The coronavirus crisis may have been very bad news for the economy as a whole, but Apple says that the iOS app economy has been thriving, creating 300,000 new US jobs since April 2019 – and the pandemic boosting rather than hurting that progress.
The company says that iOS apps now support 2.1 million US jobs, notably on the East and West coasts, but with significant numbers in the majority of…
ZTE Axon 20 5G launches as first smartphone w/ under-display camera
September 2, 2020
After teases, ZTE has officially launched the Axon 20 5G with the first commercially available under-display selfie camera tech.
While Oppo first showed us a few concept devices with under-display camera technology, ZTE has beaten their rivals to the punch with the Axon 20…
JBL has announced new Clip 4 and Go 3 miniature Bluetooth speakers. Both have gotten a visual makeover from their predecessors, with a streamlined design and a few new colors available. The Go 3 will launch first in October for $39.95. The Clip 4 will follow in December for…
PSA: Sell your iPhone 11 quickly when the iPhone 12 is launched
September 2, 2020
A company specializing in iPhone trade-ins has suggested you’d be well advised to sell your iPhone 11 quickly when the iPhone 12 is launched. It expects resale values to fall twice as fast as usual, due to demand for 5G models …
Music Magpie says that the resale value of an iPhone usually follows a fairly consistent pattern: a substantial drop almost as soon as you buy it (the difference in…
Today in India, the government has announced a ban on Android applications that pulls the plug on 118 applications within the country, which are primarily of Chinese origin, and those apps include the wildly popular PUBG Mobile.
PUBG was one of the first popular “Battle…
UK carrier EE launches ‘first of its kind’ iPhone cell plan bundling Apple Music, TV+ and Arcade
September 2, 2020
The major UK carrier EE today announced a new partnership with Apple, by launching an ‘all-in-one’ iPhone plan that comes with Apple Music, Apple TV+ and Apple Arcade.
The new Full Works plan offers three add-on options, allowing EE customers access to all of Apple’s…
JBL debuts five new Bluetooth speakers with something for everyone
September 2, 2020
When it comes to Bluetooth speakers, JBL likes to cover all the bases. The company has a literal truckload of options, ranging from tiny portable units for under $100 all the way up to pricey party machines. As you’re planning your socially distanced fall outdoor activities, JBL is announcing five new models with a range of features and prices. Basically, there’s something for everyone…
LG hints at dual-screen swiveling ‘Wing’ phone in new video
September 2, 2020
LG has provided the first public acknowledgement of its rumored “Wing” handset, said to be a device with two screens in a swiveling form factor. A teaser video posted to YouTube hints at the sliding mechanism and serves as an invitation to an announcement event on…
After teasing for a while, ZTE has followed through on its promise to launch the world’s first commercial smartphone with a selfie camera embedded in the display. The Axon 20 5G turns out to be a fairly mid-range device, aside from its headline feature.
ZTE says the…
Research reveals that iPhone 11 was the most shipped smartphone in the first half of 2020
September 2, 2020
As the announcement of the iPhone 12 lineup is approaching, a new research by reveals that the iPhone 11 was the most smartphone shipped in the first half of 2020, while other iPhone models also appear in the top 10 of the global ranking. The research points out that iPhone 11 is by far the single most popular smartphone model in 2020.
iPhone 11 follows the success of the iPhone XR last year…
