It’s funny how the headset jack became so divisive: for some buyers, a phone with a headset jack is closer to being a slam dunk — and if a phone doesn’t have one, that can shoo them away. That’s why Wednesday’s teasing tweet from OnePlus could bring hope for its next phone, the rumored OnePlus 5T. …
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Razer Phone for gamers possibly leaked online
Razer is rumored to be working on its own phone, and now we may have an idea of what it’ll bring to the table. Rumors of the phone started after a report claimed that the gaming hardware company went public to help fund the device. Razer also acquired Nextbit, makers of the Nextbit Robin phone, which adds more evidence to the …
Read More »Apple: iPhone X was never getting TouchID, despite rumors
Unlocking the iPhone X has always been about your face, not your fingerprints. That’s what Apple SVP of hardware engineering Dan Riccio told TechCrunch in an interview, denying that Apple had looked into placing the fingerprint reader within the iPhone X’s screen or on its back. Earlier rumors and reports noted that Apple had ditched Touch ID after early experiments embedding it into the display didn’t …
Read More »Alleged OnePlus 5T image shows off slim bezels
We’re still not entirely sure that the OnePlus 5T will be a real thing, but that hasn’t stopped the rumor mill from churning. Our latest insight of the potential device comes from frequent Twitter tipster Evan Blass, who tweeted an image on Monday alleged to be the 5T. Top-half of OnePlus 5T (2.5t? Ha). pic.twitter.com/pmfhdQSgWQ — Evan Blass (@evleaks) October …
Read More »LG G6 now sells for $100 less on Amazon Prime
To save some cash on a new LG phone, you can head straight for Amazon. The online retail giant has expanded its repertoire of Prime Exclusive phones with four LG handsets: the LG G6, the LG G6+, the LG Q6, and the LG X Charge. What are Prime Exclusive phones, you ask? They’re discount sale prices for Amazon Prime members only. …
Read More »iPhone X: Apple may only push out half as many as planned
Every rumor and report seems to paint the same bleak picture: Getting the iPhone X is going to be hard. We’ve already heard rumors that the iPhone X, which goes on preorder Oct. 27, could be scarce because of production issues. Now a new report suggests that Apple is expected to ship only 20 million iPhone X devices by the end …
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With the release of the iPhone X just around the corner, we’re starting to see more pictures and videos of the device in the wild. Some of them simply show off the iPhone’s original design, while others showcase brand new features. This video falls into that second category. An early iPhone X video on Imgur shows off the phone’s new …
Read More »Sketchy OnePlus 5T preorder page appears online
Now playing: Watch this: OnePlus 5 is the best, cheapest premium phone 2:45 We’ve heard rumors about OnePlus working on working on a follow up to the OnePlus 5, called the OnePlus 5T. But while rumors are just rumors, that hasn’t stopped one retailer from going all in. Online retailer Oppomart has already listed the OnePlus 5T for preorder. And …
Read More »OnePlus 5T teaser appears online: Is this the new phone?
Ready for a OnePlus 5 upgrade? OnePlus might be. Only four months since releasing the phone — to a rave CNET review, no less — an image purporting to show the OnePlus 5T was leaked to Android Authority. It’s unconfirmed, but if it’s true, it could give us a clue about how the upcoming phone might look. Enlarge Image The dimly lit photo …
Read More »Buying an iPhone X? Some upgraders can get a head start now
Apple’s iPhone X goes up for preorders on Friday Oct. 27 but members of the iPhone Upgrade Program can get an early start Monday. No, you won’t be able to preorder before Oct. 27. Apple told CNET that in order for iPhone Upgrade members to get their new phone, they’ll have to fill out a loan application and be approved. The …
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