The powerful Razer Phone 2 costs just $400 thanks to Amazon Prime Day 2019
The Razer Phone 2, a follow-up to the original Razer Phone, has a ton going for it, including a Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor and some excellent media features. For Prime Day 2019, the phone is available for a massive 50 percent off, bringing the total price down to a very affordable $400.
Best Amazon Prime Day smartphone accessory deals
Amazon Prime Day 2019 is here, and with it comes a ton of great deals on smartphones and smartphone accessories. Whether you're looking for a great deal on a case for your phone, or you want a charging cable or external battery, here are the best Prime Day smartphone accessory deals we could find.
The best Motorola smartphone deals for Amazon Prime Day
Amazon Prime Day 2019 is here, and there are some awesome deals on smartphones, especially when it comes to Motorola's range of devices. For Prime Day 2019, Motorola has discounted phones like the Moto Z3 Play, as well as slightly more budget-friendly devices like the Moto G7 and Moto G6.
Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 855 Plus brings a performance boost to flagship phones
Qualcomm is giving a modest performance boost to the Snapdragon 855. The company has taken the wraps off of the new Snapdragon 855 Plus, which offers a few new features over the original Snapdragon 855, and will likely power many of the best Android flagship phones over the next few months.
Apple reportedly canceled development of its augmented reality glasses
Reports have surfaced over the last few months that Apple was working on a pair of augmented reality glasses, but a new report from DigiTimes suggests that instead Apple may have canceled, or at least temporarily suspended, the project. It's now unclear when, or if, Apple will launch AR glasses.
T-Mobile’s new Revvlry phones offer decent specs at an affordable price
T-Mobile has taken the wraps off of its latest T-Mobile branded phones, the T-Mobile Revvlry and Revvlry+. The new phones are essentially branded versions of the Motorola Moto G7 and Moto G7 Play, but they're available at an affordable price and offer some pretty decent specs for that price.
The FCC is going after international robocallers with new measure
The FCC wants to take on the robocalls issue in the U.S. head-on. FCC chairman Ajit Pai announced a new measure to ban international robocalls and malicious text messages that spoof caller IDs to appear as local calls and texts. The announcement is the latest move by the FCC against robocalls.
Over 1,000 Android apps are collecting user data without permission
According to a new report, around 1,325 Android apps collect user location data and phone identifier data even without the user's permission to do so. According to Google, a fix to the issue won't be released until Android Q -- and that will still leave those who don't get Android Q vulnerable.
Apple awarded series of new patents related to smart fabrics and AR
Apple has been awarded a number of patents related to augmented reality and smart fabrics, including a patent for a systemwide user interface tailored for using AR on the iPhone, and a patent for a touch-sensitive fabric that could be used on jackets, shirts, and more, in conjunction with other devices.
Google Images’ latest feature makes it easy to find that perfect shareable GIF
Google Images has supported GIFs for some time, but now its getting a feature that will allow users to more easily find one that they might want to share. The new "Share GIFs" section in Images will showcase some of the most shareable GIFs around, then quickly share them into the app they want.
Visible is removing its 5Mbps data speed limiter (for a limited time)
Visible, the Verizon-owned carrier aimed at offering a no-frills approach to the modern carrier experience, has announced that for a limited time it is removing the 5Mbps data speed cap -- and that unlimited data speed will be available to all current customers as long as they're with Visible.
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 has smart card-equivalent security certification
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 is Qualcomm's flagship processor for the year, and it's available in a range of smartphones. Now, the chip is certified with a smart card equivalent security rating, which essentially means that manufacturers may not need to include external security chips in their phones.
The 5G 2020 iPhone: Here’s everything we know
We're still many months away from the launch of a 2019 iPhone, so do we know anything at all about the 2020 iPhone? Surprisingly, the answer is yes, and the rumors are picking up the pace. Specifics aren't available, but we're learning about the camera, connectivity, screen, and design already.
Mastercard’s new card lets LGBTQIA+ customers use their true name
According to Mastercard, a major source of anxiety for those in the LGBTQIA+ community could be that their credit or debit card doesn't show their true name. The company, however, aims to solve that issue -- and announced the new True Name card, which shows the user's true name on the front.
You can now use an Android phone to log in to Google on an iOS device
Google announced that its Android security feature is expanding. Now, you'll be able to use your Android phone to log in to your Google account on an iOS device. That's great news for those that have an Android phone but also use an iPad. The feature is still limited to only Google sign-ins.
Google Drive will stop syncing with Google Photos in July
Google Photos and Google Drive have long synced files together, however that has apparently lead to some confusion as Google has announced that Google Photos and Google Drive will stop syncing starting in July. Thankfully, you will still be able to manually upload photos from Drive into Photos.
Google Maps may soon alert you if your taxi driver goes off-route
Google want to make taking a taxi a little safer. The company is adding a feature to Google Maps that will alert you if your taxi driver goes off-route by more than 500 meters. The feature is currently only available in India, but will hopefully roll out to other locations in the near future.
