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HMD Global, responsible for the Nokia revival, takes investments from Google and Qualcomm

August 13, 2020

Nokia smartphones have seen a revival over the past few years and they’ve proven very popular too. Now, HMD Global, the company responsible for Nokia smartphones, has taken in funding from some major companies including Google. In a press release this week, HMD reveals that it has raised $230 million from strategic partners. Those partners include Google and Qualcomm, major players in making…

OxygenOS 11 hands-on: No longer the ‘cleanest’ Android skin [Video]

August 13, 2020

OxygenOS 11 has landed on OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro devices as the Android 11 Beta 3, but it might prove to be the biggest overhaul the third-party skin has seen for some time. They say that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, and if Samsung has paid attention, they…

Waze now alerts drivers of upcoming railroad crossings on Android and iOS

August 13, 2020

Google-owned Waze offers a lot of local information for drivers as they navigate around town, and now, the app is adding a first-of-its-kind feature. Starting today, Waze will alert drivers of upcoming railroad crossings. Why highlight railroad crossings? The hope for Waze…

Google certifies Fuchsia OS’s ‘Sapphire’ through Bluetooth SIG

August 13, 2020

Before a device or software that uses Bluetooth can be made available to the public, it needs to be approved by the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG). Tonight, a portion of Google’s long-in-development Fuchsia OS has been listed with the Bluetooth SIG. For the past few years, we’ve been watching patiently as Google has developed a new operating system, Fuchsia, completely from scratch.

NeuralCam Live uses ML to turn iPhones into ‘smart’ computer webcams

August 13, 2020

Compared with the cameras found in smartphones, computer webcams were all but frozen in time a decade ago, such that most still sport 720p or 1080p resolutions with middling color accuracy and low-light performance. After revealing the hidden low-light potential in older…

Motorola will show off its latest Razr successor on September 9th

August 13, 2020

Motorola will announce its next major device, which the company says will “flip the smartphone experience once again,” next month. Earlier today, the company sent out media invites asking journalists to set time aside on September 9th. The teaser doesn’t provide too…

iOS update arrives to fix 'green tint' iPhone 11 issue

August 13, 2020

iOS 13.6 went out to Apple’s mobile devices last month with Apple News upgrades and a digital car key feature, and now a new iOS 13.6.1 update is available. It addresses issues with storage space and the new Exposure Notification framework, but it will also be appreciated by iPhone 11 owners who complained of a strange green tint that appeared on their devices. Forum and Reddit posts indicated…

Alleged OLED display for upcoming iPhone 12 surfaces in leaked image

August 13, 2020

As we move closer towards this fall’s release of the iPhone 12, we expect to see additional leaks start to surface from Apple’s supply chain. Today, a new image posted to Twitter by leaker claims to show the OLED display that will be used in the iPhone 12 this…

Apple releases fourth iOS 14 public beta with TV app widgets and more

August 13, 2020

Apple will release fourth public betas of iOS 14 and iPadOS 14 to testers today. This comes after Tuesday’s release of iOS 14 beta 4 to developers, bringing changes such as new widgets for the TV app, COVID-19 Exposure Notification API support, and more. Today’s…

Anker releases new iPhone and Android gaming controller with universal design

August 13, 2020

Today Anker has unveiled its new PowerCore Play 6K Mobile Game Controller for iOS and Android devices. With a built 6700mAh battery pack and ergonomic grips, it’s designed to take your mobile gaming sessions to the next level. With USB-A and USB-C ports on-board, there’s great compatibility here for a wide range of devices. While it typically will sell for around $35, Anker is offering a…