HMD Global has had a really tough time with building a Nokia flagship. After the Nokia 9 PureView failed to make an impression on the market, we went through a progression of rumors – about the 9.1, then 9.2 and most recently the 9.3 PureView, each followed by a rumor of a delayed launch. Now even the rumors have stopped.
Now reports that HMD is preparing a 5G flagship that will be launched in…
Samsung initially made the Galaxy M32 official back in June for the Indian market, and today this phone has made the jump to the UK.
The M32 will become available in the UK by the end of this month, for a recommended retail price of £269. You’ll find it…
Apple Arcade has some more popular titles slated to arrive soon with the latest being Super Stickman Golf 3+ and Super Leap Day.
Super Stickman Golf is the award-winning series from developer Noodlecake and the latest version of the iOS hit is about to land on Apple…
In May, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) published a report about “anti-competitive repair restrictions” in the US, including multiple concerns about Apple’s business practices around iPhone. Now the Biden administration is expected to ask the FTC to write up new rules that could expand the ability for individuals and independent shops to perform smartphone repairs and more.
Reported by…
Google moves Search Settings to new button, tests dark mode toggle and background images
July 7, 2021
In its latest usability tweak, Google Search has rolled out a new Settings button that makes it easier to access common options from one place as the company also tests out a dark mode toggle that’s easier to access.
Over the past day or so, Google appears to have widely…
A new feature being tested in Chrome for Android lets you quickly swap between Google Search results with a single tap.
There’s more than one way to do a Google Search on Android. Besides the obvious options like the Google Assistant or a search bar on your home screen…
Samsung starts selling certified refurbished Galaxy S20 from $650; Note 20 and S20 FE coming soon
July 7, 2021
Refurbished smartphones are a common way to save a few bucks on an upgrade, and this week, Samsung is expanding its list of official offerings. Now, you can buy a refurbished Galaxy S20, S20+, or S20 Ultra that’s certified by Samsung itself.
Starting at $650, these have been refurbished by Samsung and “thoroughly inspected and updated to like-new condition.” The refurbishment takes place…
Succession’s titans of industry continue to use Samsung (but Greg has an iPhone) in season 3
July 7, 2021
HBO — currently under WarnerMedia but soon to be a part of Warner Bros. Discovery — released the first “Official Tease” for what’s next from Succession today. Besides seeing how the Roy family picks up from the bombshell, we see that titans of industry in season 3…
Google has been working on an in-app browser for Search on Android for quite sometime now. After being widely rolled out to the beta channel for the past few months, it has disappeared and reverted to Chrome Custom Tabs.
In late 2019, Google began work on a custom browser…
Android and iPhone spyware sold by NSO Group enables state terror attacks in multiple countries, according to a new database released by Amnesty International and partner organizations.
NSO uses zero-day exploits to develop spyware for both iPhones and Android smartphones, allowing users to read text messages and emails, monitor contacts and calls, track locations, collect passwords, and even…
