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You can now reserve your spot to pay for a Samsung Galaxy S20

January 30, 2020

Samsung has opened up reservations for its next flagship phones, expected to be the Samsung Galaxy S20, S20 Plus, and S20 Ultra, that the company will unveil at an upcoming event on February 11th. But this isn’t a pre-order. It’s more like taking a ticket while you’re in line at the deli. You enter your name, contact info, and preferred carrier, and — you’re ready to wait. It’s highly…

Samsung Galaxy S20 reservations go live w/ March 6 release date

January 30, 2020

We’re getting close to Samsung’s launch event for the Galaxy S20 series, and today, Samsung has confirmed the release date. At the same time, the company has also opened up reservations for the device. The Samsung Galaxy S20 will be announced on February 11, but…

Wireless charging for OnePlus 8 essentially confirmed as OnePlus joins WPC

January 30, 2020

OnePlus has been evading wireless charging for years now but with the OnePlus 8, it looks like the company is set to adopt the technology. To add fuel to the fire, it was recently discovered that OnePlus has joined the Wireless Power Consortium, pretty much guaranteeing…

Google Chrome for iOS to disable Payment Requests in March

January 30, 2020

When making a purchase on the web, one of the ways you can provide credit card details is through your browser’s built-in Payment Request API. However, due to mounting security and user experience challenges, Google is disabling the Payment Request API on Chrome for iOS. The Payment Request API is capable of transmitting payment information from a service like Google Pay or Apple Pay (on…

You can now buy Google’s ADT-3 streaming dongle with Android TV for $79

January 30, 2020

Last December, Google brought Android 10 to Android TV and announced a “developer-focused streaming media device” for app testing. ADT-3 with Android TV is now available to buy from an OEM partner. Sold by Askey, the ADT-3 Developer Kit costs $79.00. The store…

Huawei says it won’t start using Google apps again even if ban is lifted

January 30, 2020

Huawei has been in a really tough situation for months now after a US ban cut off the company’s access to Google apps. In a recent interview, a Huawei representative made the bold claim that even if the government ban lifts, Huawei wouldn’t get back on board with Google…

Samsung’s delayed Galaxy Book S will arrive on February 13th

January 30, 2020

Samsung’s Galaxy Book S laptop that runs on Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8cx processor is now available for preorder at Samsung.com starting at $999.99, and it will start shipping on February 13th. Samsung is giving out $100 gift cards toward Samsung PCs, tablets, and accessories if you buy one before release date. Additionally, it will be available for purchase from the Microsoft Store and Verizon…

Early iPhone hit SpellTower gets reimagined a decade later

January 30, 2020

In 2011, designer Zach Gage decided to try something different: make a game in a genre he hated. The result was SpellTower, a mashup of word games and puzzlers, which went on to become one of his most popular titles to date, with more than 1 million downloads. Its…

Latest Apple Watch clone on the way from Chinese smartphone maker Oppo

January 30, 2020

The latest Apple Watch clone is on the way from Chinese smartphone maker Oppo. A render of an upcoming smartwatch was posted by a noted leaker. Oppo itself teased the watch in December, though it only showed a silhouette at the time… spotted the tweet by @UniverseIce…

Report: Huawei surpassed Apple to become 2nd largest smartphone vendor in 2019 despite sanctions

January 30, 2020

According to a new report, Huawei has surpassed Apple to become the second-largest smartphone vendor globally for 2019, as Samsung retains top spot yet again. The report comes from and shows the volume of smartphone shipments actually declining by 1% across the entire industry. Even with heavy trade restrictions in place, Huawei has seen growth within Chinese borders, where it made up almost…