Report: ByteDance is developing a TikTok-branded smartphone
ByteDance the parent company of music-based social media network TikTok, has confirmed that it is developing its own smartphone. Details are still scarce, but it's likely that the device will put an emphasis on the TikTok social media network, instead of trying to compete with Samsung and Apple.
The Pixel 4’s coolest new feature means you don’t have to touch it
Google has tweeted a new teaser for the Google Pixel 4, showing facial recognition and gesture controls that will allow users to control certain aspects of the device without ever touching it. The tech is likely based on Google's Project Soli, which has been in the works for a few years now.
Visible’s R2 is an acceptable $100 phone on a low-cost network
Visible is one of the most interesting new carriers to pop up over the past few years, but the company doesn't just want to offer up phone service -- it also wants to sell phones. Its first is the Visible R2, a $100 phone made by ZTE. Is it worth your money? We tried it out on Visible's network.
HMD Global’s Nokia 7.1 smartphone is only $250 from Best Buy right now
The Nokia 7.1 was hailed by many as one of the best phones in its price range when it was released late last year. Now, however, the phone is even more affordable -- you can get the Nokia 7.1 for $100 off from Best Buy. The phone offers a Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 processor and plenty of storage.
Justice Department could approve T-Mobile-Sprint merger this week, report says
According to a report from the Wall Street Journal, the Justice Department could approve the T-Mobile-Sprint merger as soon as this week. The two companies still have an uphill battle ahead of them to get the merger completed, but approval from the Justice Department would be a significant step.
Report finds Apple routinely favors its own apps in App Store searches
According to a new report from the Wall Street Journal, Apple routinely ranks its own apps higher than those of competitors in the App Store, despite the fact that competitors' apps are often more popular. The report highlights that Apple could be considered to be operating a monopoly in the App Store.
The third generation of Google Glass may be nearly ready for release
Google Glass may not have been as popular among consumers as Google had hoped it would be, but the company is still developing the concept. In fact, according to recent reports, Google has finished testing of the third generation of Glass, and is entering manufacturing, suggesting it may soon be ready for release.
Apple is reportedly about to buy Intel’s modem business
According to a new report from the Wall Street Journal, Apple could be within a week of buying out Intel's 5G modem business, which would give Apple at least some of the intellectual property and staff required to develop its own modems for future iPhones. The deal is reportedly valued at $1 billion.
Apple’s iOS 12.4 brings back Walkie-Talkie, makes improvements to Apple News+
Apple has finally taken the wraps off of iOS 12.4, bringing with it a number of tweaks to Apple News and Apple News+, plus the reinstatement of the Walkie-Talkie feature on the Apple Watch, which was disabled following the discovery of a security flaw. iOS 12.4 doesn't seem to include Apple Card yet.
Prime Day brings out the best deals on Amazon’s Kindle and Fire tablets
Amazon Prime Day 2019 is here, and it brings with it some of the best deals on all kinds of tech products. Notably, Amazon's Kindle and Fire tablet range of devices have gotten some pretty major discounts, meaning now is a great time to buy if you want an ebook reader or low-cost tablet.
The powerful Razer Phone 2 costs just $400 thanks to Amazon Prime Day 2019
The Razer Phone 2, a follow-up to the original Razer Phone, has a ton going for it, including a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor and some excellent media features. For Prime Day 2019, the phone is available for a massive 50 percent off, bringing the total price down to a very affordable $400.
Best Amazon Prime Day smartphone accessory deals
Amazon Prime Day 2019 is here, and with it comes a ton of great deals on smartphones and smartphone accessories. Whether you're looking for a great deal on a case for your phone, or you want a charging cable or external battery, here are the best Prime Day smartphone accessory deals we could find.
The best Motorola smartphone deals for Amazon Prime Day
Amazon Prime Day 2019 is here, and there are some awesome deals on smartphones, especially when it comes to Motorola's range of devices. For Prime Day 2019, Motorola has discounted phones like the Moto Z3 Play, as well as slightly more budget-friendly devices like the Moto G7 and Moto G6.
Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 855 Plus brings a performance boost to flagship phones
Qualcomm is giving a modest performance boost to the Snapdragon 855. The company has taken the wraps off of the new Snapdragon 855 Plus, which offers a few new features over the original Snapdragon 855, and will likely power many of the best Android flagship phones over the next few months.
Apple reportedly canceled development of its augmented reality glasses
Reports have surfaced over the last few months that Apple was working on a pair of augmented reality glasses, but a new report from DigiTimes suggests that instead Apple may have canceled, or at least temporarily suspended, the project. It's now unclear when, or if, Apple will launch AR glasses.
T-Mobile’s new Revvlry phones offer decent specs at an affordable price
T-Mobile has taken the wraps off of its latest T-Mobile branded phones, the T-Mobile Revvlry and Revvlry+. The new phones are essentially branded versions of the Motorola Moto G7 and Moto G7 Play, but they're available at an affordable price and offer some pretty decent specs for that price.
The FCC is going after international robocallers with new measure
The FCC wants to take on the robocalls issue in the U.S. head-on. FCC chairman Ajit Pai announced a new measure to ban international robocalls and malicious text messages that spoof caller IDs to appear as local calls and texts. The announcement is the latest move by the FCC against robocalls.
Over 1,000 Android apps are collecting user data without permission
According to a new report, around 1,325 Android apps collect user location data and phone identifier data even without the user's permission to do so. According to Google, a fix to the issue won't be released until Android Q -- and that will still leave those who don't get Android Q vulnerable.
Apple awarded series of new patents related to smart fabrics and AR
Apple has been awarded a number of patents related to augmented reality and smart fabrics, including a patent for a systemwide user interface tailored for using AR on the iPhone, and a patent for a touch-sensitive fabric that could be used on jackets, shirts, and more, in conjunction with other devices.
Google Images’ latest feature makes it easy to find that perfect shareable GIF
Google Images has supported GIFs for some time, but now its getting a feature that will allow users to more easily find one that they might want to share. The new "Share GIFs" section in Images will showcase some of the most shareable GIFs around, then quickly share them into the app they want.
Visible is removing its 5Mbps data speed limiter (for a limited time)
Visible, the Verizon-owned carrier aimed at offering a no-frills approach to the modern carrier experience, has announced that for a limited time it is removing the 5Mbps data speed cap -- and that unlimited data speed will be available to all current customers as long as they're with Visible.
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 has smart card-equivalent security certification
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 is Qualcomm's flagship processor for the year, and it's available in a range of smartphones. Now, the chip is certified with a smart card equivalent security rating, which essentially means that manufacturers may not need to include external security chips in their phones.