[ad_1] Chip and display factories across South Korea aren’t affected, Samsung said. Gumi isn’t far from Daegu, the heart of the current outbreak in the country. The Gumi plant makes higher-end handsets primarily destined for the South Korean market, but they include foldable phones like the Galaxy Z Flip and Galaxy Fold. That could pose […]
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GM makes it easier to find EV charging stations with its myChevrolet app
[ad_1] Starting with stations operated by EVgo and ChargePoint, the app will display real-time information on their status, letting you know if they’re available to use. GM plans to expand this functionality to include other operators, including EV Connect, later this year. With EVgo stations, you’ll also be able to pay to use them directly […]
Sony’s Xperia L4 is an entry-level phone with a 21:9 display
[ad_1] Other standout features include a triple camera, with a 13 megapixel main lens, five megapixel ultra-wide lens and two megapixel depth camera, so you’ll be able to play around with bokeh effects. There’s also a reasonably beefy 3,580mAh battery. If you’re in the market for an entertainment-focused device this could be a good option. […]
The Galaxy Z Flip’s hinge fibers aren’t enough to keep dust out
[ad_1] We’ve asked Samsung for comment. iFixit is planning to publish a full teardown in the early hours of February 19th that might shed more light. The Z Flip does have water-resistant circuitboards, at least, so it’s less likely to die if you’re unfortunate enough to spill water on your $1,380 pride and joy. This […]
Apple warns of iPhone ‘supply shortages’ due to coronavirus outbreak
[ad_1] Apple is expecting a hit to its bottom line as a result of the supply shortages. On top of this, retail demand is a problem. Many official and third-party stores have closed, and those that are open have reduced schedules and “very low” traffic. Apple is slowly reopening stores, but there’s little doubt that […]
The Galaxy Z Flip’s glass screen isn’t very durable
[ad_1] Nelson went so far as to suggest that Samsung wasn’t using real glass, speculating that it might be a glass-polymer hybrid. This struck him as misleading — if you describe a display as glass, shouldn’t it behave like glass? It may be more complicated than that, however. In a response to Engadget, Samsung reiterated […]
Love at first fold: 24 hours with Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip
[ad_1] Things I already love Even after just a relatively short time with the Z Flip, when I use my Pixel, it feels weird that I can’t fold it shut. I even find myself trying to bend my Pixel, my fingers itching to fold the Z Flip like they’re searching for a phantom fidget spinner. […]
Motorola Razr review: A fashion statement, not a flagship
[ad_1] There are a few more things to note about the Razr’s software. Unlike most other premium phones you’re likely to see in 2020 — including the new Galaxy Z Flip — the Razr only runs Android 9.0 Pie. Now, that’s a fine flavor of Android, but Motorola could’ve done better. Oh, and for you […]
Engadget Podcast: Breaking down the Samsung fest and MWC mess
[ad_1] A bunch of things in tech got the proverbial nails slammed into their coffins this week. Andy Rubin’s Essential phone company shut down, MWC got canceled due to fears over coronavirus and the Motorola Razr folding flip phone is pretty likely dead on arrival thanks to Samsung’s new Galaxy Z Flip. Cherlynn is joined […]
Google’s Area 120 brings quick web games to slow phones
[ad_1] All titles work with both touch as well as a PC’s mouse and keyboard, and are designed to run on virtually any platform and device. Like many casual games, they’re designed to be playable with a minimum of instructions — important when they’re meant to reach people across many different languages. Some are not-so-subtle […]