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The Galaxy S21 Ultra from the back, held in a hand.

You probably won’t see Samsung’s new 200-megapixel camera on the Galaxy S22

Samsung has debuted a ridiculously high-resolution camera that we could see in Android smartphones as soon as next year, though probably not the S22 Ultra.
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Apple makes another concession to developers, lets some link outside its app

Apple has satisfied a Japanese Fair Trade commission investigation by giving developers more leeway in linking outside the App Store.
Person accessing a state ID using the Apple Wallet on an iPhone.

Your iPhone will be able to store your driver’s license in these eight states

Apple is bringing driver's license support to iOS with iOS 15. These eight states will be the first to support it.
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Samsung Galaxy S21 Fan Edition’s manual leak confirms one big omission

A sneak peek at the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S21 Fan Edition's manual confirms the design, a few internals, and one huge omission.
Google Pixel 6 colors.

The Pixel 6’s wireless charging speeds reportedly go up to 23 watts

Google's next Pixels are coming with its largest batteries to date. The company is also rumored to be increasing its fast charging speeds to match.
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Apple and Google are going to need to open up their app stores in South Korea

South Korea has just forced Apple and Google to open up their in-app purchases to third-party payment processors as antitrust movements intensify globally.
App store icon showing three notifications.

Apple makes concessions to developers as part of $100 million settlement

Apple is finally allowing developers to share iinformation about pricing outside the App Store as part of a $100 million class-action settlement proposal.
Woman wearing a protective mask while sitting in a bus and using a mobile phone.

The iPhone 13’s Face ID will work with your face mask, leaker says

Apple is working on an improved Face ID system for the iPhone 13 that works with face masks.
A student on a laptop.

5 essential productivity apps for students of all ages

Going back to school this fall? Pick up one of these five apps to hit the ground running!
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Xiaomi might introduce a 200-megapixel camera with its next Ultra phone

Xiaomi's next Ultra phone aims to keep living up to the Ultra name with a reported main 200-megapixel camera.
Google Pixel 6 colors.

Google may have accidentally shown off the Pixel 6’s in-display fingerprint sensor

A new Google Pixel 6 leak comes from an unlikely source, and reveals the positioning of the upcoming phone's in-display fingerprint sensor.
Samsung Galaxy folding phones.

Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Flip 3 might turn out to be sales hits

Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Flip 3 are looking a lot like hit products based on their pre-order performance.
The back of a Pixel 5, showing its camera and fingerprint sensor.

Google discontinues Pixel 5, Pixel 4a 5G after Pixel 5a launch

Google has discontinued the Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a 5G in the wake of the Pixel 5a 5G, the company confirmed this week.
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Fossil’s Gen 6 smartwatch leaks as a powerful Galaxy Watch 4 contender

A new leak reveals details of Fossil's upcoming Gen 6 model. While the smartwatch won't come with Wear OS 3, an update is planned for mid-2022.
Person holding the Samsung Galaxy s21 in purple lighting.

Samsung Galaxy S22 leaks paint a picture of a refined S21

Samsung's Galaxy S22 is expected to launch in early 2022, but early reports paint a picture of a phone that's more of an evolution than a revolution.
Samsung Galaxy A52 from the back.

Samsung upgrades the Galaxy A52 5G with a stronger chipset, new mint color

Samsung announced an upgrade to the excellent Galaxy A52 5G. It boasts a newer, more powerful chip and an eye-catching Awesome Mint shade.
Samsung s21+5g phone and box.

Samsung’s poor S21 sales are an Android flagship problem

Samsung's Galaxy S21 sales fell short of the company's expectations, but it may be an Android flagship problem, not a Samsung one.
An alleged render of the Pixel 5a 5G.

A new Google Pixel 5a leak just showed off its beefy battery

Google is preparing to launch the Pixel 5a sooner rather than later. A new report shows our first live view of the phone -- or at least parts of it.
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Spotify is finally bringing offline playback to Wear OS

Spotify is bringing offline playback to Google's Wear OS just months after debuting on the Apple Watch.
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Google releases YouTube Music for Wear OS, refreshes apps with Material You design

Google announced a slew of features coming to Wear OS today, including YouTube Music, and redesigns to Google Maps, Messages By Google, and Google Pay.
Galaxy Z Fold 3, Galaxy Z Flip 3, and the Galaxy Watch 4, and Watch 4 Classic.

Everything Samsung announced at August’s Galaxy Unpacked event

Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked event just made the Fold 3, Flip 3, Watch 4, Watch 4 Classic, and Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 official. Find out more about the new devices.
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Watch Samsung Galaxy Unpacked right here

Samsung is preparing to announce its next generation of foldables and wearables at its Unpacked event on August 11, here's how to watch it from your home.
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The iPhone 13’s powerful new camera features just got detailed in a new report

The iPhone 13 will reportedly bring the popular portrait mode to video as Apple beefs up its videography with ProRes support and a faster A15 chip.
Open apps menu on the Galaxy Watch 4 Classic.

Samsung just announced the most powerful Wear OS chip for the Galaxy Watch 4

Samsung today announced the Exynos W920, its newest wearable processor. The company says it'll power its upcoming smartwatch powered by Google's Wear OS.
Google Pixel 6 camera module.

Google’s Pixel 6 may finally retake the camera crown — but is it enough?

Google's Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro combination of powerful cameras and a smarter chip might be just what the company needs to restore its camera king reputation.
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra

Samsung’s Galaxy S21 sales are worse than the S10, forcing an internal review

Samsung launched its best flagship in years to its worst sales in years. Now the company may be considering an audit.
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Your old Kindle e-reader will lose internet connectivity later this year

Amazon is urging customers to move away from its older Kindle e-readers, as later this year some of them will completely lose internet access.
Person holding the Samsung Galaxy s21 in purple lighting.

The Galaxy S21 FE may not launch at Unpacked after all

Samsung's Galaxy S21 Fan Edition is probably coming a few months after Samsung Unpacked, according to new reports.
Google Pixel Buds box and case.

Google has stopped selling the Pixel Buds in the U.S. and Canada

Google's 2020 Pixel Buds appear to be going off the market as Google shifts to the cheaper Pixel Buds-A series. It could also hint at an upcoming refresh.
iPhone SE 2020 Screen Front.

Apple AirPods refresh and new iPhone SE tipped for 2022 with 5G and A15 processor

Apple is preparing refreshed AirPods and an all-5G slate of iPhones in 2022 with reports indicating a new 5G iPhone SE and a brand-new iPhone Max.
The Google Keep app on Wear OS

Google Wear update picks up remote app installation and a redesigned Play Store

A new Wear OS update will enable remote app installation from the Play Store on Android phones. Google is also adding a splash of Material You to the platform.
Google Pixel 6 leaked image showing screen.

Google needs to figure out supply problems before the Pixel 6 launches

Google hasn't been especially good at managing the supply of its Pixel phones, but the Pixel 6 presents a good chance for the company to make a change.
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The OnePlus Nord 2 could have the same camera as the flagship OnePlus 9 Pro

The OnePlus Nord 2 is rumored to ship with the same camera as the OnePlus 9 Pro, which bodes well for the phone's photography chops.
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A larger iPad Mini with Air-style thin bezels could still arrive this year

The iPad Mini 6 may not have arrived at Apple's Spring Reloaded event, but a new report claims that the small tablet is still on its way.