New Counterpoint data is out and shows that 5G smartphone sales surpassed 4G for the first time in January 2022. Sales of 5G smartphones reached 51% in January. China, North America, and Western Europe were the driving forces of this increase.
According to Counterpoint, the push for 5G came from Chinese telecom operators and the readiness of OEMs to supply competitively priced 5G smartphones…
Apple streamlines the process of buying a new iPhone SE for AT&T and T-Mobile customers
March 18, 2022
With the launch of the third generation iPhone SE, Apple has made some changes to introduce a streamlined purchase process for AT&T and T-Mobile customers. Users will now be able to send their personal data to the carriers when they first turn on the device, rather than…
Android users in Australia will need to use ID to prove their age to YouTube and Google Play
March 17, 2022
Google has announced that it will be adding a new step to verify a user’s age on some core Android products in Australia, with YouTube and Google Play requiring as much as a valid ID to confirm your age soon.
In a blog post, Google explains that YouTube and Google Play…
After launching the Galaxy S21 FE and Galaxy S22 series earlier this year, Samsung is turning its attention to the US mid-range market. Today, the company revealed that the Galaxy A53 is coming to the US for $449 starting on April 1.
During an online event this morning, Samsung announced that the Galaxy A53 5G would be the company’s sole upper-mid-range offering in the US this year, with the…
Samsung has unveiled the latest affordable Android phones in the guise of the Galaxy A33 5G and Galaxy A53 5G. Just what is different between the duo and do you miss out on anything on the cheaper model? Let’s find out.
As direct follow-ups to similarly impressive Galaxy…
Alongside the Galaxy A53 5G, Samsung has also unveiled two more affordable Android phones in the guise of the Galaxy A33 5G and Galaxy A73 5G.
This duo offers much of the same recipe that makes the A53 such an enticing product, but neither handset will go on sale in North…
Android Auto nearly ready to launch USB cable quality checker; here’s how it works [Gallery]
March 17, 2022
Android Auto is finally nearing a rollout for a tool we first spotted nearly a year ago. With the latest update, Android Auto can check the quality of your USB cable to see if it’s causing you any issues.
It’s not unusual for Android Auto to have connection hiccups, but the cause is usually the same. If you’re having trouble with Android Auto, odds are that it’s because your USB cable…
Available now, Google Sheets has greatly expanded how much data you can fit on a single spread, with a whopping 10 million cell limit.
Announced on the Google Workspace Blog earlier this week, Google Sheets has upped its total cell limit for a single spreadsheet file to 10…
Google promotes Ukraine relief efforts in Search and Gmail, will match donations up to $5 million
March 17, 2022
Google.org is kicking off a new initiative to help those affected by Russia’s attack on Ukraine. Through the end of April, Google will match donations to Ukraine relief efforts.
Donations made through Google.org to fund Ukraine relief efforts will be committed to three…
Chrome adding ‘Side search’ panel to make it easier to browse results from Google & more [Updated]
March 17, 2022
Performing a Google search has become an everyday occurrence for most of us, and now Chrome is working to make it easier to browse your results with a new “Side search” panel.
Update: Google is continuing to expand Chrome’s “Side search” feature by supporting more devices and search engines.
When searching with Google in Chrome today, you either need to hit the “Back” button to…
