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Chipmaker for iPhone 13 and MacBook Pros Hit by Gas Contamination

You might not know Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. off the top of your head, but you definitely use gadgets featuring their chips. In fact, it’s the sole semiconductor supplier for Apple’s various devices. Now, Nikkei Asia is reporting TSMC’s most advanced factory for Apple processors has been hit by gas…Read more...
Tags: Iphone, Apple, Ipad, Asia, Science, Steve Jobs, Joe Biden, Intel, Macintosh, Mobile Phones, Tim Cook, Computing, TSMC, Apple Inc, Iphone 7, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co

Samsung Confirms: Better Foldables With Stylus Support Are Coming, but No New Galaxy Note

With a little over two weeks to go until Samsung’s next big Unpacked Event, the company’s president and head of mobile communications just published a new blog confirming details and features long rumored to be included in Samsung’s next batch of foldable phones. Read more...
Tags: Google, Science, Technology, Microsoft, Samsung, Smartphone, Smartphones, Mobile Phones, Tablet Computers, Samsung Electronics, Consumer Electronics, Samsung Galaxy, Roh, Foldable Smartphone, Samsung Mobile Phones, Samsung Galaxy Note Series

Nokia Claims Its Newest Phone Is ‘Life-Proof’

Nokia parent company HMD Global announced a huge Nokia phone revamp earlier this year, and now the company has officially announced that the first X-series Nokia phone is coming to the U.S. next month. Read more...
Tags: Science, Nokia, Mobile Phones, Roberto Carlos, Corning, Lisa Zimouche, HMD Global, Nokia 83 5g, Technology Internet, Nokia 150

Corning Made a New Type of Gorilla Glass Just for Smartphone Cameras

Corning’s Gorilla Glass has long been used to create super-strong see-through panels used on the front and back of phones, tablets, and more, but now Corning has created a new version of its durable silica designed specifically for use in smartphone cameras.Read more...
Tags: Apple, Science, Samsung, Smartphones, Glass, Mobile Phones, Materials Science, Corning, Corning Inc, Gorilla Glass, American Brands, Technology Internet, Gorilla Glass Jaymin Amin, Gorilla Glass Dx

OnePlus' AirPods Pro Clone Might Be a Solid ANC Alternative

OnePlus has been making wireless earbuds for the last few years, but now it feels like the company might be finally ready to compete with the big brands with the announcement of the new OnePlus Buds Pro. Read more...
Tags: Science, Headphones, Mobile Phones, Oneplus, Oneplus 2, Mediatek, iPhone accessories, VOOC, AirPods, Technology Internet, Oneplus Nord N200 5g

Leaks Suggest Samsung's New Foldables Could Be Priced Closer to a Standard Phone

Earlier this week, Samsung officially announced that its next Unpacked event will take place on August 11, and now due to a recent leak, we may have just gotten a much better idea of how much all of Samsung’s new gadgets will cost a few weeks early. Read more...
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Now You Can Make Your Own Foldable Phone With This DIY Kit

Royole was technically the first company to reveal a folding phone with a flexible AMOLED screen, and now it’s helping anyone build their own with a DIY kit that comes with almost all the parts you need.Read more...
Tags: Science, Technology, Electronics, Samsung, Smartphone, Smartphones, Mobile Phones, Flexible Electronics, Flexible Display, Foldable Smartphone, Display technology, Royole, Sam Rutherford, Organic Electronics, Royole Flexpai, Technology Internet

Samsung Will Show Off Its New Foldables at Unpacked Event Aug. 11

After months of leaks and rumors, Samsung has officially announced that its next Unpacked event will take place virtually on Wednesday, Aug. 11 at 10 a.m. ET/7 a.m. PT. Read more...
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7 Cool Pixel Features You Can't Get on Other Android Phones

The Google Pixel series of phones hasn’t really caught the imagination or attracted the sort of sales in the same way that its big-name Android rivals have, but Google actually introduced Android features first on its Pixel lineup. Here are a few of the most important Pixel exclusives that make it more tempting to buy…Read more...
Tags: Google, Android, Science, Smartphones, Mobile Phones, Computing, Shazam, Pixel, Alphabet Inc, Google Pixel, Google camera, Pixel 2, Pixel 3, Pixel 4, Technology Internet

MAGA-Branded 'Freedom Phone' Is a Black Box That Should Be Avoided at All Costs

Be it Parler, Gab, or GETTR, recent times have seen no shortage of dollar-sign-eyed entrepreneurs looking to capitalize on conservative America’s disdain for “liberal” Silicon Valley. It was only a matter of time before someone tried to invent the MAGA phone.Read more...
Tags: Android, Science, Technology, America, Smartphone, Smartphones, Mobile Phones, Computing, Blackberry Priv, Duckduckgo, Trump, Mediatek, Matthew Hickey, Erik Finman, Maga, Android OS

You'll Be Able to Use a Stylus With Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 3

If you were a fan of Samsung’s phablet-sized Galaxy Note, you can rest easy knowing at least its companion stylus will remain available for other devices. Samsung’s most tablet-like phone may not be making an appearance this summer at the company’s upcoming Unpacked event, but an FCC filing indicates that its best…Read more...
Tags: Science, Technology, Fcc, Samsung, Smartphones, Ipads, Mobile Phones, Tablet Computers, Phablets, Galaxy, Samsung Galaxy Note, Samsung Galaxy, Foldable Smartphone, Samsung Mobile Phones, Samsung Galaxy Note Series, Classes Of Computers

New Pixel 6 Leak Reveals Specs Months Ahead of Launch

Google isn’t expected to announce its next flagship phones until sometime this fall, but now a recent leak may have just revealed the specs for the upcoming Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro months ahead of schedule. Read more...
Tags: Google, Science, Samsung, Smartphones, Mobile Phones, Qualcomm, Pixel, Google Pixel, Pixel 2, Pixel 4, Pixel 5, Jon Prosser, Technology Internet

Test Your Android Phone’s Water Resistance With This Handy App

Today I learned that you can test the water resistance of a smartphone without throwing it into a giant pool. All you need is a water resistance tester app, like the one that’s been making the rounds on Reddit.Read more...
Tags: Android, Science, Technology, Samsung, Smartphone, Smartphones, Mobile Phones, Computing, Reddit, Oneplus, Barometer, Cloud Clients, Ray W

The FBI's Fake Encrypted Honeypot Phones Are Showing Up Online

About a month ago, it was revealed that an encrypted phone company was actually a front for called “Trojan Shield.” The company, which was really a law enforcement honeypot, sold a product called “ANOM,” an encrypted chat application installed on specific, hardened phones that the bureau was…Read more...
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OnePlus Admits It Throttles Popular Apps on Its Flagship Phones

After a recent investigation by Anandtech pointed out that a number of popular apps were experiencing sluggish performance on the OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro, OnePlus has now admitted to throttling hundreds of popular apps to help “reduce power consumption.”Read more...
Tags: Facebook, Science, Samsung, Snapchat, Mobile Phones, Oneplus, AnandTech, Oneplus 5, Andrei Frumusanu, Technology Internet, Draftlist Of Oneplus Products

Qualcomm Just Released a $1,500 Smartphone for Some Reason

Qualcomm makes the chips found in practically every Android phone, but today the company is stepping away from its usual role. With some help from Asus, Qualcomm is announcing the first phone of its own.Read more...
Tags: Iphone, Apple, Google, Twitter, Science, Technology, Samsung, Intel, Smartphones, Mobile Phones, Computing, Nvidia, Nintendo, Amd, Qualcomm, Snapdragon

New Leaks Just Gave Us the Best Look at Samsung's Galaxy Buds 2 Yet

It’s been more than two years since Samsung released the original Galaxy Buds, so it’s time for a refresh. And thanks to a slate of new leaks, we may have just gotten the best look at Samsung’s next wireless earbuds yet. Read more...
Tags: Apple, Google, Science, Technology, Samsung, Headphones, Mobile Phones, Samsung Electronics, Samsung Galaxy, Evan Blass, Carl Pei, AirPods, Inductive Charging, Pixel Buds, Portable Electronics, One UI

Samsung's Next Two Foldable Phones Apparently Revealed in New Leaks

Ahead of their rumored launch sometime in August, Samsung’s two next-gen foldable phones have seemingly just been revealed in a series of leaked photos sporting some interesting upgrades. Read more...
Tags: Science, Samsung, Smartphones, Mobile Phones, Tablet Computers, Phablets, Samsung Galaxy, Evan Blass, Foldable Smartphone, Samsung Galaxy Fold, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip, Samsung Galaxy S21, Samsung Mobile Phones, Samsung Galaxy Note Series, Samsung Galaxy Z Series, Technology Internet

The OnePlus Merger With Oppo Might Be the End of Android Enthusiast Phones

One over-used description of Android is the “platform of choice,” but what happens when those choices all become...exactly the same? The that OnePlus is headed for “deeper integration” with its overseas parent company, Oppo, could cause a shakeup in the Android smartphone landscape.Read more...
Tags: Google, Android, Motorola, Science, Samsung, Smartphone, Smartphones, Mobile Phones, Nexus, Huawei, Oneplus, Oxygenos, Hasselblad, Oppo, Carl Pei, OnePlus 3

Realme's 'Flagship Killer' Puts a Cutting-Edge Processor In an Affordable Phone

Even though they share the same parent company, Realme is on a mission to take the “flagship killer” throne away from OnePlus with its latest handset, the Realme GT. Read more...
Tags: Science, Smartphones, Mobile Phones, Qualcomm, Oneplus, Atmos, BBK Electronics, Realme, Realme X50 Pro, Snapdragon 888, Technology Internet, Snapdragon 888 Chip, Atmos Stereo Speakers, Realme Phones

The OnePlus Nord N200 5G Might Be the Budget 5G Phone to Beat

OnePlus has already released a handful of affordable 5G phones, but the $240 Nord N200 5G might be the company’s best low-cost 5G handset yet. Read more...
Tags: Amazon, Science, Smartphones, Best Buy, Mobile Phones, Xiaomi, Qualcomm, Oneplus, 5g, T Mobile, BH, OnePlus Nord N10 5G, Technology Internet, Redmi Note 10

Motorola's New 5G Phone Is Like a Budget Galaxy Note In All the Right Ways

Last year, Motorola released its first phone ever with an included stylus. The company says the G Stylus has become so popular that even after refreshing the lineup earlier this year, Moto is giving it some extra special attention with the new Moto G Stylus 5G. Read more...
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New Google Pixel Feature Lets You Lock Away Your Private Photos

The new Locked Folder in Google Photos, which the company debuted at its developer conference last month, is officially rolling out today. It’s part of the latest feature drop for Pixel users, which includes a new way to take a video of the night sky, plus better copy and paste in Gboard and a Digital Wellbeing mode…Read more...
Tags: Google, Google Drive, Science, Samsung, Software, Mobile Phones, Google Photos, Memories, Pixel, Google Pixel, Human Interest, Gboard, Pixel 2, Microsoft Photos, Pixel 3, Technology Internet

Google’s New Pixel Buds Are a Perfect Example of What It Does Best

There was a time not too long ago when it felt like a lot of Google’s devices lacked an identity. But since the release of the Pixel 3a, Google has really carved out a niche when it comes to making simple but still affordable gadgets that are big on value. Google is now applying this approach to wireless audio with…Read more...
Tags: Google, Android, Science, Smartphones, Headphones, Mobile Phones, Computing, iPhone accessories, Google Pixel, AirPods, Pixel Buds, Pixel 3, Samsung Galaxy Buds Live, Technology Internet, Kira Devine

New Study Backs Up Finding That MagSafe Can Interfere With Medical Devices

Back in January, researchers warned that the iPhone 12 lineup and MagSafe accessories could potentially deactivate implanted medical devices. Now, the American Heart Association has released a study that corroborates these findings on a larger scale, noting that several devices from three major companies were “found…Read more...
Tags: Iphone, Ios, Science, Technology, Mobile Phones, Medical Technology, Medical Devices, Magsafe, Medtronic, Heart Association, Abbot, Neuroprosthetics, Cardiac Electrophysiology, iPhone 12 Pro, Wireless Energy Transfer, Technology Internet

Apple Car Development Hits Bumpy Road Following the Departure of Multiple Managers: Report

In the ongoing saga of Apple’s long-rumored plans to build an electric car, a new report claims the company has hit a bumpy stretch after multiple top managers from the auto development division have left the company in recent months. Read more...
Tags: Iphone, Apple, Ios, Science, Steve Jobs, Tesla, Mobile Phones, Hyundai, Apple Store, Foxconn, Apple Inc, Consumer Electronics, Iphone 7, Dave Scott, Business Finance, S E

Watch Xiaomi Breaks Its Records and Charge a Phone in 8 Minutes

If you, like me, have ever desperately plugged your charger into any outlet available for even a few minutes to prevent your phone from dying, then you will also be impressed with Xiaomi’s new charging technology. The company claims that its new chargers, dubbed HyperCharge, have broken the global records for wired…Read more...
Tags: Science, Smartphones, Mobile Phones, Telecommunications, Xiaomi, Quick Charge, Technology Internet, Xiaomi Mi 3

Watch Xiaomi Break Its Records and Charge a Phone in 8 Minutes

If you, like me, have ever desperately plugged your charger into any outlet available for even a few minutes to prevent your phone from dying, then you will also be impressed with Xiaomi’s new charging technology. The company claims that its new chargers, dubbed HyperCharge, have broken the global records for wired…Read more...
Tags: Science, Smartphones, Mobile Phones, Telecommunications, Xiaomi, Quick Charge, Technology Internet, Xiaomi Mi 3

OnePlus’s Wellpaper App Is a Stylish Way of Keeping Tabs on Your Smartphone Addiction

With the pandemic making people even more reliant on tech for work and education, OnePlus is hoping to improve our digital wellbeing with a clever (and free) new app for Android phones.Read more...
Tags: Apple, Google, Android, Science, Wallpaper, Smartphone, Smartphones, Mobile Phones, Oneplus, Oneplus 2, Mobile App, OnePlus Nord, Cloud Clients, Technology Internet

New Patent Hints Samsung Could Ditch Physical Buttons on a Future Galaxy Fold

While device makers continue to refine the design of today’s foldable phones, a new patent recently granted to Samsung suggests that it could ax the physical buttons on a future Galaxy Z Fold and go with touch controls instead. Read more...
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