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Garmin set to introduce heart rate monitor designed for women that can be attached to sports bras
Garmin has announced a new product targeted specifically at women, the HRM-Fit heart rate monitor.

Apple faces tough market conditions in China as iPhone sales drop by 30% in the first week of 2024
A recent report has shown that Apple is facing challenges with iPhone 15 sales in China, with a significant drop of 30% in the first week of 2024.

iPhone remains intact after falling from airplane with missing door plug during Alaska Airlines flight
Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 experienced a mid-air scare on Friday night, 20 minutes into its 2-hour journey. The plane, a Boeing Co.

New Smartwatch for Women by Garmin Features Hidden Display and Multiple Sensors
Garmin is primarily known for producing robust smartwatches aimed at outdoor enthusiasts. However, the company also has a family of wearable devices that cater to a different demographic.
First-ever Post-Black Friday Discount for Google’s Pixel 7a Mid-Range Smartphone
Phones Canada team here, and we have some exciting news for all the budget-conscious smartphone shoppers out there.

Confirmed: FCC Website Reveals Live Images and Specs of OnePlus 12R
Live images of the OnePlus 12R were spotted on the FCC certification website.

Oppo Find X7 Ultra Challenges S24 Ultra with Dual Periscope Zoom Cameras in Incredible HyperTone Package
Oppo has announced its 2024 Find X7 Ultra flagship, and the new naming scheme and release date suggest that it may do to the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra what the X6 Pro specs did to the S23 Ultra…

ASUS hints at impressive Geekbench 6 Multi-Core score for ROG Phone 8 Pro
ASUS has officially announced the multi-core score of its upcoming ROG Phone 8 Pro, and it looks impressive.

Apple delays release of AirTag 2 with upgraded Ultra-Wideband chip until 2025
Apple AirTag 2 won’t be coming out until 2025, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports. Apple considered releasing the next-generation AirTag trackers this year but decided to wait until 2025.

Verizon falls behind T-Mobile and AT&T in implementing 5G standalone network technology
Verizon came up with a 5G standalone network far behind schedule. T-Mobile and AT&T have already begun offering services by combining a 5G radio access network with a 5G core to get benefits.

Exciting US Pricing for Leaked OnePlus 12 and 12R Will Have You More Thrilled for the Latter
Late last year OnePlus revealed its latest high-end phone in China and is currently gearing up to reveal an affordable flagship.

Apple has important upcoming events as it seeks to permanently eliminate ITC’s Apple Watch exclusion order.
Apple was able to convince the U.S.

In 2024, Sony Xperia 5 V will be the first phone to receive Android 14 update.
Sony’s Xperia 5 V is set to receive its first major software update since its release in September 2023.

Act Fast: Official Retailer Still Offering Amazing Deal on the Moto G Power 5G (2023)
Phones Canada team is thrilled to share an incredible deal on the Moto G Power 5G (2023) that is still available at the official store.

Nubia’s high-performance gaming smartphone now on sale in the US
Introducing the nubia Red Magic 9 Pro, a powerful gaming smartphone that is now available in the United States.

Samsung is eager to prevent leakers from sharing images of the Galaxy S24 series as they find themselves in a difficult position
Samsung is in a tough position with its upcoming Galaxy S24 series as it tries to stop leakers from posting images of the phone.

HyperOS updates now available for select Xiaomi phones
Xiaomi recently unveiled its new software platform, HyperOS, and has announced that it will be rolling out to nearly 100 devices in 2024.
Pixel 8 series automatically detects when a screen protector is put on or removed
One issue many people have with screen protectors on phones is that it can affect the touch sensitivity of the device.

New Galaxy S24 Ultra models in the U.S. may use a processor with a slower Prime core clock speed
Reserve your Samsung Galaxy S24 series phone now and get $50 in Samsung credit! In his tweet, @TheGalox_alt points out the difference between the two variants of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy APs.

Samsung’s Galaxy A72 makes history as the first phone to receive Android 14 in 2024
Samsung has begun rolling out the Android 14 update for its Galaxy A72 smartphone, making it the first device to receive the major update in 2024.

Apple begins distribution of iPhone users’ portion of the $500 million “Batterygate” settlement
The entire “Batterygate” situation began when affected iPhone units with weak batteries were unable to supply enough power to the processor to handle certain tasks, causing the phones to crash.

Photos of the Galaxy S24 Ultra leak, bearing a resemblance to the iPhone 15 Pro Max
After months of leaks, Samsung has confirmed that it will announce the Galaxy S24 series on January 17.

Apple’s $200 iPhone 15 Pro Max is Android’s preferred role model, but that needs to change
The Honor X8b is a budget-friendly Android phone that closely resembles the iPhone 15 Pro Max in design. Despite the similarities, the Honor X8b’s impressive features make it worth considering.

Despite its absurdity, some still believe this shocking rumor about T-Mobile
A Redditor with the username “Fun-Sock4076” claimed that T-Mobile would be offering free Porn Hub Premium on its Go5G Plus 55 and Go5G Next 55 senior plans starting in March.

