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A render showcasing a potential design for Xiaomi's 12 Ultra based off a case leak.

Xiaomi’s new Ultra 12 phone could have a huge camera bump

Early renders purporting to show the Xiaomi 12 Ultra give us our first look at what could be Xiaomi's largest camera bump yet.
Mobile Android
oppo find x3 pro review camera

Oppo Find N renders show off Oppo’s first foldable from all angles

New leaks show off Oppo's upcoming answer to the Galaxy Z Fold 3 just a few days before it's supposed to launch.
Mobile Android
Instagram's Playback feature.

Instagram’s Playback takes on Spotify’s 2021 recap feature

Instagram joins Spotify with its own yearly recap feature, dubbed Playback. It's available through New Year's Eve.
Mobile Android
WhatsApp Messenger on an iPhone.

WhatsApp launches crypto-powered mobile payments in the U.S.

WhatsApp now offers a new payments feature in the U.S., allowing people to send and receive money to each other using cryptocurrency.
Mobile Android
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE render in purple.

Samsung’s Galaxy S21 FE could be supported longer than the S21 and S21 Ultra

Samsung's Galaxy S21 FE could be supported longer than the S21 and S21 Ultra if it launches with Android 12 as reported.
Mobile Android
Android 12L shown for a larger display.

You can now download the first Android 12L Beta on your Google Pixel

Google has released the first Beta for Android 12L, its tablet-optimized build of Android 12. Here's what's in it.
Mobile Android
One UI 4 and Android 12.

Samsung’s Android 12 and One UI 4 update comes to the Galaxy Z Flip and Fold 3

Samsung continues its Android 12 and One UI 4 rollout, expanding it to the Galaxy Z Flip 3 and Fold.
Mobile Android
WhatsApp

WhatsApp upgrades its disappearing messages feature

WhatsApp expands its disappearing messages features on iOS and Android with new durations and defaults.
Mobile Android
Early renders of the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE in multiple color options

Samsung’s Galaxy S21 FE could still cost you $700 when it launches in January

The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE is reported to be shipping with the same $700 starting price as last year's S20 FE. Is it too high?
Mobile Android
Samsung's Galaxy A13 from all angles.

Samsung’s Galaxy A13 5G is its cheapest 5G phone yet at $250

For just $250, Samsung's new A13 5G will bring 90Hz, a triple-camera system, all-day battery life, and 5G support to your pocket.
Mobile Android
Nokia 9 PureView

Nokia 9 PureView won’t get Android 11 after all; HMD offers a discount instead

The Nokia 9 PureView won't be getting Android 11, so HMD is offering a discount if you upgrade to the Nokia XR20.
Mobile Android
The Pixel 6 in Silver with a blue wallpaper.

Target and Amazon confirm surprisingly cheap Pixel 6 price

A last burst of leaks before the Pixel 6 launch date reveals a surprisingly cheap entry as Google focuses on aggressive pricing.
Mobile Android
iPhone 13 Pro style shot.

Apple will now let you fix your own iPhone in win for right-to-repair campaigners

Apple takes an unprecedented step as it makes manuals, parts, and tools available to iPhone owners who want to fix their own phones.
Mobile Apple
Charging the Pixel 6.

Google clears the air on disappointing Pixel 6 charging speeds

Google's Pixel 6 charges much slower than other Android phones. The company says it's to preserve battery life.
Mobile Android
Spotify app icon on iPhone.

Spotify finally adds real-time lyrics support to its mobile apps

You can now sing along with your favorite songs on Spotify with the company's new real-time lyrics feature.
Mobile Android
moto watch 100 wear os no motorola leak 2

The Moto Watch 100 might skip out on Google’s Wear OS entirely for a custom OS

Motorola's next cheap smartwatch might not be running Wear OS after all as another smartwatch maker opts to go its own way.
Mobile Android
samsung galaxy z fold 2 release news fold2 open sides

Google may be canceling Pixel Fold plans in face of Samsung’s market dominance

Google is reportedly no longer working on a foldable as Samsung dominates the market.
Mobile Android
Galaxy Watch 4 Classic (left) and the Galaxy Watch 3 (right)

Samsung’s latest Galaxy Watch update improves fall detection, adds watch faces

Samsung's Galaxy Watches pick up new updates alongside the One UI rollout for the S21 series.
Mobile Android
Samsung Galaxy S21 phone lineup.

Samsung’s Android 12 and One UI 4 rollout begins today with the S21

Following Google's Pixel phones, Android 12 is now available on the Samsung Galaxy S21 with Samsung's release of One UI 4.
Mobile Android
An Apple iPhone 13 showing the home screen apps and widgets.

Three reasons Apple’s anti-sideloading rant misses the point

Apple Craig Federighi tackled sideloading at this week's Web Summit 2021 with a misleading rant. Here are three reasons he's wrong.
Mobile Android
Pixel 6 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro in hand.

Google One subscribers now have enhanced photo-editing tools on iPhones

Google has now added the formerly Android-exclusive Google Photos editing features to the iPhone for Google One subscribers.
Mobile Apple
instagram reels.

Instagram will now pay creators $35,000 to use Reels in challenge to Tik-Tok

Instagram is paying people to share Reels on their platform, with some reporting offers as high as $35,000.
Mobile News
App store icon showing three notifications.

Apple’s first attempt to delay third-party app store payments fails in court

Apple's attempt to delay support for third-party payment systems has run into a roadblock, with a federal court dismissing its request for a stay.
Mobile Apple
Apple logo on screen in front of group of people.

Apple makes another concession to developers, lets some link outside its app

Apple has satisfied a Japanese Fair Trade commission investigation by giving developers more leeway in linking outside the App Store.
Mobile Apple
Twitter logo.

Twitter Blue launches in the U.S. with ad-free news and improved customization

Twitter today announced an expansion of its Twitter Blue subscription service to the U.S. alongside an expansion of its feature set.
Mobile News
Instagram logo

Instagram is preparing its own subscription service

Instagram is the latest social media platform to move towards a subscription service as app store sleuths uncover service pricing.
Mobile News
The Nokia X100 on a table

Nokia’s new, cheap X100 gives T-Mobile customers 5G for just $252

HMD Global is here with an inexpensive 5G phone for T-Mobile and Metro customers with the new Nokia X100.
Mobile Android
App screen on the Google Pixel 6 Pro.

The Google Pixel 6 and 6 Pro barely charge any faster than the Pixel 5

Google hinted that the Pixel 6 could reach charging speeds up to 30W, but tests show that differences between the current chargers are marginal at best.
Mobile Android
The Twitter app on the Sony XPeria 5 II.

Twitter for iOS now lets you dig up people’s tweets more easily

Twitter has added a new search shortcut on Twitter for iOS, enabling support for searching user profiles.
Mobile Apple
Google Play Store.

Google opens up Play Store payments in South Korea in response to legislation

In response to new legislation, Google will now let developers in South Korea implement support for third-party payment systems.
Mobile Android
Galaxy Z Flip 3 closed with Cover Screen active.

iPhone 13 and Z Flip 3 keep Apple and Samsung sales strong in U.S. and Europe

The chip shortage continues to stifle smartphone sales growth, but Apple and Samsung manage to hold on in the U.S. and European markets.
Mobile Android
Google Pixel 3a XL hands on.

Pixel 3a confirmed to get Android 12L even as Google winds down Pixel 3 support

Google confirms the Pixel 3a and 3aXL will get Android 12L after a spot of confusion over if the devices would also be losing support.
Mobile Android
The Apple Watch's Fall Detection Feature.

The iPhone could soon pick up a car crash detection feature that can dial 911

Apple wants to add a Pixel-like car crash detection feature to the iPhone and Apple Watch next year, according to a new report.
Mobile Apple
Google Pixel 6 Pro tensor custom silicon.

Google already kicking off work on the Tensor 2 processor for the future Pixel 7

Not one to rest on its laurels, Google has reportedly already begun work on a second-generation Tensor chipset for the Pixel 7.
Mobile Android
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