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Temporary Shutdown of Sunbird iMessage App for Android Due to Privacy Concerns
Sunbird, the company behind the iMessage app for Android that smartphone manufacturer Nothing embraced last week for its Nothing Chats app, has temporarily shut down the app following revelations of…
Mid-Range Smartphones Get Generative AI with MediaTek’s Latest Chipset
Phones Canada is excited to share that MediaTek has unveiled the Dimensity 8300 smartphone chipset, which is their entry into the mid-range market with on-device generative AI support.
Samsung Galaxy A54 users are in for an early Christmas with the timely Android 14 update
Christmas is coming early for Samsung Galaxy A54 users with timely Android 14 update Have you finished your Christmas wish lists?
2024’s Top Chinese Smartphones: Your Ultimate Guide
Flagship Chinese Phones of 2024 Flagship phones out of China are more powerful than ever, and the upcoming 2024 flagship Chinese phones all feature incredibly advanced camera systems that in some…
OnePlus introduces new online AI Music Studio for creating and entering song contests
OnePlus has just launched an exciting new online tool called the AI Music Studio.
Samsung Under Fire for Failing to Decarbonize as Much as Apple
Following Apple’s steps, Samsung is now also being frowned upon on the “decarbonizing” topic.There’s a new Greenpeace report that Samsung Display and Samsung Semiconductor aren’t doing what it takes…
T-Mobile’s Upcoming Offer: Postpaid Customers Receive Discount and Free Device
T-Mobile has already announced some wonderful holiday deals that can get you new smartphones and watches for free and discounts on new lines and apparently, the carrier is not done yet and could…
Potential Disappointment with Galaxy A55’s Charging Speed, Potential Upside with AMD GPU Integration
The upcoming Galaxy A55 may not bring an impressive upgrade in terms of charging speeds, according to a report from SamMobile.
Spotify avoids app store charges by making under-the-radar agreement with Google regarding Android
During the second trial of Epic v. Google earlier this month, Epic Games, the creators of Fortnite, accused Google of offering large sums of money to developers to keep their apps on the Play Store.
Verizon and AT&T are rolling out the Android 14 update for their Galaxy S23 series devices
While Samsung is hard at work on spreading the Android 14-based One UI 6.0 love to as many different devices in as many different countries as possible, US carriers are (as always) several steps…
OnePlus 12 could launch with the new OnePlus Buds 3
As the year winds down, the mobile tech scene is gearing up for the introduction of yet another flagship, with OnePlus set to unveil the OnePlus 12 sooner than anticipated.
One UI’s brilliant idea prevents Galaxy users from accidentally closing open apps
Hey Android users, has this ever happened to you? You’re swiping through your open apps on the screen and when you get to the “Close all” button at the end, you tap without even thinking twice.
Apple’s leaked photo of iPhone 16 Pro battery could lead to disappointment for consumers
According to a recent post on Twitter, a leaked photo of what is claimed to be the battery for an early stage prototype of the iPhone 16 Pro has surfaced.
Tim Cook emphasizes the need for moderation in smartphone usage.
Apple CEO Tim Cook recently appeared as a guest on pop singer Dua Lipa’s podcast, where they talked for 45 minutes about various topics.
Apple’s Tap to Pay feature on iPhone now available for in-flight purchases of beverages and other items
Next time you order a drink or snacks on a flight, a flight attendant might raise an iPhone to your face and politely ask you to pay up.
Gmail for Android will soon have an easy-to-access “unsubscribe” button
Phones Canada is happy to report that Google is currently testing a new feature on the latest version of the Android Gmail app, making it easier for users to unsubscribe from promotional bulk email…
Next week, iOS 17.1.2 will be available for iPhone users.
Get ready iPhone users because iOS 17.1.2 is coming your way.
Apple Music reduces fraudulent streams by 30% with new strategy
Apple is keeping a close eye on Apple Music and for the last year, it has cranked up its protection against so-called streaming manipulation (via 9to5Mac).
Get ready for an epic showdown: OnePlus 12 goes head to head with Galaxy S24 Ultra in a battle of displays, featuring eye protection, rain touch, and brightness.
OnePlus is gearing up to impress once again with its display quality.
Insider shares anticipated display upgrades for iPhone 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max in the upcoming year
We previously passed along the predictions made by Ross Young, the founder, and CEO of Display Supply Chain Consultants (DSCC), which calls for the non-Pro iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus to keep the…
New Ultra-Light Smart Ring Boasts Unprecedented Power
In the ever-evolving landscape of mobile technology, innovations are not confined to smartphones and tablets; wearables are also stepping into the spotlight.
Popular benchmark site sets new record for U.S.-bound phone handsets
The Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro has achieved the highest score on the AnTuTu benchmark site, with a score of 2,290,773. This places it above other smartphones in terms of performance.
Markdown text support coming soon to Google Messages
Fresh off the news that Apple will be adding RCS support to its Messages app, the Google Messages app on Android is also making some improvements and getting new features.
Tinder’s redesigned profile pages offer more than just photo swiping, now includes prompts, quizzes, and tags
Tinder is getting a fresh new look with updated profile and discovery features to better cater to the evolving connections of today’s daters.