Category: Smartphone

Samsung’s fix for Galaxy S10 fingerprint scanning will roll out soon

[ad_1] If you do get the update, you can’t escape it — the notice will stay until you install the fix. It’s a quick response, although it’s arguably a necessary one. In theory, anyone could unlock the S10 or Note 10 if the phone had a cheap screen cover installed. The fix should ensure that […]

Google’s new apps are about reining in screen time

[ad_1] Unlock Clock adds a live wallpaper to your smartphone that tracks the number of times you’ve unlocked your device throughout the day. In this way, you don’t need to find your way to the Digital Wellbeing portion of Android’s settings menu to find how many times you’ve unlocked your phone out of pure habit. […]

AT&T offers the LG G8X with a ‘free’ Dual Screen case

[ad_1] We’ve asked AT&T about the availability of the Dual Screen for customers on existing lines. Suffice it to say that the phone becomes a tougher sell if you don’t get that attachment for free, though. It’s an upgrade over the regular G8 with a larger 6.4-inch OLED screen, a larger 4,000mAh battery and an […]

Samsung won’t support Linux on DeX once Android 10 arrives

[ad_1] The decision leaves users in a tough spot. This not only gave Linux fans a way to run their preferred computing platform from their phone, it was the only option that provided a full-fledged desktop OS (in this case, Ubuntu Linux). If you use Android 10, you’ll have to revert to the considerably more […]

A month on, Apple Arcade is too cheap to quit

[ad_1] Mat SmithBureau Chief, UK Sayonara Wild Hearts ticks all the hipster mores to ensure it’ll become a keystone title for Apple Arcade, even if it’s not an exclusive to iOS. As we collected our favorite games and thoughts on this new gaming service, I discovered I had played (and liked) more games than anyone […]

Pixel 4 pre-orders at Amazon include a free $100 gift card

[ad_1] If you wanted to pre-order one of Google’s Pixel 4 phones and haven’t already, you might be in for a treat. Amazon is offering a $100 gift card to anyone who buys the Pixel 4 (starting at $799) or Pixel 4 XL (starting at $899) ahead of launch. You’re not saving money on the […]

Watch Google’s Pixel 4 event right here at 10AM ET

[ad_1] Yes, it’s finally time — A month after the invitations went out, the next Made by Google event is upon us. You can watch the livestream here starting at 10AM Eastern in addition to following our liveblog. There’s a lot expected at this event, and the Pixel 4 phones are really just the beginning […]

Nubia’s $529 dual-screen phone is now available in the US

[ad_1] Besides working as a viewfinder, the Z20’s secondary screen can also double as an always-on display, showing you your notifications on the back of the phone. If you want to save battery life, Nubia suggests you can use it as your primary display in a pinch. Similarly, it’s possible to use the display for […]

Samsung’s Galaxy Fold Premier Service debuts in the US

[ad_1] Premiere Service also includes a discount on the first replacement for the folding screen, lowering it to $149 whether you visit specified service locations or get an expedited mail-in. You might need it, too, given that tests have suggested the inner screen might not last as long as Samsung estimates. The extra support is, […]

Pixel 4 pre-order at Best Buy Canada confirms key specs

[ad_1] The pre-order page only allowed deposits on 64GB versions in black or white, although 128GB and coral-colored Pixel 4 models are expected. There wasn’t any pricing or availability, so it’s not clear how soon the phones will be available or if they’ll carry a premium over the Pixel 3. Best Buy’s listing leaves a […]