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Cost-cutting measures may impact the performance of the base Galaxy S24 model.
The entire Galaxy S23 lineup comes with UFS 4.0 storage, but a new rumor suggests that the base Galaxy S24 will stick with UFS 3.1.

Google’s upcoming update: At a Glance widget will finally start displaying train alerts as intended
Pixel phone users rely on the At a Glance widget as a handy tool for quick access to important information right from the home screen and lock screen.

Xiaomi 14 Rumored to Launch Globally in Barcelona on February 25, 2024: Will the Xiaomi 14 Pro Also Arrive in Spain?
Barcelona-a-a-a!That’s not Freddie Mercury and Montserrat Caballe you’re hearing.

Protesters demand payment from world’s first foldable phone maker: ‘Where’s the money, Lebowski?’
“Where’s the money, Lebowski?” is one of those catchlines that will stick for another 25 years at a minimum.Royole workers, the world’s foldable phone pioneer, might not be the greatest “The Big…

Why One UI 6/Android 14 could cause issues with Android Auto on your Galaxy S22 and S23, and how to resolve them
It has come to our attention that some Galaxy users are experiencing issues with Android Auto after updating to One UI 6/Android 14.

The Redmi Note 13 Series Could Receive 3 Years of Android Updates, According to Source, but without HyperOS Pre-Installed
The Redmi Note 13 series is set to get 3 years of Android updates, but no HyperOS out of the box.

Humane provides shipping information for its new AI Pin
In a recent X post, innovative tech company Humane revealed the start shipping dates of its upcoming AI Pin.

Gamers Beware: The Oppo Find X7 Series offers 120 fps support
Phones Canada is excited to share the latest rumors about the upcoming Oppo Find X7 series, which could potentially support 120 frames per second for an optimized gaming experience.

Sneak Peek at the Specifications for the Upcoming Honor Model
Honor X50 Pro 5G and Other Upcoming Honor Devices: What We Know So Far The Honor X50 Pro 5G is on the horizon and details about its specifications have started to surface.

Is it a Christmas miracle? This phone reportedly generated $140 million in just one second
Phones Canada is reporting that China’s newest Terminator, the Nubia Z60 Ultra, apparently made some crazy money on its debut.

Android 15 may offer extensive battery health data to users
For years, Android users had to rely on third-party apps and shady fortune tellers to get some more information on one of the most important pieces of hardware in their phones – the battery.

Get a glimpse of the full glory of the OnePlus 12R design through official images
OnePlus 12R Design Leaked in Official Images and Videos The latest leak surrounding the OnePlus 12R has showcased the phone’s design in all its glory.

Google abandons plan to decrease Google Play Store tax in 2021 due to concerns about significant revenue decline
In a landmark antitrust case, a federal jury ruled that the Google Play Store had violated antitrust laws. The jury in Epic v.

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…

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.

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…

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.
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…

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.

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…

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.

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.

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.

Federal Judge Intervenes After X/Twitter Fails to Pay Millions in Bonuses
Just in time for the holiday vibe, a federal judge ruled that X/Twitter violated contracts by failing to pay millions of dollars in bonuses that the social media company had promised its employees.

