Last week, Verizon announced that it had opened up its nationwide 5G network after months of only offering mmWave coverage. The latest Apple iPhones support this network out of the box, but some Android phones are also getting support for Verizon nationwide 5G with models from Samsung and LG.
Updates are currently being rolled out to select Samsung and LG smartphones on Verizon Wireless to bring…
T-Mobile put random OnePlus pop-up stores around the US, you can win $5,000 by finding them [U]
November 17, 2020
T-Mobile is the only US carrier offering the OnePlus 8T, and now the two companies are putting together a fun contest where you can win a phone, some earbuds, or up to $5,000. Here’s how.
The “OnePlus Go Farther” contest sees T-Mobile placing three “pop-up…
Google releases limited edition ‘Barely Blue’ Pixel 4a
November 17, 2020
When Google announced its latest mid-range phone in August, pandemic-related constraints meant the device was only available in “Just Black.” The Pixel 4a is now available in “Barely Blue.”
The (rumored) Barely Blue Pixel 4a sees the polycarbonate unibody, which…
Former Essential Phone team creates OSOM, plans privacy-focused Android hardware in 2021
November 17, 2020
I loved the Essential Phone as it was built up following a rocky launch, but nothing could save Andy Rubin’s doomed hardware startup before it closed its doors early this year. Now, members of the team who helped create the Essential Phone have formed OSOM Privacy, and now they’ve got a bit to say, including a teaser for hardware coming in 2021.
Jason Keats, the “first hire” at…
Chromecast with Google TV is one of our favorite products of 2020, and now, it’s getting a bonus that some users will appreciate. You can now buy a spare or replacement remote for Chromecast with Google TV.
Available now through the Google Store, anyone can buy a…
You can now message your friends on Google Stadia [Updated]
November 17, 2020
As its one-year anniversary quickly approaches, Google has been on a tear with new features for Stadia. We’ve been tracking it for months, and now it appears that messaging is rolling out on Google Stadia.
While it’s easy to joke that Stadia is now “another Google…
OnePlus 9 Pro with Snapdragon 875 SoC spotted on Geekbench
November 16, 2020
Just two days ago we got our first look at the OnePlus 9 in a set of unofficial renders. Today, we have a Geekbench listing for the alleged OnePlus 9 Pro which is powered by the Snapdragon 875 chipset.
OnePlus 9 render
The device managed 1,122 points in the single core test and 2,733 points in the multi core department. The phone appeared with the LuBan LE2117 codename and 8GB RAM. The listing…
Samsung is expected to launch new pair of TWS earphones called Galaxy Buds Beyond. Judging by the fancy name, they could be a follow-up of the Galaxy Buds Live and might hit the stage on January 14 when the Galaxy S21 lineup is expected.
The new TWS product was spotted on…
There will be no Galaxy Note in 2021, more rumors suggest
November 16, 2020
We’ve heard from a few places now that Samsung will decommission the Galaxy Note line in 2021 and now that rumor is gaining traction thanks to a couple of notable industry insiders.
According to Max Weibnach’s information Samsung’s flagship lineup for 2021…
Major Galaxy S21 series leak reveals all key specs
November 16, 2020
As the expected January 14 launch date for Samsung’s next Galaxy S-line nears, the leaks are starting to give us more a more detailed picture of what’s to come. The latest development comes from and confirms three models – the S21, S21+ and S21 Ultra.
Samsung Galaxy S21 (left) and S21 Ultra (right)
Both the S21 and S21+ will feature FHD+ displays with 120Hz refresh rate though they…
