Hardware startup Essential is shutting down after releasing only one device
Essential, the hardware startup founded by Android creator Andy Rubin, has announced that it's shutting down. The company released one smartphone, the Essential PH-1, and teased a concept for a new device, called the Gem, late last year. The company will also be stopping software updates for the PH-1.
Report: Judge to rule in favor of Sprint/T-Mobile merger
According to a new report, the judge in the lawsuit between T-Mobile and Sprint, and a coalition of state attorneys attempting to block their merger, is set to rule in favor of the two companies. The lawsuit is the last hurdle the two companies need to clear before they can finalize their merger.
New video shows teardown of the not-yet-released Motorola Razr
The Motorola Razr is currently up for pre-order, but already a new video shows the upcoming device being torn down. The video shows that the phone has two batteries, and most of its processing components in the bottom half. Along with that, the video shows that the phone is held together with strong glue.
ZTE will skip Mobile World Congress press conference due to coronavirus outbreak
ZTE has announced the cancellation of its Mobile World Congress press conference, citing secondary issues associated with the coronavirus, like difficulty getting visas and arranging travel. The company also says that it wants to avoid making people uncomfortable. The outbreak has so far killed over 400.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold may offer dual 12-megapixel cameras
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold is expected to be Samsung's second foldable device, and new leaks indicate that it will offer features like a dual 12-megapixel camera and a Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ processor. The device is also expected to offer a 1-inch front display for checking things like battery status.
The Motorola Razr will finally be up for pre-order on January 26
After a delay, Motorola finally announced that the Motorola Razr will be up for pre-order on January 26. The device is Motorola's first foldable phone and is set to revive the original Motorola Razr while adding a number of new, modern features. Notably, the phone has a foldable display.
Report: All four of Apple’s 2020 iPhones will feature OLED displays
According to a new report, Apple will seriously step things up for its 2020 lineup of iPhones. The report notes that all four of Apple's 2020 iPhones will feature OLED displays. Not only that but the largest device will have a 6.7-inch display and a thinner build than the iPhone 11 Pro Max.
New leak finally details pricing for the Samsung Galaxy S20 series
Plenty of details about the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S20 series have found their way online, but to date details about pricing have evaded leaks. Until now, that is. A new leak notes that the Samsung Galaxy S20 will start at around 900-1,000 euros, with higher-end and the Galaxy Z Flip costing more.
The new Garmin Approach S62 has maps for 41,000 golf courses
Garmin has taken the wraps off of a new golf-tracking smartwatch, which boasts maps for a whopping 41,000 course, can track fitness through a built-in heart rate monitor, and even deliver notifications for email, texts, and so on. The device is now available for $500 through the Garmin website.
The Samsung Galaxy XCover Pro is a new rugged phone with a removable battery
Samsung has taken the wraps off of its latest rugged phone -- the Samsung Galaxy XCover Pro. The new device offers relatively good performance, as well as two programmable buttons, a display that works with gloves, and even a removable battery. Unfortunately, there's no word on a U.S. release.
Motorola is delaying the new Razr because of overly high demand
Motorola has announced that it's delaying the launch of the new Motorola Razr. Thankfully, the delay isn't due to faulty hardware or bad design choices -- it's due to the fact that demand is now expected to be so high, that it can't keep up. Motorola hasn't specified how long the delay is.
Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 865 benchmarks push the iPhone 11 Pro and show strong A.I.
Qualcomm's Snapdragon 865 isn't available to the public yet, but we had the opportunity to test it in a real device against the Snapdragon 855-powered Samsung Galaxy Note 10 and the iPhone 11 Pro. It steps up raw performance, even beating out Apple's A13 Bionic in some cases, but A.I. and 5G may be its true strengths.
Qualcomm and Niantic to partner on a next-gen augmented reality headset
Qualcomm and Niantic have announced a multi-year partnership that will see the two companies build a reference design augmented reality headset that blends hardware, software, and cloud computing. Details beyond that have yet to be revealed, but the headset may incorporate games like Pokemon Go.
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 offers improved A.I. performance and 8K video
Qualcomm has announced the Snapdragon 865, which is aimed at offering improved performance across all areas. In particular, the new chipset offers improved A.I. performance, and even offers support for 8K video. The new chipset will be available on smartphones in the first quarter of 2020.
Interview: The Snapdragon 865 will make today’s smartphones look downright basic
Qualcomm sees the Snapdragon 865 as more than a simple performance enhancement for the latest high-end phones. It's placed a huge emphasis on artificial intelligence to not only make your life easier, but safer too. With 5G's proliferation, big data isn't just getting bigger, it's getting faster and more capable.
The Qualcomm 3D Sonic Max fingerprint sensor lets you scan two fingers at once
Qualcomm has announced the new 3D Sonic Max ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, which offers a 17-times-larger area, meaning that you can scan two fingers instead of one. The result? The new sensor is a lot more secure than previous-generation scanners. The 3D Sonic Max is also faster than its predecessors.
New patent hints at Motorola Razr 2 with eight sensors on the edges
A new patent has been discovered that hunts at what a follow-up to the new Motorola Razr could look like. The patent seems to show a foldable device with an impressive eight touch sensors around the edges, which could be used to trigger things like Google Assistant or your most-used apps.