The new Samsung Galaxy Note 20 and Samsung Galaxy Tab S7, announced Wednesday during Samsung’s remote product unveiling, can go wireless and throw multitasking screens to your TV. It’s the latest attempt to transform phones into something more computer-like, using Samsung’s years-old DeX technology.  It’s something that could make these devices be more useful as multitasking …

Twitter found a security vulnerability in its Android app on Wednesday. The social media giant said that the problems related to an Android security issue in OS 8 and 9. Around 96% of all Twitter for Android users already have installed security protections, Twitter said. But the other 4% are vulnerable to attackers through outside apps accessing private data on …

In the year 2020, a smartphone is seen more as a necessity than a luxury — going without one means missing out on the many advantages to be had with internet connectivity in your pocket. But for billions of people around the world, owning a smartphone is still prohibitively expensive. According to a survey published Thursday by the Alliance for …

On Wednesday, short-video app TikTok announced the rollout of new features aimed at slowing the spread of political misinformation and stymieing potential election interference.  TikTok’s new measures include sharing data with the US Department of Homeland Security about potential election misinformation campaigns on TikTok’s platform. The company will also update its policies on misleading content to clarify what content is …

When Samsung announced its Unpacked 2020 event, taking place today, the rumor mill went into overdrive. Samsung is expected to launch a slew of new hardware today, including an extra-large version of the Note 20, called the Note 20 Ultra, the rumored Galaxy Z Fold 2, a confirmed 5G version of the Galaxy Z Flip (in bronze!) and the Galaxy Watch 3.  Following …

Google unveiled the new Pixel 4A on Monday, a phone that’s about $50 cheaper than its closest competitors and packed with one of the best cameras money can currently buy — for sure, the best camera on a $350 phone. You can preorder your Pixel 4A right now, so it makes sense you might want to order a case at …

Coronavirus notwithstanding, Samsung just took the wraps off its new flagship phones, the Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy Note 20 Ultra. Like their predecessors, they have starting prices of $1,000 and $1,300, respectively. If you can afford to spend that kind of money on a phone, have at it — even though there are lots of extremely good options priced …

The Apple Store app celebrated its 10th anniversary on Thursday with a balloon surprise. When you search “10 years” in the Apple Store app, a pair of balloons float up and bounce around your screen.  The Easter egg is similar to the balloon effect in messages, but the 10 year anniversary balloons let you tap on each to pop it or …

In the short video, a pigeon wearing a chef’s hat makes a Lunchables’ pizza as Italian music plays in the background. The video’s creator, San Francisco art director Pablo Rochat, then picks up the mini pizza and eats it.  The quirky video might remind you of content often found on TikTok, the popular short-video app that’s recently landed in political …

The US Department of State unveiled on Wednesday the Clean Network program, calling it an effort to protect individual and corporate privacy, as well as sensitive information. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said the program will guard against “aggressive intrusions by malign actors, such as the Chinese Communist Party.” Pompeo said the program had five elements to protect carrier networks …

Samsung believes the next way to prove the power of its phones is through the Xbox. Samsung said it’s working with Microsoft to bring streaming game technology to Samsung phones and tablets, starting with the Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy Tab S7. The new devices are designed to “work like a computer and play like a gaming console together,” TM Roh, president and head …

Google has contracted with Samsung to design and manufacture a chip that’ll be used to track body movements, according to South Korean tech blog ETNews. The report comes as Google faces staunch opposition to its acquisition of fitness tracking pioneer FitBit in the EU.  Samsung is reportedly both designing and manufacturing the chip, as opposed to building a chip to spec based …

With more people looking for more ways to work from home, there’s new interest in finally bridging the gap between laptop and tablet. Samsung’s latest attempt is the new Galaxy Tab S7 and Galaxy Tab S7 Plus, both announced Wednesday at its online Samsung Unpacked event.  Adding just the right keyboard, touchpad and kickstand can help transform a tablet into …

Twenty state attorneys general demanded Facebook do more to combat hate speech, discrimination and disinformation on the social network, the latest group to weigh in on divisive content on the platform. In a letter to Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg and COO Sheryl Sandberg on Wednesday, the AGs said they believed the company had “fallen short” on its civil rights record …

You don’t need a crystal ball to get a glimpse of what the future holds for phones. You just need to take a closer look at the glass. Corning’s new Gorilla Glass Victus promises better protection against drops and scratches and gives us a few more clues about what the next generation of iPhones and Galaxy phones could feature.  Better …