Mint Mobile Subscribers Exposed to Data Breach Potentially Leading to SIM Swaps
Mint Mobile Customers’ Personal Data Compromised in Data Breach While we wait for the FCC to allow T-Mobile to purchase Mint Mobile, the MVNO (Mobile Virtual Network Operator) continues to run independently. Just yesterday Android Police reported that Mint Mobile customers were the victim of a data breach. The data compromised includes customer names, phone […]
One surprise in the top five best-selling phones in the U.S. during October list
Counterpoint recently released its list of the top five best-selling phones in the U.S. during the month of October, and there was a major surprise in the results. Topping the list was the iPhone 15 Pro Max, which captured an impressive 24% market share. Following closely behind was the iPhone 15 Pro with 16% of […]
iPhone 15 Pro Max Surpasses Mate 60 Pro as China’s Best-selling Phone in October
Since China is the largest smartphone market in the world (followed by India and the U.S.), and considering that much of the innovation that we see in the industry comes from Chinese brands, it might be a good idea to look at the five top-selling smartphones in the region. First, we should point out that […]
Analysts’ Predictions of Strong Android Sales Derailed
According to TF International analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, there is an interesting development in the demand for mobile phone components. While other analysts are optimistic about the demand for Android smartphones, Kuo believes that the strong demand is actually for a non-iOS and Android-powered device. Kuo points out that the Huawei Mate 60 Pro, which runs […]
Testing Pixel Video Boost: Does it Bring iPhone-Level Video Quality to Android? Exploring Google’s Latest “Magic Trick”
Pixel 8 Pro Video Boost: Google’s Camera Feature After a two-month wait since the original launch of the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro back in October, the intriguing and seemingly promising Video Boost mode is now rolling out to Pixel 8 Pro phones around the world. Pixel 8 Pro Video Boost Mode Google’s Video […]
Huawei’s Kirin Ranks as One of the Top 5 Chipmakers in the World, Google’s Tensor Still Awaits Recognition
Huawei’s Kirin chip has made it to the top five global chipmakers, despite the challenges the company has faced due to US sanctions. According to a Q3 2023 report by Counterpoint Research, Huawei’s chipmaker Hisilicon now holds fifth place with a 3% share of the global chipset market. The success of the Mate 60 series, […]
Get the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Experience for Under $299: Posh and Thrifty Guide
Realme, known for its impressive yet budget-friendly devices, is rumored to be releasing the Realme GT Neo 6, which will feature the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip and will retail at a price point of around $280. This information comes from the Weibo tipster Digital Chat Station’s account, a popular Chinese social media platform (via […]
Xiaomi’s HyperOS 2024 Update to be Available for Nearly 100 Devices
Phones Canada is excited to announce that Xiaomi has just released a new list of devices that are eligible to receive the HyperOS update. This update will replace the now-discontinued MIUI, although some people believe that HyperOS is very similar to MIUI and is not an entirely new operating system. Xiaomi has expanded the list […]
Rumor: Vivo X100 Pro Plus to feature a 200MP periscope telephoto camera with 10x optical and 200x digital zoom
The Vivo X100 Pro Plus is currently in the prototype testing phase and features a 4.3X optical zoom with a 100mm focal length. It is expected to have a 2K resolution display and will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC. The under-display fingerprint sensor will use ultrasonic technology for faster and more […]
New Button on iOS Gmail Makes Unsubscribing Fast and Easy with a Single Tap
It has been over a month since we last discussed the much-needed Unsubscribe button feature for the Gmail app. Back in November, it was revealed that the Gmail team was testing a tweak for Android users to quickly and easily unsubscribe from unwanted mail. Now, the Unsubscribe button has been quietly rolled out for iOS […]
