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The Huge Comeback of the Flagship-Killer: OnePlus Open and OnePlus 12 Will Leave Samsung and Google Frustrated
OnePlus: The Return of the Flagship-Killer As someone who’s criticized OnePlus for being all over the place, and struggling to find its place in the smartphone world in the past 3-4 years, I almost…
Google Maps and Waze terminate live traffic functionality in Israel
Google has announced that it will temporarily disable the live traffic conditions feature on Google Maps and Waze in Israel.
Another controversial policy change from T-Mobile sparks frustration among its customers once again
T-Mobile is once again facing controversy as it introduces yet another policy change.
Take a break and give your earbuds a deep cleaning right away
Cleaning Your Earbuds: A Guide by Phones Canada Keeping your earbuds clean is not only important for hygiene reasons but also for their proper functioning.
Select markets now selling Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 and A9+
The Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 and A9+ tablets, which were quietly introduced two weeks ago, are now available for purchase.
Chinese Retailers Slash Prices by Over 15% as iPhone 15 Loses Appeal
Never trust a merchant when he swears, as the poet says. So far, Apple is not uttering any profanities after numerous reports painted a darker-than-expected picture for the iPhone 15 sales in China.
Japan launches an investigation into alleged monopolistic actions by Google
Google is being investigated by Japan’s Fair Trade Commission The Japan Fair Trade Commission is currently conducting an investigation into Google regarding potential antitrust violations.
The Pixel 7 line is set to receive Pixel 8’s Google Assistant voice typing feature
Recently, Google has surprised the smartphone world by adding the Magic Eraser feature to older Pixel phones.
Meta Verified users will soon be able to showcase exclusive posts on Instagram
Taking a page from Elon Musk’s book, a popular social media platform, Meta, has quickly implemented the option to pay to become a verified user.
AT&T CEO Boasts Unprecedented iPhone 15 Pre-Orders, Best in Years
AT&T reported impressive third-quarter earnings, with a net gain of 468,000 postpaid phone users. Postpaid subscribers have a lower tendency to switch carriers, making them highly valuable.
Upcoming Google Messages Update to Enhance Photo Sharing Experience
Google Messages, the popular messaging app from Google, is set to undergo another round of changes.
Google’s Android update brings joy to First Responders worldwide
This “Hold & Touch” Feature Helps Prevent Accidental Emergency Calls on Android Phones Back in April, we shared an important tweet from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) department regarding…
Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 challenged by A17 Pro on Geekbench: Who emerges victorious?
Benchmark tests like Geekbench, Antutu, and 3DMark play a crucial role in providing objective scores for smartphone performance, allowing manufacturers and phone enthusiasts to assess their devices.
Score a fantastic deal on the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite during Samsung Week – your wallet will thank you!
This week, Phones Canada’s team is excited to share some great news for Galaxy fans.
Analyst suggests weakening sales due to decreasing lead times for iPhone 15 series
The analyst wrote a research note for clients on Monday in which he wrote that lead times for the iPhone 15 series are now below what they were for last year’s iPhone 14 line during the same time…
Google Keep brings enhanced text formatting support to older notes on Android
Google Keep, the popular note-taking app for Android, has finally added rich text formatting options to older, existing notes.
Where did a former ASML employee, alleged to have pilfered chip-making intellectual property, ultimately land? (not behind bars)
Here is a report that is bound to aggravate officials and lawmakers in the U.S., especially in light of the controversy over the 7nm Huawei Kirin 9000s 5G chip used to power the recently released…
Google Wallet Introduces New Feature: Convenient Sharing of Boarding Passes via Web or App Links
Google Wallet for Android has introduced a new feature that allows users to easily share boarding passes and event tickets with others through a link.
Comparing iPhone 15 Pro Max 5X Portrait: How Does it Fare Against 3X or 2X for Capturing People Photos?
The new iPhone 15 Pro Max comes with a 5X zoom lens, utilizing four prisms to reach the sensor.
Pixel 8’s Competition: Galaxy S24 Aims to Take the Spotlight with Impressive Features
With the key smartphone announcements for 2023 out of the way, the next high-profile release to look forward to is Samsung’s Galaxy S24 series.
Global Variant of Xiaomi Mix Fold 4 Expected to be the First Foldable Xiaomi Smartphone, According to Database
Xiaomi Mix Fold 4: Upcoming Foldable Phone from Xiaomi Xiaomi has been making waves in the smartphone industry with its innovative foldable phones.
Google Promotes RCS to Apple Users Through Play Store
Google is continuing its push for RCS messaging, even targeting Apple users through the Play Store.
WhatsApp goes the extra mile in privacy with a trial of a feature to fully conceal locked chats on Android.
WhatsApp is rolling out a new update through the Google Play Beta Program that includes a new feature to hide locked chats.
Apple’s Testing of a Third-Generation HomePod with an LCD Touchscreen Revealed by Leaked Photo
We have exclusive information about an upcoming HomePod prototype that has been leaked. Recently posted images reveal a circular touch screen LCD display being tested on top of the smart speaker.