Some Google Pixel 3 and 3 XL owners are experiencing irritating issues with their phones‘ audio and call quality. Various online forum users on Reddit and Google forums described problems related to the receiving end of the call; apparently audio cuts in and out, echoes or sounds notably sharp and tinny. Audio delays where words lag and …
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Skullcandy releases special wireless earbuds, launches ’12 Moods’ campaign
Skullcandy, best known for its colorful, budget-friendly audio products, is launching a new campaign about the different ways music makes listeners feel. Called “12 Moods,” the company will sell limited products, highlight athletes and release exclusive music every month. Each month will be themed around a specific mood, with March being “bold.” As such, Skullcandy is selling a vibrant orange, …
Read More »Galaxy S10 could be a bad investment, according to new depreciation study
Like most modern tech products, phones lose their value over time. When you resell or trade in your old phone, you won’t get back as much as you paid for it. But not every phone depreciates at the same rate. Nine months after its release, the Galaxy S9 lost nearly 60 percent of its retail value, going from $720 to …
Read More »Apple will now fix iPhones even if they have third
Apple has reportedly changed its rule about fixing iPhones with unauthorized batteries in them, according to French tech news site iGeneration and MacRumors. The policy was reportedly updated on Feb. 28, and it allows Apple employees to repair broken iPhones even if you replaced the device’s battery with a third-party model. This is a major shift in policy, if true …
Read More »Galaxy S10 and 10 Plus will come with a $30 screen protector
Samsung’s newest pair of flagship phones, the Galaxy S10 and the Galaxy S10 Plus, will come with screen protectors preinstalled on the display, the company confirmed on Monday. This is a shift compared to past S-phone launches, which did not come with screen protectors. And because the Galaxy S10 and S10 Plus start at $900 (£799, AU$1,349) and $1,000 (£899, …
Read More »LG G8 can unlock by scanning the veins in your hand
LG just announced an upgraded version of the G8 called the LG G8X, which among other features is compatible with a dual screen attachment, similar to the LG V50. In addition to introducing its first 5G phone, LG showed off another premium phone, the LG G8 ThinQ, at MWC. The G8 is the company’s follow-up to last year’s G7 ThinQ …
Read More »Pixel 3 Lite and 3 XL Lite possibly identified in FCC filings
Shortly after Google introduced its Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL flagship phones last year, rumors began to circulate that the company was planning to release cheaper versions of the devices. Unofficially called the Pixel 3 Lite and 3 XL Lite, the phones may have been spotted Monday in new FCC filings, 9to5Google reports. The Lite phones would be more affordable …
Read More »Nubia Alpha is a phone you wear around your wrist that no one asked for
With Samsung’s Galaxy Fold Phone, Hauwei’s Mate X and the FlexPai from Royole, phones with foldable displays are grabbing attention for their novel designs and innovative screen technology. But Nubia, an associate company of Chinese phone-maker ZTE, is taking it a step further with its Nubia Alpha. Debuting at MWC 2019, the Alpha is unique in that it’s a phone …
Read More »ZTE unveils Axon 10 Pro 5G flagship and Blade V10 with a 32
Hot on the heels of LG, Huawei and others announcing their first 5G-enabled phones at MWC 2019, ZTE announced its own 5G phone on Monday too. The Axon 10 Pro 5G is the newest device from the Chinese phone-maker, which will be able to connect to the next-gen network of high-speed mobile data. The Axon 10 Pro is equipped with …
Read More »Nokia goes retro at MWC with Nokia 210, unveils 1 Plus, 3.2 and 4.2 phones too
Nokia didn’t just bring the five-camera-toting Nokia 9 PureView to MWC. The storied phone brand also introduced a whole slew of more affordable new phones on Sunday. These are the Nokia 210, which struts a familiar old-school design, and the midrange Nokia 1 Plus, Nokia 3.2 and Nokia 4.2. With its physical number keys, brick body and limited software capabilities, …
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