Category: Smartphone

OnePlus 8 Pro will reportedly include wireless charging and waterproofing

[ad_1] On Twitter, leaker Ishan Agarwal shared spec sheets detailing most of the features and internals of the OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro. The interesting bit of information here is that reportedly only the Pro model will include wireless charging and an IP68 water-resistance rating. Agarwal claims the OnePlus 8 Pro will support 30W […]

European mobile carriers will share location data to track COVID-19 spread

[ad_1] The data will be aggregated and anonymized, the official said. The Commission will also delete the info when the pandemic is over. The European Data Protection Supervisor also wants the Commission to “clearly define” the data it wants to collect, maintain transparency and limit access to epidemiologists and other relevant experts. Separately, the World […]

Royole’s next foldable phone is much better at bending

[ad_1] The most notable feature about Royole’s third-generation Cicada Wing FFD (Fully Flexible Display) on this device is perhaps its much improved bend radius, going from the previous version’s 3mm down to just 1mm, while still lasting over 200,000 bends. This gives the phone a much better fold — perhaps much closer to, if not […]

Verizon gives customers extra mobile data to deal with COVID-19 (updated)

[ad_1] Fios and DSL users don’t have data caps, Verizon reiterated. The provider is also offering some breaks for those facing a financial hit from the coronavirus outbreak. It’s waiving overage charges and late fees, and will waive broadband and voice charges for existing Lifeline customers. If you need wired internet access, Lifeline customers will […]

Apple is reportedly aware of flaky Personal Hotspots in iOS 13

[ad_1] We’ve asked Apple for comment. The document suggests that you can temporarily work around the issue by switching the Personal Hotspot off and on again, but that’s not much consolation if you know it’ll just happen again. The language suggests that Apple is working on a fix. However, it’s not certain if iOS 13.4 […]

Huawei P40 Pro may feature 50X zoom, custom photography chip

[ad_1] Obviously, that’s not as much zoom as you can get on the S20 Ultra. But considering the 100x Space Zoom feature on Samsung’s flagship doesn’t deliver great results, it’s probably not a big deal. In the display cutout toward the top left corner of its 6.58-inch screen, the P40 Pro will include a 32-megapixel […]

Apple’s Siri helps Americans wondering if they have COVID-19

[ad_1] The company didn’t elaborate on the questionnaire when asked by CNBC. In other countries, you’ll typically be directed toward national health resources instead. Apple has launched multiple efforts to fight the COVID-19 pandemic, including over $15 million in donations and contributing face masks. This, however, may be the most conspicuous — anyone with an […]

Smartphone shipments saw their largest drop ever in February

[ad_1] Strategy Analytics’ Linda Sui told CNBC that the slump was across every price category, and not just premium models. As you might guess, March isn’t looking much better. The coronavirus outbreak has reached Europe and North America in earnest, leading to more wary customers and store closures. China appears to be recovering, but the […]

Apple shows a White House coronavirus PSA to App Store users

[ad_1] Tech giants have been displaying prominent coronavirus alerts in various places, but Apple is stepping things up with its latest addition. Users have noticed that Apple is now displaying a White House public service announcement at the top of the App Store for US customers. Tap it and White House Coronavirus Task Force member […]