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Renderings of the OnePlus Watch 2 reveal shared specs with the Pixel Watch 2
Earlier this month it was announced that a new OnePlus Watch 2 (model number OPWWE231) has been certified by India’s Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS).

Get the Exotic Surface Duo Off Your Bucket List at an Unbeatable Price
Microsoft’s Surface Duo is a unique device with two 5.6-inch displays, offering the advantages of a foldable phone in a sturdier design.

Kuo predicts a larger-screened iPad Air in his 2024 iPad forecast
2023 was an historic year in the history of the iPad although it is not the kind of history that Apple wants to celebrate.

Galaxy S23 in the US receiving stable One UI 6.0 update based on Android 14
Google recently released Android 14, and now Samsung has finally rolled out the stable version of Android 14-based One UI 6.0 for the Galaxy S23 series in the US.

Testing Prototype of iPhone 16 Pro with Hole-Punch Cutout Instead of Dynamic Island
The iPhone 15 series hasn’t been out for two months yet but already we are examining rumors about next year’s iPhone 16 series.

Android users can now benefit from a new Gboard feature while typing in landscape mode
Today, we’re here to talk about a new feature found in Gboard beta version 13.6. This feature addresses a common issue that many users encounter when typing in landscape mode on their smartphones.

Qualcomm and Iridium Discontinue Snapdragon Satellite Due to Key Factor
Qualcomm and Iridium have announced the end of their partnership regarding Snapdragon Satellite.

Trusted expert declares these renders to be the most accurate representation of the Galaxy S24 Ultra.
The Galaxy S24 Ultra is generating a lot of buzz, partly due to its association with the now-defunct Galaxy Note model.

Over 600 million downloads of malware occurred in 2023 from the Google Play Store
Cybersecurity firm Kaspersky has reported that Android users downloaded malicious apps over 600 million times in 2023.

The iPhone 16 Pro: Solving the Biggest Issue of the Nearly Perfect iPhone 15 Pro Max
In 2019, Apple introduced the Max iPhone, which quickly became a fan-favorite.

The rationale for the PhoneArena Camera Score: the criteria we use
After we unveiled the PhoneArena Camera Score benchmark this week, I figured it’s worth it to say a bit more about the philosophy behind the Camera Score.

iPhone can still make and receive calls moments after being removed from a bonfire, and is able to transfer data the next day.
In an incredible display of endurance, an iPhone was accidentally dropped into a bonfire, leaving it looking pretty crispy.

Employee under oath unveils Google’s billions spent to rival iOS with Android
The U.S. v. Google antitrust trial has recently been focusing on the billions of dollars in search revenue sharing that Google pays out to various Android phone manufacturers and wireless carriers.

Apple’s new ad for the iPhone 15 Pro series is a repetitive pattern.
Apple has released a new ad for the iPhone 15 Pro models called “On with the Show” following the announcement that an iPhone 15 Pro Max was used to record the Scary Fast Mac event on October 30th.

Buyer receives iPhone 15 Pro Max with a dent out of the box – what should be done?
Have you ever received a damaged phone when unboxing a brand new device?

Netflix received a significant discount on the Play Store’s “Google Tax”
A recent development from the Epic v. Google trial has unearthed some interesting information.

Save on the Galaxy S23 Ultra, Tab S8 Ultra, and more with our Weekly Deals Roundup for Black Friday!
Black Friday is almost here! Many retailers are offering early access to Black Friday deals, so it’s a good time to start looking for those special savings.

Galaxy Z FE Seems to be Coming to Life with Leaked Pricing and Release Date for Affordable Foldable
Recently, a new leak from @Tech_Reve shared a link to a TrendForce article revealing that Samsung and Huawei are expected to launch competitively priced foldable smartphones next year.

AI Pin: Humane Launches Wearable Device to Replace Smartphone
Humane’s new device, the AI Pin, has been officially launched by the tech start-up company.

Apple reaches settlement with DOJ for allegations of discriminating against American workers
Apple will have to pay $25 million to settle claims by the Department of Justice, a report from Reuters says.

Many parts of the US experiencing Verizon service outage
Verizon Experiencing Widespread Outages in the US Verizon users across the United States have been reporting issues with their service, with a significant increase in complaints being recorded on…

OPPO Takes Communication to New Heights with Satellite Connectivity on the Find X7
One could argue that phones are becoming uninspiring, yet some phone features are literally out of this world – like satellite support.

Report: The cost to make the iPhone 15 Pro Max is $502, priced at $1,199
The cost of manufacturing the iPhone 15 Pro Max has been revealed in a report from Counterpoint Research.

AirPods Pro 2 receive new firmware update rollout
AirPods Pro 2 owners are in for a new firmware update, according to 9to5Mac.

