With Android 10 rolling out, users are finding some unexpected surprises included in the update. For example, an upgrade to the Pixel 3a and 3a XL’s Dual SIM Dual Standby (DSDS) feature that (finally) enables true dual-SIM card support on these devices. DSDS lets you have two SIM cards (one physical and one eSIM card) connected to separate […]
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Samsung reaches peak flagship with a blockchain-branded Galaxy Note 10
With four different Galaxy S10s, four Galaxy Note 10s, and the impending launches of two Galaxy Folds, Samsung’s flagship lineup for this year has officially reached ten phones. Perhaps this is too many, but Samsung doesn’t seem to think so. It’s now releasing a blockchain-branded variant of the Galaxy Note 10 to bring in customers […]
Samsung Galaxy Fold launches in Korea with 5G
After its first attempt at a launch fizzled out in the spring, the Samsung Galaxy Fold is ready to try again at making a first impression. As promised, it’s ready for launch now and is available starting September 6th in South Korea. The surprise addition however is that “in select markets” the Fold will be […]
Roku just unveiled a $180 soundbar that can stream content to your TV
Roku’s hardware portfolio just got a little larger, thanks to the unveiling Wednesday of the company’s new Smart Soundbar that functions as both a TV speaker as well as a Roku media player that can serve up a ton of content without the need for a separate device. Among its key features, the soundbar houses […]
Samsung’s A-Series 5G Smartphone: Galaxy A90 5G
With multiple makers of smartphones launching expensive high-end 5G smartphones this year, it was a matter of time before more reasonably priced 5G handsets emerge. Samsung is among the first companies to introduce a 5G-enabled smartphone that promises not to break the bank. In addition to faster networks support, the Samsung A90 offers a bunch […]
Amazon’s new Fire TV Cube is faster at understanding your voice commands
Amazon has announced a raft of new products today in Germany, although a leak revealed the bulk of them several hours before showtime. The highlight of the evening was the advent of a second-generation Fire TV Cube, the enthusiast-level unit in Amazon’s Fire TV family. Amazon hasn’t sought to change the outside of the box, […]
Sony teases new, smaller Xperia for IFA that fits in ‘the palm of your hand’
Small phones are hard to find nowadays, even from Sony, which has offered several options in the past for those wanting flagship specs in a smaller form factor. This week, an official teaser from Sony hints at a new Xperia Compact for 2019 that “fits in the palm of your hand.” We’re expecting Sony to […]
Android Auto, One, and TV pick up new logos as part of recent rebranding
Earlier this month, Google revealed its updated design language for the Android logo ahead of the Android 10 release. In addition to elevating the bugdroid (or at least its head) to the logo itself, new typography for the “android” text was also shown off. As part of today’s big push to update the various Android […]
LG imagined the best answer to the Galaxy Note 10, and it’s foldable
When the first Galaxy Note launched at IFA 2011, it was quite a head-turner. Samsung wasn’t the first company to manufacture a smartphone with a huge display, but the original Note turned out to be the best concept of its kind. Moreover, the phone had an additional signature feature, the built-in stylus, which was not […]
DJI is now making you pay Trump’s tariffs when you buy its drones
Chinese drone juggernaut DJI has made substantial adjustments to pricing and availability on its product lineup in response to increased tariffs on Chinese goods imposed by the Trump administration. The price hikes were first reported by DroneDJ earlier today, and they represent perhaps the first reported case of a Chinese gadget manufacturer, or a brand […]
Parrot’s latest drone includes an immersive cockpit headset
Parrot launched its 4K Anafi drone last year with the view to balancing a decent camera and plenty of features with a price tag that wasn’t prohibitively expensive. Its latest model, the Anafi FPV, does the same, but with a heap more fun, focusing on total “flying immersion” via a cockpit glasses headset. Like its […]
Google Camera ‘Smart Burst’ replaced by ‘Top Shot’ on Pixel 3
Google Camera 6.3 notably elevates Night Sight to the main interface, but also removes manual white balance controls. According to the official release notes, this update also deprecates “Smart Burst” in favor of “Top Shot.” Smart Burst was first introduced on the Nexus 6P in 2015 and a marquee feature of the original Pixel. It […]