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LG submits patent application for a new foldable OLED case for new smartphone

LG might be developing a new smartphone that finally uses a flexible OLED case to extend the display and more.

Jan 1, 2020

By John Diente

Apple is sourcing display technology from Samsung

iPhone 12: Bid the notch goodbye as latest patent application from Apple reveal innovative design

Apple reportedly filed a patent application in Japan that hints at new technology that might possibly ship with the iPhone 12.

Jan 1, 2020

By John Diente

Apple IPhone

Is your phone going to survive the WhatsApp apocalypse?

Millions of phones will no longer be able to run the WhatsApp app from December 31.

Dec 31, 2019

By Agrima Tikader

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Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro will reportedly recharge its batteries from zero to full in 35 minutes

Xiaomi is vying to take on the Oppo Reno Ace's fast-charging capabilities with the Mi 10 Pro with its 50W fast-charging technology.

Dec 31, 2019

By John Diente

Android

Pixel 4a coming in 2020: Insider shares renders that showcase some features of the handset

An industry insider reportedly contacted suppliers to come up with an unofficial render of the Google Pixel 4a which is expected to ship next year.

Dec 30, 2019

By John Diente

Google Android

Samsung Galaxy S11 benchmark results reveal more

Samsung Galaxy S11 series final design leaked; shows new display for all three versions

A new leak posted on social media showcases the display of the Samsung Galaxy S11, S11+ and S11e, which all have thinner bezels.

Dec 27, 2019

By John Diente

Samsung Android

Oppo Reno 3 Pro and Reno 3 confirmed to ship with 5G on board

Oppo recently launched two mid-range 5G smartphone models in China -- the Reno 3 Pro and the Reno 3 -- without a motorised pop-up camera.

Dec 27, 2019

By John Diente

Android

Sony: Growing demand for image sensors too much for its current manufacturing capacity to handle

Sony confirmed that even though its manufacturing facilities are operating 24 hours a day, it is not enough to meet the growing demand for its image sensors.

Dec 26, 2019

By John Diente

Sony Samsung PlayStation

Google Assistant glitches on Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL after new update

Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL users who have updated to Google app beta version 10.90 have reported that Google Assistant is no longer functional.

Dec 26, 2019

By John Diente

Google Android

OnePlus 8 specifications for all three models leaked on Chinese social media

A new set of leaks posted on Chinese social media platform Weibo reveals details for the OnePlus 8, OnePlus 8 Lite, and OnePlus 8 Pro

Dec 24, 2019

By John Diente

Motorola Razr hinge design prevents display crease

Motorola Razr supply issues delay launch as popularity continues to rise

Motorola confirms that the demand for the new Razr smartphone in unexpectedly higher than projected which led to supply shortages.

Dec 23, 2019

By John Diente

Samsung Android

Samsung Galaxy Fold 2 leaked images show functional clamshell foldable smartphone

Several sources claim that photos of the Samsung Galaxy Fold 2 are being circulated on Chinese social media platform Weibo.

Dec 20, 2019

By John Diente

Samsung

P40 Pro and P40 are reportedly on track for 2020 release, according to Huawei

It looks like even without Google Mobile Services, Huawei is pushing forward with the launch of the P40 Pro and P40 next year.

Dec 19, 2019

By John Diente

Android Google

Samsung plans to outsource production to China

Galaxy S11: Samsung is arming its next flagship smartphones with impressive specifications

Insiders continue to leak more confidential details regarding the upcoming Galaxy S11 series and Samsung seems to be going all out.

Dec 11, 2019

By John Diente

Samsung Apple

iPhone 12: Apple might release 6 handset models in 2020 according to industry analyst

Now that 5G technology is already here, smartphone manufacturers such as Apple are likely going to add it to the new iPhone.

Dec 10, 2019

By John Diente

Apple IPhone

Android users on unpatched devices at risk of multiple vulnerabilities, security experts warn

There are reports of new vulnerabilities that can give hackers access to an Android user's device, which is yet to be patched.

Dec 9, 2019

By John Diente

Android Google Apple IOS

Qualcomm Snapdragon 865: Notable features, improvements of new flagship chipset

Qualcomm is preparing to ship two new chipsets -- the Snapdragon 765 and Snapdragon 865 -- that will power mid-range to flagship-tier smartphones in 2020.

Dec 5, 2019

By John Diente