Author Archives: Jon Fingas

Samsung will reveal the ‘future of the display’ at a January 6 event

Mini-LED, MicroLED and foldable screens could play a crucial role. Continue reading

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Galaxy Chromebook 2 leak hints Samsung will stick to its design guns

The biggest changes might be on the inside. Continue reading

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Google Assistant’s agenda now changes with the time of day

It’s also adding recommendations for podcasts, recipes, and restaurants. Continue reading

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Google Duo video calls are coming to Android TV

You will just need a camera to start chatting in your living room. Continue reading

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Report: Phone market might not bounce back until 2022

The growth of 5G could help revive interest, but it’s going to be a tough year in 2021. Continue reading

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Poll: Are you planning to buy a phone in 2020?

We want to know: are you buying a smartphone in 2020? The pandemic has changed everything, but your habits might not change. Continue reading

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Sony registration page can bump you to the front of PS5 pre-orders

You’re not guaranteed a spot, but it may be your best chance to get the PS5 early. Continue reading

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Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War arrives November 13, 2020

The new game will launch on PC, Xbox One, and PS4, and will come later for PS5 and Xbox Series X. Continue reading

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Fitbit Sense ECG should be ready by the holidays

You won’t need to wait too much longer for advanced heart health tracking. Continue reading

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Poco X3 with quad cameras officially confirmed (Update)

Update: The 64MP camera on the Poco X3 gets an early test in a new teaser. Continue reading

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AT&T returns to self-branded phones with the Radiant Max

It boasts three rear cameras, but the real allure is the very, very low price. Continue reading

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Googlers in 2018 were just as confused by their privacy settings as you were

Google says its data gathering has improved since. Continue reading

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Chrome tabs in Android will eventually chew less of your phone’s battery

A recent Chromium beta keeps background tabs in check, resulting in better battery life. Continue reading

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You can already use the Xbox Series X interface on your Xbox One

This is largely what you can expect on Microsoft’s new console when it arrives later in 2020. Continue reading

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Google won’t support Playground and AR Stickers on newer Pixel phones

Augmented reality still has a future on Android, but not with these apps. Continue reading

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Smartphone sales plunged 20% in spring 2020 due to the pandemic

Apple emerged relatively unscathed, but Samsung and Huawei weren’t so lucky. Continue reading

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Google brings Live Caption for phone calls to more Pixel phones

You no longer need a Pixel 4a to get real-time call transcriptions. Continue reading

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Nintendo’s 2021 Switch upgrade could support 4K

There would also be a string of games to take advantage of the new console. Continue reading

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Amazfit sibling brand unveils smartwatches focused on style and health

The new smartwatches sport two distinctive designs for you to choose from. Continue reading

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Some Chinese phones are shipping with money-stealing malware

The company blames the problems on a supply chain partner. Continue reading

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