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Introducing Beeper Mini: The New Android App that Brings iMessage Blue Bubbles to Your Phone Number
Blue Bubble Mania Continues with Beeper Mini App Are you an Android user who longs to use iMessage on your device? The release of Beeper Mini could be the answer to your prayers.

High-ranking Apple executive involved in development of multi-touch, Touch ID, Face ID, and Vision Pro technology is departing the company
Steve Hotelling is departing from Apple after a long and illustrious career.

Delete These 17 Google Play Apps Before You’re Targeted for Blackmail
You no longer have to go to a bank to make a payment, thanks to fintech apps like Venmo and PayPal.

iPhone 13 and 14 Now Support Qi2 Wireless Charging with iOS 17.2: Up to 15W without MagSafe
The concept of wireless charging has been around for over a century, with the first patent filed in 1906 by Nikola Tesla.

The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is set to launch in Europe this week.
Samsung France has confirmed that the Galaxy S23 FE will be available for purchase in the country starting December 8, and it is expected to launch in other European countries as well.

Enhanced Camera Features for iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max with iOS 17.2
Apple is set to release iOS 17.2 before the end of the year. It is anticipated that this update will introduce Journal, an app that will enable iPhone users to keep a daily journal on their devices.
Google Pixel’s new “Repair Mode” to ensure your privacy when sending it in for service
As previously reported, the long-awaited “Repair Mode” is finally rolling out on select Pixel devices as part of the December Feature Drop, offering peace of mind when you need to send your phone in…

Design Chief of Samsung’s Mobile Division Assigned to Revamp Appearance of Galaxy S25 Series
The Galaxy S24 series is expected to look very similar to the Galaxy S23 line. However, the Galaxy S24 Ultra will feature a titanium build.
The Original Pixel Watch Receives Attention in the December Pixel Feature Drop
Google has just released a significant Pixel Feature Drop today to its Pixel devices, and while most of the new features will be gracing its latest smartphones, some will add functionality to another…

Get the Perfect Budget-Friendly Smartphone with the Heavily Discounted Galaxy A53
For anyone looking for an inexpensive but reliable smartphone, the popular Samsung Galaxy A53 5G is on sale for its lowest price ever.

Beta Version of Unified Disney+ and Hulu App Experience Released by Disney
We are pleased to announce that the Disney+ app now features a dedicated Hulu tile for subscribers.

T-Mobile Achieves 5G Download Speeds Exceeding 4.3Gbps in Test Environment
Phones Canada team welcomes you to the future of 5G technology.

One iOS 17.2 beta feature that was left out of the iOS 17.2 RC update
iOS 17.2 is expected to be released soon, but the most eager out there can preview the update through the iOS 17.2 RC that’s just been released.

Samsung leads the foldable smartphone market with record-breaking third quarter performance
According to TrendForce, foldable smartphones have a penetration rate of 1.6% this year, which is a long way off from the 85%-90% penetration rate of the general smartphone industry.

Get a sneak peek of the future: Size comparison of our iPhone 16 and Galaxy S24 renders
As 2023 wraps up, the tech landscape is winding down, but the anticipation for the next year is already building.

Upgrade to Google’s AI chatbot Bard, Gemini Pro, brings major improvements
Today, Google announced the highly anticipated launch of Gemini, their next-generation and most powerful AI model.

Waze Introduces Two Festive Driving Experiences for the Holidays
Waze is back this month with not one, but two new driving experiences designed around the holiday season.

Leaked Samsung Galaxy A25 promotional materials reveal full specifications
Samsung Galaxy A25 leaks reveal full specs and official marketing material The Samsung Galaxy A25 is set to be the next affordable 5G smartphone from the company, and while the release date is still…
December Feature Drop for Pixel brings a plethora of new features just in time for the holidays
December Feature Drop for Pixel Phones Bringing New Features Whether or not you have anyone around to bring you warmth this season, Google is one entity you can count on to cheer you up.
Twitter is aware of and investigating performance issues on Google Pixel devices
X, the app and social media site formerly known as Twitter, is facing potential performance issues on Google Pixel devices, according to user reports and recent acknowledgments from Twitter itself.

Xiaomi to Release Global Version of Redmi Note 13 Pro Series in Early 2024
Xiaomi’s Redmi Note 13 series is now available in China and will soon be released globally in January 2024.

Senator Wyden warns that governments around the world are using Android and iOS push notifications to spy on citizens
Senator Ron Wyden warns that governments across the world are spying on smartphone users via push notifications on both iOS and Android devices.

LG Innotek is developing an under-display camera, sparking rumors of an all-screen iPhone.
Apple is rumored to be working with its Korean suppliers on developing smartphone under-display cameras (UDC), sparking speculations of an all-screen iPhone in the future.

The absence of chronological search in Threads due to potential spam takeover of search results
If you’re not one of the people who comprised the 82% that chose to drop out of Threads weeks after its summer debut, you’re probably still hanging around at Meta’s X/Twitter clone.

