Microsoft’s upcoming Surface Duo 2 looks like it will solve some of the biggest problems of the original. According to a YouTube video that shows still images of a near-final prototype, the new dual-screen Android device will have a vastly improved camera system. And according to a report from Windows Central, the Surface Duo 2 will […]
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Realme could bring MagSafe-like wireless charging to Android
Apple recently launched a $99 battery MagSafe Battery Pack that’s as convenient to use as it is expensive. Just slap it on the back of an iPhone and magnets will hold it in place while it uses wireless charging to refuel your phone’s battery. So far no Android phone maker has offered a similar magnetic […]
Moto G100 and Moto G50 launch with 90Hz displays and big batteries
Motorola is expanding its line of mid-range Moto G series smartphones with two new phones. The Moto G100 packs a Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 processor, making it the first Moto G phone with an 800 series chip. It also has a 90 Hz FHD+ display. The phone debuted in Europe and Latin America in March, and now […]
OnePlus launches Nord 2 5G (not available in the US) OnePlus Buds Pro (available globally)
As expected, OnePlus is launching its first phone powered by a MediaTek processor rather than a Qualcomm Snapdragon chip. But the mid-range OnePlus Nord 2 5G doesn’t skimp on specs. The smartphone has a 6.4 inch AMOLED display with a 90 Hz refresh rate, UFS 3.1 storage, and 65 watt fast charging. The phone goes up […]
KDE Connect now supports Windows as well as Linux and macOS (link your phone to your PC)
3 Comments on KDE Connect now supports Windows as well as Linux and macOS (link your phone to your PC)KDE Connect is a free tool that lets you pair a smartphone with a PC to do things like share links and files between devices, view phone notifications on your PC, use your phone as a remote control for presentations or to control media playback on your computer (or use your PC to control media […]
Qualcomm’s first self-branded smartphone is an enthusiast-class flagship (that’s made by Asus)
7 Comments on Qualcomm’s first self-branded smartphone is an enthusiast-class flagship (that’s made by Asus)The company that makes the processors that power many of the world’s smartphones is now launching its own phone. The new Qualcomm Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders is designed and manufactured by Asus, but it’s designed to show off the best of Qualcomm’s technologies and the phone is marketed at members of the company’s Snapdragon Insiders community. […]
Next-gen Motorola Edge smartphone lineup details leaked
The Motorola Edge line of smartphones debuted last year with the introduction of the Motorola Edge and Edge+ smartphones featuring 90 Hz OLED displays and edge-to-edge designs. Now it looks like Motorola is preparing to refresh the line with a series of new models featuring mid-range specs. While Motorola hasn’t officially launched the 2nd-gen Motorola […]
Asus ZenFone 8 is now available in the US for $600 and up
The Asus ZenFone 8 is a smartphone with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 processor, 8GB of LPDDR5 memory, and a 5.92 inch, 2400 x 1080 pixel display, which is what passes for a relatively small screen these days. It’s also an AMOLED display with a 120 Hz refresh rate. First launched for the European market in May, […]
TCL 20 Series smartphones come to North America for $190 and up
After launching in Europe earlier this year, the TCL 20 Series of smartphones are now available in the United States. Rather than go after Samsung in the high-end space, TCL seems to be focused on the budget and mid-range space. The company’s most impressive new phone is the TCL 20 Pro 5G, with a 2400 x […]
Leaks: Say hello to the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G and Galaxy Z Fold3 5G (with S-Pen)
Samsung’s Galaxy Flip line of smartphones are basically modern flip phones with a foldable display that lets you fold them in half to take up less space in your pocket or handbag, while the Galaxy Fold is pretty much an Android tablet-sized device that folds in half to become a phone-shaped gadget. This year Samsung […]
Nokia G20 is a $199 smartphone that will receive security updates until at least 2024
The Nokia G20 is a budget smartphone with a MediaTel Helio G35 processor, 4GB of RAM, 128GB of storage, and a 6.5 inch, 1600 x 720 pixel display. But the most interesting thing about this phone might not be its specs, but rather its support guarantee. It’s an inexpensive phone that will receive Android OS […]
Motorola Defy is a rugged smartphone (that’s not actually made by Motorola)
This year rugged phone maker Bullitt Group announced a partnership with Motorola to bring rugged Motorola-branded phones to market. Now the first one has arrived: the Motorola Defy is a waterproof, dustproof, drop-proof smartphone with a 5,000 mAh battery, mid-range specs and a mid-range price tag. It goes on sale next week in select European and […]