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When news broke at the beginning of the year that T-Mobile was preparing a major revision of its longstanding Netflix freebie for some customers, we have to admit… we were far from shocked. While that likely also applied to many of the “Un-carrier’s” impacted users, who probably saw the change coming a long time ago as Netflix kept jacking up its prices, what followed after the initial revelation was indeed surprising for everyone.Without any warning, it appears that the Netflix “Standard with ads” plan offered for free to high-paying T-Mobile customers has also started to restrict some content. That’s right,…
Expected to be introduced in China later this month, the Vivo X Fold 3 series includes the Vivo X Fold 3 and the Vivo X Fold 3 Pro with the model number V2337A. The two book-style foldables have already received their 3C certification for safety in China. On Weibo, a post from AnTuTu revealed that the Vivo X Fold 3 Pro will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 application processor (AP) making it the first foldable model to be equipped with this flagship AP.The variant of the phone that was benchmarked by AnTuTu features 16GB of LPDDR5 RAM…
Okay, is an apocalypse actually coming? Mere weeks after the announcement of the Energizer Hard Case P28K smartphone (with a 28,000mAh battery inside), another Survivor device is here: The Hotwav W11. Channel your inner Mad Max!This is what the Hotwav W11 brings to the table (make sure your table is reinforced, because this bad boy has been bulking):100 days on standby176.6 x 84.8 x 26.5 mm (dimensions), 850g (weight)20,800mAh battery280LM flashlight6.6” FHD+ displayUp to 12GB RAM/256GB storage configurationAndroid 1364MP main + 24MP Night Vision camera33W fast chargingRugged designTake a look at it flying through space and obliterating a meteorite: My,…
TL;DR: Apple is expanding its research and development operations in ChinaA new Shenzhen lab will focus on testing and research for key products, including iPhone, iPad, and Vision Pro headsetThis expansion follows a significant drop in iPhone sales in mainland ChinaAs iPhone sales face a slowdown in the largest smartphone market globally, aka China, Apple is expanding its applied research operations in the country. With stiff competition from Huawei and other prominent domestic smartphone makers, Apple is doubling down on its research operations to stay ahead in the game.In a statement provided to the South China Morning Post (via MacRumors),…
While some smartwatches tend to feel outdated after just a few months of availability, making you constantly wonder when their sequels will be released and what kind of upgrades they could bring to the table, others are essentially timeless, connecting with their target audience for years on end. To our knowledge, this is the largest ever markdown offered by a major US retailer like Amazon or Garmin itself on the Forerunner 55, which is simply mind-blowing given the advanced age of the popular GPS running watch.It shouldn’t come as a surprise therefore that Amazon’s unprecedented promotion is labeled as a “limited…
If you own an iPhone, one of the toughest decisions you’ll have to make is whether to use Apple Maps or Google Maps for navigation. At one time, even Apple would have told you to use Google Maps over Apple Maps. That was in 2012 after Apple Maps was launched and some countries were mislabeled, some weren’t given a name at all, some directions were screwed up, and following Apple Maps’ turn-by-turn directions could have been dangerous to your health.Apple CEO Tim Cook not only apologized, he told users, “While we’re improving Maps, you can try alternatives by downloading map…
If you are in the market for a new Samsung tablet and don’t want to break the bank on the tech giant’s latest and greatest Galaxy Tab S9 slates, feel free to pull the trigger on this deal. Amazon is currently selling the Galaxy Tab S9 FE with 128GB of storage space at a sweet 18% discount, letting you snatch one for $80 off its price if you act fast and get one through this offer while you can. This deal is truly enticing, as the seemingly insignificant $80 discount actually brings the price of the Galaxy Tab S9 FE…
Based on the iPhone 14, the iPhone SE 4 is expected to be a “budget” iPhone model unlike any other iPhone SE model ever released before. The iPhone SE 4 will feature Face ID instead of Touch ID making it the first SE model to offer the facial recognition feature to unlock the phone. A 6.1-inch OLED panel, the first found on an iPhone SE, will replace the 4.7-inch LCD display found on the iPhone SE 3. The display will have an old-school refresh rate of 60Hz.The iPhone SE 4 will have a USB-C port, and the Action Button; this…
The camera system employed by the Galaxy S24 might be pretty capable, but it’s no match for the setup on top camera phones. Samsung wants to change that and the company’s desire may have prompted Sony to move certain production operations to South Korea.The Galaxy S24 and S24 Plus use the Samsung GN3 sensor, which is pretty similar to the Galaxy S22’s ISOCELL GN5 sensor. The GN3 is a 1/1.57-inch sensor with 1.0μm-sized pixels and uses Samsung’s Tetrapixel tech for clear photos. The report says that Sony is relocating some stages of the image sensor production process to Samsung’s home country South Korea. The outlet…
Sure, Surface Duo fans got upset at Microsoft once it became obvious that a Surface Duo 3 was not coming to the marketplace. Yes, the Surface Duo had its fans even though it wasn’t a true foldable phone and was simply two panels connected in the middle with a hinge. So while there is no crease in the middle of the larger display, when the Surface Duo is open, there is a hinge that you really have to ignore to create the illusion that you’re using a larger tablet-sized display.The second (and last) Surface Duo features a pair of 5.8-inch…
If your budget is low but taste is high-end, Google’s awesome Pixel 6a is the perfect phone for you.The Pixel 6a was one of the best mid-range phones when it came out and it continues to be the best cheap handset you can buy today. That’s because after releasing the Pixel 7a, Google lowered the price of the already affordable phone instead of discontinuing it. That might still not be cheap enough for you, which is why Amazon subsidiary Woot has made the Pixel 6a even cheaper.The Pixel 6a has the same chic design as recent Pixel phones and has the…
Samsung is now pushing out the March Android update to the Galaxy S23, S22, and both the Galaxy Fold and Flip 5 foldable lines—including carrier locked devices. This update follows the update pushed out earlier this month to the S24 series and primarily focuses on strengthening security rather than adding major new features.The latest security patch for March 2024 is the focus of the update, according to Verizon’s published changelog. This includes fixes for two critical security flaws and thirty-five other high-priority vulnerabilities found within the Android operating system. Additionally, nine items within Samsung’s One UI interface have been addressed,…
With little fanfare and no advance notice, Motorola has formally introduced not one but two new mid-range handsets earlier today. Just like their predecessors but unlike the Moto G04, G24, and G24 Power unveiled in recent months, the Moto G 5G (2024) and Moto G Power 5G (2024) are officially headed for the US.The North American availability of these hot new budget-friendly devices is not only implied or vaguely confirmed, mind you, but fully detailed with release dates, price points, and even US carrier names.The Moto G Power 5G is bigger and faster but not costlierMotorola’s second-ever Moto G Power…
MediaTek’s Dimensity 9300 SoC has an unusual configuration. With four Cortex-X4 Prime CPU cores and four Cortex-A720 Performance CPU cores, the octa-core chipset is not equipped with any low-power Efficiency cores. While there have been concerns about the chipset overheating, the component has been used inside the Vivo x100 Pro without any issues. A report out of China says that the Dimensity 9300 application processor (AP) has already earned $1 billion in revenue for MediaTek.The Dimensity 9400 chipset, expected to be introduced later this year, also will sport a unique configuration that is expected to include one Cortex-X5 Prime CPU…
TL;DR:Apple is introducing a new Web Distribution feature this spring, allowing developers to offer their apps for direct download from their websites.iOS users in the EU will have the freedom to download apps without relying on the App Store or any alternative marketplace.The changes are a response to the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA). Just recently, Apple rolled out iOS 17.4, introducing big changes to the App Store landscape in the European Union. Why? To comply with the newly adopted Digital Markets Act (DMA). These changes include support for alternative app marketplaces, new business terms, in-app purchase options, and more.Now, in…
X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, is reportedly working on bringing passkey support to its Android app, following the iOS rollout. The addition of this feature will provide a more convenient and secure way to log in to the app for Android users.What are passkeys?In case you are not familiar, passkeys are an alternative authentication method that eliminates the need to remember complex passwords. Instead, they rely on a combination of secure ways to authenticate, such as biometrics (fingerprint or facial recognition) or device-specific cryptographic keys. This makes your online accounts far less vulnerable to hacking or…