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The iPhone 15 Pro Max: My All-Time Favorite Phone
In 2013, I owned the underrated HTC DROID DNA, which was one of the most unknown phones at the time. My love for DROID-branded handsets led me to the DROID DNA, but it wasn’t my all-time favorite.
Rumored Specs for the U.S.-Bound Moto G Play (2024) Include 50MP Camera and Big Battery, Rendering Surfaced
Motorola is gearing up to release the Moto G Play (2024), the next iteration of their budget-friendly smartphone.
A Couple is Spooked by “Creepy” Alexa and Decides to Unplug the Digital Assistant
We have all heard the spooky stories about Alexa acting out of the ordinary, and here is another one for you.
Troubleshooting iPhone cellular connectivity issues in iOS 17.2.1: Here’s how to fix it
iOS 17.2.1 is causing connectivity issues with certain iPhones: disconnecting from cellular provider As it turns out, iOS 17.2.1 did more than fix a battery-draining bug.
Global launch of Oppo Reno11 flagships expected in January
Oppo Reno11 and Reno11 Pro Flagships set to go Global in January The latest flagships from Oppo, the Reno11 and Reno11 Pro, which were launched in China in November, are finally getting a global…
Family Uses Apple AirTag to Locate Stolen Suitcase and Catch Thief
Apple’s AirTag item tracker has come to the rescue again.
Certain countries can now upgrade their Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ to Android 14
Samsung has started rolling out Android 14 updates for its Galaxy devices, with the Galaxy Tab S9 FE+ being one of the last tablets to receive the software upgrade in 2023.
The V30 Lite from Vivo has gone global, offering a mid-range smartphone option.
Vivo has introduced its first V30 series phone, the V30 Lite, just days before the end of the year.
Samsung’s Integration of AI with Camera Sensors Could Enhance Mobile Photography
AI is the biggest trend in the tech world and according to reports, companies like SK Hynix and Samsung are working on incorporating AI capabilities with image sensors to revolutionize the industry.
Samsung’s new AI Live Translate enables language translation during calls between Galaxy and non-Galaxy phones.
Samsung has confirmed that the upcoming Galaxy S24 flagship line will feature AI capabilities, one of which is the Live Translate Call feature.
One UI 6.1 to include Samsung’s ‘Battery Protection’ feature, but users report it’s already in One UI 6.0 and doesn’t work as expected
You can call it ‘Protect Battery’ or ‘Battery Protection’, the point is that a battery-protective mode is expected on One UI 6.1 in the next weeks with the Galaxy S24 line.
All T-Mobile users are in for a fantastic New Year’s surprise
T-Mobile Implements Strict Rules Against Spam Texts No one likes getting spam texts, but that doesn’t stop those who send them.
Is the Nothing Phone 2a the Most Eye-Catching Affordable Phone of 2024 or a Flop in the Making?
The latest leaks and rumors suggest that Nothing is getting ready to release a trimmed-down, mid-range version of its flagship Phone 2, which is expected to be called the “Nothing Phone 2a”.
Honor quietly unveils the Honor X50 Pro just days before the arrival of the Magic 6 series
Days before the official end of 2023, Honor has apparently launched another phone, but didn’t make much noise about it – it’s dubbed ‘Honor X50 Pro’.
Is there no two-way satellite SOS connectivity on the Galaxy S24? A Déjà vu experience.
Samsung’s MX (mobile experience) unit head, TM Roh, previously stated that the satellite functionality is “too limited” for the Galaxy S23 series.
Huawei Anticipates 2023 Revenue to Approach $100 Billion, Falling Just $1.5 Billion Short
Your year may have had its ups and downs, but for Huawei, 2023 has been a blast.
Samsung Introduces the Galaxy M15 with a 6,000mAh Battery in a Spin-Off Rebranding from the A15
Samsung is known for its popular “S”, “Z”, and “A” series smartphones, but the company also offers budget-friendly mid-range devices under the “M” series.
Apple Watch rescues two men by alerting them to life-threatening heart conditions, prompting necessary surgeries for survival
Two Apple Watch users recently shared their stories of how the device saved their lives.
Google Settles $5 Billion Lawsuit, Putting More Money in Your Pocket
Google’s parent company, Alphabet, has settled a suit with all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and two U.S. territories over anti-competitive actions taken in the Google Play Store.
Honor announces release dates for Magic 6 and Magic OS 8.0
Honor Magic 6 and Magic OS 8.0 announcement dates revealed Honor’s first flagships for 2024 have been rumored for a few weeks now, but the Chinese company didn’t tease anything about the Honor Magic…
Rainbow Six Mobile from Ubisoft postponed until 2024
Announced more than a year ago, Ubisoft’s Rainbow Six Mobile game is facing another delay.
2a: Leaked Information Indicates the “Nothing Phone” Will Offer Great Value for the Price
From all the reports we’ve gathered until now, it’s pretty clear that Nothing is gearing up to launch its most affordable phone to date, the Nothing Phone (2a).
The cost of repair parts for Google Pixel 8 and 8 Pro is higher than for previous models
Google’s latest flagship smartphones, the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro, are now part of Google’s self-repair program through iFixit.
Rumored upcoming change to Google Maps could potentially upset many users
Google may take away the Google Maps Driving Mode, come 2024, per a new report.