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Tech NewsLooks Like the Surface Duo Will Be Launching Really Soon
Murmurs that Microsoft’s Surface Duo might appear earlier than expected have been floating around for a while—but an FCC filing earlier this week and Bluetooth SIG certification that popped up today are strong hints that we’re probably a just a few weeks away from launch. The Surface Duo was announced last October at Microsoft’s Surface … Continued
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Tech NewsCorning Claims Newest Smartphone Glass Is Stronger and Twice as Durable
Corning’s Gorilla Glass is one of the most recognized components used to help protect smartphones against the perils of everyday life. Typically, each new generation of Gorilla Glass comes with improved durability against either drops or scratches, but not both. However, for its newest formula of Gorilla Glass—Gorilla Glass Victus—Corning promises that’s about to change. … Continued
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Tech NewsGadgetsThere’s No Reason Not to Use a Screen Protector
I used to laugh at my neurotic friends who used screen protectors. You probably know the type of person I’m referring to. This person will refuse to unbox a new phone, tablet, or even a laptop without having first bought a case and an avalanche of other protective accessories. When it comes to screen protector … Continued
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Tech NewsAT&T Apologizes for Scaring Customers About Shutting Down Its 3G Network in 2022
Usually when companies make major changes to their services, a little advanced notice is a good thing. Unfortunately, when AT&T recently began sending out emails telling customers that their phones would no longer work on its network when AT&T phases out support for 3G, the carrier forgot to include one important detail: Its 3G network … Continued
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ReviewsThe Asus ROG Phone 3 Is a Delightful Affront to Phone Design
A lot of gaming phones fail to differentiate themselves from standard smartphone fare. But that’s not a problem for Asus’ new ROG Phone 3, which has massive specs, in your face RGB lighting, and possibly the most responsive performance I’ve ever experienced in a phone. While I’ve only had the chance to use the phone … Continued
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ReviewsThe OnePlus Nord Is Such a Tease
As good as the OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro are, the OnePlus Nord might be the company’s most exciting phone of the year. Not only does the Nord include a lot of the specs and features we love about the OnePlus 8, but its combination of price and components also represents a return to … Continued
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Tech NewsOne of the Lead Engineers Behind the Pixel Camera Just Surfaced at Adobe
After quietly leaving Google in March of this year, one of the lead engineers behind the development of the Pixel Camera—Marc Levoy—has just surfaced at Adobe. First reported by David Imel before being confirmed by Levoy’s LinkedIn bio, Levoy will serve as a vice president and fellow at Adobe, where he will continue his work with … Continued
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Tech NewsNew Hack Can Trick Power Bricks into Starting Fires
Your phone’s power brick is typically a relatively innocuous piece of tech, but recently, researchers at a Chinese security firm discovered a way to hack a fast charge power adapter so that when connected to a phone, the power brick can melt the phone or even start a fire. In a study published by Xuanwu … Continued
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ScienceHealthResearchers Created an App That Monitors Your Mental Health by Tracking Your Data
Even though I appreciate that it’s for a good cause, this app still sounds like something out of Minority Report. Researchers at Dalhousie University in Canada have developed a smartphone app that tracks a person’s mental health based on how they use their phone, CBC reports. The hope is that by keeping tabs on patients … Continued
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Tech NewsGadgetsLenovo’s Funky Gaming Phone with a Side-Mounted Pop-Up Cam Appears to Be Real
A couple months ago, rumors started to swirl about an upcoming Lenovo gaming phone with a funky side-mounted pop-up cam, and now based on a listing on JD.com, it seems those rumors were true. In the listing first noticed by 91mobiles, the Lenovo Legion Gaming Phone Pro looks to feature some serious hardware including Qualcomm’s … Continued
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Tech NewsGadgetsOppo Says Its New Power Brick Could Charge Your Phone in 13 Minutes
Phone charging speeds have gotten pretty good over the last few years, but today, Oppo may have revealed what might be the fastest smartphone power brick in the world. Building off its previous SuperVooc charging tech, Oppo’s new 125-watt Flash Charge power adapter promises the ability to recharge a 4,000 mAh phone battery to 41% … Continued
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Tech NewsGoogle Accidentally Leaked Its Cheaper Pixel 4a Just Weeks From Launch
The upcoming launch of Google’s next mid-range smartphone, the Pixel 4a, has been rumored for months. But today, the Pixel 4a inadvertently showed up on Google’s Canadian online store, effectively removing any doubt that the Pixel 4a is coming soon. While Google’s mid-range Pixel phones typically have somewhat subdued styling, there appear to be some … Continued
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ReviewsThis Is the Best $250 Phone
Just a few years ago, a $250 phone didn’t offer much. If you were lucky, you might get a front-mounted fingerprint reader that took up a bunch of space, stuttering performance, and a single rear camera that probably performed decently during the day, but turned into a potato at night. However, as tech from more … Continued
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Tech NewsApple Music Sucking Up Your iPhone Battery Life? You’re Not Alone
If you have an iPhone and recently noticed that your battery isn’t lasting as long as it used to, you may not be alone: Many iPhone owners are claiming that they’ve noticed Apple Music is responsible for excessive battery drain. According to complaints on both the official Apple Support forums and Reddit, first spotted by … Continued
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Tech NewsGadgetsHow to Safely Move All Your Messages From One Phone to Another
When you’re upgrading to a new phone, you don’t want to leave anything behind on your old device, especially not those message conversations that you’ve built up over the years. There are a few different scenarios to consider here: Are you upgrading to a phone running on the same mobile OS? Are you changing your … Continued
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Tech NewsGadgetsHow to Make Your Phone Read Everything On Screen Out Loud
It’s not always convenient or possible to glance at your smartphone’s screen as you normally would, but with a few tweaks to your phone’s settings, you can get the most important information without having to look down at the display. Here’s how to get your phone to read the info you need aloud to you … Continued
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Tech NewsGadgetsOur First Look at Samsung’s Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Appears to Confirm Almost Every Design Rumor
Just last week, renders allegedly showing the unreleased Galaxy Note 20 appeared on Samsung’s official Russian website.But now, it appears the Galaxy Note 20 has been photographed in the wild for the first time, confirming details we’ve gleaned from previous reports. The new photos come from YouTuber Jimmy Is Promo, who posted shots of the … Continued
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Tech NewsThe Pixel 3a Is Dead
The Pixel 3a has been one of our favorite phones over the past year, but it seems its time has come to an end as Google has confirmed that the Pixel 3a has been officially discontinued. After a little more than a year on the market supply for the Pixel 3a on Google Store began … Continued
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Tech NewsDish Aims to Become Fourth Biggest Wireless Carrier Now That Boost Mobile Buy Is Official
As part of T-Mobile’s contentious mega-merger with Sprint, one of the Federal Communications Commission’s stipulations was that new T-Mobile would have to sell off some its holdings, including Boost Mobile. And today, in a deal worth $1.4 billion, Boost Mobile’s new owner Dish has finally begun its attempt to become the U.S.’s fourth nationwide wireless carrier. … Continued
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Tech NewsGadgetsIf These Leaked Pics Are Real, the Galaxy Note 20 Is Going to Look Awesome In Copper
While Samsung still hasn’t officially announced the Galaxy Note 20, Samsung’s Russian website may have just let the cat out of the bag by inadvertently posting photos of the Note 20 featuring an enchanting copper finish. Unfortunately, it’s still a bit unclear if this is actually the Galaxy Note 20 or not, though it seems … Continued