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Spotify to Introduce In-App Payment Feature to Avoid Apple’s 30% Fee
Spotify, like many other subscription-based services, conducts all payment processes through Apple in order to reach iOS users.

Samsung prepares to launch more affordable $1200 Galaxy Fold and thinner Z Fold 6 to compete in the Chinese market
Samsung is working on a two-pronged approach to counter the tough competition from China by making its foldable phones both cheaper and thinner.

Apple to be the first recipient of TSMC’s 2nm chips commencing in 2025, report says
In 2020, Apple and Huawei were the first to use TSMC’s 5nm process node for their A14 Bionic and Kirin 9000 SoC chipsets.

Is the Galaxy S24’s camera and natural tones a departure from Galaxy’s trademark saturation or the way forward?
Samsung’s decision to move towards more natural-looking colors with the upcoming Galaxy S24 Ultra has been confirmed in our first camera samples.

Experiencing iOS 17.3 installation issues on your iPhone? Here’s a workaround to try
iPhone users need to install iOS 17.3 immediately.

The Production and Composition of Gorilla Glass Armor
Modern smartphones are delicate and prone to damage, which is why protective cases are so popular.
Google temporarily stops Google Play System Update to address Pixel storage bug issue, reports say
Amidst the ongoing issue of some Pixel devices running multiple profiles encountering a device storage bug upon installing the latest Google Play System update, the company has decided to halt the…

Cybercriminals are exploiting popular payment apps, such as Zelle and Venmo, to steal money from mobile users
Mobile payment apps like Zelle, Venmo, and Cash App are at risk of being targeted by criminals who can easily drain money from your bank account.

Experience true inclusivity: In the near future, messaging WhatsApp users will be possible without needing a WhatsApp account.
It’s a major pain in the rear when you are dying to text someone and it turns out they don’t use the same messaging apps as you.
Google releases Android 14 QPR2 Beta 3.1 bugfix patch for Pixel devices
Google has released a patch for Android 14 QPR2 Beta 3, soon after it was launched only two weeks ago. It fixes a host of minor bugs that have been discovered on numerous devices.

Samsung Official Says Galaxy Watch for Non-Invasive Blood Glucose Monitoring is Coming, But Not Yet
Each tech manufacturer is constantly trying to be the first to come out with the next big thing, all for the sake of being the first to introduce a new upgrade.

Samsung Chair Urges AI Blitz as Galaxy Phones Are Found to be Less Satisfactory than iPhones in Certain Aspects
Samsung is focused on improving its AI technology to better meet customer needs and challenges related to iPhone performance.

Apple Urges Immediate Installation of iOS 17.3 to Address 16 Security Vulnerabilities
Apple has released iOS 17.3 and with it comes a new Stolen Device Protection feature.

Nokia’s original phone to receive Android 14 update
Unfortunately, HMD Global, the Finnish company making Nokia-branded phones, has been pretty slow when it comes to delivering Android 14 updates to its devices.

Samsung Galaxy S22 and S21 are also set to receive One UI 6.1
Samsung recently unveiled its latest flagship Galaxy S24 series, and along with it, the Korean tech giant introduced an updated version of its One UI software – One UI 6.1, packed with AI features.
Surprise Upgrade: Unexpectedly Huge Changes Revealed in Leaked Pixel 9 Renders
Today, we are excited to share leaked renders of the upcoming Pixel 9. These renders reveal some unexpected upgrades that have caught the attention of many tech enthusiasts.
Google’s new Pixel 8 Pro colorway ‘minty’ now available for pre-sale viewing before its official launch
Are you excited for Google’s upcoming Pixel 8a mid-ranger and Pixel 9 Pro flagship now that you know how the two unannounced stock Android-running phones will look?

Passkeys for iOS users in the US now available from X
Passkeys are beginning to gain traction as a viable alternative to traditional passwords, with big tech companies like Apple, Microsoft, and Google already offering passwordless logins.

Why are Google, Netflix, and Spotify teaming up against Apple’s Vision Pro to maintain their niche?
A well-known Apple analyst expressed concerns regarding the limited mass appeal of the debut Apple Vision Pro AR/VR headset.

Is the largest phone necessary for the ultimate experience? Choosing the perfect Galaxy S24 for your needs!
With the release of its flagship Galaxy S24 series, Samsung has once again raised the bar for smartphone technology: enhanced design, dazzling displays, faster performance, improved camera…

Nokia and Oppo reach agreement on 5G patents, clearing path for worldwide launch of Find X7 Ultra
Oppo has resolved the 5G patent disputes that prevented it from selling groundbreaking phones like the Find X7 Ultra with its two periscope cameras, or the Find N3 foldable, outside of its home turf.

Get a glimpse of the inner workings of the flagship OnePlus 12
The OnePlus 12 has been launched globally and we’re excited to see what it offers in terms of hardware.

An iOS app glitch could have potentially cost an Android user nearly $8000
Here’s a man that will never ever lay a finger on an iPhone, or on anything that runs on iOS. Meet Chris Pyatt. No, not the former world middleweight champion boxer from England.

Will Apple users overlook the “biggest” iPhone problem with the release of iPhone 16?
Today, here in Phones Canada, we will be discussing “Hertz” or “Hz”, which is a unit of frequency equivalent to one cycle per second.

