[ad_1] Next year is 2020, and 20 is a new beginning. — Ice universe (@UniverseIce) December 24, 2019 “Next year is 2020, and 20 is a new beginning,” they said in a follow-up tweet — without elaborating what exactly a “new beginning” means. In the absence of more concrete evidence, all we have to support […]
Category: Smartphone
Google pauses Chrome update for Android after reports of app data loss
[ad_1] Android Police found that the bug was leading angry users to tank app ratings. The company is currently exploring ways to fix the flaw, such as moving missed files or reverting to the old method. Either way, you’ll have to be patient if you haven’t already received Chrome 79 or are waiting on a […]
RCS messaging is now available to all Android users in the US
[ad_1] RCS is considered a rough parallel to Apple’s iMessage with WiFi chatting, high-quality photos and videos, typing notifications, read receipts and better group chat controls. It doesn’t have end-to-end encryption like iMessage, though. As with SMS, your conversations aren’t particularly secure. There’s still a long way to go before RCS is truly universal, though. […]
Oppo’s next flagship will use a custom Sony sensor with faster autofocus
[ad_1] Conventional phase detection autofocus (PDAF), as featured on most modern smartphone cameras, works by detecting pattern changes in the vertical direction only. In other words, PDAF wouldn’t work as well on horizontal pattern changes. This is where “All Pixel Omni-directional PDAF” comes in. In a nutshell, it’s about detecting pattern changes in both vertical […]
OnePlus may return to low-cost phones with the 8 Lite
[ad_1] However, there are signs that you might not have to compromise too much. It would have a hole-punch front camera as expected with other OnePlus 8 models, and the lack of an obvious fingerprint reader suggests the Lite would use under-screen tech like existing models. This more affordable model might still have a 6.4- […]
Readers weigh in on what makes the OnePlus 7 Pro a worthy contender
[ad_1] Specs Richard was pleasantly surprised that the 7 Pro was one of the first non-Samsung smartphones to feature a Snapdragon 855 chip. Alain was also happy about the phone’s performance. “It’s FAST,” he wrote (emphasis his). “I’ve thrown all the apps I can think of at it, and it just doesn’t skip a beat.” […]
Apple explains why the iPhone 11 is always checking your location
[ad_1] The company stressed that the UWB-related checks are handled “entirely on the device,” and that Apple isn’t collecting location data. It’s promising a dedicated toggle for UWB in a future iOS release. The claim lines up with developer Will Strafach’s determination that the location activity doesn’t leave the iPhone, and suggests that there’s no […]
Google Disability Support is more accessible with sign language specialists
[ad_1] These are Connect Direct reps rather than Google staff, and they’ll only be available Monday through Friday between 11AM and 8PM Eastern. Nonetheless, this should make it considerably easier to get help without having to rely on text-based support or someone serving as a go-between. You might be that much more likely to use […]
Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon chips include two with built-in 5G
[ad_1] Just when phones will arrive will depend on the individual manufacturers. It won’t surprise you to hear that several vendors have already confirmed work on devices using the new Snapdragons. Xiaomi’s Mi 10 and an unnamed Oppo flagship will use the Snapdragon 865 in the first quarter of 2020, while Nokia (that is, HMD […]
Samsung’s Galaxy S10 and Galaxy Buds are on sale for $624
[ad_1] The Galaxy S10 is Samsung’s flagship model. Introduced early this year, it has an all-screen, bezel-less display with a punchhole for the front-facing camera. The screen is HDR10+ certified, meaning you’ll get more dynamic range on your smartphone. There’s also an in-screen fingerprint reader, three rear-facing camera lenses and promised improvements you’d expect, like […]