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How to protect your Android phone from the bank account draining Chameleon trojan

Malware known as the Chameleon banking trojan has been draining money from Android users' phones.

Sunday, 31 December 2023 GSM ARENA GSMArena.com

Samsung to disseminate Galaxy S24 series Unpacked invites on January 2nd

Samsung will be disseminating invitations to the January 17th Unpacked event on Tuesday, January 2nd.

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It's not too late to snag the impressive Pixel 8 Pro at an unbeatable price

The Pixel 8 Pro is still available at its lowest price on Best Buy and Amazon. Pick your retailer and save big while you can!

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Nubia Z60 Ultra: $600 Galaxy S24 Ultra killer - the definition of “the best phone you’ll never buy"?

The Nubia Z60 Ultra is available in the US, UK, and Europe, starting at $600 but it should be worth $1,200. How is this even possible?!

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Razr+ sequel could get chip upgrade, "stunning" new design, AI capabilities

Lenovo executive says that next year's Motorola phones including the Razr Plus (2024) will support Lenovo's AI ecosystem.

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The iPhone 15 Pro Max is the best phone I've ever had but this phone is my all-time favorite

While the iPhone 15 Pro Max is the most powerful phone I've owned, my all-time favorite is an Android device nearly a decade old.

Saturday, 30 December 2023 GSM ARENA GSMArena.com

Renders surface of the U.S.-bound Moto G Play (2024); rumored specs include 50MP camera, big battery

Renders surface of the U.S.-bound Motorola Moto G Play (2024); the phone is expected to be priced at $169 in the states.

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Oppo Reno11 flagships tipped to go global in January

Launched in China back in November, Oppo’s latest flagships, Reno11 and Reno11 Pro are finally getting a global release date.

Friday, 29 December 2023 GSM ARENA GSMArena.com

Mobile photography could get a boost as Samsung combines camera sensors with AI

Samsung and SK Hynix are both working on image sensors incorporated with AI to better quality images, faster processing time, and more.

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Vivo’s new V30 Lite mid-range smartphone goes global

With just a few days before the year’s end, Chinese handset maker Vivo debuted its first-ever V30 series phone, the V30 Lite.

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The Galaxy Watch 5 Pro with stellar battery life is a no-miss at Amazon; get yours while you can

The Galaxy Watch 5 Pro can now be yours at a pretty reasonable price. Pick yours and save big.

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Apple Watch saves two men who each needed heart surgery to survive

Two men whose lives were saved by the Apple Watch, discuss their experiences and the emails they received from Tim Cook.

Thursday, 28 December 2023 GSM ARENA GSMArena.com

More of Google's money is heading your way after $5 billion lawsuit is settled

Google settled a $5 billion lawsuit alleging that it tracked Chrome users who had incognito mode enabled.

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Honor Magic 6 and Magic OS 8.0 announcement dates revealed

Honor revealed recently that the Magic 6 series will be introduced on January 10, while MagicOS 8.0 is set to be unveiled on January 11.

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OnePlus Buds Pro 3 confirmed to arrive in January

OnePlus has just confirmed it will launch the Buds Pro 3 in China on January 4.

Wednesday, 27 December 2023 GSM ARENA GSMArena.com

These 13 Android apps are capable of taking over your phone; delete them now!

If you have any of these 13 apps on your Android phone, delete them now before it is too late.

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The world is changing: Japan to force Apple to allow sideloading on iOS

Long story short, Japan's Fair Trade Commission is said to be working on new regulation that would make it mandatory for Apple to allow ...

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Amazon tells its Prime Video subscribers that ads are coming on January 29th, unless they pay extra

Tuesday, 26 December 2023 GSM ARENA GSMArena.com

Performance of base Galaxy S24 model may suffer a little because of cost-cutting measure

The Galaxy S24 may stick with an older storage tech.

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A new Nothing Phone 2a leak reveals preloaded wallpapers and camera specs

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If China's largest foundry pulls this off, U.S. lawmakers and officials will go ballistic

SMIC is reportedly working on a way to build 3nm chips using deep ultraviolet lithography (DUV).

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Some Mint Mobile subscribers were the victim of a data breach that could lead to SIM swaps

Mint Mobile sent out emails this weekend to customers whose personal data might have been compromised in a data breach.

Monday, 25 December 2023 GSM ARENA GSMArena.com

A list of the top five best-selling phones in the U.S. during October contains one surprise

Counterpoint released a list of the five top-selling phones in the U.S. and this list had one surprise guest.

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Feel the festivity with this epic Galaxy S22 deal, now available at Walmart

The old but gold Galaxy S22 is now even cheaper at Walmart for the holidays. Don't miss out!

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iPhone 15 Pro Max edges out the Mate 60 Pro to become China's top-selling phone in October

The Huawei Mate 60 Pro fell short of the iPhone 15 Pro Max finishing second among the top five smartphones sold in China during October.

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Does President Biden have a Christmas gift for Apple to announce tomorrow?

Apple pulls the Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 our of all U.S. Apple stores; Biden could reveal a veto tomorrow.

Sunday, 24 December 2023 GSM ARENA GSMArena.com

New ad highlights the iPhone 15 Plus and its loooooong battery life

Apple released an ad today for the iPhone 15 Plus focusing on the phone's long battery life.

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Pick up the unapologetically powerful 12.9-inch iPad Pro for a very special price while you can

Amazon is letting you save big on the 2021 M1 iPad Pro.

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Welcome 2024 with a bang and snatch the loud Sony SRS-XG300 for 43% off on Amazon

The speaker sounds amazing, has good battery life, and is a real bang for your buck

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Amazon discounts the Sennheiser Momentum 3 by up to 41% just in time for Christmas

The earbuds have amazing sound, good ANC, and nice battery life, and are a real bargain at their current price

Saturday, 23 December 2023 GSM ARENA GSMArena.com

Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra is on sale for the most thoughtful discount ever seen

The Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra is available for a new low.

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5G SALE Act signed by Biden allows T-Mobile to take control of more mid-band 2.5GHz spectrum

T-Mobile will finally take control of the 2.5GHz mid-band spectrum it spent $304 million to win in an FCC auction back in 2022.

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SiriusXM is accused of "trapping consumers" by not making it easy to cancel subscriptions

SiriusXM is sued by New York State for "trapping subscribers" and making it nearly impossible to cancel a subscription.

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User discovers fix for silent iPhone alarms after sleeping through important things

Turning off an iPhone feature could make alarms work properly again.

Friday, 22 December 2023 GSM ARENA GSMArena.com

What's worse than dropping your iPhone? Dropping your NEW iPhone in front of video cameras

We found two different incidents (not drop tests) when an iPhone kissed the pavement below while the cameras were recording.

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Masterpiece foldable OnePlus Open is available for a ludicrously big discount

Best Buy is selling the OnePlus Open for its lowest price to date.

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Bring your own phone to Verizon and lock in a great deal on unlimited service for three years

Switch to Verizon, bring your own device with you, and you can sign up for the Unlimited Welcome plan for as low as $25 per month.

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You have until Christmas to save an unprecedented $100 off Samsung's 64GB Galaxy Tab A7 Lite

The mid-range Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite with 64GB storage is on sale at a new record high discount of $100 at Best Buy before Christmas... ...

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Apple keeps its word, removes Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 from U.S. online Apple Stores

The Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 are removed from the online Apple Store in the U.S.

Thursday, 21 December 2023 GSM ARENA GSMArena.com

A $400 million machine ships to Intel today kicking off a new era of powerful chips

Dutch firm ASML ships to Intel the first High-NA second generation EUV that will take chip production below the 2nm process node.

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Resident Evil 4 now available on iPhone 15 Pro and select iPads

One of the most expensive mobile games released in the last couple of years, Resident Evil 4, is now available for select iOS devices.

Wednesday, 20 December 2023 GSM ARENA GSMArena.com

Verizon announces network improvements in over 50 locations across the US

Verizon has been slowly and quietly improving network services throughout the year in many locations across the country.

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Soldier's iPhone X saves his life by intercepting a bullet

An iPhone X owned by an Israeli soldier took a bullet meant for him and saved his life.

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The delayed collaborative Apple Music playlist surfaces in iOS 17.3 beta 1

The collaborative Apple Music playlist, which Apple removed from iOS 17.2, surfaces in iOS 17.3 beta 1.

Tuesday, 19 December 2023 GSM ARENA GSMArena.com

Samsung’s self-repair program expands to foldables for the first time

Samsung announced that it has added two foldable phones to the list of eligible devices for the self-repair program, the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and...

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TicWatch Pro 3 Series finally gets Wear OS 3.5 update with rollout beginning today

Monday, 18 December 2023 GSM ARENA GSMArena.com

Google Photos media could soon be accessible via Android's new Photo Picker

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T-Mobile explains how to customize your phone's QWERTY for one-handed use

T-Mobile released a video showing iOS and Android users how to set their keyboards for one-handed use.

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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 and Fold 4 updated to Android 14 in the US

At least three US carriers are now rolling out Android 14 updates to the Galaxy Z Flip 4 and Fold 4.

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Sony's terrific Xperia 1 V crashes to record low price

Amazon is offering a discount of $442 on the generously specced Sony Xperia 1 V.

Sunday, 17 December 2023 GSM ARENA GSMArena.com

New Galaxy S24 Ultra leak suggests it's Samsung's biggest upgrade in years

Leaker reveals new tidbits about the Galaxy S24 Ultra.

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Working prototype light-based semiconductor chip has been built for 6G and 7G connectivity

Scientists have built a working prototype of a light-based chip for 6G and 7G connectivity.

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Apple reveals discount pricing feature for subscriptions in the App Store

Apple tells developers that it will offer "contingent pricing" to App Store customers next year.

Saturday, 16 December 2023 GSM ARENA GSMArena.com

Google Contacts app can lead you to the location of friends and family members

Did you know that you can find the location of your friends and family members via the Google Contacts app?

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China reportedly widens its ban on the iPhone to additional provinces

China is widening its ban on the iPhone in central government agency offices and is telling employees to use locally-made phones.

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MediaTek's Dimensity 9400 AP will top Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 "in all aspects" says leaker

Leaker Digital Chat Station posts on Weibo that next year's Dimensity 9400 AP won't have four Cortex-X Prime CPU cores like the 9300...

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Mystery Motorola phone appears on Geekbench sporting 8GB of RAM and Snapdragon chip

A mystery Motorola handset was put through the Geekbench benchmark test and appears to be a low-to-mid-range model.

Friday, 15 December 2023 GSM ARENA GSMArena.com

Apple's high-performance M2 iPad Pro slumps to a very nice price

Best Buy's deal lets you save $150 on the 12.9-inch 2022 iPad Pro.

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Yep, a company is probably listening to your conversations to serve ads

Cox Media Group says its Active Listening product uses smartphones in people's microphones to find out which products and services they ...

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Some Google Play Store users are missing the search bar following an update

Some Android users have received an update to the Play Store that has removed the search bar from the app.

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Tab S9 FE and FE+ offer unparalleled value after Samsung discount

Samsung's upper mid-range Tab S9 FE and FE Plus shine even brighter at new lower prices.

Thursday, 14 December 2023 GSM ARENA GSMArena.com

Here's why Apple needs to get more iPhone buyers to shop at the Apple Store

A higher percentage of the iPhones sold at Apple Stores compared to carrier stores are the higher-margin Pro series models

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A special Pixie dust may give Pixel 9 an immediate edge over other phones

Google is readying a more personalized version of Assistant called Pixie for its Pixel devices.

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For the first time, TSMC reveals what will follow the 2nm node

For the first time, TSMC has said that a 1.4nm process node will follow the 2nm node expected in 2025.

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Google officially announces Assistant Quick Phrases for the Pixel Buds Pro

Wednesday, 13 December 2023 GSM ARENA GSMArena.com

You can now set your Instagram status as a selfie video and reply to notes with more than just text

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Pixel 8 Pro, the phone companies can't wait to copy, is on sale

Live your best AI life with the heavily discounted Pixel 8 Pro.

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Pixel Watch gets December update: Synced DND & Bedtime Mode on first-gen, more features

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Google Maps update will allow you to erase all traces of your visits, searches, and more

Google is sending out various updates to Maps including one feature that will eliminate your Location History and Timeline.

Tuesday, 12 December 2023 GSM ARENA GSMArena.com

The best Galaxy Tab S9 deal known to man is back for a little while

For a limited time, Samsung is including a keyboard for free with the Galaxy Tab S9, which already comes with a stylus.

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Fingerprint scanner stops working for some Pixel 7 Pro users after latest Android 14 beta

The latest Android 14 beta has broken the fingerprint scanner on some Pixel 7 Pro units.

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Galaxy Buds 3 Pro could have a genuinely useful AI-powered feature

Rumor says that the Galaxy Buds 3 Pro will be able to translate conversations in real time without an internet connection.

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Verizon silently adds prepaid plans for cellular smartwatches

Despite the lack of an official announcement, it looks like Verizon has added support for cellular smartwatches on its prepaid plans.

Monday, 11 December 2023 GSM ARENA GSMArena.com

Autopsy of Pixel 6 Pro shows impact of overheating Tensor chip after a 10-minute phone call

An autopsy on a dead Pixel 6 Pro shows how badly burned the heatsink inside the device was thanks to the overheating Tensor chipset.

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Bug, hair, and excessive glue: Some OnePlus 12 buyers have been grossed out

Some OnePlus 12 users are reporting quality control issues.

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Android 14 QPR2 Beta 2 is out now for your eligible Pixel devices

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Overachiever Surface Pro 9 gets a generous price cut

Portable workhorse Microsoft Surface Pro 9 is on sale.

Sunday, 10 December 2023 GSM ARENA GSMArena.com

Use Google Play Points to snag 40% discount on Pixel 8 series and Pixel tablet

Save 40% on the Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, and the Pixel Tablet by redeeming your Pixel Play Points.

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Leak explains why iPhone 16 and Galaxy S24 will have same RAM count as predecessors

Even though on-device AI will require more RAM, the iPhone 16 and Galaxy S24 will not have more RAM than their predecessors.

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Verizon is allegedly suckered into giving a female customer's home address to her stalker

Verizon was duped into releasing a female customer's home address and phone data to a stalker.

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iPhone is no longer the superstar of Apple's ecosystem (but Tim Cook is doing everything right)

I find it that my iPhone is no longer as irreplaceable as it used to be, because it doesn't feel as special compared to my MacBook (or A...

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Grab the steeply discounted Galaxy Tab A8 before price returns to normal

Best Buy is offering a really nice discount on the Samsung Galaxy Tab A8.

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Apple admits that it shut down Beeper Mini to protect the privacy of iPhone users

Apple admitted that it had to shut down Beeper Mini's iMessage service for Android phones to protect iPhone users' privacy.

Saturday, 9 December 2023 GSM ARENA GSMArena.com

Rumor mill says that Sony is taking a sledgehammer to its Xperia line in 2025

Rumors suggest that Sony will move the selfie-snapper on its new handsets and use a new name for the company's phones starting 2025.

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Qualcomm is rumored to take a big risk with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 SoC

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 SoC that will power the Galaxy S25 Ultra in 2025 will run the risk of overheating with no "little" cores.

Friday, 8 December 2023 GSM ARENA GSMArena.com

Amazon brings down price of unrivaled Galaxy Z Fold 5 significantly

Amazon is offering a sizable discount on multitasking champ Galaxy Z Fold 5.

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Sam Altman's iPhone had the biggest meltdown after he was fired

Sam Altman's became temporarily unusable after news that he was fired broke.

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Hackers outsmart Apple to install keyloggers on iPhones

Hackers have found a new way to spy on iPhone users.

Thursday, 7 December 2023 GSM ARENA GSMArena.com

Next week Motorola will ship a special edition Razr+

Motorola is teaming up with Pantone to offer a special edition Razr+/Razr 40 Ultra in Peach Fuzz.

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Stalking events led to discovery of covertly installed keyloggers on iPhones

Hackers have found a new way to spy on iPhone users.

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Original Pixel Watch gets some love with the December Pixel Feature Drop

Wednesday, 6 December 2023 GSM ARENA GSMArena.com

Disney unveils unified Disney+ plus Hulu app experience in beta stage

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Heavily discounted Galaxy A53 is the perfect cheap and cheerful phone for smart shoppers

You can scoop up the Galaxy A53 5G for 42% off for the first time.

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In a test, T-Mobile delivers 5G download data speed faster than 4.3Gbps

T-Mobile was able to deliver 5G download data speed faster than 4.3Gbps using mmWave spectrum on a 5G standalone network.

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You need to delete these 17 apps unpublished by Google Play for blackmail and extortion

SpyLoan Android apps promise a quick loan but ask for way too much in return.

Tuesday, 5 December 2023 GSM ARENA GSMArena.com

Discord unveils a fresh new look for its iOS and Android apps

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The OnePlus 12 is here to take the haptics crown: iPhones better watch out!

OnePlus was well on its way to be the best when it came to vibration motors, and it has finally achieved that with the OnePlus 12!

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Apple could be forced to use USB-C ports on older iPhone models in India

Apple is unhappy about India's new common charger rules that could force it to add USB-C charging to older iPhone models.

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Galaxy S25 Ultra could feature 1-inch ISOCELL image sensor; Sony sensors coming to S25, S25+

An "X" tipster says that Samsung is working on a 1-inch image sensor with in-sensor crop zoom for the Galaxy S25 Ultra.

Monday, 4 December 2023 GSM ARENA GSMArena.com

Google kills "critical" Android vulnerability with December security update

Google released the December security update for Android 14 but did not release an update for eligible Pixels.

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The Nothing CMF watch app was also discovered to have security flaws

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Google Messages begins to roll out a redesigned split-level text field with shortcuts

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OnePlus 12 won't match the Galaxy S24 Ultra with this one key feature

The OnePlus 12 will have an IP65 rating and will also offer high-speed USB 3.2 Gen 1 data transfers (10Gbps).

Sunday, 3 December 2023 GSM ARENA GSMArena.com

The Chase is on as Apple seeks new financial partner for Apple Card

J.P. Morgan Chase could end up replacing Goldman Sachs as Apple's financial partner for the no-fee Apple Card.

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Nab the wonderful Pixel Watch 2 for its lowest price to date

The impressive Google Pixel Watch 2 has crashed to a new low on both Amazon and Best Buy.

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The stakes are high as Apple hopes to replace Qualcomm's 5G iPhone modem

Apple needs to be 100% sure that its 5G modem is ready for prime time since the stakes are very high for both Tim Cook and the iPhone.

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How to take good photos with a cheap phone

Here's a whole bunch of tips and tricks to help you make the most out of a cheap phone's camera. Here's how to take good (or not...

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U.K. delivery firms accused of ripping off iPhone 15 Pro Max buyers

Some consumers in the U.K. who ordered an iPhone 15 Pro Max are receiving fakes or other iPhone models instead.

Saturday, 2 December 2023 GSM ARENA GSMArena.com

Fall detection on the Apple Watch helps hiker survive a serious injury

The fall detection feature on the Apple Watch may have saved the life of a hiker who suffered major injuries after a fall.

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There is a big flaw that Apple Maps must fix in order to compete with Google Maps

As competitive with Google Maps as Apple Maps is, there is one thing that Apple needs to do as well as Google.

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Amazon is still letting you save big on the feature-rich Garmin Vivoactive 4S

It's not too late to snag the fantastic Garmin Vivoactive 4S at an incredible price. Take advantage of Amazon's generous offer while...

Friday, 1 December 2023 GSM ARENA GSMArena.com

Apple Watch has its best third-quarter ever increasing its lead over Samsung in the premium market

The Apple Watch remains the top premium smartwatch in the world with a 45% market share well ahead of Samsung's 18%.

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