Google Shopping gets a price tracker and a new ‘Buy on Google’ guarantee
Google Shopping is getting a slew of new features to make the retail site a little more robust, including price tracking and a "Buy on Google" guarantee. The latter is an icon you'll see next to certain products, and it means you'll get 24/7 access to customer service, easy checkout, and free returns up to 90 days.
Android 10 review: A small but beneficial update
Android 10 is the latest version of Google’s Android mobile operating system, and it brings numerous important changes, from improved privacy settings to a dark theme. It follows Android 9 Pie, and there’s a lot to know about the new OS. Here are our impressions after using it for several months.
The $600 OnePlus 7T’s camera has a feature the iPhone 11 lacks
Shutterbug? The OnePlus 7T lets you get super close to your subjects with a new Super Macro mode that utilizes the ultrawide-angle lens. It's a feature that's not necessarily available on other smartphones, even if they have a wide-angle camera, such as the new iPhone 11. It allows for some stunning shots.
Android 10 (Go Edition) adds encryption, performance upgrades to low-cost phones
Android Go is an offshoot of the Android OS, and it's meant to run on low-cost phones. The latest version, Android 10 (Go Edition), is now available, and it brings performance improvements in the way of faster app launch times. There is also now disk encryption, allowing everyone to enjoy some measure of security.
Apple’s $330 iPad starts shipping early, iPadOS is now available
The basic model of the iPad has been refreshed with a bigger, 10.2-inch screen, Apple Pencil support, and a smart connector that allows you to use a keyboard case with it. There's also plenty of power with the A10 Fusion chip inside, and lots of new features coming via the new iPadOS. It's now shipping.
In a challenge to Apple Arcade, Google Play Pass offers ad-free games and apps
Had enough of ads on your apps and games? Google Play Pass is the latest service from Google that offers Android device owners ad-free access to select apps and games. You also won't see in-app purchases, and won't have to pay upfront fees. At the moment, only 350 apps and games are available.
Here’s how the iPhone 11 Pro cameras stack up to last year’s iPhone XS
Thinking about upgrading from your iPhone XS or iPhone XS Max? The improvements in the iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max are all about the camera, and this test showcases those changes. From a new ultra-wide-angle lens to Night mode, here's how the iPhone 11 Pro Max stacks up to the iPhone XS Max in this camera shootout.
Apple’s Fifth Avenue flagship store is reopening. Here’s what it’s like inside
Apple is reopening its flagship Fifth Avenue store on September 20. It's the only Apple Store that's open for 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The revamped store is double the size, with higher ceilings that let in natural light. The reopening coincides with the launch of the company's latest iPhones.
Google Photos now lets you print and pick up photos at a local CVS and Walmart
Google Photos now lets you print photos and pick them up on the same day from a local CVS or Walmart, which includes around 11,000 stores around the country. There's also an Instagram Stories-style Memories tab in the app, which uses machine learning to highlight past photos, as well as Canvas Prints.
Stick with Android One, Motorola. Your phones are better for it
The Motorola One Zoom is the first Motorola One phone that's not in the Android One program. It's a step in the wrong direction for all parties, as it means you won't get 3 years of security updates and 2 years of version upgrades. But if you voice your concern loud enough, Motorola might change its mind.
Google’s Ambient Mode turns phone screens into Assistant-powered smart displays
Google's Ambient Mode turns select smartphones and tablets into Assistant-powered smart displays, with an interface resembling the one on the Nest Hub. The feature is limited to the Nokia 6.2 and the Nokia 7.2, along with new tablets from Lenovo, but it's unclear if it will make its way to other devices.
F(x)tec Pro 1, the phone with a full-size keyboard, is available for pre-order
Want a full-size keyboard? Want a larger screen than BlackBerry's Key2 can provide? Well, check out the Pro 1 from a company called F(x)tec. It has outfitted a QWERTY keyboard on a large 5.99-inch smartphone for the best of both worlds. Now you don't need to miss out on the bezel-less trend.
HMD Global’s five new Nokia phones range from cute to sophisticated
HMD has unveiled 5 Nokia phones out of IFA 2019, and they include three feature phones and two midrange smartphones. The feature phones are the Nokia 110, Nokia 2270, a flip phone, and the Nokia 800 Tough, a rugged phone. There's also the Nokia 7.2 and Nokia 6.2 midrange phones. Only one is coming to the U.S., though.
Samsung’s Galaxy Fold to launch in the ‘coming weeks,’ include Premier Service
Planning on buying a Galaxy Fold? Samsung is launching a Premier Service that offers 24/7 access to experts if you buy the foldable phone. Samsung recalled Galaxy Fold units in April after reviewers found issues with the hardware. It was a serious blow, but the phone's ready to make a second impression.
ZTE Axon 10 Pro review: Great performance for $549
The ZTE Axon 10 Pro is the Chinese company's first flagship phone to make it to the U.S. in two years, after the U.S. ban that lifted in 2018. It doesn't support 5G, but it does bring killer specifications at an affordable $549 price point, giving OnePlus and the OnePlus 7 Pro a run for its money.
Samsung’s Note 10 Plus 5G hits nearly 2Gbps on Verizon’s network
Samsung's Galaxy Note 10 Plus 5G is the same as the Galaxy Note 10 Plus, except it is 2 grams heavier and supports 5G. Oh, and it costs $200 more. To test the 5G connection, we took it for a spin in Providence, Rhode Island, where Verizon's 5G network is quite robust. Here are the speed test results.
ZTE’s powerful Axon 10 Pro arrives on U.S. shores with an affordable price
ZTE is bringing the Axon 10 Pro, first announced at Mobile World Congress 2019, to the U.S. after launching it in international markets earlier this year. It's the first flagship ZTE phone available in the U.S. since 2017, offering powerful specs such as the Snapdragon 855, for not a lot of money.
Testing Sprint’s 5G speeds on the OnePlus 7 Pro 5G in New York City
The OnePlus 7 Pro 5G has landed in the U.S., and it's the cheapest 5G phone you can buy on Sprint's network. It joins the LG V50 ThinQ, Samsung Galaxy S10 5G, and HTC 5G Hub to be the fourth 5G device on Sprint. Coinciding with the launch is Sprint's latest wave of 5G cities including New York and L.A.
How to connect the Galaxy Note 10 or Note 10 Plus to your Windows PC or laptop
The Samsung Galaxy Note 10 and Note 10 Plus have a special Microsoft integration baked into the system settings that enables you to connect the phones straight to your Windows PC or laptop. You can even mirror your phone screen and control it via keyboard and mouse. Here's how to make it all work.
How to change the Galaxy Note 10 power button so it doesn’t launch Bixby
Samsung's latest Galaxy Note 10 and Note 10 Plus have two buttons on the left side of the phone, which is one less than its previous devices. The power button has been replaced with a sleep/wake key that launches Bixby when you press and hold it. Here's how to change it to get a traditional power menu.
Here’s how fast the Note 10 Plus’ battery charges compared to the competition
Samsung has lagged behind in charging speed time for its phones for years. That's changing with its latest Galaxy Note 10 Plus. It comes with a 25W charger in the box and supports USB Power Delivery 3.0. Here's how it fares over popular phones like the iPhone XS Max, Pixel 3 XL, and OnePlus 7 Pro.
Apple Card is finally available. Here’s everything you need to know about it
Apple is getting into the credit card business. Apple Card is a credit card you can sign up for directly on your iPhone, and it doesn't have fees. There's a lower interest rate, and you can even get Daily Cash from all purchases. It's supported everywhere Apple Pay is, and there's even a physical card.
Motorola One Action hands-on review
Motorola’s latest phone is called the Motorola One Action, and it wants to end vertical videos once and for all. The unique action camera lets you film in portrait orientation, but you still get landscape video footage. Sadly, in the U.S. this phone won’t be a part of the Android One program.
Samsung said the new Galaxy Note 10 was made of stainless steel. It’s not
A Samsung Galaxy Note 10 and Note 10 Plus promotional video -- seen by almost 3 million people -- claimed the new phones have stainless steel frames, like Apple's flagship iPhones. The problem? They don't. Samsung has since replaced the video and has confirmed to Digital Trends the metal is aluminum.
Whistle Go Explore impressions: A smarter pet tracker
Whistle's latest line of pet trackers don't just track activity and GPS, but health trends as well. The Whistle Go and the Whistle Go Explore use research collected in a three-year span from more than 55,000 dogs to analyze your dog's habits, such as if it's scratching or licking more than usual.
How to navigate with the AR mode in Google Maps to find your way
Got turned around? Not sure which direction to head? Google Maps now has an augmented reality (AR) mode that lets you use your phone's camera to find which way to go. It was initially exclusive to Google's Pixel phones first, but it's now available on other Android phones -- even iPhones.
