The Realme 9 Pro and 9 Pro+ are now official with the device duo touting some impressive color-changing finishes and impressive internal specifications.
We’ve seen the affordable smartphone space shift and evolve over the past few years as OEMs compete for this burgeoning segment. The Realme 9 Pro and 9 Pro+ sit squarely in the middle of the pack with some substantial upgrades over the Realme…
Google announces Privacy Sandbox on Android to balance ads in apps with better user data protections
February 16, 2022
As work on the web version continues, Google announced today that it’s bringing Privacy Sandbox to Android.
Relevant digital advertising is responsible for free applications, which make up 90% of the Play Store. Advertisers have to be able measure the performance of…
Uber for iOS now details your star rating as a passenger
February 16, 2022
Uber today announced it’s making an important change on its app, as passengers can finally see their star rating in detail.
According to a blog post, all Uber users – at least in the US – can access a breakdown of their average rating in the Uber app’s new Privacy…
One of the biggest antitrust issues facing Apple has been around its monopoly on the iOS app market. One proposed solution has been to allow competing app stores, while another has been for Apple to allow sideloading of iOS apps in exactly the same way it does on Macs.
Apple argues that sideloading would be dangerous, opening up the iPhone to malware and scam apps – but Jason Snell has put…
Blocking cross-app tracking may be possible on Android phones, following iPhone example
February 16, 2022
Google has announced plans for blocking cross-app tracking on Android phones, following Apple’s lead on iPhones, claims a new report today.
However, there are a number of problems with the report, suggesting it may be a case of ‘The headline giveth, and the small print…
After delaying the public beta of Pokémon TCG Live last November, the Pokémon Company International just announced the game will be available for Canadian players next week.
According to a press release, Canadians will be able to preview Pokémon TCG Live during the…
Asus ROG Phone 5s and ROG Phone 5s Pro finally launch in India
February 16, 2022
The Asus ROG Phone 5s and ROG Phone 5s Pro unveiled last August have finally debuted in India, joining the ROG Phone 5 and ROG Phone 5 Ultimate already available in the country.
The ROG Phone 5s comes in Phantom Black and Storm White colors and has two memory options – 8GB/128GB priced at INR49,999 ($665/€585) and 12GB/256GB priced at INR57,999 ($770/€680). The ROG Phone 5s Pro, on the…
Lenovo Legion Y90 is arriving on February 28
February 16, 2022
The next gaming smartphone by Lenovo is going to be called Legion Y90, and today the company revealed its launch date. The event is scheduled for February 28, where we will see not only the flagship handset but a small gaming tablet, also part of the Legion portfolio.
The…
iFixit tears down Steam Deck and will be an authorized supplier of replacement parts
February 16, 2022
Pre-order for Valve’s Steam Deck will begin arriving to backers’ doorsteps starting February 25. Back when Valve released a teardown video of the Steam Deck, it was promised that replacement parts would be made available as many of the replaceable components.
A new…
Samsung Galaxy M33 5G gets Bluetooth certified
February 16, 2022
The Samsung Galaxy M33 5G we’ve been hearing about since last December has moved a step closer to launch as it has bagged Bluetooth certification.
The Galaxy M33 5G that’s Bluetooth certified sports model designation SM-M336B_DS, where DS represents dual-SIM support.
The certifying authority doesn’t reveal any specs of the Galaxy M33 5G other than confirming Bluetooth 5.1…
