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Possible fourth battery supplier discovered by Samsung for Galaxy S24 Ultra
Samsung has apparently found a fourth supplier for the Galaxy S24 Ultra battery – and it’s located in India, again.

Leaked Specs List Unveils Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Features for Galaxy S24 Processor
Snapdragon 8 Gen 3: Leaked Specifications Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S24 series phones are rumored to feature both Snapdragon and Exynos processors.

Increased functionality comes to Gmail on tablets and foldable phones with Google’s latest update
Google has recently introduced new productivity features to its Gmail app for Android tablets and foldable smartphones.

Significant Price Reductions on Motorola Razr 2023 by Boost Mobile
If you don’t like all the Razr 2023 deals Motorola has prepared, we have one that’s at least just as good.

Leakster Claims OnePlus 12 Camera Setup to Offer a “Solid Upgrade” – Specifications Revealed
There are somewhere between two and four months left until the official announcement of the OnePlus 12 (if speculations turn out to be true), but here’s another set of leaked specs in advance.

Leaked Specs of Xiaomi 14 Ahead of Its October 26 Launch Event
Although previous rumors pointed to a possible Xiaomi 14 reveal on October 27, the Chinese company recently confirmed a different announcement date, October 26.

YouTube Music support finally coming to Apple’s HomePod speakers
HomePod Speakers Now Support YouTube Music It might seem weird that HomePod owners can’t listen to their favorite tunes via YouTube Music, but Apple’s speakers don’t actually feature support for this…
Samsung’s perplexing flagship, the Galaxy S23 FE, emerges victorious against Pixel 8 and Nothing Phone 2 (for now)
The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE may seem like a strange addition to the smartphone market, but it actually offers a lot of value for its price.

New iPad Pro Tablets Expected in 2024, while New iPads to Debut in March
A rumor last week suggesting that Apple was planning to unveil three new iPads on October 17th proved to be wrong.

Possible revised title: “Potential Bottom Speaker Redesign Expected for Galaxy S24 Ultra”
We anticipate that Samsung will reduce the optical zoom capabilities of the Galaxy S24 Ultra’s periscope lens from 10x to 5x.
Testing Themed Icons for Android Apps: Facebook and Instagram Experiment
The most recent Alpha and Beta versions of the Facebook and Instagram apps on Android now support Android’s themed icons.
Google’s Unfair Tactics Impose Absurd Tricks on the Affordable Pixel 8, Making Apple Envious
Google’s Strategic Shift: Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro Comparison You know, younger smartphone users might not remember the days when choosing a new phone was much simpler.

T-Mobile’s Netflix on Us Remains Unchanged, Except for One Circumstance, Despite Streamer’s Price Increase
It was back in September 2017 when T-Mobile debuted “T-Mobile One with Netflix On Us.” It was one in a long line of Un-carrier moves made by the carrier designed to set T-Mobile apart from the…

Certain U.S. carriers encountered problems during the Emergency Alert System test in recent weeks
Remember that loud piercing noise that came out of your smartphone’s speakers on October 4th? It was the government testing the National Wireless Alert System.

Samsung will need to double its foldable sales by 2024 to reach its goal
Samsung has set a target and hopes to sell 20 million units of its Galaxy Z foldables in 2024. That would be a 33% gain from the 15 million Galaxy Z foldables that Samsung hopes to ring up this year.

2024 iPad Pro models to utilize LCD displays, contrary to OLED, suggests sensational report
Apple is reportedly putting the OLED upgrade for its iPad Pro line on hold, according to a report from DigiTimes.
If your phone arrives with this error, Google is ready to deliver you a new Pixel 8 or Pixel 8 Pro
Some Pixel 8 series buyers are complaining that their device was shipped to them with an unlocked bootloader.

Google Play Protect now has the capability to detect and identify evasive Android apps with malicious intent
Google’s Play Protect feature has been improving its security measures to better protect Android users from malware and cyber criminals.

The Informative Surprise: Apple’s Native iOS, iPadOS Weather App Goes Beyond Expectations
We’ve seen how complex weather apps have become over the years. Did you ever see how many weather apps are available in the App Store or the Google Play Store?

Apple Crash Detection comes to the rescue in a devastating collision between two BMWs
One iPhone feature that you never want to have to test in real life is the Crash Detection feature that debuted last year with the iPhone 14 series.

5 Holiday Season Planning Apps to Assist You
The holiday season can be both wonderful and stressful. With shopping, meal preparations, and entertaining family members, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed.

Nokia to cut 14,000 jobs in response to market difficulties
In 2023, major tech players have made significant job cuts, collectively letting go of over 50,000 employees.

New Weekly Deals: Save on Galaxy Buds 2, Surface Pro 9, Motorola Razr 2023, and More!
Winter is approaching, which means it’s time to start shopping for holiday gifts.

Showing up to work late due to issues with certain iPhone models could result in termination
What’s Going on at Apple?

