Category: Mobile

Vivo’s new concept phone comes with a ‘gimbal camera’

[ad_1] The 48-megapixel “gimbal camera” below the zoom camera is rather fascinating. As the name suggests, Vivo managed to stuff some sort of “gimbal-like structure” into this camera, so that “it achieves optical stabilisation in the front-back and left-right inclined directions with enhanced performance.” This design was actually inspired by the chameleon’s eyeball, which steadily […]

‘Crossy Road’ follow-up comes to Apple Arcade with a focus on co-op play

[ad_1] The multiplayer is built for use on a single device (and with gamepads, if you have them) or across multiple devices, with tons of collectibles and procedurally generated levels that promise a different run every time. Snagging the spinoff to an already-popular game is one way to make sure people are still paying attention […]

FCC may fine carriers for failing to protect phone location data

[ad_1] Officials didn’t make any settlement offers, according to the tipsters. That suggests it doesn’t believe a compromise is possible, although it also raises the likelihood that networks will try to fight any fines and have them reduced or tossed out. Fines wouldn’t be surprising given how egregious the alleged violations would be. Carriers not […]

Samsung is already working to fix the Galaxy S20 cameras

[ad_1] Samsung didn’t say what the problems were, exactly, but the Galaxy S20 Ultra indeed has a very advanced camera with a 108-megapixel sensor. It also packs a phase-detect system that’s supposed to make autofocus (AF) quicker and more accurate. However, reviewers have found that it’s slow and in some cases inaccurate, yielding out-of-focus photos. […]

New ‘Shovel Knight’ spinoff is a Tetris-like puzzle game

[ad_1] Yacht Club says Pocket Dungeon will have a dungeon-crawling twist, allowing you to control a hero within the puzzle and featuring monsters from the Shovel Knight universe. In addition to grouping identical foes together for chain attacks, your hero can also bump into enemies to trade damage and grab keys, power-ups and potions that […]

Apple will open its first India retail store in 2021

[ad_1] Apple has been manufacturing iPhones in India for a while, but sales have had to go through third-party stores. The country paved the way for Apple’s arrival with a 2018 decision that let foreign single-brand retailers like Apple operate stores without getting special permission. The company hasn’t been a strong seller in India, in […]

GrubHub+ gets you free deliveries and cashback for $10 a month

[ad_1] Even if you use Grubhub frequently, you’ll want to check if your favorite take-out joints are participating in the program; both free delivery and cashback rewards are limited to restaurants that have enrolled in the program. The company told Restaurant Dive approximately 100,000 restaurants across the US are currently taking part in Grubhub+. Another […]

Surface Duo may let you ‘peek’ at notifications

[ad_1] A leaked video shared on Twitter shows a Surface Duo opened just slightly. The time and notifications are clustered on the right side of the screen, and you can swipe to dismiss them. You’ll also be able to preview and decline or accept calls. Peek pic.twitter.com/vnawzLrf6k — WalkingCat (@h0x0d) February 26, 2020 This “peek” […]

Samsung finally adds period tracking to its Health app

[ad_1] It’s about time Samsung added the capability. Apple, Fitbit, Garmin and many third-party apps already offer period tracking. A quick scroll through Samsung forums shows that users have been calling for this addition for years. Many have questioned why women’s health was not more of a priority. As Engadget’s Nicole Lee has pointed out, […]

Samsung Galaxy S20 is the first phone certified for USB fast charging

[ad_1] In order for fast chargers to work as intended, they need to deliver power at the specific voltage and current required by the device, and both the charger and handset need to be able to communicate, The Verge explains. If they can’t do this, the charger and phone will default to a lower charging […]