In the third quarter of 2020, Samsung once again claimed the top spot in the smartphone market, according to a Thursday report by market researcher IDC. The company shipped 80.4 million smartphones, up 2.9% year over year. It now has a market share of 22.7%. Xiaomi also notably ranked in third place, ahead of Apple …
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Apple’s iPhone 12 is winning praise for its new design, strengthened screen and better cameras. Now we’re about to learn if that’s enough to sell a phone that starts at $799 in the middle of a global pandemic and economic catastrophe. On Thursday, Apple is due to report results for its fiscal fourth quarter, and Wall Street analysts on average …
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Apple’s iPhone 12 lineup may not include reverse wireless charging — when a device being charged wirelessly can charge another device — but a set of FCC filings highlighted by VentureBeat’s Jeremy Horwitz hint that it’s capable of doing so. This feature wasn’t highlighted during the iPhone 12 launch event earlier this month, when Apple announced the return of its …
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OnePlus boldly chose to launch its new 5G phone a day after the debut of the iPhone 12. The $749 OnePlus 8T is the Chinese phone-maker’s attempt at “raising the bar,” after it launched the OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro in April. (The OnePlus 8T’s UK price of £549 converts to about AU$1,000.) Although the timing seems curious, it follows OnePlus’ usual …
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Apple is ramping up efforts to develop its own search engine, according to a Financial Times report published Wednesday, as US antitrust authorities threaten a lucrative deal that sets Google’s search engine as the default option on iPhones and Samsung phones. The iPhone’s latest operating system version, iOS 14, has started to show its own search results and to link directly …
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Apple has given people plenty of reasons to want a new iPhone 12, much as it does every year when it refreshes its phone lineup. The camera is better, and so’s the processor. The display, with its “ceramic shield” technology, is more durable, and there’s even a Pacific blue iPhone 12 Pro. There are now four new models to choose from …
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Can a TV be a conversation-starter without even being on? That’s the goal behind the Samsung Serif’s unique design. With its chalkboard-like appearance and unassuming yet eye-catching frame, the Serif is not your regular TV. You can add this elegance to your living room and get up to $300 off in the Samsung Early Black Friday TV sale. While you’re …
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The pandemic-caused lull in demand for phones appears to be over, at least for Samsung. The company on Wednesday reported its highest ever quarterly revenue, thanks to “significant increase in consumer demand” for its smartphones, computers and other products. The company reported its third-quarter operating profit soared 59% from the previous year to 12.35 trillion won ($10.9 billion), while its …
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Verizon has a new, cheap 5G phone. TCL, which is known for selling Alcatel phones, on Tuesday introduced its $400 TCL 10 5G UW. It’s available exclusively on Verizon’s network starting Thursday. The device sports a 6.5-inch LCD display, a triple-camera array on the back and the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G processor. Unlike pricier phones, it lacks wireless charging, waterproof ratings …
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Samsung’s social media recently mocked Apple’s decision to not include a charger or earphones in the box with the recent iPhone 12. Now reports indicate the electronics giant may follow suit with its next flagship lineup in 2021. Tech site SamMobile on Tuesday detailed rumors that Samsung may cut the charger and corded earphones from the package for the next Galaxy …
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