDIGI releases the Uwatch2, a new, full-metal, super-economical wearable for US$33

The Lenovo Z6 is the latest phone to launch with a 120Hz display

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