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New benchmark unveils the internals of Vivo’s highly anticipated flagship device
Vivo’s Upcoming Flagship Reveals Its Impressive Specs Vivo, one of the leading smartphone brands in China, is gearing up to unveil its new flagship device on November 13.

Android Users Can Now Activate T-Mobile Prepaid Service Directly from Their Phones
T-Mobile Finally Letting Android Users Activate Prepaid Service Right from Their Phones The year was 2018.

Simplifying Account-Based Pairing for Google Messages on the Web
Google Messages, a popular messaging app for Android users with over a billion downloads on the Google Play Store, has addressed one of the biggest complaints about the app.

Court petitions submitted by Verizon and AT&T subscribers seek to overturn T-Mobile’s acquisition of Sprint.
Many consumers in the U.S. couldn’t understand why T-Mobile would shell out over $26 billion for Sprint when the latter was mired in last place among the nation’s four major wireless carriers.
Pixel 8’s value plummets within a month of launch, while iPhone 15 surpasses iPhone 14 in success.
No matter the cost, smartphones start losing their value as soon as they are unboxed. So how is the value retention of the Apple iPhone 15 and Google Pixel 8 holding up?

Motorola’s Edge+ (2023) sees unprecedented price drop, hitting an all-time low
Motorola is starting the holiday shopping season with a bang by offering a smashing deal on its flagship phone, the Edge+ (2023).

Samsung Display requests import restrictions on BOE from China by the U.S. ITC
Samsung Display, the largest supplier of display panels to the smartphone industry, has filed a complaint against Chinese competitor BOE Technology Group with the U.S.

Rumor Claims Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Could Feature Titanium Frame
Samsung is preparing to launch its next flagship series, the Galaxy S24. Reports suggest that the Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24 Plus, and Galaxy S24 Ultra will be released in mid-January next year.

Beware of Deceptive Apps: Don’t Fall for These Clever Impostors!
Fake Apps: Beware of Scams and Protect Your Phone In today’s digital world, the threat of fake apps is real, and it’s not just limited to the Google Play Store.

What the Galaxy S24 Might Look Like When Compared to the S23 in Case the Rumors Come to Life
Galaxy S24 and S24 Plus Design Changes Galaxy S24 on the left, Galaxy S23 on the right. You can probably see for yourself that the most stark change is the frame.

For the Galaxy S24 to Achieve Utmost Performance, It Must Enhance Its AI Capabilities (While Improving a Crucial Feature)
Long before the world became obsessed with ChatGPT, Bard, and Midjourney, Google was quietly making strides in the AI field.

Exciting Improvements Await the OnePlus Tab with the Introduction of OnePlus Open’s Exceptional Multitasking Features
Phones Canada brings you exciting news from OnePlus!

Apple Silent on Flipper Zero Denial-of-Service (DoS) Attacks Causing iPhone Functionality Issues
Security researcher Jeroen van der Ham recently experienced a DoS (denial of service) attack on his iPhone while on a train in the Netherlands.
Google developing a storage access solution for Pixel 6 and newer smartphones on Android 14
Since updating to Android 14, some Google Pixel users began to experience storage issues on Pixel 6 and newer devices.

Allegedly, the Galaxy S24 Ultra chipset features a combination of overclocking and underclocking.
Late last month Qualcomm unveiled the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Late last month Qualcomm unveiled the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, the chip designer’s new flagship application processor (AP) which will be powering…

OnePlus Open: A Compelling Alternative to the Galaxy Z Fold 5, but My Belief in Folding Phones Remains Uncertain
OnePlus Open: A Better Foldable Alternative The OnePlus Open is OnePlus’ first attempt at a folding phone.

Concerned by iPhone 15’s impressive sales, Galaxy S24 Unpacked event could make a comeback in the US
According to recent reports, Samsung is planning to launch its next flagship series, the Galaxy S24, earlier than expected to counter the success of the iPhone 15.

Gboard for Android to Soon Integrate Convenient OCR Scan Text Feature, Eliminating the Need for Lens
Google is currently testing a new feature in the latest beta version of Gboard for Android.

Apologies to HBO Max legacy subscribers, but starting next month, MAX will no longer support 4K streaming.
Phones Canada Team: In a surprising turn of events, HBO Max is shaking things up for its longtime subscribers.

Facebook introduces A/B testing tool for Reels and additional improvements for creators
Meta, the company behind Facebook, has announced new enhancements for creators on its platform, including a Reels A/B testing tool.

Is a phone with a stylus still necessary in 2023?
Do We Really Need Phones with Styluses in 2023? Welcome to Phones Canada! Today, we’re diving into a hot topic: Do we truly need phones equipped with styluses in this day and age?

Google Meet introduces On-the-Go mode, transforming any place into a meeting space
Having an in-person meeting at the office is no longer the standard, especially in some industries. That’s where apps like Google Meet come in handy these days.

Extension of Ban on Targeted Ads for Facebook and Instagram set to Continue in Europe
Europe to Extend Ban on Targeted Ads for Facebook and Instagram Europe has been closely monitoring big tech companies for several years now, aiming to regulate their powers.
Google Rolls Out Impressive Update, Fixing 34 Bugs on Select Pixel Phones
Google has released Android 14 QPR1 Beta 2.2 to fix multiple Pixel bugs.

