Update, Oct. 24: A new dual-hinged foldable phone prototype from TCL bends into thirds like an accordion — we went hands-on. Original story follows. If you want a good foldable phone, you need a good hinge. At least that’s what TCL believes. The Chinese company is best known for budget televisions but also produces phones through its BlackBerry Mobile and Alcatel brands. …
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When Samsung executive Justin Denison showed off the company’s concept foldable phone back in November, it was almost anticlimactic. The lights dimmed. Denison held the device with his right hand, and with his left, unfolded it for a short moment before folding it back up and putting it away. It was a brief and frustrating tease. On Wednesday, the Galaxy …
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Samsung announced last week that it was no longer producing new 1080p or 4K Blu-ray players. If you’re looking for the canary in the video-disc coal mine, it doesn’t get any bigger than this. Whether it’s the latest artist or the hip new show on Netflix, streaming media is the norm today, and owning a streaming movie is more convenient …
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The Galaxy S10’s in-screen fingerprint scanner may look just like the one on the OnePlus 6T, but don’t be fooled. Samsung’s flagship Galaxy S10 and S10 Plus are the first phones to use Qualcomm’s ultrasonic in-screen fingerprint technology, which uses sound waves to read your print. Related to ultrasound in a doctor’s office, this “3D Sonic Sensor” technology works by …
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Update, Sept. 5: We’ve gone hands-on with Samsung’s revamped Galaxy Fold ahead of its revised release later this month. Original story, last updated in February, follows. Foldable smartphones like Samsung’s Galaxy Fold point to a bright future for the mobile world. But that doesn’t mean you should hop on the bandwagon now. Samsung on Wednesday finally offered a longer, closer look at …
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Samsung revealed its Galaxy S10 lineup this week and it comes with a feature that’ll likely make many people happy, Bixby Key Customization. That’s the company’s way of saying you’ll finally be able to use the Bixby button for more than launching the digital assistant. “Now, you can customize the button to launch Bixby with either a single or double …
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If you log on to Google Fit’s website today, you’ll be greeted by a yellow banner saying web support for the health tracker is coming to an end. The Google Fit site will shut down on March 19, Google said in its announcement. If you want to keep track of your activities and continue your health goals, Google suggests you …
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Just yesterday, while visiting my parents, I had a lightbulb moment: My mom needs a Tile. That’s because she often can’t remember where in the house she left her phone. But her keys are always parked on the key hook. I’ll come back to that after this important message: For a limited time, and while supplies last, Best Buy is …
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Samsung’s just-announced Galaxy Fold is one of the most lust-worthy tech products in a long time. See, it’s a phone that unfolds to become a tablet. Or, if you prefer, a tablet that folds up to become a phone. However you italicize it, it’ll cost you: The Fold starts at $1,980. Let me just check under the couch cushions real …
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Editor’s note, March 6: Our Galaxy S10 Plus review is now live and our Galaxy S10E review is ongoing. Keep reading for more about the Galaxy S10, S10 E, S10 Plus and Galaxy S10 5G. And here’s more about the Galaxy Fold, Samsung’s first foldable phone. With the Galaxy S10, Samsung celebrates its 10th anniversary Galaxy S phone by going big and …
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