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Verizon reveals a Samsung Galaxy S20 built for its mmWave 5G network

Verizon has announced a new model of the Samsung Galaxy S20 that will support the company's mmWave 5G network. It will be available for pre-order on May 21.
Phones Android
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Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 768G will boost game performance, offer updatable drivers

Qualcomm has announced the new Snapdragon 768G mobile platform, building on the Snapdragon 765G and adding better performance and more gaming features.
Phones Mobile
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Twitter will remove potentially harmful, unverified claims about 5G, coronavirus

Twitter has announced that it will start removing unverified tweets related to 5G and coronavirus that could cause harm, like the destruction of radio towers.
Social Media News
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How to lower your monthly phone bill

Phone bills seem to be as costly as they've ever been, but there are plenty of ways that you can keep costs down Here's how to lower your monthly phone bill.
Phones Mobile
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Samsung’s Galaxy A71 and A51 pack 5G, start at just $500

Samsung announced that it will be bringing the 2020 A series to the U.S. The phones in the series span from the budget A01 for $110 to the midrange A71 5G.
Phones Android
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iPhone SE 2020: Price, availability, features, and everything you need to know

Apple has unveiled the new 2020 iPhone SE, which is essentially an iPhone 8 with the processor of an iPhone 11. The device starts at a very reasonable $400.
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The 5G iPhone 12 is still on track for a fall launch, report claims

According to a new report from Bloomberg, Apple is still on track to launch the next-generation iPhone 12 with 5G in the fall, contrary to previous reports.
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Apple may delay the iPhone 12, its first 5G smartphone, report says

According to a new report, Apple is considering delaying the release of the iPhone 12, which is likely to be its first 5G-capable iPhone, possibly till 2021.
Phones Apple
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What is Houseparty, the social video app with millions of new users?

Stuck at home? Houseparty lets you have virtual face-to-face interactions with your friends and family while playing games and quizzes.
Phones Android
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Life Fitness adds Samsung Galaxy Watch integration to cardio workout machines

Life Fitness has announced Samsung Galaxy Watch integration with its cardio machines, allowing users to share data between their watch and machines with a tap.
Wearables News
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New OnePlus Snowbots let you control a snowball-throwing robot through 5G

OnePlus has launched Snowbots, which are 5G-enabled robots that throw snowballs and that you can control with a good internet connection on your mobile device.
Phones Mobile
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Forget foldables: TCL shows off the first ‘rollable’ phone concept

TCL has released a concept for a new kind of phone display -- a rollable phone. The concept shows a device with an expandable display without a crease.
Phones Android
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Apple stores have a shortage of replacement parts due to coronavirus

According to a report, Apple may be suffering from a shortage of iPhone replacement parts due to supply chain issues related to the coronavirus outbreak.
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Apple to pay up to $500 million in iPhone throttling settlement

Apple was first discovered to be throttling the performance of iPhones with older batteries in 2017 — and now it's settling the lawsuit for up to $500 million.
Phones Apple
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The Apple iPhone XR was the top-selling smartphone in 2019

Counterpoint Research has released its global smartphone sales report for 2019, noting that the Apple iPhone XR was the highest-selling device for the year.
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Facebook cancels F8 developer conference amid coronavirus fears

The Facebook F8 developer conference usually takes place in late April, but has now been canceled due to fears surrounding the spread of coronavirus.
Phones Emerging Tech
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Qualcomm’s new headset design shows off the XR2 VR platform

Qualcomm launched the XR2 platform in December, but now it's unveiling a reference design based on the platform. The design features 5G and two 2K displays.
Phones Mobile
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Over 70 5G-enabled phones featuring a Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 are in the works

According to Qualcomm, over 70 5G-enabled phones powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 are in the works, including unannounced phones like the Black Shark 3.
Phones Android
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Warren Buffett finally upgrades his $20 flip phone to an iPhone

Billionaire investor Warren Buffett has admitted to finally trading in his old Samsung flip phone for a shiny new iPhone -- though he only uses it as a phone.
Phones Apple
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Google warns users not to transfer Google apps on Huawei phones

Google has published a blog post detailing that its work with Huawei has been restricted, and warning users not to side-load Google apps onto Huawei devices.
Phones Android
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Many private WhatsApp group chat links are searchable on Google

According to a new report, links to supposedly private WhatsApp group chats can be easily searched on Google, if users post links to those chats on the web.
Phones Mobile
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Apple’s upcoming feature will let you share car keys with just a message

Apple may replace your car keys, thanks to a new feature called CarKey that will unlock your car with NFC. The feature will likely roll out alongside iOS 13.4.
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Google’s first Android 11 developer preview brings permissions tweaks and more

Google launched the first developer preview of Android 11 a little earlier than usual, showing off tweaks to notifications, how permissions work, and more.
Phones Android
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Apple won’t meet quarterly forecasts because of coronavirus outbreak

Apple has announced that it's unlikely to meet quarterly forecasts due to the coronavirus outbreak. Both supply and demand have been impacted by the outbreak.
Phones Apple
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Qualcomm’s X60 5G modem will power the next generation of 5G flagship phones

Qualcomm has announced the X60 5G-enabled modem, which will be available in 5G smartphones starting early next year. The new modem adds a number of features.
Phones Android
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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.
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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.
Phones Mobile
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There’s a major Android bluetooth security flaw. Here’s how to fix it

A flaw in Android has been discovered that allows hackers to access a user's files and spread malware through Bluetooth. The flaw has been fixed in Android 10.
Phones Android
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Early Motorola Razr durability tests don’t look so good

The new Motorola Razr is the latest foldable device, and while it was just launched, early reports indicate that there may be some issues with its durability.
Phones Android
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Google celebrates 15 years of Maps with new features and redesigned logo

Google Maps has become the go-to Mapping service for most, and the service is now 15 years old. To celebrate, the company has a number of new features for the service, including more detailed information on public transport. Further, Maps now has a new logo.
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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.
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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.
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European lawmakers may force Apple to use USB-C charging standard for the iPhone

The European Parliament has voted to ask the European Commission to draft new laws to force smartphone manufacturers to adopt a common charging port standard.
Phones Apple
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The new, more detailed Apple Maps is now available across the U.S.

The new version of Apple Maps is now available nationwide. It adds more detailed information to Maps and reduces Apple's dependence on third-party information.
Phones Apple
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Apple overtakes Samsung as the biggest smartphone vendor

According to reports from multiple analytics firms, Apple overtook Samsung as the largest smartphone manufacturer in the fourth quarter of 2019. Of course, it only overtook Samsung in that quarter. Over the year, Samsung still sold many more smartphones than Apple,,as did Huawei.
Phones Android
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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip shown off in full thanks to leaked renders

Samsung is set to launch another new foldable phone, called the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip. The device will have a clamshell-style design, and relatively high-end specifications. We now have a much better look at the new device, thanks to a series of leaked renders from WinFuture.
Phones Android
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Motorola’s next phone may be a rival to the Samsung Galaxy Note series

According to a new leak, Motorola's next phone may end up being a rival to the Samsung Galaxy Note series. The leak shows an image of a phone with an edge-to-edge display and a stylus, along with Android 10. Not much else is known about the phone beyond what's shown in the image.
Phones Android
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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.
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