Mobile Technology
Op-Ed: I Finally Upgraded from an iPhone 6 Plus to an 8 Plus; Here's What Surprised Me Most
I’ve been a loyal Apple user for decades. I’ve also been an iPhone 6 Plus user since 2014 when the device was first released, with its large 5.5-inch, high-resolution screen, its dual FaceTime-capable cameras, its more powerful battery, and so on. The iPhone 6 Plus served me extremely well, so much …
AppleiOS 12 Features: 4 Big Updates Rumored to Hit iPhone X Plus in 2018
Face ID, Siri, and Animoji. Oh my.<p>Apple’s annual Worldwide Developers Conference is less than a month away — and iPhone rumors are in full effect. On …
InnovationOne of the World's Biggest Phone Firms Is Stopping Operations Because of a Ban on Buying U.S. Parts
ZTE, a major Chinese phone company and the country’s second-largest manufacturer of telecom network equipment, may have been finished off by a U.S. …
Tech IndustryEverything we know about the upcoming Google Pixel Watch
Over the past few years Google has begun to dip its toe into the consumer hardware business. While it started off a little rocky with Google Glass, …
Android NewsNew iPhone Leak Reveals Apple's Design Decision
This year Apple will completely overhaul its iPhone line-up and now a very reliable source may have given us our best look at the most exciting of all of them…<p>Case maker Olixar, which previously nailed designs for the iPhone X, the Galaxy S9, Galaxy Note 8, Galaxy Note 7 and iPhone 7, has released …
MobileNow is a terrible time to buy a phone
Even in the fast-paced world of tech, where companies are constantly one-upping each other to be on the bleeding edge, you’re bound to hit a lull now and then. And by all indications, it appears that’s exactly where smartphones are at this very moment.<p>The industry is in something of a holding …
MobileThe Finney blockchain smartphone will have flagship specs, but who is it for?
• The Finney smartphone will serve up a Snapdragon 845 chipset, 128GB of storage and 6GB of RAM.<br>• Designer Sirin Labs will also slap a 12MP main camera and 8MP selfie shooter on the phone.<br>• The phone is being marketed for its blockchain-related apps, but it runs Google-certified Android 8.1 as well.<p>The …
MobileXiaomi Redmi S2 with MIUI 9/Android Oreo 8.1 Launched in China
After being leaked in live photos and hands-on video, the Xiaomi Redmi S2 has been launched at an event in China. This product is placed below the …
MobileOnePlus 6 Leaks in 360 Degrees Ahead of Big Launch Day
If you had any doubt as to what OnePlus has planned for the highly anticipated OnePlus 6, you can now put that to bed.<p>The rendering, which shows the …
MobileApple will probably launch a cheaper iPhone X this year, and it’s all thanks to LG
A few days ago, LG unveiled its own iPhone X clone, a phone many people will probably ignore, just like they did with its predecessors. The LG G7 …
MobileNokia X6 pre-launch review: We finally have the confirmed specifications
HMD Global is going to launch the <b>Nokia X6</b> come May 16. Right ahead of the launch, the device has made its way to TENAA (listed as <b>Nokia TA-1099</b>) and …
MobileNokia X Full Specs Leaked Online and some Images too
HMD has planned to launch its latest Nokia branded flagship next week, calling it Nokia X also called as Nokia X6. Nokia branded phones are doing …
MobileDon’t expect the iPhone to get cheaper in 2018
Apple is set to continue its high price tag strategy for the next generation of iPhones launching later this year, a new report suggests.<p>While no exact prices are given, the news may be disappointing for anyone who thought that Apple would slash the $1,000+ cost of the iPhone X for its follow-up …
TechnologyMultiple Leaked Images Hint iPhone SE 2 Will Have 'X' Design Features
We know that an iPhone SE refresh is coming, but a handful of recent rumors suggest that Apple might take the 4-inch device in an unexpected …
MobilePre-order the HP Chromebook x2, the $599 Surface Book of Chromebooks
Back in April, we got our first look at the HP Chromebook x2, a convertible 2-in-1 Chromebook laptop with a detachable screen. It is kind of like a Chrome OS version of the Microsoft Surface Book, complete with a stylus.<p>Now it looks like the pre-orders for the HP Chromebook x2 are opening up, as a …
Consumer TechGeek Deals: Google Home Mini Two-Pack for $58, LEGO Millennium Falcon, and more
Looking for today’s best deals? Our partners over at TechBargains have accumulated a massive list of recommendations, so why not treat yourself to …
GeekBest Upright Charging Stands for iPhone X and iPhone 8
Thanks to their glass backs (and some new internals, obviously), the iPhone X and iPhone 8 and 8 Plus have wireless charging capabilities. No more …
Tech TrendsBlackview BV9000 Pro: World's first ruggedized Android smartphone with 18:9 display
Need a smartphone that won't break the first time it slips out of your hand or falls into a puddle? You need the Blackview BV9000 Pro.<p>I like my …
Gear & GadgetsIBM bans workers from using all removable storage devices, like USB sticks
The fear of "leaks" is spreading.<p>IBM reportedly won't let its employees use any removable storage devices, like USB drives, SD cards, and flash …
Quantum ComputingReputable case maker strongly believes the iPhone SE (2018) will ape the X notch
It may have seemed hard to believe at first that the long overdue second-gen iPhone SE would embrace the notch and “all-screen” design of the …
MobileMy nine-year-old wants a phone – but will a non-smart device cut it?
Rikki says her son is too young for a smartphone, but wonders if a stylish ‘dumb’ device will withstand peer pressure<p>My son is nine and beginning to hang out with his pals, some of whom sport smartphones. Despite his pleas, we have made it clear there is no way he’s getting one. Aside from delaying …
MobileHere’s how to get up to £245 off a OnePlus 6
By Luke Edwards<p>The OnePlus 6 is due to be revealed next week on May 16 at a London event. While the phone is expected to be seriously well priced for …
MobileOnePlus Launches New Trade In Program Ahead Of OnePlus 6 Release
The new OnePlus 6 is coming next week, the company is holding a press event for the handset on the 16th and 17th of May. Now OnePlus has launched a …
MobileHuawei P20 Lite will be exclusive to Rogers and Fido
Huawei’s P20 and P20 Pro will soon arrive at a number of carriers, including Bell, Telus, Rogers, Virgin Mobile, Koodo, Fido and SaskTel.<p>The …
MobileUpcoming BBM update will officially introduce BBM Desktop in beta!
For those of you out there who have been using the BBM beta releases, you no doubt noticed that the BBM Desktop portion comes and goes with each new …
AppsDouble Your iPhone X's Battery Life With This $25 Case
If I have one complaint about my iPhone X, it’s that its battery life doesn’t quite match up to my old 7 Plus. If that’s been a hangup for you as …
BatteriesThis Video Of KKR Players Unboxing The Nokia 7 Plus To Javed Jaffrey’s Commentary Will Bowl You Over!
Nothing screams satisfaction more than unboxing a brand new phone. Right from tearing the seal, to taking the new gadget in your hands, and …
MobileApple’s own Smart Battery Case for the iPhone 7 is at its lowest price ever on Amazon
There are about a million different battery cases available for Apple’s iPhone models, but none are quite like Apple’s own iPhone 7 Smart Battery …
Tech TrendsLeaked Snapdragon 700-series specs show 2+6 core setup, Neural Processing Unit
Back at February’s Mobile World Congress, Qualcomm announced a new line of mobile processors that would sit between the midrange Snapdragon 600 SoCs …
TechnologyBOGO iPhone deal back at T-Mobile: $700 off a second iPhone 8 or iPhone X
If you’re on T-Mobile or about to switch to the network and want to get two new iPhones, you’ll probably want to take the latest “buy one, get one” …
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