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Both Samsung and Huawei are considering similar names for their foldable phones

November 22nd, 2018

The advent of foldable phones is going to be one of the higher profile and most closely watched mobile industry storylines of 2019, if for nothing else than the novelty of the new form factor. Between now and then, we’re also sure to get a steady stream of tidbits about everything from colors to internal …

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Apple to lower iPhone XR pricing in Japan in order to kickstart sales

November 22nd, 2018

Yoni Heisler

Historically speaking, speculative reports regarding cuts in iPhone production due to low demand are nothing new. And as you might expect, some of these reports in certain years have ultimately proven to be accurate while others, with the benefit of hindsight, appear to have been sourced from folks intent on manipulating the market. That qualification …

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Google takes ‘Find My Device’ to the next level, adding indoor positioning

November 21st, 2018

Andy Meek

Google has made some tweaks to its Find My Device app that will come as welcome news to anyone who misplaces or outright loses their handset. A new update to the app brings indoor mapping support, meaning if you drop your phone in, say, a mall that’s supported (which is a key point — more …

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Android P just arrived, but a new leak suggests Android Q is already being tested

November 21st, 2018

Jacob Siegal

We’re just a couple of months into the public rollout of Android 9.0 Pie, but the first hint at the future of the mobile OS might have leaked online this week. Spotted by Mr Gizmo Blog, a recently uploaded benchmark for the Google Pixel 3 XL on Geekbench indicates that the device is running Android Q. …

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Leak reveals one Galaxy S10 version will have an exclusive design feature

November 21st, 2018

Jacob Siegal

As smartphone design changes become increasingly negligible, phone makers have to find new ways to make their devices stand out in a crowded field. Along those lines, SamMobile reports that at least one model of the Galaxy S10, slated to launch in 2019, will feature a ceramic back in black and white color schemes. Recent reports surrounding the …

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Insider confirms Samsung will be the only company in the world with these exciting next-gen displays

November 21st, 2018

Chris Smith

Samsung unveiled new display innovations at SDC18 a few weeks ago, with a huge focus on the foldable Infinity Flex screen that will go inside foldable smartphones next year. But the other Infinity screens, and particularly the Infinity-O design, also stood out. Before Samsung’s developer conference, rumors swirled that the Galaxy S10 will have an …

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Galaxy S10 screen protectors leak, teasing the smartphone design we’ve always wanted

November 21st, 2018

Chris Smith

Samsung early next year will launch five flagships, including four distinct Galaxy S10 flavors and the first-ever foldable phone. These devices are already expected to deliver several innovations compared to previous high-end Samsung phones, as the Korean Android device vendor is looking to make up for its unimpressive 2018 performance. While there are plenty of reasons …

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Samsung’s most exciting smartphone will have a new version of its least exciting feature

November 20th, 2018

Andy Meek

Samsung doesn’t yet know if it’s going to brand the next generation of its virtual assistant as Bixby 3.0. The South Korean-based tech giant is, however, planning to include that new version of Bixby in its foldable phone. That’s according to Samsung vice president Eui-Suk Chung, who leads research and development related to software and Bixby …

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New repair data shows we won’t fix a cracked screen if the phone still works

November 20th, 2018

Andy Meek

It might not come as a surprise, but one effect of the rising price of smartphones — and the increasing commonality of $1,000+ handsets — is that consumers are likewise increasingly putting off repairs, especially if the damage doesn’t seem to impact the phone’s overall performance.

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Samsung’s first foldable phone might be called ‘Galaxy Flex’ or ‘Samsung Flex’

November 20th, 2018

Chris Smith

Earlier this month, Samsung unveiled a bunch of new Infinity display variations, including the Infinity-O screen we expect to see on mid-range phones and on the upcoming Galaxy S10 flagship, but also the Infinity Flex screen suspected to be featured on the company’s first-ever foldable smartphone. It all happened at Samsung’s developer conference, where Samsung …

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