Huawei already pushed back the launch of its Mate X from summer to September, but it seems the $2,600 foldable phone is being delayed again. The Chinese company told TechRadar we’re unlikely to see the phone before November, but is confident it’ll be out before the end of 2019. The report doesn’t give a reason for …

Shortly after unveiling its potential Android replacement, Huawei seems to be working on a Google Maps alternative. The embattled Chinese phone-maker is developing a mapping service called Map Kit, according to the state-owned China Daily, with plans to unveil it in October. It’s apparently designed to use a tool for software developers to create apps based around its mapping capabilities, …

We might see Apple adopting the “Pro” naming convention for its 2019 iPhone lineup. An anonymous Twitter account that correctly leaked the names of last year’s iPhone XS, XS Max and XR suggested that we’ll see an iPhone 11 Pro when Apple unveils this year’s offerings next month, MacRumors reports.  “Pro” for iPhone? Crazy naming schemes over the past few years. …

OnePlus sought ideas for the name of its smart TV from fans shortly after revealing its plans to enter that market last September. It announced its decision Wednesday in its forum: OnePlus TV. Along with this “simple yet to-the-point” name, the Chinese company opted for a straightforward logo, by adding “TV” to its standard symbol. “We believe there’s no other name that …

Hot on the heels of highlighting Facebook’s upcoming dark mode, Jane Manchun Wong discovered that LinkedIn is doing the same. The app researcher apparently found the unreleased dim color option while digging through the code for the Android app. LinkedIn is working on Dark Mode!I wrote a blog about this: https://t.co/JabQsUol60 pic.twitter.com/zY3fL3cSez — Jane Manchun Wong (@wongmjane) August 13, 2019 …

One analyst is predicting that Apple will release all three 2019 iPhones next month. Dan Ives of securities company Wedbush expects that the iPhone 11 models — which may use a “Pro” naming convention — will drop in the second week of September, according to 9to5Mac. CNET predicts that Apple will unveil its new iPhones on Sept. 10 and release …

A teardown specialist said Apple is making it hard to replace your own iPhone batteries. But the tech giant on Wednesday defended how it authenticates the batteries used in its iPhones, saying it’s the only way to ensure they meet its standards. Starting with iOS 12.1 from October 2018, Apple included the ability to monitor the health of your iPhone XS, XS Max and XR battery. …

Facebook Messenger added its dark mode earlier this year, and we’re getting the first signs that the social network’s main app will follow suit. Reliable researcher Jane Manchun Wong found that Facebook is testing a darker color scheme on the Android version of its app. Facebook is working on Dark Mode for mobileI wrote a blog about this: https://t.co/X5tAZuIlPzTip @Techmeme …

Google faces another antitrust allegation in the European Union — this time focused on its job search service. A group of 23 job search websites sent a letter to EU competition commissioner Margrethe Vestager saying the search giant abused its dominant position at their expense, according to Reuters. The company launched the service in 2017, and later amped it up …

The Russian government asked Google not to promote “illegal mass events” on YouTube after protesters took to Moscow’s streets to demand free elections on Saturday, Reuters reported. State communications watchdog Roscomnadzor wasn’t happy that people used YouTube push notifications to promote demonstration livestreams. If the search giant doesn’t respond to Roscomnadzor’s letter, “the Russian Federation will regard this as interference …