The iPhone X doesn’t go on sale until Nov. 3, but it seems like one lucky person may already have his or her hands on one. A video of an alleged iPhone X appeared on Reddit over the weekend, giving a hands-on look at the upcoming phone. The video is short, but it’s long enough …
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Pixel 2’s ‘unlimited’ photo storage offer has one key limit
Google’s promise of unlimited storage for the newly launched Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL isn’t so free and open after all. The company announced on Wednesday that owners of any Pixel phone will be able to store all the photos and videos they want to online in Google Photos for as long as they use a Pixel phone. That’s true, but …
Read More »Google Pixel 2 XL rumored to come a month after the Pixel 2
Google’s Google’s Oct. 4 Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL release is only a day away, but the wait isn’t over yet. Google is rumored to stagger the release of its next two Pixel phones, with the Pixel 2 arriving Oct. 19 and the larger Pixel 2 XL landing on Nov. 15, according to VentureBeat. It’s expected that both phones will …
Read More »The iPhone X is estimated to make Samsung billions
Apple and Samsung may be two of tech’s biggest frenemies, but both of them are rooting for the iPhone X. Samsung may be partly responsible for the iPhone X’s all new screen. James Martin/CNET For every iPhone X Apple makes, Samsung is estimated to earn $110 (roughly £83/AU$140), due to the Samsung-manufactured OLED displays and memory chips that go into …
Read More »iPhone X: Here’s its environmental footprint
It’s no secret that the production and disposal of smartphones has a major impact on the environment. But if you’re nervous that your iPhone is slowly destroying the planet, you may want to check out Apple’s environmental reports, which reveal everything from the materials used in its products to info on recycling and restricted substances to carbon emission data. Apple …
Read More »Google Pixel 2 specs leak: No headphone jack, says report
Google will announce its next-generation Pixel phones next week on Oct. 4. Quite a few leaks paint an unofficial picture of what features we’re likely to get in the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL. A headphone jack is not one of them, Android Authority reports. Now playing: Watch this: Expect new Google Pixel phones on Oct. 4 1:17 While at least …
Read More »iPhone X could face delays thanks to Face ID
The iPhone X is quickly becoming synonymous with Face ID, which can unlock the phone by scanning your eyes, nose and mouth. That might also be the reason you’ll have to wait longer to get Apple’s most premium phone. Enlarge Image The 3D depth sensor is just one of the many pieces of tech that make Apple’s facial recognition possible. Screenshot …
Read More »Google Pixel trade
With the Google Pixel 2 likely debuting less than two weeks away, you may be ready to retire your current phone in anticipation. All signs point to Google trying to make the process smoother. The company launched a trade-in program (scroll down on the right-hand side of the page for details) for those who send in their old phone when buying a …
Read More »Verizon giving away free iPhone 8s in AR scavenger hunt
Verizon is offering up to $300 off an iPhone 8 when you trade in your old phone. Even better, the company is also giving away iPhones 8s. That is, if you can find them. Enlarge Image The AR number 8 could be hiding in your city. Time to go find it! Verizon Verizon is hosting an iPhone giveaway through Friday, Sept. …
Read More »Pi wants to charge your iPhone X and 8 from a distance
Apple finally hopped on the wireless charging bandwagon with the iPhone X, iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus. While this is the first time the tech has appeared on an iPhone, Apple’s wireless charging still requires contact with a charging mat. Previous rumors stated that Apple was looking into ways to charge your phone from a distance, like across the room …
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