[ad_1] LG, NVIDIA and Ericsson had already pulled out of the how in recent days. Samsung is also believed to have scaled back its presence, although it should still have a footprint at the show. Huawei and ZTE are still attending despite the outbreak having its roots in China, although they’ve told Chinese staff to […]
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LG’s big phone this spring may be the V60, not the G9
[ad_1] For the longest time, LG’s phone releases ran like clockwork: you could expect a G series phone around Mobile World Congress in late February, while V series devices would appear either in the fall or when LG had some big new feature to promote. It appears to be shaking things up this year, however. […]
Android security flaw lets attackers send malware over Bluetooth
[ad_1] BlueFrag doesn’t work with Android 10. It’s possible that versions before Android 8 are affected, but the team hadn’t “evaluated the impact” on older releases. You can protect yourself by installing the February 2020 security patch, and the Bluetooth nature of the flaw means that you’ll have to be relatively close to an attacker. […]
Samsung reportedly scales back MWC presence over coronavirus fears
[ad_1] The company didn’t comment on the report. In addition to high-profile companies leaving the show, the GSMA (which organizes MWC) has also implemented some screening efforts in a bid to reduce the chances of coronavirus infections. It’s banning all guests from China’s Hubei province, where the outbreak started, and will require that visitors who […]
Moto Razr test gauges the phone's ability to survive 'pocket sand'
[ad_1] Whether or not you believe the new Moto Razr's hinge is up to the job, there's another lingering question: how well does the phone's foldable screen survive in your pocket? You might have an early answer. JerryRigEverything (aka Zack Nelson) has co… [ad_2] Source link
Galaxy Z Flip video leak shows a model headed to the US
[ad_1] The clip also seems to substantiate a number of other claims about the Z Flip, including its use of a Snapdragon 855+ chip, a 6.7-inch screen with an unusual 2,636 x 1,080 resolution and 256GB of built-in storage. And yes, you can continue using the phone if it’s partly bent. It’s also expected to […]
Facebook buys startup using AI vision to find your location
[ad_1] We’ve asked Facebook for comment on the deal, although this doesn’t appear to be an acquihire (where a large company buys a smaller one primarily for its employees). The social network now owns a majority stake, and two of its executives now sit on Scape’s board of directors in place of venture capital representatives. […]
The Morning After: A Samsung Galaxy Z Flip sneak peek
[ad_1] It’s not just an app problem.The Engadget Podcast: How tech (and humans) failed the Iowa caucus This week on the Engadget Podcast, Devindra and Cherlynn chat about what exactly went wrong for Iowa’s Democratic Party. The mysterious app from an unknown progressive tech firm was mostly to blame, but it was also helped by […]
Motorola defends the Razr’s reliability with footage of its test rig
[ad_1] The spokesperson said: “razr is a unique smartphone, featuring a dynamic clamshell folding system unlike any device on the market. SquareTrade’s FoldBot is simply not designed to test our device. Therefore, any tests run utilizing this machine will put undue stress on the hinge and not allow the phone to open and close as […]
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip hands-on clearly shows the tall foldable phone
[ad_1] Open, its 22:9 aspect ratio is obvious, as the narrow-but-tall device has plenty of space. Overall it’s very similar to Motorola’s reborn Razr, but minus the massive chin. Pictures we’ve received reveal its model number will mark it as the SM-F700U, while earlier leaks have suggested specs including a a 6.7-inch, 2,636 x 1,080 […]